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Advance Care Plan What to Include

… feeding tube or an intravenous (IV) line is used to provide food and fluids if you can't eat or drink. Antibiotics are … want to do them, write them in your advance care plan. For safety reasons, some hospitals may not let you do certain … plan Keep copies of your advance care plan in a safe but easy-to-access place where others can find them. Do not keep …

Saw Palmetto

… E. The Commission E evaluates herbal treatments for their safety and efficacy (how well they work). In Canada, saw … Directorate (NNHPD), within the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada, regulates natural health … lots of the same brand. The form you buy in health food or grocery stores may not be the same as the form used …

Storing and using breastmilk

… a deep freeze at a temperature of -20°C. As with all baby food, it's important to follow proper safety practices when using breast milk. Always use the …

Heart Failure Daily Action Plan

… Actionset Overview A heart failure action plan gives you an easy way to check your symptoms and see changes. The plan … help instead. Keep a written copy of your plan where it's easy to find so you can see what to do if you notice a … weight. Lose weight if you need to. Eat heart-healthy foods. These include vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, lean …

Natural Health Products Herbal Medicines and Natural Products

… to) the diet and should not be considered a substitute for food. Natural health products are widely available in Canada in health food stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, on the Internet, … health products are safe. If you are unsure about the safety of a natural health product, talk to your doctor, …

Physical activity in children Get children involved

… fun physical activity keeps them active and healthy. It’s easy when you help them find activities that they enjoy - … opportunities to learn and practice road rules and road safety making your children aware of their neighbourhood …

COPD Keeping Your Diet Healthy

… and eat meals. But eating regularly and eating healthy foods is important. That's because food: Provides your body … in what you eat. Make eating easier. Choose foods that are easy to prepare. Eat in a relaxed setting. Eat with friends … in what you eat. Make eating easier. Choose foods that are easy to prepare. Eat in a relaxed setting. Eat with friends …

Concussion

… crashes Sports or recreational activities Prevention Taking safety precautions can reduce your chances of getting a … of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car Seats Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles Child Safety: Preventing …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… add chemicals to water and not water to chemicals. Follow safety instructions on the product label and safety data sheets. Eye protection and gloves may be … dirt, soap, shampoo, body oils, perspiration (sweat), food and drinks. Chlorine that has reacted with organic …

Healthy Eating and Older Adults

… to the meat to help keep it moist. Choose other protein foods that are naturally soft, such as peanut butter, cooked … someone to help you. You have trouble preparing meals. Use easy cooking methods, such as a microwave oven to cook TV … someone to help you. You have trouble preparing meals. Use easy cooking methods, such as a microwave oven to cook TV …