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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

… child plenty of cool fluids to help with sore throat. Cold foods such as flavoured ice pops and ice cream also may help. Don't give your child acidic or spicy foods and drinks, such as salsa or orange juice. These foods can make mouth sores more painful. For pain and fever, …
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Antithyroid Antibody Tests

… worse symptoms. These tests are not thyroid hormone tests. High or low levels of thyroid hormones also can be signs of … be done after thyroid hormone tests to find the cause of high or low levels of thyroid hormones. High levels of these antibodies usually suggest that a …
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Arnica

… as an ointment or gel and can be found in most health food stores. Why It Is Used Some people use arnica as a … Directorate (NNHPD), within the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada, regulates natural health … as an ointment or gel and can be found in most health food stores. Why It Is Used Some people use arnica as a …
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Dental Sealants

… that sticks to teeth. The bacteria in plaque use sugars in food to make acids. These acids can damage the tooth's … These teeth are more likely to develop tooth decay because food and bacteria easily get stuck in the pits and grooves … that sticks to teeth. The bacteria in plaque use sugars in food to make acids. These acids can damage the tooth's …
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Magnetic Field Therapy

… the body, the earth, and other electromagnetic fields cause physical and emotional changes in humans. They also believe … the body, the earth, and other electromagnetic fields cause physical and emotional changes in humans. They also believe …
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After labour and care for new moms

… abuse Violence in the home can have long-term impacts on physical and mental well-being. Bringing a baby home to an …
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Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice from …
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Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy

… developmental disability in children, and includes lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Similar to …
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Shoulder and Neck Massage

… Information Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging Ways To Reduce Stress … Information Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging Ways To Reduce Stress …
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Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… who use substances HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Ministry of Health and Addictions – …