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… Gas (flatus) is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, … I prevent it? You may be able to prevent gas by changing your eating and drinking habits. Examples of gas-producing foods are: …
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… people who have alcohol use disorder can help you set up your plan. The plan should include: When you will talk with … the best times to talk with the person are right after a drinking episode or first thing in the morning before the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense body heat. Your head, neck, and chest may get red. Your heartbeat may speed up, and you may feel anxious. You … manage or reduce your hot flashes. Avoid using tobacco or drinking a lot of alcohol. Manage stress. Exercise …
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… or alcohol. A lapse or relapse doesn't mean that you or your treatment has failed. It may mean that you just slipped … on. Try to find out why you relapsed. Then make changes in your life so that it won't happen again. You also may need … using drugs or alcohol again, follow these steps. Stop drinking or using the drug at once. Get rid of it. Pour it …
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… the body. Immediately flush the eye with large amounts of water for 30 minutes. Pull the lower lid away from the eye … If you are wearing contacts, remove them before flushing your eye. If you are not able to remove the contacts, flush with your contacts in. Call a poison control centre for more …
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… they quit, but many lose this weight over time. But keep your focus on quitting. After you are confident of not … starting a much healthier life. Smoking is much worse for your health than gaining a few kilograms. If you try to lose … so avoiding them will help you control your weight. And drinking can weaken your willpower, especially if you …
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… for a long time (chronic pain). You take medicines while drinking alcohol. You don't get a prescription renewed. You don't take medicine as your doctor directs, such as not taking enough medicine or … Retiring, the death of a spouse or good friend, leaving your home, or being diagnosed with a disease can trigger …
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… you are getting the prescribed daily amount of sodium in your diet. Make a chart with 3 columns and as many rows you need for meals and snacks. In the first column, record your meals. In the second column, record what you eat or and … in the meal. Take this record with you when you visit your health professional. See the example below. My doctor …
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… always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … the wound or soak it in bleach. Wash the area with warm water and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash …
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… Information Overview What kinds of development occur in your baby's first month? Amazing changes are happening in your newborn's development. Babies' brains develop quickly, … cord falls off. After that, bathe your baby in warm water, not too hot. Never leave a baby alone in the bathtub, …