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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … decreasing its effectiveness. If you are also taking calcium or iron supplements (including vitamins/minerals …
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… disorders , a doctor may order certain tests to see whether your body is generally healthy. These may include blood or urine tests to check: … levels. Electrolytes are minerals, such as potassium, calcium, and sodium. A severe imbalance of electrolytes can …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment … or have trouble concentrating. So it's important to see your doctor and get help to manage your symptoms. What causes restless legs syndrome? Usually …
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… On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … the body's natural defence system (immune system) attacks your body's healthy tissues instead of attacking only things like …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… has spread to the bones), a disease that affects how much calcium is in the blood ( hyperparathyroidism ), vitamin D … up after eating, especially after you eat fatty foods. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated … Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods (#68d) Calcium and your health (#68e) Dietary Fats and Your Health …
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… of quitting smoking is getting help from those around you. Your family, friends, co-workers, and community groups all … snuff. Tell people that you're trying to quit. Don't hide your attempt because you're afraid people will see you fail. … smoking has done for them, such as a change in their health and sense of well-being. Ask them for any tips on how …
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… Fatigue Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … a disease that causes you to feel so ill that you can't do your normal activities. Sleeping problems occur along with … get better with rest. Any kind of activity often makes your symptoms worse. You may have other symptoms like …
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… Caesarean Section On this page: Health Tools How a Caesarean Section Is Done Who To See Why … pregnant, chances are good that you will be able to deliver your baby through the birth canal (vaginal birth). But there … include: The baby is not in a head-down position close to your due date. You have a problem such as heart disease that …
