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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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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Brahmi works as a nerve tonic, digestive aid and in promoting optimal brain function. Ayurvedic practitioners use the leaves and stems from the Brahmi plant to create this herbal remedy. Originating from Asian wetlands, Brahmi grows in many parts of…
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Buying the perfect pair of jeans is not always a simple process. Women shouldn’t get discouraged when shopping for jeans, they should just plan on trying on many styles and sizes before finding the right fit. Plan to spend several…
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I used to think fashion was worthless until I met this special girl. She pretty much turned my perception of fashion as this evil thing around entirely, but it took some work. She never tried to get me to appreciate…
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April 21, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Chia seeds, known for novelty item that sprouts grass “fur,” are a beneficial health food. It is an edible seed that was once a main part of the Aztec and Mayan diets, according to Dr. Andrew Weil on his website….
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
For athletes who put immense stress on their muscles, massage therapy is one way to help prevent injury. Not only does massage reduce stress on the muscles, but it can also help to improve an athlete’s performance. The Missouri Chapter…
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In building a fashionable wardrobe, it is useful to include a few different styles of pants. To achieve a flattering appearance, it is very important to choose styles that suit your body shape. The following article is a brief guide…
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While external treatments for healthy, anti-aging, skin is essential, it’s a waste of money if the internal aspect isn’t handled first. Skin ages for both external and internal reasons. So, it makes sense to treat both and to start as early as…
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A cataract is an eye disorder in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and obscures vision, according to the National Eye Institute. The risk of developing cataracts increases as a person ages and by age 80, more than…
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April 21, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Have you ever been around a discontented family? You know what I’m talking about.: The family that is dragging a three year old through the mall and the child is wailing and drawing the attention of everyone around. Or perhaps…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The bladder, a muscular organ that stores urine, can become inflamed, leading to a condition known as cystitis. This can result from a bacterial or viral infection, although in some cases, it occurs for no identifiable reason. Bacterial cystitis can…
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April 21, 2015 Friends and Peers
It can be a challenge when you are friends with a couple who is divorcing. You may want to stay friends with both of them, but suddenly you may be friends with two bitterly opposing teams. The following advice may…
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Born and raised in Miami, I have had plenty of exposure to young women (and sometimes men) in barely-there ensembles. In fact, I’m almost certain that somewhere around the hoodlum-filled streets of Miami’s Hialeah neighborhood is where there term “Hoochie”…
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An echocardiogram is a test in which sound waves are used to create a video of the heart, according to the online medical encyclopedia MedlinePlus. Because sound waves, rather than x-rays, are used to create the images of the heart,…
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Gripe water has been used for more than 150 years as a treatment for teething, colic and digestive complaints in babies. No large-scale studies have evaluated the safety or efficacy of gripe water, so it is generally regarded as a…
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In building a fashionable wardrobe, it is useful to include a few different styles of pants. To achieve a flattering appearance, it is very important to choose styles that suit your body shape. The following article is a brief guide…
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When you wear lingerie, much less is left to the imagination when it comes to your body. With more skin on display it can make you feel vulnerable about your appearance. However, fear not because there are still things you…
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Overview Divorce is ugly. The ugliness can be compounded when there are children involved, which so often leads to protracted custody battles in court that children get caught in the middle of. If you are getting a divorce and you…
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April 21, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A migraine refers to a painful headache associated with throbbing or pulsating pain that can occur for about 4 to 72 hours. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that additional migraine symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, fatigue and visual…
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April 21, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Why husbands should do housework Apart from childbirth and perhaps a bit of breastfeeding, there is no such thing as women’s work. There may be areas of endeavour in which women show more aptitude than men, but housework is not…
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I sit in the mall, finding solace in the people passing by, wishing I could socialize but just sitting, listening to the aimless words and mumbles of passersby. My ears switch to a group of girls,and as I look…Oh damn….
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I’ve often joked with my wife that when I die she should put me in a black Hefty bag and put me out with the trash. She pooh-poohs me pretilly and tells me I’ll live forever. Alas, no. When my…
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Suicide is always justified. If suicide was not justified then no one would commit suicide. Suicide requires the examination of ones condition, and then the processing of the subsequent analysis moves one to carry out their suicide. George Carlin, It…
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Beta blockers are medications whose effects include decreasing the blood pressure and heart rate, thereby also decreasing the overall workload of the heart. They are often used cautiously due to their significant effects, which are determined by their selectivity. Beta-1…
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People often ask how I manage to keep my skin in such great shape-it is healthy, unlined, supple and glowing. I am 37, and so far my face exhibits no signs of aging. After reading numerous articles and studies on…
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April 21, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Tui na is the massage modality that’s applied as part of traditional Chinese medicine. This bodywork seeks to balance the body’s internal energy, traditionally known as the qi. During a session, the client wears loose clothing and lies on the…
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Overview Before the fetus is born, a precisely ordered and timed set of developments takes place. Over the course of eight weeks, a single, fertilized egg cell grows into a ball of cells called the blastocyst, then an embryo and…
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Overview Toning your abdominal muscles can help get you that six pack look you’ve always wanted. One of the best exercises for increasing muscle mass in the midsection is also one of the oldest methods–crunches. By using a slight variation…
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Fashion doesn’t have to mean having the very latest clothing or accessories – most of the time, it’s more a matter of wearing clothes that are appropriate to the activity in which you are engaging. In many ways, clothes act…
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Natural essential oils extracted from plants are often used as ingredients in anti-aging and other skin care products. Although some essential oils are more effective at treating wrinkles than others, plant oils help to keep skin moist. Clogged pores can…
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Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years, transmitted from generation to generation through the knowledge of native peoples. Mexico has more than 5,000 medicinal herbs that have been explored by shamans as well as those experiencing their effects…
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