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- Infant formula: 7 steps to prepare it safely - Mayo Clinic
Labels on this type of bottled water will say: Deionized Purified Demineralized Distilled If your baby uses only ready-to-feed formula or you only use low-fluoride bottled water for formula, talk to your healthcare professional Fluoride-containing bottled water or fluoride supplements may be suggested
- Diarrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Don't drink tap water or use ice cubes Use bottled water even for brushing your teeth Keep your mouth closed while you shower Beverages made with boiled water, such as coffee and tea, are probably safe Remember that alcohol and caffeine can aggravate diarrhea and worsen dehydration Ask your health care team about antibiotics
- Alkaline water: Better than plain water? - Mayo Clinic
For most people, alkaline water is not better than plain water Bottled water that's sold as alkaline water may have minerals such as calcium and magnesium added to it The minerals help the water achieve an alkaline pH The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline substances are The scale goes from 0 to 14 A pH of 7 is neutral A pH greater than 7 is alkaline, while a pH less than 7 is acidic
- Low-phosphorus diet: Helpful for kidney disease? - Mayo Clinic
Cola and pepper-type sodas, many flavored waters, many bottled or canned teas, fruit punch, energy or sports drinks, many powdered drink mixes, beer, and wine The table below gives examples of foods lower in phosphorus that you can substitute for foods higher in phosphorus
- Neti pot: Can it clear my nose? - Mayo Clinic
A neti pot is a container made to rinse debris or mucus from the nasal cavity using saltwater You might use a neti pot to treat symptoms of nasal allergies, sinus problems or colds Using a neti pot can help when indoor air dries out nasal passages Neti pots use saltwater to avoid irritating nasal
- Giardia infection (giardiasis) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Giardia infection, also called giardiasis, is caused by a tiny parasite It infects part of the digestive system called the small intestine Symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, upset stomach and loose stools The parasite that causes giardia lives all over the world, mainly in areas poor sanitation and that don't have safe water Giardia infection, also called giardiasis, is one of the
- What is BPA? Should I be worried about it? - Mayo Clinic
Find out more about BPA, a chemical used in some plastics and resins, and explore options for reducing your exposure
- Typhoid fever - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection that affects millions of people each year A certain strain of salmonella bacteria causes it Typhoid fever is rare in places where few people carry the bacteria It's also rare in places that treat water to kill germs and manage human waste well That's why typhoid fever is rare in the United States Most people in the U S who get typhoid fever
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