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… and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated … from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged …
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… muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help … into hot cereal, meatloaf, casseroles or baking. For packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how … your health care provider about the use of laxatives to manage your constipation. Bulk-forming laxatives, also called …
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… infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care … amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that …
Health features
… Cannabis Last updated August 29, 2024 On this page: Common questions about cannabis Safe and responsible … edibles and vaping cannabis, visit the following webpages: Government of British Columbia: Cannabis health … pot with youth Government of Canada: Talking with teenagers about drugs Government of Canada: Cannabis and your …
Health topics
… conversations that foster resilience to help prepare teenagers for the challenges they will face throughout life. … they come to expect quick results and are easily discouraged by failure. Ask Teens to Evaluate Their Performance Ask … and humour. Resources and Links: HealthLink BC: Stress management: Helping your child with stress HealthLink BC: …
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… Provincial and Territorial Helplines and Websites On this page: If you want to save this … provide help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in multiple languages. In an emergency, call 9-1-1 . Canada-wide resources … Visit the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention's webpage at http://suicideprevention.ca/need-help to find a …
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… Partial Hip Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … hip joints last for 10 to 20 years. It depends on your age, how much stress you put on the joint, and how well your … such as golf, bike, swim, or dance. Your doctor may discourage you from running, playing tennis, and doing other things …
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… you can reduce the risk by following these tips. On this page: Keep your home safe Keep baby safe Baby first aid Burn … decay. Do not give honey to babies less than 12 months of age. It can cause a serious infection. Safe drinking water …
Medications
… Methotrexate - Injection On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: meth-oh-TREX-ate Common … or stopped by your doctor. Methotrexate (usually at high dosages) has rarely caused severe (sometimes fatal) blood/bone …
Medications
… Methotrexate - Subcutaneous Injection On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: METH-oh-TREX-ate Common … or stopped by your doctor. Methotrexate (usually at high dosages) has rarely caused severe (sometimes fatal) blood/bone …
