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… more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. … g 14 to18 38 g 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g …
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… softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling … Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most … fibre per serving are considered high fibre. If you are at risk for a bowel obstruction, check with your health care …
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… How can I reduce the risk of getting infected from cleaning up vomit or diarrhea? … up vomit or diarrhea, follow these tips to reduce the risk of getting infected: Wear disposable gloves. Reusable …
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… attack, deep vein thrombosis). You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you are an older adult, are severely … This medication is made from healthy human blood that has high levels of a certain substance (varicella zoster … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… (AML) Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Anemia Anemia During Pregnancy Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) Anemia of Chronic … Hemophilia Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding Episodes High Cholesterol High Triglycerides Hodgkin Lymphoma Hyperbaric Oxygen …
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… and your specific health needs. Warning Oxycodone has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… and your specific health needs. Warning Morphine has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when … of developing NAION if you have heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, certain other eye problems ("crowded … not usually used in women. It is unlikely to be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Consult your doctor if you have …
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… serious low white blood cell count, which increases your risk of serious, possibly fatal infections. To lower your … body. It is important to get rid of the extra iron because high levels of iron can cause health problems (such as heart … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… In some cases, this condition may be permanent. The risk of tardive dyskinesia is increased with the longer use … if you have used metoclopramide for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … Drowsiness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …