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… Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when … same amount of Vitamin K each day so that your medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and … Vitamin K is needed for good health. To keep your warfarin working well: Avoid large changes in the amount of vitamin K …
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… ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen. If that doesn't work, then you can try a prescription medicine that can … If over-the-counter pain medicines or triptans don't work, and if you get bad migraines often, you may want to … . How well do medicines for preventing migraines work? Medicines to prevent migraines may not stop every …
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… use nicotine replacement products. How well do medicines work? Medicines and nicotine replacement products can … stop smoking, there may be a change in how other medicines work for you. Nicotine replacement products The side effects … your nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The medicine might not work to help you quit smoking. You could have side effects. …
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… Surgery Overview What to expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mastectomy … Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? How Well It Works For early-stage breast cancer, having a lump or part … Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? How Well It Works For early-stage breast cancer, having a lump or part …
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… Canada's food guide: Healthy eating when pregnant and breastfeeding Healthy Eating Guidelines for Pregnancy …
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… our baby as soon as possible after birth and continue breastfeeding on cue I know babies feed frequently at night …
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… your hands often, and stay home from school, daycare, or work. (When the rash appears, you can return.) If you are … your hands often, and stay home from school, daycare, or work. (When the rash appears, you can return.) If you are …
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… spend more time outdoors playing sports, hiking, camping, working in the garden or enjoying walks. Whether you are … Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting …
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… also uses vitamin D to help your muscles absorb calcium and work well. If your muscles don't get enough calcium, then … or drip into your baby's mouth. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need the same amount of calcium and vitamin D … or drip into your baby's mouth. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need the same amount of calcium and vitamin D …