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… and fruits, and dried beans are good lower-calorie foods. They give you lots of nutrients and fibre. And they fill you up. Sweets, energy drinks, and soda pop are high in calories. They give you few nutrients and no fibre. … be part of a healthy diet. But cutting back on fats from highly processed foods like fast foods and many snack foods
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… infected person's blood. In Canada, the activity with the highest chance of passing hepatitis C include sharing … you have cirrhosis, it may not be a good idea to eat salty foods or foods that are high in protein. If you want to know more about which foods to avoid …
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… and prevent disease and illness through the use of organic foods and exercise; a healthy, balanced lifestyle; and the … and prevent disease and illness through the use of organic foods and exercise; a healthy, balanced lifestyle; and the …
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… working. Tests may measure: Bilirubin. Albumin. Total serum protein. Tests that check for inflammation of the liver … long-term (chronic) infection. If liver enzymes are high, a test for hepatitis C antibodies may be done to see … long-term (chronic) infection. If liver enzymes are high, a test for hepatitis C antibodies may be done to see …
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… may also be given to people with serious cuts or deep wounds if their last tetanus vaccine was given more than 5 years ago. If you have a serious cut or wound, including punctures, bites, burns or scrapes, it is … for treatment. This is especially important if the wound is dirty. It is important to keep a record of all …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, … with certain laboratory tests (including parathyroid test, protein-bound iodide test), possibly causing false test …
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… Your Risk Your risk of getting pancreatic cancer is higher if you: Smoke. Are very overweight or not active. … If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories to keep up your strength and … you drink. When you are able to eat, try clear soups, mild foods, and liquids until all symptoms are gone for 12 to 48 …
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… Home Treatment for Diarrhea Capsaicin Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar Cardiac Cachexia Caregiving: … Red Blood Cell Bleeding Scan Total Serum Protein Test Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series Upper … Home Treatment for Diarrhea Capsaicin Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar Cardiac Cachexia Caregiving: …
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… according to the directions. Insert the applicator high into the vagina and press the plunger to release the … disorder (angioedema) blood clotting disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency) high blood pressure diabetes high cholesterol/triglyceride …
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… more of this important nutrient into your diet. Know which foods have potassium. Potassium is in many foods, including … Potassium may not be listed on all food labels. Add some high-potassium foods to your healthy diet. For example: Add … any risks from potassium? A potassium level that is too high or too low can be serious. It may cause symptoms such …