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Drinking More Than You Want To

… from alcohol is: footnote 1 Low if you have 2 standard drinks or less per week . Moderate if … risk of injury to yourself and others. And a standard drink is smaller than many people … Alcohol can affect your emotions and your judgment. Even though you may drink to relax, some …
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Disinfecting drinking water

… to another several times If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package … of Iodine 1 litre of water If using iodine tablets, follow the directions on the package … to another several times If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package …
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Learn more before you supplement with formula

… hard from swelling and milk. This is often painful and can decrease milk supply. It can … hard from swelling and milk. This is often painful and can decrease milk supply. It can …
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Eating Right When You Have More Than One Health Problem

… Overview Eating right may seem hard to do if you have … each change before you add a new one. Keep healthy eating in mind. Even with special diet … Nearly everyone needs to: Eat a variety of foods. Get plenty of fruits and vegetables. …
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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… disinfect tap water. Boil or use disinfection tablets until the water source can be assessed … disinfect tap water. Boil or use disinfection tablets until the water source can be assessed …
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Arsenic in drinking water

… can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into … as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to … . What amount of arsenic causes health effects? Health Canada has set a …
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Manganese in drinking water

… is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible for testing for … . For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there …
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Lead in drinking water

… corrosion of the plumbing. The amount of lead released into the water depends on the … corrosion of the plumbing. The amount of lead released into the water depends on the …
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Asbestos in drinking water

… BC references Health Canada's Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality as the … BC references Health Canada's Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality as the …
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Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease

… new activity? What is safe for me to do? What should I avoid? Should I take my pulse when I exercise? If so, … Write down any other questions you might have about getting more active. Talk to your …