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Alcohol Abuse – Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

…can join a support group or sobriety program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. These programs can help prevent relapse. FOR MORE INFORMATION National Institute of Health Website: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Medicine/Harmful_Interactions.pdf Government of Canada…

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Day Care – Choosing a Good Center

…(You can find the number in the phone book.) FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development https://www.ednet.ns.ca/earlyyears/families/findchildcare.shtml Prince Edward Island Child Care Act: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/E%26.01Gdoc-Early%20Learning%20and%20Child%20Care%20Act%20Regulations.pdf

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Breastfeeding – How to Pump and Store Your Breast Milk

…of Health and Wellness Breastfeeding Basics: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/lovingcare/ Health PEI’s Breastfeeding Your Baby: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/breastfeeding_your_baby.pdf Sources Returning to Work While Breastfeeding by Frances Biagioli, M.D. (American Family Physician 12/01/03, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20031201/2199.html )…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

…carpal tunnel syndrome? The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include the following: Numbness or tingling in your hand and fingers, especially the thumb, index and middle fingers. Pain in your…

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Chronic Cough

…Your healthcare provider also may check your oxygen level by placing a small clip on your index finger. This device measures how much oxygen you are getting. A reading of…

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Endometriosis

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is endometriosis? Endometriosis…

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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication

…is a narrowed area in the artery. Blood pressure in your ankles can also be compared to blood pressure in your arms. This test is called an ankle-brachial index, or…

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Childhood Overweight and Obesity

…whether your child is overweight by calculating their body mass index (BMI). BMI is an approximate measure of body fat. It is based on your child’s height and weight. Many…

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Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight

…Using a tool to calculate your body mass index (BMI) can help determine if you’re underweight. Your healthcare provider can also help determine if you’re underweight based on your height,…

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Metabolic Syndrome

…heart disease, such as high blood pressure, your healthcare provider may prescribe medicine to help. Maintain a healthy weight Your healthcare provider can measure your body mass index (BMI) to…

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