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… HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids Last updated January … also consider referring your patient to other childhood healthy weights programs in B.C. On this page: Overview … asked questions For health care providers Other B.C. Healthy Living Programs for children and youth Overview The …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … fa-shee-eye-tis) is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very severe bacterial infection … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t …
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Healthy lifestyle actions to reduce and manage stress Last … which influences your blood pressure, heart rate, eating habits, sleep patterns, blood sugar levels, fat … from the conversation when it arises Manage your time and plan ahead to avoid the last minute stress and running …
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Eating Out When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview With planning and thoughtful choices, you can follow your meal … You can find ways to limit your portions and pick healthy choices from the menu. It's also important to be …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria)? Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection … a very short time. The disease sometimes is called flesh-eating bacteria. When it occurs on the genitals, it is …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview When you have heart … How can you safely start an exercise program? Making a plan with your doctor Getting regular exercise is an … Medicine … Coronary Artery Disease Exercising for a Healthy Heart …
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… Quick Tips: Making Fast, Healthy Meals On this page: Get started Get started Making healthy meals doesn't have to take a lot of time or require … homemade" cooking You can make "almost homemade" meals by starting with one or two prepared ingredients and then …
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… Supporting Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder On this page: Overview … not urge them to eat or not eat, unless this is part of the plan for treatment. Avoid comparisons with other people. … as family therapy, can help you learn ways to encourage healthy eating behaviours in children and teens who have …
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… Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet Actionset Overview Celiac disease … can stop and reverse the damage to the small intestine by eating a strict gluten-free diet. How to eat gluten-free … and ask questions, you can stay on a gluten-free eating plan. Don't eat any foods that contain gluten. These include …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Decision Point You … have felt fine. In fact, I feel better than I did before starting dialysis! There certainly are diet changes, and … have felt fine. In fact, I feel better than I did before starting dialysis! There certainly are diet changes, and …