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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … 3 mg/L usually reflects the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition of organic matter and biological …
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… Pacemaker: Living Well With It Actionset Overview A pacemaker helps keep your … from a pacemaker? Here are a few things you can do to live well with a pacemaker. Use certain electric devices with … Your doctor can give you an ID card. Wear medical alert jewellery stating that you have a pacemaker. You can buy this …
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… ICD: Living Well With It Actionset Overview An ICD helps protect you … include: Changes in the skin around your device, such as swelling, warmth, redness, and pain. An unexplained fever. … Your doctor can give you an ID card. Wear medical alert jewellery stating that you have an ICD. You can buy this at …
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… Mind-Body Wellness On this page: Health Tools Healing … depressed, anxious, and stressed, which could affect how well you treat, manage, or cope with your illness. But your … and speeds healing. Building resilience can help you cope. Being resilient means you're able to bounce back from …
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… Living well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 … of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel well, will have no symptoms and may not know they have HCV. … of HCV. It is possible to get re-infected with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your …
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… Living well during your pregnancy Last updated September 17, 2024 … Healthy weight Additional resources Healthy eating Eating well is important for your health and the health of your … weight Weight gain is a normal part of a healthy pregnancy. Being active and eating well can help promote healthy weight …
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… Dialysis: Measuring How Well It Works On this page: Overview … and other waste products from the blood. To find out how well dialysis is working, you will have blood tests that … and again at the end. Two of the measures that show how well dialysis is working are Kt/V and urea reduction ratio …
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… Checklist for Shoes and Socks That Fit Well On this page: Overview Overview … you have diabetes, it's important to wear shoes that fit well and protect your feet. Here are some tips for choosing shoes. Choose shoes that fit well. To ensure a good fit: Buy shoes in the evening when …
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… Eating Well During Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Eating well when you have cancer means eating enough to prevent … . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Eating well when you have cancer means eating enough to prevent …
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… Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October … Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit … and B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone Program Image … Living well with hepatitis B virus infection …
