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Things To Do/Things To Avoid

Things To Do - Healthy Livin' Tips
· Get regular check ups from knowledgeable health care providers.
· Your blood count, urine and eyes should be checked during examination.
· Infants must take penicillin daily from 2 month till 6 years to prevent serious infections.
· Children must receive all scheduled immunizations.
· Get booster immunizations.
· Take the vitamins especially folic acid daily to help make new red blood cells.
· A special diet is not necessary, however green leafy veggies are highly recommended.
· Drink plenty of water (8-10 glasses a day).
· Get plenty of rest.
· Avoid over exertion and stress.
· Avoid extreme cold and heat.

Things To Avoid
· No smoking and avoid smoke filled rooms.
· Avoid alcohol intake.
· Avoid junk foods, they give you instant satisfaction, but are poor in nutritional value.
· Avoid excessive dry skin.
· Avoid unhealthy sexual lifestyles, promiscuous behavior and multiple sexual partners.
· Avoid the use of street drugs.

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