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… with public access must comply with the BC Pool Regulation. How can I stay safe when swimming? Look for and read the … logs or big rocks can cause serious injury. Stay within your abilities Swim only where you feel comfortable. Do not … clean by: Wash or shower before entering a pool. Do not track dirt into the pool Wear a proper bathing suit, not …
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… them? TMDs are caused by muscle tension, often triggered by stress. Clenching or grinding your teeth can tire the jaw muscles, leading to muscle … trouble with fully opening the mouth, and jaw locking. How are they diagnosed? There is no one way to diagnose a …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … that you are taking the right dose. And you need to watch how much vitamin K you eat and drink. With a DOAC, you don't … how much vitamin K I eat and drink. I don't want to have to track my vitamin K intake. More important Equally important …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … some tests to see if your child is having trouble learning how to read, write, or do math problems. There is no cure … up in height and weight by adulthood. Your doctor will keep track of your child's growth and watch for problems. …
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… of the hormones cortisol and, sometimes, aldosterone. Your body needs both of these hormones to work as it should. Cortisol helps the body cope with extreme physical stress from illness, injury, surgery, childbirth, or other … you could die of shock from a steep drop in blood pressure. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose Addison's disease, the …
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… Overview Overview The body responds to stress with muscle tension, which can cause pain or … them from memory. Choose a place where you can lie down on your back and stretch out comfortably, such as a carpeted … by counting backwards from 5 to 1. Muscle groups and how to tense them Hands: Clench them. Wrists and forearms: …
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… good habits are in place, it's easier to resist bad ones. Your child's habits start with you The most important thing … and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Help Your … Bullied Bullying: Building a Child's Self-Esteem Bullying: How to Help Your Child Who Bullies Health Tools Health Tools …
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… physical activity each week. Activities to strengthen your muscles, and improve your flexibility and balance are … provides links to practical resources and examples on how to make physical activity more inclusive for more of the … well as printable tools to help set goals, make a plan and track progress for physical activity. Rx for Health Series …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … for prostate cancer, may cause erection problems. Anxiety, stress, or depression may cause erection problems. So can … problems are not life-threatening. But they can affect how you feel about yourself. Very often, this decision is …
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… Groups C and G strep bacteria also can infect the throat. How does it spread? Strep throat can be passed from person … also have a headache and belly pain. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will examine you, ask about your symptoms, and … diet, get plenty of sleep, and exercise regularly. Managing stress can also strengthen your body's ability to fight off …