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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Controlling Symptoms With Diet

… by your body and can cause gas and bloating. Limit your intake of fresh fruit and fruit juice. These are high in … by your body and can cause gas and bloating. Limit your intake of fresh fruit and fruit juice. These are high in …
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Sickle Cell Disease Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy

… doctor about what foods can help you stay healthy and any dietary supplements you may need. These are often a … doctor about what foods can help you stay healthy and any dietary supplements you may need. These are often a …
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Fluoride During Childhood

… During Childhood On this page: Overview References Overview Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent … stains. Basic Dental Care Tooth Decay References Citations American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2018). Policy on use of fluoride. In The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry , pp. 64–65. …
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Lactose Intolerance

… creamers in your coffee. Use lactase products. These are dietary supplements that help you digest lactose. Try … creamers in your coffee. Use lactase products. These are dietary supplements that help you digest lactose. Try …
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Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… health care provider and pharmacist about any medications, dietary supplements, or recreational drugs that you are …
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Chromium

… people get enough in their regular diet and do not require dietary supplements. Those at risk for chromium deficiency … people get enough in their regular diet and do not require dietary supplements. Those at risk for chromium deficiency …
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Healthy Aging

… Need Getting the Medical Care You Need References Overview What is healthy aging? Healthy aging … muscle. Eating a healthy, balanced diet and limiting your intake of saturated fat, along with being more active and … Women Work Closely With Your Doctor Your Home Health Centre References Citations Swinton J (2012). Healthcare …
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Folate Test

… of blood ( plasma ). This reflects a person's recent intake of folate and folic acid in the diet. Folate is found … of blood ( plasma ). This reflects a person's recent intake of folate and folic acid in the diet. Folate is found …
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Caffeinated energy drinks

… Canadian diet. Children and youth have the highest daily intake of these drinks. Consuming large amounts of sugary … that it’s harder to eat healthy because you: Develop a preference for sweet foods Choose energy drinks instead of …