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… Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and having regular meals and …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply systems under permit by the local …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 … air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral … Canada, the recommended amount of fluoride is 0.7 mg/L in drinking water for communities that wish to add fluoride to …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … above health guideline levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum acceptable concentration …
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… Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) On this page: Overview Related … foods, such as fortified breakfast cereals. Getting enough of this vitamin prevents folate deficiency anemia . … 500 mcg DFE for breastfeeding women. Women who don't get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy are more …
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… Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) On this page: Overview Overview The cottonmouth , also called a water moccasin, is a poisonous (venomous) snake found in … marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks. Water moccasins can be up to 2 m (6 ft) long and have: …
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… Water safety for toddlers Last updated July 18, 2019 Playing in and around water is fun and soothing for toddlers. Toddlers need very … at the beach, on a boat, or at a water table, stay close enough to watch - and reach - your child at all times. …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: … 2 standard drinks in any 3-hour period. Have a glass of water or non-alcoholic, caffeine-free beverage between … can also help you better deal with stress and anxiety. Get enough sleep . Sleep is important for your physical and …
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… Emergency Food and Water Supplies Having a supply of food and water can be … may make sense. The Red Cross recommends that you have enough food and water to last at least 3 days. Water is the … the water needed for hygiene and cooking as well as drinking, a reasonable guideline is to store 4 litres of …
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… Food, water and beverage safety Last updated December 14, 2024 … in B.C. and when extra steps are needed to make water safe: Drinking water Waterborne infections in British Columbia (HealthLinkBC File #49a) Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Well water …
