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Health Resource Catagory

Miscellaneous

 
 
Advance Directive

Advance Directive

(Provided by Office of the Attorney General: State of California . Department of Justice)

 

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Allergies and Respiratory Health

Bronchitis & Pneumonia

Cold – The Common Misery

Common Allergies

Flu – Are You At Risk?

Hay Fever

How to Manage Asthma

   
What is Asthma
How do you lungs work
What triggers an asthma attack
How to control asthma triggers
Your peak flow meter
Medications
Using your breathing aids
Exercise
Summary

Protect Yourself Against Respiratory Infections

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Back Health

Back Care

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Blood/Organ Donation

Blood Donation Eligibility Guidelines

Blood Donation Process

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Blood Disorder

Thalassemia

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Bone and Joint Health

Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis

Calcium

Osteoarthritis

Purine Restricted Diet (For Patients with Gout)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

What is Gout?

 

Cancer Education

A Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

   
Introduction
Breast Biopsy
Making a Decision
About Breast Cancer
Treatment Options
Emotional Healing
Helpful Information

(Provided by the California Department of Health Services, Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts, hosted on their professional education website at qap.sdsu.edu)

Breast Health

   

Breast Health

Breast Self-Exam (BSE)
Clinical Breast Exam (CBE)
Mammogram

Cancer Risk Reduction

Cancer Risk Reduction Diet

Colorectal Cancer (2004 Newsletter)

 
Colorectal Cancer (2005 Newsletter)
 
Colorectal Cancer Booklet
   
What is Cancer?
What is Colorectal Cancer?
Who Gets Colorectal Cancer (risk factors)?
Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
Screening Tests for Colorectal Cancer
What Happens if a Test is Not Normal?
Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers
Where Can I Get More Information?
Now You Know
 
Facts on Colorectal Cancer
 
Healthy Colon . Healthy Life

Living with Cancer

   
What is Cancer?
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy & Other Treatment Options
Proper Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
Coping with Cancer
The Perspective of Chinese Medicine

Low White Blood Cells

Prostate Cancer

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Diabetes

Carbohydrate (Starch & Sugar) Content of Common Foods

Diabetes

Diabetic Dental Care

Diabetic Eye Care

Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes Management

   
Chapter 1
What is Diabetes?
Chapter 2
Types of Diabetes
Chapter 3
Diagnosis of Diabetes
Chapter 4
Symptoms of Diabetes
Chapter 5
Risk Factors of Diabetes
Chapter 6
Complications of Uncontrolled Diabetes
Chapter 7
Management of Diabetes
Chapter 8
Low Blood Sugar and High Blood Sugar
Chapter 9
Diabetes Management During Illness
Chapter 10
Diabetic Eye Care
Chapter 11
Diabetic Foot Care
Chapter 12
Diabetic Dental Care
Chapter 13
Recommended Tests and Exams for Diabetics

Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)/High Blood Sugar(Hyperglycemia)

Principles of Diabetic Diet

Principles of Gestational Diabetic Diet

Sample Diabetic Diet

Sample Meal Plan for Gestational Diabetic Mothers

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Digestive and Intestinal Health

Fiber – Are You Getting Enough?

Heartburn and Peptic Ulcer

Hemorrhoids

Principles of Nutritional Care for Gastritis and/or Ulcer

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Exercise and Fitness

Energize Your Life with Physical Activity

Exercise Your Way to Health

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Eye Health

Cataract

Glaucoma

Nearsightedness (Myopia)

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Food and Nutrition

Are All Dietary Fats the Same?

Calcium

Carbohydrate (Starch & Sugar) Content of Common Foods

Cholesterol & Fat Content of Common Foods

Fiber – Are You Getting Enough?

Folate – Good for your baby, your heart and even your memory

Foodborne Illness

Guide to Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating During the Holidays

High Fiber Foods

How to deal with picky eaters and develop good eating habits

Iron Rich Foods

Low Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet

Pesticides

Potassium Content of Common Foods (High)

Potassium Content of Common Foods (Medium to Low)

Protein Content of Common Foods

Principles of Diabetic Diet

Principles of Gestational Diabetic Diet

Principles of Nutritional Care for Gastritis and/or Ulcer

Purine Restricted Diet (For Patients with Gout)

Sample Diabetic Diet

Sample Meal Plan for Gestational Diabetic Mothers

Sample Meal Plan for Pregnant Mothers

Sodium Content of Seasoning and Common Foods

Vegetarian Diet

Vitamins

Vitamin C Rich Foods

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Foot Health

Diabetic Foot Care

Foot Health

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Headaches

Migraine Headache

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Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases

Aneurysm

Are All Dietary Fats the Same?

Cholesterol & Fat Content of Common Foods

Cholesterol & Your Heart

High Blood Pressure

Low Fat, Low Cholesterol Diet

Sodium Content of Seasoning and Common Foods

Stroke Prevention

Triglycerides And Your Heart

Understanding Heart Failure

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Infectious Diseases

Facts on Tuberculosis (TB)

Hepatitis C

 

Understanding Hepatitis B

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Men’s Health

Prostate Cancer

Urinary Incontinence

Chlamydia

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Medication Management /
Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine

How to Manage Your Medications (booklet)

Proper Use of Medications

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Mental Health

Are You Stressed Out?

Anxiety Disorders
 
Depression

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body - What is the Connection?

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Pain Management

Pain Management

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Parenting

Raising Teens

 
Preventing Childhood Obesity

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Perinatal and Child Health

Daily Food Guide for Breastfeeding Mothers

Folate – Good for your baby, your heart and even your memory

How to deal with picky eaters and develop good eating habits

Infant & Child Safety Guidelines

Infant Feeding Guidelines

Lead Poisoning

Pediatric Preventive Care Guidelines

Prenatal Nutrition / Daily Food Guide for Pregnant Mothers

Principles of Gestational Diabetic Diet

Sample Meal Plan for Gestational Diabetic Mothers