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… can help you manage your energy when you have ME/CFS. They are: Staying within your energy envelope. Pacing yourself. … mental, social—you stop to rest. Have a plan for how long you will do the activity before you take a break … to track your daily activity. Over time, you can use these tools to decide how much energy your activities take. Ask …
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… Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home On this page: Overview … or replace them regularly. And choose window coverings that are easy to clean, such as wood shades or blinds. Don't … Use the bathroom exhaust fan or open a window when you shower, if possible. Make sure bathroom exhaust fans pull air …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview … needs to watch his or her diet closely. Again, this is an area many adults have difficulty with, and it can be even … your child to explain diabetes to his or her friends and show them how the equipment works. Most children are merely …
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How Hospitals and Clinics Keep You Safe During the COVID-19 … Overview Many hospitals and clinics now are treating people who are infected with COVID-19. So if … go to a health care facility. They may have new rules for your safety. These could include having you wear a cloth …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … provides sample meals, snacks, and menus for babies who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby.  How do I prepare food safely for my baby? Choose from a …
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… them new medical decisions and plans. Medical decisions are very personal. Different people handle them in different … my diabetes. Wow. My wife and I decided we need to change how we take care of ourselves. We walk every day. We eat … years of having high blood sugars. When my sight got really bad, I didn't want to go on living. But there's so much …
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… Talking to Your Adolescent or Teen About Problems On this page: … techniques to help you facilitate conversation. Listen carefully. Talk honestly about specific situations. This includes how certain behaviours affect other people. Convey how even …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at … has congenital heart disease can be challenging. But there are things you can do to make sure that your child is as … Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're not sure about how much medicine to give and how to give it. To prevent …
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… Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Managing Your Weight On this page: Getting Started Getting Started … lose some, it might be worth rethinking your drinking. Here are some tips to help you decide how alcohol may fit in with your weight management plan. …
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… Using Tracking to Support Your Activity Goals On this page: Getting Started Getting … if you've reached your daily goal for steps. Some also can show you how many calories you've burned. Using an app on your phone or tablet. There are many apps that can track your steps or other activity …