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Medical tests
… in the blood reaches its highest level about an hour after drinking. But food in the stomach may increase the amount of … is prohibited—for example, in underage people suspected of drinking or in people enrolled in an alcohol treatment … increases. Your weight. The more you weigh, the more water you have in your body. The water dilutes the alcohol …
Health topics
… to brown rice or white bread to whole grain bread. Or drink water instead of high-sugar drinks. Add some healthy foods. … screens or books, while you eat. Avoid unplanned eating and drinking Having regular low-calorie snacks throughout the … in a drink depends on how much alcohol it contains. Drinking 1 beer at dinner every night adds more than 4,500 …
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… children is from contact with hot drinks/food, hot tap water, and hot surfaces. Why are young children at risk? … or oven doors Bathroom hazards: Very hot bath and tap water Access to appliances such as hair straighteners or … injuries can be prevented. Passive strategies: The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set …
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… breast shape, a homemade breast form may be all you want. Waterproof or water resistant. You can wear most breast forms when you swim, but many of them soak up water and get quite heavy. If you swim a lot, you might …
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… regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity … drink 2.2 to 3.0 litres (9 to 12 cups) of fluid every day. Water is the best choice. Add fibre to your diet gradually … or a medical condition caused it. Can eating prunes or drinking prune juice help constipation? Yes. Prunes and …
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… child is getting enough nutrients from other foods Plain water Sips of plain water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months but … plain soy beverage to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) per day. Drinking too much will leave little room for solids Give …
Health topics
… How can you lower your risk from drinking? If you choose to drink alcohol, the key is to keep your drinking at the lowest possible levels. It's important to … 2 standard drinks in any 3-hour period. Have a glass of water or non-alcoholic, caffeine-free beverage between …
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… is considered safe and effective against tooth decay. Offer water to drink between feedings Introduce your baby to using … lidless cup between 6 and 9 months of age. After 12 months, water is the best choice between regular feeding times and … little natural fluoride and few cities add fluoride to the drinking water. If you are unsure if your water supply …
Health features
… experience issues such as poor air quality or contaminated water. For more information on emergency preparedness, … affected by fire retardants or power outages: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) First Nations Health … After Wildfires (PDF 246 KB) Government of Canada: Food and drinking water safety in an emergency Interior Health: Power …
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… for summer barbeque, picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to … Disease Control: Wildfire smoke Wildfire: Its effects on drinking water quality (HealthLinkBC File #49f) Useful …
