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… and ask to speak with a registered dietitian. Do I need to take vitamin and mineral supplements? Maybe. People with … you might need a multivitamin/mineral supplement. Do not take high doses of any vitamin or mineral, especially iron … can be toxic. Talk to your health care provider before you take any supplements or herbal products. Is it okay to drink …
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… during pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Pregnancy should be a joyful and exciting time, but body and hormonal … the health of your developing baby, and your ability to take care of yourself and your baby after birth. Women who … is not your fault. There are a number of key steps you can take to find relief and feel better: Talk to someone about …
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… Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on … that are important to many health problems. Pregnancy: Should I Try Vaginal Birth After a Past C-Section (VBAC)? Is … vertical incision used in a past C-section, use of certain medicines to start (induce) labour , and many scars on the …
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… is right for everyone with kidney disease. Steps you can take 1. Get enough protein, but not too much. Protein is …
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… about the size of a pencil eraser. Any growth of a mole should be evaluated. Evolution. There is a change in the … Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed … to help prevent a return (recurrence) of the cancer. Medicines Medicines used to treat melanoma include: …
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… helps your blood to clot when you are bleeding. People who take warfarin (Coumadin®) should aim for about the same amount of vitamin K each day. … body from vitamin K1 in the food we eat. How Much Vitamin K Should I Aim For? Age in Years Aim for vitamin K intake of …
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… Call a Doctor Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Chronic …
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… But you don't have to make a decision right away. You can take some time to think about your options and what matters … surgery has risks and requires recovery time. What else should you know about bilateral mastectomy? Some surgeons … surgery has risks and requires recovery time. What else should you know about bilateral mastectomy? Some surgeons …
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… surgery and your success in rehab. How long recovery can take Surgery to repair a torn meniscus involves … or injury-related degeneration. Learn more Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Removing the whole … or injury-related degeneration. Learn more Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Removing the whole …
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… health All pets, whether they are kept indoors or outside, should be in good health, show no signs of disease, and be … supervise all interactions between children and pets. Take extra care with newborns and pets Animals can become … health All pets, whether they are kept indoors or outside, should be in good health, show no signs of disease, and be …
