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Gastric Sleeve Surgery

… ) is surgery to remove part of the stomach. It helps with weight loss. The surgery limits the amount of food your … liquid such as soda or fruit juice, you may not lose weight. Even with a healthy diet, you probably will need to … This will help you reach your weight goal and avoid regaining the weight you lose. What you can eat Your doctor …

Infants children and youth

… drinks Growth and development Your child will grow and gain skills at their own pace as healthy growth is different … young children (Embody) Should You Talk to Your Kids about Weight (PDF, 2.79MB, Rudd Center, USA) Weight-related conditions and concerns Disordered eating and …

Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy

… Lack of certain vitamins Miscarriage Stillbirth Low birth weight Intellectual disability Heart problems Learning and … treatment options. If you have a history of problems with quitting drugs or alcohol, tell your doctor. You might also … treatment options. If you have a history of problems with quitting drugs or alcohol, tell your doctor. You might also …

Biliopancreatic Diversion With or Without a Duodenal Switch

… more than severely obese and who haven't been able to lose weight any other way. After surgery, you will feel full more … means that you will absorb fewer calories. This leads to weight loss. But your best chance of keeping weight off … This will help you reach your weight goal and avoid regaining the weight you lose. What you can eat Your doctor …

Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People

… what it feels like to get high. Or they may want to rebel against their parents or fit in with their friends. Using … they may be the most habit-forming substance available. Smoking can cause cancer and heart and lung problems. … to dressing and grooming Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss Red and glassy eyes and frequent use of eyedrops …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… or bleeding Do not share equipment used for snorting, smoking or injecting substances such as straws, pipes, … File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection for more information Advise anyone who has … Get regular exercise Avoid smoking. For information about quitting smoking, please visit HealthLinkBC File #30c …

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Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time … else can I do to lower my blood pressure? If you have extra weight, losing even small amounts may help to lower your … changing the way they eat can result in small amounts of weight loss, or help to prevent or slow weight gain. Call …

Low Back Pain

… motions, or constant vibration can strain your back. Smoking. People who smoke are more likely to have disc … Increasing Core Stability Good Posture for a Healthy Back Quitting Smoking Symptoms Back pain can come on quickly or … to Work With Low Back Pain Hear from others Cathy's Story: Dealing With Stress Lorna's Story: There's No Fast Cure …

Asthma in Teenagers and Adults

… or both. Other things that increase your risk Cigarette smoking. People who smoke are more likely to get asthma than … Being obese raises your risk for asthma. footnote 6 Weight gain may make asthma worse. Risk factors that may make …