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… do VOCs come from? Many products commonly found in our homes release VOCs through off gassing. For example, … or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in … and building materials for at least a few weeks before using. This will allow gases to be given off before you …
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… Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview The home remains a child's most important sphere of influence … from which children explore relationships outside of the home. A child's increasing independence is tested, for example, by the first night spent away from home. The child comes back home with a sense of pride and …
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… see, taste, or smell it. How does radon exposure occur? Any home, school, office, or other building can have high levels … include sealing cracks in the foundation or walls and using house or room pressurization. footnote 2 Venting radon … can be done to reduce the level of radon. These may include using fans, blowers, and suction devices to remove radon in …
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… the usual treatments with the following in mind. Radiation therapy for cancer treatment is not usually used during … are considered safer and are used whenever possible. Chemotherapy medicines are sometimes used during pregnancy. They … the usual treatments with the following in mind. Radiation therapy for cancer treatment is not usually used during …
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… not consistent results. The practice is difficult to study using scientific methods. Risks You can safely use healing … health practice that you would like to try or are already using. Your doctor can help you manage your health better if … not consistent results. The practice is difficult to study using scientific methods. Risks You can safely use healing …
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… facility). Hospice palliative care provided in your home may be covered by your provincial or territorial health care plan as part of a home care program. But the provincial plans may not always include the cost of medicines and equipment used in home care. There may also be restrictions on the number of …
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… Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview … Treatment Overview The purpose of physiotherapy is to decrease your pain and help you slowly return … like walking and yard work, that may strain your back. Using proper lifting, pushing, and pulling. Your doctor or …
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… Hospice Palliative Care Programs Preventing Falls at Home Using Low-Vision Aids at Home Vertigo: Checklist for … Blood Sugar Problems Tracking My Feelings About Diabetes Using Low-Vision Aids at Home Plans ADHD: Form for …
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… recommends a special treatment, such as radiation or physiotherapy. General questions What is the name of the … there other costs to the treatment, such as equipment or therapy? Questions to ask about the treatment What kind of … recommends a special treatment, such as radiation or physiotherapy. General questions What is the name of the …
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… Indoor mould (fungus) is very common in humid areas and in homes that have damp areas such as basements. Mould may … drywall, carpet, and fabrics. Control mould in your home. Clean bathroom surfaces with soap and water, … liquid bleach mixed with water. If you have mould in your home, remove it with one of these methods. Use bleach with …
