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… add to food or drinks. It also is available as a natural health product, in topical creams that you apply to your skin, or in a prescription skin patch. Why It Is Used … as a dietary supplement, the capsaicin may improve your digestion by increasing the digestive fluids in the …
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… updated September 25, 2024 Nurse practitioners (NPs) are health care providers who complete graduate level clinical … background in nursing gives them a unique perspective on your health. The nursing lens focuses on health promotion, … can: Act as the primary care provider for you and your family, similar to a family physician Help you manage …
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… Overview Many people hesitate to get help for mental health problems. It can be hard to take that first step. … ways that you might think about them. Maybe you'll see yourself in one of these. Reasons people might not get help … hours. They may also offer virtual appointments. Plan your appointments for times that work for you. You may have …
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… Obesity Last updated June 1, 2021 A healthy weight is one that contributes to your overall health, well-being and quality of life. It is different for each individual. Your weight is not simply a result of what you eat or how …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51a Download PDF Document English … disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from growing and …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … occurring element, high concentrations may be bad for your health. Fluoride is recommended to prevent tooth decay … For more information on water fluoridation, please contact your dentist or dental hygienist, the dental program at your