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… Occupational Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Treatment Overview Occupational therapy is treatment to help people live as independently as … of illness, injury, developmental delays, or psychological problems, need assistance in learning skills to help them …
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… Light Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Light therapy is the main treatment for seasonal affective … but not as bright as direct sunlight. The most common light therapy uses a special type of fluorescent light, called a …
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… Music Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How … Treatment Overview Music therapy is the use of music to gain physical and emotional … A trained and certified music therapist can provide music therapy. Therapy sessions can involve listening to music, …
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… Exposure Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview Exposure therapy is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy. It reduces the physical or emotional distress you …
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… Oxygen Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and … fibrosis (scarring of the lungs), or heart failure. Oxygen therapy can make it easier for you to breathe and can reduce …
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… Massage Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used … a time commitment and may be expensive. The cost of massage therapy is generally not covered by provincial health plans … a time commitment and may be expensive. The cost of massage therapy is generally not covered by provincial health plans …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All children have sexual feelings. These feelings are a normal part of growth and development. Talking about sex can be awkward, but the earlier you start the …
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… Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer (Androgen Deprivation Therapy, … what to expect. In general, possible side effects include: Erection problems and reduced sex drive. Thin or brittle bones ( osteoporosis ). Increased …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy … new technology, people getting radiation therapy have fewer problems than in the past. There are two main ways that …
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… Virtual Reality Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Treatment Overview Virtual reality therapy is the use of computer-produced situations to make … can also be used to safely experience and prevent potential problems from events that can have long-term trauma, such as …
