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… and fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods. Make water your drink of choice. Here are some tips to help you … beans, lentils, and split peas are examples of legumes. Get enough fibre each day. Men ages 19 to 50: Aim for 38 grams a … beans, lentils, and split peas are examples of legumes. Get enough fibre each day. Men ages 19 to 50: Aim for 38 grams a …
Medications
… once 8 hours later). To prevent dehydration, always have water ready to drink while taking tolvaptan. Drink water … if you have vomiting or diarrhea, or if you cannot drink enough water for any reason. The dosage is based on your … it at the same times each day. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless …
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… to and stay at a healthy weight. Being active and getting enough sleep may work together to lower cancer risk even … Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Be wise with alcohol. Drinking alcohol may increase your risk of some types of … include asbestos, benzene, radon, and polluted drinking water. Take care when you use cleaning products, paints, …
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… you need. This includes slowly adding fibre to your meals, drinking more water, and using an ointment to stop itching. The same … more Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy Getting Enough Fibre Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation …
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… and ear infections, and pneumonia. How can I make sure the water is safe? If you are unsure of the maintenance or water quality, do not enter the pool or hot tub. “If in … to ensure the hot tub or pool is clean and the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of …
Medical tests
… sometimes done if an earlier ultrasound test did not give enough information. How To Prepare If you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump enough breast milk before the test to get through 1 to 2 … The doctor may tell you not to eat or drink anything but water for 4 to 6 hours before the test. Follow all …
Healthy eating
… poultry and eggs, wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after preparation. … or a bleach solution (5 mL household bleach to 750 mL of water) and rinse with water. Wash your hands and kitchen … rich in dark green and orange vegetables and fruit provides enough vitamin A for the healthy development of your baby's …
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… option, ask your doctor: Is my calcium increase mild enough that we can use watchful waiting? If so, what would … as walking, to help your bone strength. Drink plenty of water. Not getting enough fluids can play a part in getting kidney stones. …
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… plaster casts may take several days before they are hard enough to use. When it's okay to put weight on your cast, do … medicines. Be sure to follow all instructions on the label. Water and your cast Keep your cast dry. Tape a sheet of … plaster casts may take several days before they are hard enough to use. When it's okay to put weight on your cast, do …
Medications
… blood (hyponatremia), which can be serious or even fatal. Drinking too much liquid, using certain medications (such as "water pills"/diuretics including furosemide, glucocorticoids … of head injury or brain surgery, the body does not make enough vasopressin. Desmopressin is a man-made form of …