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Safer Tripping: Magic mushrooms, LSD, and other hallucinogens [English] Permalink Public

Reduce your risk of bad trips (scary and stressful experiences), injuries from falls or accidents, and mental health problems (English)

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Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Adults (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A head injury results from a direct blow to the head that causes shaking and jarring of the brain. If the blow is hard enough to injure the brain, it is called a concussion. (English) Colour

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Threatened Miscarriage (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When you have vaginal bleeding and/or cramping early in your pregnancy (before 20 weeks), there is a chance you could miscarry or lose the baby. This is called a ‘threatened miscarriage’. It is also possible to have bleeding early in your pregnancy without miscarrying. (English) Colour

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Vomiting or Diarrhea (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are many reasons why a person throws up or vomits. The most common reason is from a stomach virus (which is often called the ‘stomach flu’ by mistake – The real flu usually doesn’t cause vomiting). (English) Colour

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Understanding Behaviour: A Guide for Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pamphlet describes behaviours seen in people who have dementia, brain injuries or mental health challenges. Educates families on how to cope/help when observing these behaviours. (English) Black & White

Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [English] Permalink Public

Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (English) Colour

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Living Well with Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease - Summary Guide [English] Permalink Public

Anatomy and Physiology of COPD, Smoking and Lung Function, Factors that Can Make Symptoms Worse, Medications, Inhalation Techniques, Breathing Techniques, Positions to Reduce SOB, Coughing Techniques, Energy Conservation Principles, Stress Management, Relaxation Techniques, Healthy Lifestyle, Your Plan of Action. (English)

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Are you...a new mother or expecting a baby? Are you...feeling sad or anxious? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Depression can begin in pregnancy, right after birth or anytime within the entire first year after birth. The symptoms range from mild blues to total despair. This Best Beginnings pamphlet includes information on the signs of depression and where to get help. (English) Colour

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After a Cardioversion (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have just had the procedure called a cardioversion which means we used electrical current to restore your heart’s normal rhythm. Follow these instructions for recovery at home and when to get help if needed. (English) Colour

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides an overview on carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy including stretching, treatment and helpful tips. (English)

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