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… medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91a Download PDF Document English … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. … work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception …
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… or watched closely. The device may not work right, may be a health risk, or both. A cardiac device—such as an … A recall is usually issued by the maker of the device. But Health Canada also can recall devices. A recall of a cardiac … closely or reprogrammed. Only a small number are removed. Health Canada has three levels—or types—of recall, depending …
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… alcohol and medicines. Doing any of these can cause serious health problems and problems with money and the law. It also … or work. Signs of this disorder are similar to symptoms of health conditions that many older adults have, such as … or even fatal. In older adults, alcohol can trigger some health problems or make them worse. These health problems …
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… your family is at risk for lead poisoning. During a routine health examination, the risk for lead exposure can be … be measured. Adults The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) requires companies to test the … renovated or remodelled? Lead screening programs Your local health unit or provincial ministry of health can provide …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may … how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent …
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… for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends the following guidelines. footnote 1 … MRI.") Some tests may not be covered by your provincial health plan or private health insurance. Some tests may not be available in all …
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… Overview Magnetic field therapy uses magnets to maintain health and treat illness. The human body and the earth … electromagnetic field must be in balance to maintain good health. Practitioners apply magnetic field therapy to the … treatment. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like to try or are already …
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… risk of illness: Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer (HealthLinkBC File #59a) Food safety for vulnerable … of Canada) Home canning - How to avoid botulism (HealthLinkBC File #22) Pasteurized and raw milk (HealthLinkBC File #03) Unpasteurized fruit juices and …
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… to drink or use drugs. Say something like: "It's bad for my health." "I could lose my housing." "I have trouble when I … the area. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… touch starts with the idea that people are naturally healthy. The way people live and think may disturb their … is to focus (or channel) healing energy to restore natural health. Practitioners of healing touch believe they can use … their hands to change a person's energy flow and restore health. During a session, the practitioner moves their hands …
