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… peas and lentils, and nuts and seeds. What should I drink? Water is the best choice to quench your thirst. Other … and confused. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink water throughout the day. What nutrients are important as we …
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… scleroderma. When you are taking certain medicines. After drinking alcohol beverages. Other causes of bad or changed … How can you care for yourself? Mouth care Gargle with water. Floss your teeth once each day. Use a mouthwash for … scleroderma. When you are taking certain medicines. After drinking alcohol beverages. Other causes of bad or changed …
Medical tests
… By a person coughing up mucus. By breathing in a saltwater (saline) mist and then coughing. During bronchoscopy , … tell you how soon before the procedure to stop eating and drinking. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking, or your surgery may be cancelled. If your doctor …
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… nose and throat, and sometimes tears. Sharing things like drinking glasses, eating utensils, or toothbrushes with a … For a sore throat, suck on lozenges or gargle with salt water. To make salt water, mix 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of salt in … nose and throat, and sometimes tears. Sharing things like drinking glasses, eating utensils, or toothbrushes with a …
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… tears to keep your eyes moist. Saliva substitutes, water, or prescription medicines can help keep your mouth … Drink fluids during the day to keep your mouth moist. Try drinking small sips of water and rinsing your mouth a lot. … Drink fluids during the day to keep your mouth moist. Try drinking small sips of water and rinsing your mouth a lot. …
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… your weight. Eat low-fat dairy products. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This can help your body get rid of … size to 60 to 90 g (2 to 3 oz) a day. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This can help your body get rid of … your weight. Eat low-fat dairy products. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This can help your body get rid of …
Medications
… a cup with half a glass of non-carbonated, room-temperature water (4 ounces/120 milliliters). Stir well until the tablet … without chewing, right away or within 2 hours. After drinking the mixture, rinse the cup with another half a … make sure you are getting all of the drug. If you are not drinking the mixture right away, make sure to stir the …
Healthy eating
… The kidneys main functions are to: Regulate the amount of water in the body Get rid of waste products Balance minerals … At each stage the body is less able to get rid of extra water and waste. In early kidney disease, the main goal is … if your urine is light yellow or clear it means you are drinking enough. You do not need to limit fluids unless your …
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… avoid sugary drinks, high sugar or sticky foods, and offer water in a lidless cup between meals. Supervise your baby or …
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… Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to prevent swimming-related injury or drowning. … tips and more, see: BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit: Water Safety Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips …
