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… Charting Your Basal Body Temperature On this page: Overview Overview You can use these instructions if you are using a thermometer that measures your temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. To make a …
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… COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy Actionset Overview If you have COPD, you … healthy foods is important. That's because food: Provides your body with the energy it needs to function, such as for … the energy you need for daily activities. Helps strengthen your body's natural defence system ( immune system ). This …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Modifying Your Home On this page: Overview … easily because of MS, it may help to make some changes in your home. Here are some things you can do. Change the … therapist can help you make these and other changes to your home, including helping you to find ways to make …
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… Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight On this page: Overview Overview When you have heart failure, it's important to watch for changes in your weight. A sudden weight gain can mean that more fluid is building up and your heart failure is getting worse. Weigh yourself at the …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … layer of ointment and covered with a non-stick bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for …
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… Heartburn: Changing Your Eating Habits On this page: Overview Related … of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to discuss diet habits. It will be easier to …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training On this page: Overview … often the result of overtraining. You will need to reduce your level of activity. Or you will need to switch to … swimming before you can add walking or running. Consider using an orthotic device in your shoe. If symptoms of …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding … need regular blood tests to check how long it takes for your blood to form a clot. Depending on the results, your …
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… Jaw Problems: Changing Your Diet On this page: Overview Overview Changes in your diet can reduce the mechanical stress on your temporomandibular (TM) joint and may help relieve your …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage the nerve endings and blood vessels in your feet, making you less likely to notice when your feet …
