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21. Varicose veins
(Varicose veins)
... properly. Using a tape measure, you or your pharmacist can measure your legs to ensure you get the right size and fit according to the size chart found on the stocking package. Compression stockings should ...
22. How to Prevent Dental Problems Early-On
(Dental Shanghai)
... of fluoride. It is better to use distilled water, purified water, or tap water filtered with a reverse osmosis filter. Too much fluoride in the diet will show up later as white spots on the permanent teeth ...
23. Fluoride and Your Kids Teeth: How Much do They Need?
(Dental Shanghai)
... of developing teeth to strengthen the enamel. There are three basic ways to get fluoride into a child: fluorinated tap water, fluoride toothpaste and fluoride treatments from the dentist. If your child ...
24. What is Flouride and Why Do We Need It?
(Dental Shanghai)
Fluoride—the earth’s 13th most abundant element—is found naturally in soil, plant life and processed foods. Fluoride has been added to our tap water since the 1940s to prevent common tooth decay. Research ...
25. Ulcerative colitis
(Ulcerative colitis)
... aren't for long-term use, and the dose is usually tapered down over two to three months. They may also be used in conjunction with other medications as a means to induce remission. For example, corticosteroids ...
26. Wilson's disease
(Wilson's disease)
...  Avocados Bran products Copper in tap water  Have your tap water's copper levels tested if you have copper pipes in your home or if your water comes from a well. Most municipal water systems ...
27. Live in Shanghai - Healthcare tips
(sinoaid)
... bacteria and high metal content. Infrastructure projects are underway to purify tap water and render it drinkable by 2010, but be safe by sticking to bottled water, which is available everywhere and inexpensive. ...
28. West Nile virus
(West Nile virus)
... that you have the virus. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap). The most common way to diagnose meningitis is to analyze the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord. A needle inserted ...
29. Plantar warts
(Plantar warts)
... without a well-designed study to determine if the disappearance of a wart is the result of the treatment or the natural course of the infection. Alternative treatments include: Duct tape. "Duct ...
30. Common warts
(Common warts)
... a solution or patch, and file away any dead skin with a nail file or pumice stone between treatments. Duct tape. Study results have been mixed on the effectiveness of duct tape in removing warts. ...
31. Dry skin
(Dry skin)
... skin. Moisturizers provide a seal over your skin to keep water from escaping. Thicker moisturizers work best, such as over-the-counter brands Eucerin and Cetaphil. You may also want to use cosmetics ...
32. Sterilizing and Warming Bottles
(Feeding & Nutrition)
... you are concerned or uncertain about the safety of tap water, you may use bottled water or bring cold tap water to a rolling boil for 1 minute (no longer), then cool the water to room temperature for no ...
33. Fluoride Supplements
(Feeding & Nutrition)
... rather than tap water, you should consider purchasing water marketed for babies with specific amounts of fluoride added; sometimes called “nursery water,” it is available in the baby food aisle in grocery ...
34. The Art of Diapering
(Diapers & Clothing)
...  Deciding on the brand is not the only decision you’ll need to make when it comes to choosing a diaper. Disposable diapers now come with a choice of Velcro or tape fasteners. While Velcro may be more ...
35. MRSA infections
(MRSA infections)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a strain of staph bacteria that's become resistant to the antibiotics commonly used to treat ordinary staph infections. Most ...
36. Umbilical Cord Care
(Bathing & Skin Care)
... reasons it takes longer to heal in African American babies.) In the unlikely event that it doesn’t heal, the hole may need to be surgically closed. Taping this area or putting a “taped coin” over this ...
37. Bathing Your Newborn
(Bathing & Skin Care)
... of your wrist or elbow. If you’re filling the basin from the tap, turn the cold water on first (and off last) to avoid scalding yourself or your child. The hottest temperature at the faucet should be no ...
38. Heat rash
(Heat rash)
... evaporate normally. Medications. Certain prescription medications that enhance sweat gland function may contribute to heat rash, including clonidine (Catapres, Duraclon, others), beta blockers and ...
39. Buying Furniture and Baby Equipment
(Decisions to Make)
... risk injury. Other useful additions to the nursery may include a rocking chair or glider, a music box or musical toy and a tape, CD, or MP3 player. The rocking motion of the chair will increase the soothing ...
40. Nutrition and Exercise During Pregnancy
(Prenatal)
... activity is just as important when you’re pregnant as at any other time of life. Discuss a fitness program with your doctor, including fitness DVDs or videotapes that you’ve found of interest. Particularly ...
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