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Healthy eating guidelines for people with peptic ulcers

… BC www.healthlinkbc.ca – Get medically approved non-emergency health information. Dietitian Services Fact Sheets - Available by mail (call 8-1-1 ) or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating … Healthy eating …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… to reduce damage and protect trees from certain defoliators when they reach outbreak levels in our forests. Some of the … by stripping the needles and leaves from their host trees. When outbreaks occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding … information on annual defoliator treatments by location, visit the FOR News webpage: …

Menstrual Cramps

… a medical problem. It often starts during the teen years, when periods first start. But the pain often improves as you … bleeding? Bleeding is abnormal if it occurs at a time when you aren't expecting it or if it's a lot heavier or … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication. They must be … risk of choking and aspiration Is able to communicate with emergency workers Can easily access first aid supplies, … (IDDSI) at www.iddsi.org First aid and CPR training, visit St. John Ambulance at …

Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

… cuff moves. (This is called debridement.) Making more room for the rotator cuff tendon so it is not pinched or … Why It Is Done Surgery to repair a rotator cuff may be done when: A rotator cuff tear is caused by a sudden injury. In … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …

Diabetes Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot

… the sugar in your blood to rise to a level that's not safe. When your blood sugar rises past about 10.0 mmol/L, your … first time, write the date on the bottle. Insulin stored at room temperature will last for about a month. Read and … other person can prepare and give your insulin shot in an emergency. It's a good idea to let this person practice …

Night Sweats

… sweating people have from sleeping deeply, being in a warm room, or having too many blankets. Night sweats are often so … MD - Family Medicine William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: … MD - Family Medicine & William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine This information does not replace the …

Skin Changes

… that causes a skin change. Or you may get a skin reaction when you are out in the sun while you are taking a medicine. … Antibiotics. Cancer medicines. Seizure medicines. Reactions when the skin is exposed to sunlight . Many medicines can … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal …

Quit or reduce vaping

… addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and cravings when users don’t have access to nicotine Cardiovascular … to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals when they vape. This does not mean vaping is completely safe … Free help to quit tobacco or vaping by phone or website. Visit www.quitnow.ca or call 1-877-455-2233. Translation …

Groin Problems and Injuries

… or playing basketball. You can strain a groin muscle when you lift, push, or pull heavy objects. You might pull a groin muscle when you fall. A sudden pulling or tearing of a groin muscle … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal …