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… parents to provide a substitute Store food out of reach of young children Talk to parents about activities that involve … allergy safe for my child? Give the facility a copy of your child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan completed by your child’s health care provider Provide written consent …
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… form. They are often taken together or taken with other natural health products. Glucosamine may be taken separately … will not help you more than a placebo (fake pill). Talk to your doctor if you are thinking about taking these … do not take glucosamine unless you have talked to your doctor. Some glucosamine is made from shellfish …
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… touch a frozen metal surface with a wet body part such as your tongue, lip, or wet hand, it could stick. To free a … work, you may have to call 9-1-1 . After you're freed, call your doctor if you're injured. Controlling bleeding The area … wound: If you are helping someone else who is hurt, wash your hands and wear gloves or other protection before you …
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… you age depends on the type of health problems that run in your family. But it also depends on the choices you make. If … And you may not sleep as deeply as you did when you were younger. It's more likely that you'll wake up during the … and other important nutrients. This could be for many reasons. You may not feel as hungry as you used to. Or you …
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… possible. Getting more fit, even a little bit, can improve your health. You don't have to be an athlete to be fit. A … Making It a Habit Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Fitness: Using a Pedometer, Step Counter, or … program. Change the place, activity, and time. Don't let reasons such as lack of time or bad weather slow you down. …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Some say men as young as 50 should be screened if they have a family … or echocardiogram that's being done for other reasons. If you smoke, you could quit smoking to lower your …
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… breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then you can … the benefits of breastfeeding when you have to be away from your baby. Pumping will help keep up your milk supply. It also prevents the discomfort of your …
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… germs that are normally found on the penis or vagina. Wash your hands before you collect the urine. If the collection … it down with the inner surface up. Clean the area around your penis or vagina. Start to urinate into the toilet or … the flow of urine. Don't touch the rim of the cup to your genital area. Finish urinating into the toilet or …
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… devices, may actually cause pressure injuries. Talk with your doctor about which products would be best for you and … the bandage (dressing) is changed. Saline is often used for cleaning. This is a saltwater solution that you can buy at a … the bandage (dressing) is changed. Saline is often used for cleaning. This is a saltwater solution that you can buy at a …
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… hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. This may also be called pulmonary arterial … well as it should. Pressure builds up in the arteries. Then your heart has to work harder to pump blood through your … doctor before you take any over-the-counter medicines or natural health products. Do not take ibuprofen (Advil or …
