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Healthy eating
… phenylalanine (PKU) diet; $65.00 Cystic fibrosis; $80.00 High protein diet; $65.00 and may also receive $50.00 toward … chemotherapy, surgical therapy or ongoing medical treatment chronic inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, Ulcerative … Clients are eligible for the natal supplement from the time pregnancy is confirmed to 12 months past the date of birth. …
Health topics
… to have. Allergies Asthma Back and Neck Pain Cancer COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Diabetes Genetic Conditions Headaches Heart Problems Pregnancy and Childbirth Sleep Problems Body Category Lists … are interested in learning about, choose the link below. Blood and Lymph Bones, Joints, and Muscles Brain and Nerves …
Health topics
… cardiomyopathy is a condition that some people get during pregnancy or soon after childbirth. The heart muscle … such as heart failure. This means your heart can't pump the blood your body needs. It can be long-term and sometimes … works best for you. What increases your risk? Your risk is higher if you: Have high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A rheumatoid factor (RF) blood test measures the amount of the RF antibody present in … can attach to normal body tissue and cause damage. A high level of RF can be caused by several autoimmune … and some infections. Sometimes a healthy person can have a high RF level. The amount of RF in blood can be measured in …
Health topics
… is surgery to treat coronary artery disease. It helps blood make a detour, or bypass, around one or more narrowed … you need to. Manage other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Smoking can make it harder for you to …
Medical tests
… the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the blood to check for problems with the pituitary gland and … cortisol levels change throughout the day. ACTH is normally highest in the early morning (between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.) and … A problem with the adrenal glands or pituitary gland. A high level of ACTH and a low level of cortisol (or low ACTH …
HealthLinkBC files
… should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections … An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
Health topics
… "tell" your body to relax and help control breathing, blood pressure , heartbeat, and body temperature. The goal … the benefits of deep relaxation and prevent the effects of chronic stress. Autogenic training consists of six standard … their blood pressure when they do AT exercises. If you have high or low blood pressure, have your doctor or nurse check …
Medications
… severe (possibly fatal) birth defects when used during pregnancy. If lenalidomide is taken during pregnancy, it may … blood clots if you smoke, or have a history of blood clots, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, or if you are … recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk …
Medical tests
… measures the amount of human growth hormone (GH) in the blood. GH is made by the pituitary gland and is needed for … -like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). When the GH level is very high, the IGF-1 level is also very high. A test for IGF-1 may also be done. Why It Is Done A …
