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… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, … Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link …
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… Overview Unexplained shoulder pain that does not change when you move your neck, shoulder, or arm or that occurs with symptoms … . … Overview Unexplained shoulder pain that does not change when you move your neck, shoulder, or arm or that occurs …
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… Many people may drink alcohol to help them go to sleep. But when you drink alcohol, you are more likely to awaken later … stimulate the body for 3 to 7 hours and can interfere with your sleep as long as it remains in your body. Even the … Many people may drink alcohol to help them go to sleep. But when you drink alcohol, you are more likely to awaken later …
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… alone. Using duct tape for warts is probably safe. But if your skin is very thin or fragile, be very careful when removing the tape. If you're not sure whether a skin … But if your skin is very thin or fragile, be very careful when removing the tape. If you're not sure whether a skin …
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… the wound edges. The wound will heal from the bottom up. When a cut or scrape removes all of the layers of skin (a … you. It will probably not be reattached, but it will give your doctor more information about your injury. Avulsion … the wound edges. The wound will heal from the bottom up. When a cut or scrape removes all of the layers of skin (a …
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… the stone daily, and rinse the stone after each use. Soak your foot or other affected area in warm, soapy water for 5 … for 2 to 3 minutes. This will remove dead skin. Be careful when using a pumice stone. If you take off too much skin and … for 2 to 3 minutes. This will remove dead skin. Be careful when using a pumice stone. If you take off too much skin and …
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… Disease On this page: Overview Overview When an infected tick bites you, bacteria travel to the tick's salivary glands and then into your body through your skin. It takes at least 24 hours for … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview When an infected tick bites you, bacteria travel to the …
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… Follow general food safety precautions to help lower your risk of illness: Food safety: Easy ways to make food … illness Learn how water quality is regulated in B.C. and when extra steps are needed to make water safe: Drinking … environmental contaminants, like mercury and lead, can harm your health over time. Take steps to reduce your risk: Lead …
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… with problems in life, including illness. Seeking wisdom when making decisions. It's not fully understood how prayer … But you may still find that prayer has a positive effect on your health. For example, it may make you feel more calm and … with problems in life, including illness. Seeking wisdom when making decisions. It's not fully understood how prayer …
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… Test On this page: Overview Overview When muscles use energy, they release a waste product called … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview When muscles use energy, they release a waste product called …
