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… means to kill any germs that could make your baby sick. Disinfect bottles and equipment … spoons and a liquid measuring cup Wash your hands, sink and work area with soap and … Let the water cool to between room and body temperature Wash the top of the liquid …
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… inflammation of the pancreas , an organ in your belly that makes the hormones insulin and … will need to follow a low-fat diet and stop drinking alcohol. You may also take medicine to … block the flow of pancreatic enzymes or by excessive amounts of alcohol. Sudden (acute) …
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… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … and if: You are an adult with a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or higher. You are an … Use alcohol with care. Be careful about drinking alcohol. After gastric bypass or …
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… snoring? You snore when the flow of air from your mouth or nose to your lungs makes the … that may contribute to snoring include: Drinking alcohol, which depresses the part of … the use of alcohol and medicines. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or taking certain …
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… happens when too much iron builds up in the body. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the … to absorb less iron from the food you eat. Drinking these beverages does not replace usual …
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… during pregnancy can make it harder for the body to maintain a safe body temperature in hot … can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if … and even if you do not feel thirsty Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated, sugary …
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… of how dense and strong the bones are. If your bone density is low compared to normal … limited physical activity, smoking, and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol also increase the …
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… is a procedure that removes blood from the body. Regular phlebotomy treats people who have … professional inserts a needle into a vein in your arm and removes about 500 mL (17 fl oz) of … by resting for the next 24 hours and drinking plenty of fluids. You may want to have …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Everyone has trouble … may also affect insomnia. Examples include drinking caffeine before bedtime, watching TV … unrestful sleep, and daytime sleepiness. Excessive daytime sleepiness When a sleep …
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… released through the anus as gas (flatus). Excessive air swallowing may cause hiccups. … depends on what is causing the problem. Call your doctor for a checkup if you have abdominal … released through the anus as gas (flatus). Excessive air swallowing may cause hiccups. …
