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… supplements. But it's best to get antioxidants from a healthy diet. Why It Is Used Antioxidants may play a role in … can protect the body. The Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD), within the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada, regulates …
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… in British Columbia Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49a Download PDF Document English … of the water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at the health authority. Visit … File #05b Well Water Testing or contact your local environmental health officer. How do water suppliers protect me …
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… (CBE) is a physical examination of the breast done by a health professional. Clinical breast examinations are used … may be part of your regular checkup. Talk with your health professional about how often you need a breast … as mastitis or a fibroadenoma . How To Prepare Tell your health professional if you: Have a new lump or change in …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68b Nutrition Series Download PDF … What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy eating can help lower your blood pressure and …
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… testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51b Download PDF Document English … are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? …
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… others. Spinal manipulation is safe when done by a trained health professional. Afterward, some people feel tired or … rare. If you have tight muscles or muscles that spasm, your health care provider may first use heat, ultrasound, or … is the hands-on approach: You lie on a table while the health professional uses their hands or a device to apply …
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… exercise professionals to see if you should check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program. … active. The reality is that being inactive is a bigger health risk than being active! Check with your health care provider to see what types and amounts of …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of … 2 hours of taking the progestin-only ECP, contact your health care provider because you may need to take another …
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… to create a temporary tattoo is a process known as mehndi. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and … (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages everyone to report adverse … reactions to permanent and temporary tattoos to their local health unit. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black …
