How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Deconex Side Effects
The generically named medications, phenylephrine and guaifenesin are combined into a number of medications marketed in the United States under many brand names, including Deconex DMX. Phenylephrine is a decongestant, which helps relieve nasal congestion. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that…
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How to Get Rid of Red Irritated Skin
Overview Itching and redness is a sign that your skin is irritated. When you keep scratching, however, your skin becomes severely red and itchy. There are numerous reasons why itching appears in the first place, the most common being cosmetics,…
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How to Choose a Makeup Artist
So your wedding planning is almost complete… now you need to organise your makeup. The process of selecting a Makeup Artist can be really daunting. There are so many to choose from feeling confused? Having worked in the Bridal industry…
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Ways to Drive Parents Crazy
I have enlisted the help of eleven year old daughter to write this article. She says that three easy ways to drive parents crazy is to give them attitude, leave their room messy and to go behind the parents attempt…
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Medications Used to Induce Labor
Labor refers to muscular contractions of the uterus that lead to widening of the cervix to prepare for delivery of a baby. Sometimes, labor may progress too slowly and induction of labor is necessary. According to The March of Dimes,…
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Home Remedy for Face Hives
Overview Hives, also called urticaria, are characterized by pale, pink and itchy skin bumps. They often burn, sting or swell, and occur both by themselves and in groups. The American Academy of Dermatology states that 10 to 20 percent of…
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Baking Soda Doesn’t Immediately Spring to Mind when looking for Alternatives to Expensive Store Boug
Baking Soda doesn’t immediately spring to mind when looking for alternatives to expensive store-bought health and beauty products. But perhaps it’s time to admit that your grandmother really did know a thing or two, and look to traditional uses for…
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A List of the Types of Migraines
April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Headaches come in different forms, and the most severe are migraines. According to The Mayo Clinic, migraines are chronic headaches of considerable pain lasting for a few hours to several days. Migraines affect individuals of different age groups with women…
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Free Summer Activities
This summer many budget minded families are reconsidering that two week vacation and are looking a little closer to home for entertainment and relaxation. These free summer activities for the whole family shows that you don’t need to break the…
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Drugs That Enhance Sex
Sexuality is a fact of life. Either because of boredom or medical or psychological problems, the pleasure of sexual relations between two people can be diminished. The desire to be loved and to love is common among human beings. Physicians…
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Cymbalta Medicine
Overview Cymbalta is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Cymbalta was approved in 2007 for the treatment of pain associated with fibromyalgia. In 2004, Cymbalta was…
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How to Make Homemade Hair Conditioner
There are many homemade conditioners out there made from things in the kitchen that leave your hair silky and smooth. Listed below are several recommended recipes that are easy to make and are very good for your hair. Remember to condition…
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Stomach Exercises That Do Not Hurt Back
Strong stomach muscles are important for maintaining proper posture as well as for everyday activities such as twisting, lifting and bending. However, many people find it difficult to perform traditional stomach exercises due to resulting back pain. Fortunately, there are…
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Guide to Essential Womens Shoes
For a woman, shoes are as essential to her wardrobe as the clothes themselves are. By the same token, although one may have a dozen t-shirts that are worn for everything from a trip to the grocery store, to a…
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DSM IV Symptoms of ADHD
April 22, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) lists specific symptoms that must be present to diagnose ADHD. Approximately half of these symptoms relate to inattention, while the rest relate to hyperactivity…
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To Apply Make up
Well you can try to look beautiful by getting your body into tip-top shape. Once you have on a fresh, gorgeous palette to paint on, you only need to highlight your eyes or your lips or perhaps your bronze colored…
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Coming out to Friends and Family
A big question for every gay person is when to reveal their sexual orientation or ‘come out of the closet’. Obviously, no one should tell their family, friends, or co-workers that they are homosexual until they are certain and have…
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Lasting Relationships that Pass the Test of Time
April 22, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A long, long marriageEver since I was a teenager, I’ve been in love with old people. They make you feel so needed and appreciated. I guess that’s because they’ve been around long enough to be grateful for the simple things…
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Keeping Marriage Strong
April 22, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
One of the fastest ways to keep your marriage going strong is in the bedroom. Kama Sutra is an ancient text that is one of the leading guides to sensual pleasure. There are as many myths about Kuma Sutra as…
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Biceps & Back Exercises
According to strength and conditioning specialists Thomas Baechle and Roger Earle, many resistance training programs are designed for you to perform biceps and back exercises during the same workout sessions. Your biceps muscles are located on the anterior, or front,…
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Summer Makeup Tips
Along with the warm summer days, should also come a change in makeup. It is not uncommon to change your makeup and your look for the different seasons. Also, there comes different makeup trends in the different seasons. You may…
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How to Deal with Unsupportive Family
It is a common misconception that simply because they’re family you must have a relationship with them despite how they act toward you. Some people go as far as to write suggestions for how YOU can change YOURSELF to better…
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Antiaging Skin Products that Work
Skepticism runs rampant in today’s society, obsessed with beauty, skin care, and fighting a seemingly never ending battle with time and the signs of aging. With that obsession comes the naturally curious questions as to the truth of cosmetics’ advertising…
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About Teenage Pregnancy in the United States
Overview Out of all the industrialized countries of the world, the United States has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy, according to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy’s website, StayTeen.org. Because there are several risks associated with…
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Pole-Hiking Benefits
April 22, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Using hiking or trekking poles has many advantages. Hiking poles typically are lightweight and sturdy, and they can easily be packed with your other gear, especially if the poles are of the telescoping variety. Hiking poles range from wooden sticks…
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Best and Worst Shoes for the Feet
Shoes are essential part of a wardrobe for men and women. Some people select shoes according to fashion and not on how comfortable they are with their shoes. According to Podiatric Hillary Brenner though, uncomfortable shoes such as “ultra-high heels…
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Hip Widening Exercises
Widening the hips requires a movement known as abduction. This takes place when your upper leg moves in a lateral, outward direction. Exercises that involve abduction work such muscles as the gluteus minimus, tensor fascia lata, psoas major and iliopsoas….
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Total Gym Leg Exercises
The Total Gym is a machine designed for in-home resistance training. Although the Total Gym is capable of working your arms, shoulders, chest, back and abs, concentrating on the muscles of the legs is easy. Exercises can be done for…
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Benefits of Folic Acid (Folacin)
April 22, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
1. A B Vitamin Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps the body produce new and healthy cells. It is also known as Vitamin B9, folacin or folate. All humans need an adequate amount of folic acid, but it…
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Benefits of Trimming off Split Ends from Hair
Trimming off split ends from hair may seem like an unnecessary consideration, especially for people who don’t have a lot of time to spare, or are attempting to grow their hair long. However leaving split ends to flourish can leave individuals paying the price…
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