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… At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance and add them to your grocery list. Having a list will help save time, money … a smaller amount in a bowl or on a plate Stay hydrated by drinking water with your snacks On the go Pack snacks in your bag for …
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… a time, but it won't get rid of stress. If you drink, limit yourself to 3 drinks a day for men and 2 drinks a day for … worse. You may get a headache or a tight, tense feeling in your stomach. Eating on the run can cause indigestion. Use mealtime to relax, enjoy the flavour of your meal, and reflect on your day. Avoid using food as a …
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… caffeine is safe for the baby. It's a good idea to keep your caffeine intake below 300 mg a day. Limiting your caffeine intake is important because: More caffeine may … calcium. Caffeine can interfere with sleep for both you and your fetus. Avoid caffeine, or limit your intake to about 2 …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … directed by your doctor, usually once daily with a glass of water, at least 2 hours after the evening meal. Swallow the … drugs, and herbal products). Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. …
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… that may cause sleep problems include: Alcohol. At first, drinking alcohol may cause sleepiness. Many people may drink … stimulate the body for 3 to 7 hours and can interfere with your sleep as long as it remains in your body. Even the small amount of caffeine in …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … You may add the measured dose to formula, milk, juice, water, or ginger ale just before use. Drink all of the …
Medical tests
… used depends on where the sample will be taken from and your overall health. Methods are: Bronchoscopic biopsy. A … will tell you how soon before the biopsy to stop eating and drinking. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop … on the day of the biopsy, please do so using only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Remember that this …
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… badly hurt or have a serious illness and can't speak for yourself. Advance care plans also let you appoint somebody … health care decisions for you if you can't make them for yourself. The designated person is called a substitute … care plan? It may be hard to know what to include in your advance care plan . Use the questions below to help you …