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… Homeopathy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Homeopathy, or … to heal itself. Homeopathic medicine views symptoms of illness as normal responses of the body as it attempts to … Directorate (NNHPD), within the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada, regulates natural health …
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… known as chickenpox). Chickenpox is a common childhood illness, but can cause more serious illnesses in people who … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … untreated tuberculosis (TB) infection There is a small risk that you may expose others to infection with chickenpox …
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… energy for work and play. It's also one that lowers your risk for health problems. Why pay attention to your weight? … heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Eating healthy foods and being more active also can help you feel better … 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. If your BMI is in the normal …
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… E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli . It … are many strains of E. coli , and most are harmless. When food or water tests positive for E. coli bacteria, it may be … another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli infection: Refrigerate or freeze meat as …
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… Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens Treatment Overview Self-Care … an eating disorder. People who have it eat large amounts of food in a short time. They binge eat regularly for several … can cause some people to binge eat. What Increases Your Risk Experts don't know for sure what causes someone to have …
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… It is estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians experience mental illness in a year. The most prevalent mental illnesses are mood and anxiety disorders. Mental illness can … shown to reduce symptoms (with a greater effect seen with higher intensity exercise). For individuals with bipolar …
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… and your specific health needs. Warning Hydromorphone 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 … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 12 hours or as directed by your doctor. …
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… Healthy people do not need to be tested for MRSA as the risk of becoming infected is very small. What are my chances … SA infection like a boil or skin abscess. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or … reported. Injection drug users and people with long-term illnesses are also at higher risk. How long does MRSA last? …
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… your specific health needs. Warning This medication has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … this medication by mouth after meals, and at bedtime with food or milk, as directed by your doctor. Wait at least 4 …
