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… Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight On this page: Overview Overview When you have heart failure, it's important to watch for changes in your weight. A sudden weight gain can mean that more fluid … you go to the toilet but before you eat or drink anything. Use the same scale every time. Keep it on a hard, flat …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Modifying Your Home On this page: Overview … have trouble moving around or if you get tired easily because of MS, it may help to make some changes in your home. Here are some things you can do. Change the …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … wash around the wound with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality … need to be replaced more often. Different adhesives may be used to attach the pouch because a child's skin is more …
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… How ADHD Affects Your Child On this page: Overview … deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the specific ways your child is affected. Knowledge about the condition will … or not it is appropriate. To make the best of this quality, use colourful reminders, books with pictures, and hands-on …
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… Promoting positive behaviour in your toddler Last updated January 30, 2018 Positive … is not about punishment, rather, it is about helping your child understand how to fit into the world in a … toddler’s attention and make eye contact before you speak. Use a gentle touch. Keep your words clear, simple and …
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… Heartburn: Changing Your Eating Habits On this page: Overview Related … of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to …
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Your Toddler: Safe Ways to Explore On this page: Overview … motor and sensory skills. Here are some ways you can help your toddler grow in strength and coordination. Play and … about 18 months of age, toddlers just start to understand cause and effect and that their actions have consequences. But …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training On this page: Overview … often the result of overtraining. You will need to reduce your level of activity. Or you will need to switch to … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding problems. So it's important to know how to take …