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… to prevent rodents on your property. 1. Eliminate food and water sources: Keep all garbage in pest proof containers … spilled seeds often Repair any plumbing leaks to remove a water source Cover pools and whirlpools when not in use 2. … effective for this. A mixture of 1 part bleach and 10 parts water can also be used. Pour mixture carefully onto the area …
Healthy eating
… Drink 6 to 8 cups (1.5 to 2.0 L) of fluid each day. Make water your drink of choice. Fibre draws water into your stools to keep them soft and easy to pass. …
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… constipation. Sometimes when you get really constipated, watery stool is the only stool that can get past the … dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids. Take frequent sips of water and other clear liquids until you feel better. If you … fluids. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water when you are finished. Symptoms to watch for during …
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… avoid things that trigger your symptoms. Use saline (salt water) to rinse your nasal passages once or twice a day. … any drugstore. A neti pot or squeeze bottle to stream salt water into one nostril and out the other. [To make a saline … 2 cups (500 millilitres) of distilled or boiled and cooled water.] Use a prescription or over-the-counter nasal …
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… healthy during their first year. Learn more about food and water safety for infants. Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Safe water for mixing infant …
Healthy eating
… avoid carbonated beverages. Drink plenty of fluids. Choose water as your main fluid. Aim for about 1.5-3 L of fluid … Keeping well hydrated may help if you have constipation. If drinking large amounts of fluids with meals causes your symptoms to get worse, try drinking your fluids between meals instead. Aim for a fibre …
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… of contractions as waves rolling over you. Labouring in water. Soaking in warm water may help ease stress in early labour. Acupuncture. … of contractions as waves rolling over you. Labouring in water. Soaking in warm water may help ease stress in early …
Medications
… packet into a container with 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of water. Stir the mixture well and leave it for 2 to 3 minutes … If any medication remains in the container, add more water, stir, and drink right away to make sure you take the … with 1 tablespoon (half an ounce or 15 milliliters) of water. Stir the mixture well and leave it for 2 to 3 minutes …
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… your skin. Cleanse yourself with a gentle squeeze of warm water from a bottle instead of wiping with toilet paper. Try … ice compresses or witch hazel pads. Ease constipation by drinking lots of fluid and eating high-fibre foods. Ask your … period include accepting help from others, eating well and drinking plenty of fluids, getting rest whenever you can, …
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… the cool morning hours. Hot baths. Avoid excessive hot water, hot tubs, and saunas. Hot weather. Stay cool on hot, … the cool morning hours. Hot baths. Avoid excessive hot water, hot tubs, and saunas. Hot weather. Stay cool on hot, …