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… loss of bladder control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is …
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… Gout: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Gout is a form of arthritis … medicines have largely replaced the need to restrict what you eat. But making changes in your diet may still help with your gout. If you want to try …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, 2013 Your toddler needs regular healthcare, including visits to … some advice to make those trips less stressful for both of you: Talk to your toddler about what's happening. Explain …
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… 9, 2024 Overview Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. Learn about carbohydrates, … of Canada) Fibre Read about where fibre is found, how much you need and why it’s important: Fibre and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Getting enough fibre …
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… healing. Recovery depends on the amount of time and effort you put into a rehabilitation program. You may not be able to keep doing the activity that caused your tennis elbow. Or you may have to make some changes to …
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… packaged foods have a Nutrition Facts label. This will tell you how much sodium is in one serving of food. Here are some tips to help you. Look at both the serving size and the sodium amount. … size carefully. A single serving is often very small. If you eat more than the serving size, you have eaten more …
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… done during a gender-affirming surgery. After the surgery, you can't put anything in your vagina. So the type of sex you have may change. The surgeon removes the entire vaginal …
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… called leads. The leads go into different chambers of your heart. If there is a problem with your heartbeat, the pacemaker sends a painless signal … leads to fix the problem. The pacemaker also can speed up your heart if it is beating too slowly. In some cases, you …
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… improve health. Risks Naturopathy is very safe as long as you are working with a qualified naturopathic doctor. Choose … that accredits naturopathic programs and universities. If you choose to see a naturopathic doctor, you may want to ask questions about what they would do if …
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… (marijuana) can all cause symptoms of depression. If you think that your feelings of depression may be caused by a medicine: … Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine. Ask if you should stop taking it or take a different one. If you …
