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… the number of mosquitos infected with WNV in B.C. is low and the risk of WNV infection in people in B.C. is considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents … A few actions to take include: empty saucers under flowerpots; change water in bird baths 2 times a week; unclog …
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… you can sometimes ask for food without MSG or salt. Slowly reducing salt will help you adjust to the taste. Take … mustard, or ketchup on your food, unless it is labelled "low-sodium" or "low-salt." Make your own salad dressings, sauces, and …
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… by tubes attached to your blood vessels. Your blood is slowly pumped from your body into the dialyzer, where waste … your doctor will need to create a site where the blood can flow in and out of your body during the dialysis sessions. … at least 3 times a week. It can cause side effects, such as low blood pressure and muscle cramps. These can often be …
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… your pregnancy to find out your options. If you have a low-risk pregnancy—which means that you and your baby have … heartbeat can be checked without wires. This method would allow you to walk around during labour. But it's not available … Monitoring at set times (intermittent) is an option in a low-risk pregnancy. Low-risk means that you and your baby …
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… syndrome Quality of life How the brain works (cognition) Low-risk chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease … renal disease that is controlled and if you are at low risk of medical complications, you can start physical …
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… you may have: No pain or discomfort at all. Pressure down low in your pelvis. Low backache or cramping. Change in vaginal discharge. It … you may have: No pain or discomfort at all. Pressure down low in your pelvis. Low backache or cramping. Change in …
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… ball of your foot more room. Try to wear shoes that: Have low heels. Avoid high-heeled, narrow, or pointed-toe shoes. … more than 5 cm (2 in.) high. Alternate wearing these with low-heeled shoes. Have wide and deep toe boxes (the area … hurt. For some people this means a flexible sole that allows your toes to bend as you walk. For other people, a firm …
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… Back Problems and Injuries Knee Problems and Injuries Low Back Pain Shoulder Problems and Injuries Toe, Foot, and … and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury Use Heat or Ice to Relieve Low Back Pain Current as of: February 27, 2023 … Back Problems and Injuries Knee Problems and Injuries Low Back Pain Shoulder Problems and Injuries Toe, Foot, and …
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… techniques . Slumping or slouching alone may not cause low back pain. But after the back has been strained or … locking your knees while standing. Place one foot on a low stool if you must stand in one position for a long time. … If your chair doesn't give enough support, use a small pillow or rolled towel to support your lower back. To rise from …
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… viral load. This means that the amount of the virus is too low for the test to detect. When the virus is undetectable, … blood. It means that the amount of HIV in the blood was too low for the test to detect. CD4+ Cells … viral load. This means that the amount of the virus is too low for the test to detect. When the virus is undetectable, …
