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… helps protect the liver. However, the evidence isn’t strong enough to recommend drinking coffee if you don’t drink or tolerate it. What if I … trying, or have a small appetite, you may not be eating enough calories to meet your energy needs. To help prevent …
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… fluid? Sodium Sodium causes your body to hold on to extra water. This may cause your heart failure symptoms to get … take natural health products or eat certain foods to get enough of these minerals. Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acid) … So if you need to replenish potassium, you need to consume enough magnesium also to optimize the body's ability to …
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… It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel … 1 hour before starting this medication. After you start drinking this medication, do not eat any solid food until … morning of your procedure as directed by your doctor. After drinking each liter of the prepared solution, you should …
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… It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into your intestines and stimulating the colon. This … as much clear liquid as you can before, during, and after drinking this medication. Try to drink not only water, but … pain after taking this product, it may help if you stop drinking clear liquids for a little while or allow a longer …
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… nauseated. It also can make it hard for your body to get enough nutrition. Having a duodenal switch reduces the risk … are most easily absorbed. Because of this, you may not get enough iron, calcium, magnesium, or vitamins. It's important … while you are healing. It is important to try to sip water throughout the day to avoid becoming dehydrated. You …
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… fruits and vegetables by rinsing them well with running water. If possible, use two cutting boards: one for fresh … foods are cooked to a safe temperature. Avoid untreated drinking water. This is a concern when you are in the wilderness or travel to countries where drinking water is not treated. Foodborne …
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… be able to either. I have small breasts and won’t produce enough milk. I'm afraid breastfeeding will hurt I've had … you and your baby can both do it! My baby isn't getting enough milk! Almost all parents worry that their babies aren’t getting enough milk. In a breastfeeding culture, the usual response …
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… drink is 100% juice, beware that many fruit drinks are just water, a little juice flavouring, and a lot of added sugar. … tooth decay. At night, you could fill the bottle with plain water. During the day, offer an empty cup for your child to … as directed. Normal amounts of fluoride added to public water supplies and bottled water are safe for children and …
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… by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You may require a dose of … A virus. People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking water. One dose of hepatitis A vaccine can provide …
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… can cure most UTIs. It may help to drink lots of water and other fluids. Urinate often, and empty your … things you can do that may help prevent UTIs. For example, drinking more water may help. Take time to empty your … Tips for women You can take steps to prevent UTIs. Hydrate. Drinking more water and other liquids may help. Some women …