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… Massage Therapy During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … serious pregnancy problems. Talk to your doctor before using aromatherapy oils. Some essential oils may be unsafe … serious pregnancy problems. Talk to your doctor before using aromatherapy oils. Some essential oils may be unsafe …
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Using a Pulse Oximeter On this page: Overview Overview A … it's put on your toe or earlobe.) The device shines a light beam through the skin. It estimates your oxygen level … Ask your doctor what oxygen number you should expect when using your pulse oximeter. Find out which number is a sign …
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… HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) On this page: Overview … or more antiretroviral medicines is more effective than using just one medicine (monotherapy) to treat HIV. The use … the number of pills to be taken each day. Experts recommend using one of the following programs for people who begin …
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… Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) On this page: Symptoms … a person with ASD may not understand that someone is using humour. They may interpret what someone is saying word … For example, a child may get easily overwhelmed by bright lights, crowds, or loud noises. Or he or she may describe a …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Herbal Therapy On this page: Overview … Pygeum africanum , and saw palmetto. In general, the trials using these substances have been short, and self-reported … than men who took a placebo . Symptoms were measured using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) . Men …
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… Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder On this page: Health Tools Symptoms … life. A type of counselling called cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective for treating PTSD. Cognitive … ). You can find help with treatment, jobs, housing, and sexual assault. Tests and Treatments There are …
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… Use Problems Learning Center Learn about substance use disorders Using drugs or alcohol in a way that harms you or that leads … like your family or friends, is called substance use disorder. It can range from mild to severe. Moderate to …
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… Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) On this page: What is dissociative identity disorder (DID)? Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a … This is called integration. Treatment may include: Therapy. Types may include supportive, cognitive, or …
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… drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects a … on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder . How much alcohol is risky? There is no known safe …
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… Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) On this page: Related … angry a lot, be on alert for danger, and have trouble focusing. If your symptoms last longer than 1 month, tell your … ASD is treated with counselling. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a common type of counselling for ASD. It …