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… Overview No one is immune to having a back injury. Whether you have a strong back or have hurt your back before, it is well worth it to: Stop yourself … help from one or more people. Lift and move slowly and carefully. The time you take to use the right lifting …
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… . Specially fitted, or graduated, compression stockings are tightest at the foot. They gradually loosen as they fit higher on the leg. If your doctor recommends compression stockings, wear them … the day to help relieve symptoms. For very mild symptoms, you may want to start out using over-the-counter compression …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Seniors are a valuable resource in our community. Many can help with … contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … in disasters and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also …
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… Personal Decontamination Your skin can be contaminated by contact with dangerous … removing all traces of the harmful substance from your skin can minimize any damage. Watering or burning eyes and stinging or burning skin are signs that you may have been exposed to something …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Before you start infertility treatment, decide how much money, time, and emotional energy you are willing to invest in it. Financial limits Think …
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… apnea snore, not all people who snore have sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea: How loud and how often you snore changes often. Your snoring disturbs your sleep, … Medicine Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Current as of: November 7, 2022 …
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… Nipples On this page: Overview Overview You have choices for the types of bottles and nipples you use to feed your baby. Here is some information to help. Bottles Small, 120 mL (4 fl oz) bottles are a good size for newborns. As your baby starts to take …
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… Overview Allergy to dye Allergic reactions to tattoo dye are rare. The various colours in a tattoo are made from … Allergic reactions do not always occur the first time you are exposed to the dye. For example, if you have had 3 or 4 tattoos without any problems, you could …
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… Overview To help control acne, wash your skin once or twice a day. If you have mild acne, you can get an acne cream without a … after washing it, use a moisturizing lotion. Look for skin care products that say "non-comedogenic" on the label. Shower …
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Your third trimester Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview … Learn what to expect in the third, and final, trimester of your pregnancy.  Your third trimester lasts from week 28 … baby continues to develop in the third trimester and prepares for the birthing process. Learn more about how your …