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… are inexpensive, last 10 to 20 minutes, and mould well to your body. Mix 720 mL (3 cups) water and 240 mL (1 cup) … the slush melts. You can also buy cold packs that can be reused. Store them in your freezer. Some of them are designed … Back Pain Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you … steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health events , such … , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Current as of: …
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… Safe Use of Long-Acting Opioids On this page: Overview Related … to take opioids, here are some things to remember. Keep your doctor informed. You can develop opioid use disorder. … when it is safe to drive. Reduce the risk of drug interactions. Opioids can be dangerous if you take them …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … use hormone therapy. Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for mild pain if your doctor says it's okay. …
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… Caring for your teen Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Parenting a … sexual orientation and gender identity Teen relationship abuse Developing life skills Resources to help your teen … and alcohol and substance use Helping your teen make safe, healthy decisions about alcohol and substance use can reduce …
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… Planning your pregnancy Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Information to support you with family planning. Your health when planning to become pregnant Advice on how to …
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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. The aim of harm reduction is to support the …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … pain. Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , such as ibuprofen (Motrin) and naproxen …
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… Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … in tobacco cause the harmful effects. Some provincial health or private health insurance plans may pay for all or …
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… Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults On this page: Overview Related … this disorder, including older adults. Older adults may use drugs, misuse prescription or over-the-counter medicines, … get a prescription renewed. You don't take medicine as your doctor directs, such as not taking enough medicine or …
