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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Related … care. During routine checkups visits the doctor will check your child's dental health. A visit to a dentist is … 2012). CDA position on first visit to the dentist. Canadian Diabetes Association . Available online: …
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… Information and resources on general health for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 Regular … and treat many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Newer evidence shows a … conditions. The handouts are intended to be used by health care providers and/or qualified exercise professionals to …
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… Calming Your Mind With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) On … you notice around you? Eat a meal in silence. Focus only on your food. Eat slowly, and savour each bite. What flavours do you taste? Sit alone and think. Focus on your breathing. Gaze out the window, and listen to the …
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… Low Back Pain: Easing Back Into Your Daily Activities On this page: Overview Related … pain, take it easy. But as soon as you can, ease back into your normal activities. Lying down for too long can make … place a small pillow or a rolled-up towel in the curve of your back for support. If you stand still for a period of …
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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 Did you … BC file Nitrate Contamination in Well Water. To protect your baby from contaminated water: Breastfeed exclusively … BC file Should I Get My Well Water Tested? Never give your baby well water that hasn't been tested and determined …
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… Making Positive Changes in Your Life After Quitting Smoking On this page: Overview … the tough period of nicotine withdrawal . Make a list of your smoking triggers . It is wiser to avoid triggers after you have quit smoking than to tempt yourself too soon. If you cannot avoid them early on, be …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last … have questions about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation … Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you …
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… Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High On … or have nightmares and unreasonable fears. You can help your child deal with this adjustment and anticipate other … up during the school year. Here are some tips. Listen to your teen. By listening to your teen's concerns, you can …
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… Cystic Fibrosis: Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus Actionset Overview Cystic fibrosis … to show you and your child how to do it. Huffing involves taking a deep breath and then breathing out forcefully, … to show you and your child how to do it. Huffing involves taking a deep breath and then breathing out forcefully, …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview … not understand when someone means to harm them physically. Carefully screen caregivers. Help your child avoid abuse by teaching him or …
