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… Let everyone share their favourite part of the holiday and what wasn't so great. Brainstorm ways to make the "not so great" things more enjoyable next time. Have realistic expectations. No holiday gathering is perfect. Don't let … gratitude. Having gratitude means saying thank-you for what's good in your life. There are many ways you can …
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… following a vegan eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A vegan eating pattern: … Fat is an important source of energy for growing children. What do I offer my child to drink? Human milk (breast milk) …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Many people don't feel well after surgery. Pain, nausea, and a lack of energy may occur even … symptom or problem that you don't know how to handle. An unexpected symptom or problem. Problems with your prescription … fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child …
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… to Call a Doctor Overview What is an environmental illness? An environmental illness … Materials in new buildings may cause nausea and rashes. What causes it? Exposure to some types of chemicals can … more likely to give birth to a baby who weighs less than expected (low birth weight) if you smoke. And your baby may …
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… reason, younger children need to be watched more closely. What type of symptoms your child has and how severe they are … object No Swallowed or inhaled object Has your child had surgery in the past 2 weeks? Surgery can cause problems that … more than 2 days Is your child acting sicker than you would expect if he or she had a minor illness, like a cold? Yes …
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… only 46 years old at the time. "I wasn't sure about having surgery since I was so young. I had heard that an artificial … later on. I was also concerned about the risks of having surgery." Steve decided to wait. He wasn't ready to have the surgery so early in his life. Instead, he started to take a …
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… your heart's electrical activity. Your doctor can tell what kind of heart rhythm problems you have and where those … This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for your … care wishes. It's a good thing to have before any type of surgery or procedure. How It Is Done Before the test Be sure …
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… Overview Self-Care What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is nerve … your feet (such as Charcot foot ) from diabetic neuropathy. Surgery is sometimes needed to repair deformed joints that … your feet (such as Charcot foot ) from diabetic neuropathy. Surgery is sometimes needed to repair deformed joints that …
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… & links Labor and delivery Contractions during pregnancy: what to expect … First stage of labour - active phase …
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… there is someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even … out to make their needs known. They will learn to tell you what they are feeling and why. Children learn how to … in particular situations and what you can realistically expect of them. If they have been shopping in the mall with …
