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… Overview When you use one part of your body in the same way over and over again, it can cause … an overuse injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, muscles, or other tissues without allowing them … too much too soon. Doing intense exercise. Not varying your activity or exercise routine. Playing sports. Doing too …
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… way towards reducing the stress you feel when it comes to your health and the health of those in your care. Whether you have seen a health story on the news, your child has come home from school with a note about …
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… To Expect You will have a scar that fades with time. If your wound is large, your doctor may need to take a thin sheet of healthy skin from another part of your body. This sheet of skin can be used to cover the area …
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… exercises early, before the cast or boot comes off. Your total recovery time will probably be as long as 6 … of people having the surgeries differ. The success of your surgery can depend on: Your surgeon's experience. The type of surgery you have. How …
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… the HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids. If your pediatric patient would benefit from speaking with one … or a registered dietitian. Please also consider referring your patient to other childhood healthy weights programs in … 0 and 18, and their families. Frequently asked questions If your family is participating in or you have been referred to …
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… to feel unsettled about body changes that seem beyond your control, including: Loss of fertility. Aging. Changes … hot flashes and sweating. Weight gain. You can take care of yourself in the following ways: Manage symptoms by eating … caffeine, alcohol, and simple sugars. This will improve your emotional and physical well-being. Use relaxation …
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… caregiver. Not being able to do certain everyday tasks on your own is not always a sign of a problem. For example, if you have never been able to balance your checkbook, not being able to balance your checkbook now does not reflect a new problem with your
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… may reduce the amount of acid that comes in contact with your esophagus. Examples of non-prescription antacids … not take aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin unless your doctor says it is okay. Some non-prescription antacids … magnesium trisilicate, because they may not be safe for your baby. If you need to use antacids frequently, talk with …
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… such as, "You must feel angry with Bobby for taking your toy." Encouraging the child to use language to express himself or herself. Say, "Use your words, don't bite." Teaching your child empathy, which is understanding and being …
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… is combined with conventional medical treatment. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like to try or are already using. Your doctor can help you manage your health better if they know about all of your health …