1. Vaginal Infection
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...  Preventing Vaginal Infections If you have a vaginal infection that keeps coming back, try these tips to help prevent it: Avoid spreading germs from the rectum to the vagina. After a bowel ...

2. Ways to Manage Your Weight
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... body have the energy it needs and prevents hunger. Control your portion size. Use a small plate and take small amounts of a variety of foods. Do not go back for seconds. Eat when you are hungry. Avoid ...

3. Animal Bites and Scratches
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... very still with hands at your sides. Avoid eye contact with the dog. When the dog loses interest in you, slowly back away until he is out of sight. If the dog does attack, place your jacket, book bag, ...

4. Influenza
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...  Drinking at least 8-10 glasses of liquids each day Avoiding alcohol and tobacco Using a humidifier to help you breathe easier Preventing Influenza Wash your hands often, especially after ...

5. Home Care for Pandemic Flu
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... same, but they may be more severe and affect more people. If you or a loved one has signs of pandemic flu, stay home and avoid contact with others. The flu virus is spread when contaminated droplets leave ...

6. Heart Failure
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... • Limit your daily liquids if ordered by your doctor. • Lose weight if you are overweight. • Stop smoking. • Avoid alcohol. • Get the flu vaccine each year. Talk to your doctor about the pneumonia vaccine. ...

7. Breastfeeding Basics
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... sweeteners in your diet. Caffeine is in chocolate, coffee and tea. Artificial sweeteners are in diet soft drinks and in some low calorie or diet foods. • Avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol takes about 2-3 ...

8. Arthritis
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... you may need to: • Exercise to improve movement and joint strength. • Use hot or cold treatments to control pain and swelling. • Avoid positions or movements that put extra stress on your painful joints. ...

9. Barium Enema
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... and other liquids the next 2-3 days. Avoid carbonated drinks during this time because they may cause you to have gas. Eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and/or take a mild laxative to help remove ...

10. Coping with Stress
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... signs of stress. When they occur, try to avoid the cause or change how you react. Other helpful tips: Do something that relaxes you such as: deep and slow breathing, stretching exercises, yoga, a massage, ...

11. Gastritis
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... • Avoid spicy food, food high in acid like grapefruit, or any food that bothers your stomach. • Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine, like tea, coffee and colas. • Eat smaller portions at meals. Do not ...

12. Concerns and Discomforts of Pregnancy
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... empty. • Avoid lying down right after eating. • Avoid high fat, fried, spicy or greasy foods. • Avoid strong food smells. • Call your doctor if you are not able to keep fluids down for over 24 hours, you ...

13. Allergies
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... face ─ Fainting, dizziness or confusion ─ Rapid heart beat ─ Nausea or vomiting ─ Abdominal pain or cramping ─ Diarrhea Your Care Avoid the substances that make your signs worse. Skin or blood tests may ...

14. Asthma
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... for you to cough up and decreases the swelling in your lungs. Clear liquids are best, such as water, fruit juice, tea, broth and clear soups. Avoiding milk products when wheezing because they can thicken ...

15. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
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... ─ Keep your arms close to your sides when getting in and out of a bed or chair. ─ Avoid any activity where you feel your breastbone pull. ─ Do not do strenuous activities such as vacuuming or gardening ...

16. Biopsy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... and then ake the ice off for at least 30 minutes. Avoid strenuous activity and lifting over 5 pounds for 24 hours. You may esume normal activities unless otherwise instructed. Test results are sent to ...

17. A Healthy Pregnancy
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... vegetables, meat and milk. Avoid fried and high sugar foods. Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day. Try eating smaller meals more often. Avoid or limit food and drinks with caffeine to 1 to 2 cups each day. ...

18. Diarrhea
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... Eat as long as the foods do not cause more diarrhea or cramping. Try these tips: Avoid milk and dairy products until your diarrhea has stopped. Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Eat ...