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… Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral … help me stop smoking? QuitNow QuitNow provides support and resources for BC residents ages 10+ who use tobacco or e-cigarettes. It supports you if you want to quit, reduce your use or you are …
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… by sitting in a comfortable chair with armrests. Use as many pillows as you need to support your arms and … for right breast and right arm for left breast). Your hand supports the base of your baby's head, neck and shoulders. … translated versions of this article in Chinese and Punjabi Resources & links: Breastfeeding Breastfeeding positions …
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… are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood to clot too much. When this happens, blood … clots can form in the body and block blood flow. This can cause heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other … or stopping any natural health products. Additional resources For information and advice based on your specific …
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… Keep your baby out of the sun and heat Dress for protection Use sunscreen Put sunglasses on your baby Keep your baby out … Dress your baby in loose clothes that have a tight weave. Use a large brimmed hat with a neck cover and no ties. Use … design all help protect against damaging UV rays. Useful resources: Sun safety for children Protecting your skin from …
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… Join a walking group - explore new parks and trails Use a treadmill, stairclimber, or stepclimber Difficulty … and community centres, churches and private fitness clubs Use a book or video to start your own program Too busy … classes for people with physical challenges Useful resources Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults …
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… can start to build healthy habits for your toddler. Explore resources to support you in managing your toddler’s … visits Care for toddlers' colds and coughs Acetaminophen use in young children Ibuprofen use in young children Healthy eating and physical activity …
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… Document Vietnamese What is eczema? The word eczema is used to describe a number of chronic skin disorders. Atopic … Since healthy skin acts as a barrier, it also helps prevent substances like food allergens from getting into the body … ceramides may be more expensive than other moisturizers. Resources Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Baby's …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Suicide is a leading cause of death for people in most age groups. But often people … talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional … such as your doctor or counsellor. Other mental health resources, such as a community mental health agency or …
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… in the right place. This section includes information and resources to help you: Learn about the benefits you can gain … BC free of charge or your health care provider(s). The resources below may also help you with deciding whether you … you enjoy, what times of day you can be active, and what supports you have in place that will help you achieve your …
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… contractions and giving small pushes, go with this urge. Use the same muscles to push that you would use for a bowel movement. Drop your chin towards your chest … her eyes and help her focus during her contractions. Useful resources Labour and delivery Contractions during pregnancy: …
