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… Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview Overview A balanced vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special attention to getting enough protein , …
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… Living Organ Donation On this page: Overview Becoming a … in need. Donating an organ while you're alive is called a "living donation." Some people who are critically ill need an … pressured to donate an organ. For many people, making a living organ donation can be rewarding. After a successful …
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… Pacemaker: Living Well With It Actionset Overview A pacemaker helps … Miller MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology … Pacemaker Living Well With It …
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… ICD: Living Well With It Actionset Overview An ICD helps protect … systems in airports. Making an ICD shock plan The idea of living with an ICD and getting shocked worries some people. … systems in airports. Making an ICD shock plan The idea of living with an ICD and getting shocked worries some people. …
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… Special Diets for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview When the … ) fat, it creates substances called ketones . The ketogenic diet tries to force the body to use more fat for energy … increasing fat and restricting carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet can be used to prevent seizures in an adult or a child …
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… Following a Low-Fibre Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a low-fibre diet? A low-fibre diet contains foods that don't create much waste (stool). …
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… Plant-based diet guidelines Last updated August 1, 2016 Download PDF … Spanish Document Vietnamese Introduction A plant-based diet is made up of mostly plant foods: vegetables, fruits, … up a smaller amount of the foods eaten in a plant-based diet. There are many advantages to a plant-based diet. It …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … routine You have been constipated for several days and diet changes have not helped You have intense pain in your … place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids work together …
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… Gout: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Gout is a form of arthritis marked … acid in the blood. This used to be treated with a strict diet, but now there are medicines that can control it. These … need to restrict what you eat. But making changes in your diet may still help with your gout. If you want to try an …
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… Cathy's Story: Dealing With Stress On this page: Cathy's Story Cathy's Story It was a week to forget. Cathy was working hard and …
