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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68b Nutrition Series Download PDF … What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy eating can help lower your blood pressure and …
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… testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51b Download PDF Document English … are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? …
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… have a chronic condition? Support has a big impact on your health and your condition, your emotions, and how you … support when you have a chronic condition. Work with your health care team. They can help you make decisions about … a meal together. Connect with others who have the same health condition. Look for a support group. You may find …
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… others. Spinal manipulation is safe when done by a trained health professional. Afterward, some people feel tired or … rare. If you have tight muscles or muscles that spasm, your health care provider may first use heat, ultrasound, or … is the hands-on approach: You lie on a table while the health professional uses their hands or a device to apply …
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… exercise professionals to see if you should check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program. … active. The reality is that being inactive is a bigger health risk than being active! Check with your health care provider to see what types and amounts of …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of … 2 hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another …
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… to create a temporary tattoo is a process known as mehndi. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and … (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages everyone to report adverse … reactions to permanent and temporary tattoos to their local health unit. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black …
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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41i Travel Series Download PDF … in some countries. Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you …
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… on the importance of physical activity for general health and different types of chronic conditions. Access … The resources provided have been reviewed by scientists, health care professionals and persons with chronic … make sure they are understandable and useful. Image General health Image Arthritis Image Cancer Image Cardiovascular …
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… Pregnancy Passport is a booklet to support you in having a healthy pregnancy, tracking your progress, and preparing for … for more information Ask your doctor, midwife, or local health unit for a Pregnancy Passport (PDF, 7.1MB) The … Perinatal Services BC in partnership with the Ministry of Health and health authorities. The Pregnancy Passport is a …
