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Dietary Fat and Cholesterol

Updated 3 August 2023 under Health Guides.

Dietary fat found in food is important for your health and is needed for your body’s normal growth and development. Dietary fat has many different functions in your body, including: […]

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Constipation

Updated 3 August 2023 under Health Guides.

Teens usually don’t talk about their bathroom habits with their friends but if they did, they would find out that most people have trouble having a bowel movement or BM […]

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Cuts and Scrapes

Updated 11 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Most cuts and scrapes are small injuries that can be treated at home, but it’s good to know when to get medical care for yourself or someone else. Wound care: […]

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Vitamin D

Updated 27 March 2023 under Health Guides.

What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a vitamin that helps your immune system function effectively, reduces inflammation, and helps your body absorb calcium. Calcium is a mineral that gives strength to […]

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Eating Disorders: General Information

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Eating disorders affect millions of people around the world. Although they’re most common in cultures that focus on weight and body image, they can affect people of all genders, races, ages, […]

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Gluten-Free Diet: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods

Updated 3 May 2023 under Health Guides.

What foods do I avoid on the gluten–free diet? Following a gluten–free diet means you should remove all foods that have – or could have – gluten from your diet. […]

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Asthma: Diagnosis and Treatment

Updated 11 May 2023 under Health Guides.

If I think I have asthma what should I do? If you haven’t been to your health care provider yet and you think you might have asthma, call and make […]

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Gluten-Free Diet: Eating At Home vs. Away

Updated 3 May 2023 under Health Guides.

There are two basic ways to make gluten–free foods at home. Some families choose to make their kitchen completely gluten–free by throwing out all gluten containing foods and sanitizing or purchasing new […]

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Gluten-Free Diet: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes

Updated 3 May 2023 under Health Guides.

What does a typical day on the gluten–free diet look like? Gluten-Free Sample Menu Gluten-Free Sample Menu   Breakfast Scrambled eggs with cheese Gluten-free toast with butter Apple Lunch 100% […]

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Gluten-Free Diet: General Information

Updated 3 May 2023 under Health Guides.

You’ve probably heard about a gluten-free diet on social media or from friends or family – or just from seeing products advertised as “gluten-free”. Despite what some people may think, […]

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