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… any time of the day or night, every day of the year. Our products and services HealthLink BC brought together some of …
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… grains, notably wheat, barley, and rye. Some foods and food products may contain gluten even when it is not specifically … listed as an ingredient. The following foods and food products may have hidden gluten: Milk products Ice cream and other frozen dairy products Cheese …
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… the longest-lasting protection against mosquito bites. Products that work the best The insect repellents that work … it can protect against mosquito bites for up to 1 hour. Products that don't protect against bites for long periods … that citronella candles are effective. Citronella oil products are not recommended for use on children under 2 …
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… and avoid the risk of cancer. What are some other tanning products? If you like the way a tan looks, you can buy sunless tanning products. These are usually lotions, gels, and sprays that you put on the skin. These products colour the skin to make it look like you have a …
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… clams and mussels. Avoid raw or lightly cooked egg or egg products. Eggs should be cooked until both the white and the … If a recipe calls for raw eggs, use pasteurized egg products instead. Wash raw vegetables and fruit well with … illness from Listeria avoid: unpasteurized (raw) dairy products unpasteurized (raw) cheese unpasteurized fruit …
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… usually affects people who are routinely exposed to rubber products. This includes health care workers and rubber … in which latex equipment and supplies were used. What products may cause latex allergy? Medical products that may contain latex include: Gloves. Drains, …
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… your body. It also comes from food you eat (meat and dairy products). Having high cholesterol can lead to the buildup … proteins, such as seafood, lean meats, beans, nuts, and soy products. Eat healthy fats, such as canola and olive oil. … and stroke. Sometimes other medicines are also used. Plant products and other natural health products Some people use …
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… saturated fat, such as: Fatty meats, full-fat milk and milk products such as cream and cheese, fats such as butter, … absorb calcium. Good food sources of calcium include dairy products (milk, yogurt and lower fat cheese), unsweetened … proven to be helpful for MS. 6. Be cautious with herbal products. There is not enough research to recommend any …
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… To help control acne, keep your skin clean. Avoid skin products that clog your pores. Look for products that say "non-comedogenic" on the label. Wash your … time to get acne under control. But if non-prescription products haven't helped after 3 months, see your doctor. You …
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… use (HealthLink BC File #102a) Tobacco and nicotine products Tobacco use Quitting smoking (HealthLinkBC File #30c) Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products (HealthLinkBC File #30b) The harmful effects of … who want to stop smoking or stop using other tobacco products. It covers the cost of one of two treatment options …
