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… or have specific medical conditions, your health care provider may suggest you take more … can help you meet your needs. In addition, Health Canada recommends the following two … (NPN). A NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural …
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… by eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and taking a daily vitamin D supplement. Calcium is found in many … many vegetables. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is especially critical for women in …
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… Condition Basics What is oral cancer? Oral cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in any part of the mouth or lips. Most oral cancers start in the lining of the lips …
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… Overview Several oral devices have been tested to help treat … that it will collapse when you inhale. Other oral breathing devices supply electrical … the airway from collapsing when you sleep. Oral breathing devices may reduce snoring or …
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… Overview Several oral devices have been tested to treat people … a mandibular repositioning device . Some oral breathing devices supply electrical … when you sleep. Research shows that oral breathing devices can reduce snoring. …
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… wants. Ask your doctor if your child needs an oral rehydration solution (ORS) like Pedialyte. Oral rehydration solutions contain the right … wants. Ask your doctor if your child needs an oral rehydration solution (ORS) like …
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… straight and strong and for smiling! Start oral care before baby teeth appear. Use a … straight and strong and for smiling! Start oral care before baby teeth appear. Use a …
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… such as Crohn's or celiac disease. Liver and kidney disease. How can you get more calcium … If you get too much calcium, you may get kidney stones, and if you get too much vitamin D, …
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… you need is by eating a wide variety of healthy foods. A supplement can't make up for unhealthy eating habits. But sometimes even people who have healthy eating habits find it hard to get all …
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… footnote 1 Age 1 to 3 years: 0.9 micrograms (mcg) a day Age 4 to 8 years: 1.2 mcg … footnote 2 Food Serving size B12 amount (micrograms) Lamb kidney 75 grams (2½ ounces) 59 mcg Clams 75 grams (2½ …
