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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Yoga Poses for Abdominals
If you have participated in any type of yoga, you know how challenging it can be for the core of the body. According to research sponsored by the American Council on Exercise, abdominal muscle strength and endurance was significantly increased…
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How Men Handle Pre Date Jitters
Pre-date jitters are common for both men and women, especially if the date is a first date or with someone that is relatively new to the person’s life and there is a romantic interest developing. There is always the fear…
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Fastest Way to a Flat Stomach
April 19, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Fat on the body varies in severity depending on the location. Areas like the hips, arms, back and chest are benign in comparison to the stomach. According to the Mayo Clinic, belly fat can raise your risk for stroke,…
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Communal Living and Families with Kids
April 19, 2015 Relationships and Family - Other
It is common to see blended families resulting from myriad lifestyles. Whatever the configuration, parents should give serious thought regarding their choice of lodging to ensure their children’s lives are not unnecessarily disrupted. Ultimately, there will be problems if rules and boundaries are not established…
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Why Women Cheat on their Partners
Women do not wake up in the morning and say,”today is a great day to cheat on my partner.” Women are simple creatures. They enjoy conversation, attention and appreciation. When those traits are absent, women become vulnerable and begin looking…
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Psyllium Fiber Side Effects
Psyllium is an herbal product that is used in many conventional bulk fiber laxative products. The compound, also called ispaghula, is culled from the husk of the Plantago ovata plant and is used as a laxative because it provides a…
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Romance for Busy Couplesbeing Romantic when Busyhow to keep the Romance in a Busy Relationship
No matter how busy a life you lead and despite all your responsibilities elsewhere, if you share a close, loving and intimate relationship, there should always be space in your joint lives for romance. If both couples are active, you…
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Natural Herbs for Colon Cleanse
In folk medicine, herbs were routinely and effectively used to treat irregularity. Usually by the preparation of a tea, the herbs were ingested and produced powerful colon cleansing effects within 6 to 12 hours. Such herbs, which coax the intestines…
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Most Efficient Exercises for Weight Loss
April 19, 2015 Weight Management
According to the textbook “Sports and Exercise Nutrition,” burning more calories than you consume is the most important factor for losing weight. You should exercise regularly to help burn calories, but you may not have a lot of time to…
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The Benefits of Bergamot Oil
The bergamot is a citrus plant that produces fruit which is similar to an orange. This fruit is used to produce an essential oil that is popularly used in aromatherapy to calm frayed nerves and ease tension. According to the…
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How to get Rid of Cellulite
Some of the best treatments for cellulite will involve very little expenditure and very little time. While there does not seem to be total agreement on the causes of cellulite, there are some ways to address the syndrome that many…
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Homedics Jet Spa Foot Bath
What could be better than a nice, warm, massaging foot soak after a long and exhausting day on your feet? A HoMedics Jet Spa Footbath, that’s what! No, this is not a commercial, but… I, personally, own my own HoMedics…
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Dating Dilemmas Advice
Trusting someone, no matter what your relationship to them, is taking a huge leap of faith and is very difficult to do. Everyone has some degree and level of trust issues. And each person allows their trust issues to color…
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Why It Is So Important to Eat Healthy?
April 19, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Coupled with exercising regularly and being physically active every day, forming and following a healthy diet may be the most important thing you can do to improve and maintain your health. Along with tasting good and providing your body…
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Properties of the Ashwagandha Herb
Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb with a long history of use in the traditional system of Indian medicine called Ayurvedic medicine, where it is used to treat inflammation, stress, gastrointestinal disorders and numerous other conditions. Ashwagandha is commonly classified as…
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How to Make a Sugar Scrub
Making your own scrubs is easy and best of all cheap. The basic make up of a good scrub is brown sugar, coarse sea salt, fine sea salt and good quality extra virgin olive oil. The different grain sizes aids…
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Dress like Peppita
Sure, Peppita seems like a difficult character to dress up as, but it is all about getting that certain style aura of the character, not the exact look, especially from an anime type game like Star Ocean. If you want…
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Fruits & Vegetables With High Potassium
Overview Potassium is a mineral crucial for the proper functioning of the cells, tissues and organs of the body. Most commonly, it is associated with heart function and blood pressure. Potassium is a macromineral, meaning your body needs large amounts…
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Simple Back Stretches
Back pain is a too-common problem in today’s stressful society, and the website StretchingExercise.net points out that your back is often one of the most stressed parts of your body. The muscles of your back are responsible for supporting your…
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How to do Debt Consolidation
Overview Getting out of a sticky debt situation can not only be difficult, but stressful and frustrating as well. One way to avoid bankruptcy and simplify your debt repayment is through debt consolidation, according to the Federal Trade Commission. With…
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Consequences of Teen Smoking
April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A 2002 report by the Centers for Disease Control indicated that teen smoking was down compared to previous years. However, the statistics are still high regarding the percentage of teens that have tried cigarettes. The online source Teen Help reports…
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Color Trends for 2010
Every year, women the world over are anxious to see what the fashion and color trends for the upcoming summer season are going to be, and 2010 is no exception. After long, dreary winters in heavy dark colors and fabrics,…
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Balance Work Family and School
April 19, 2015 Relationships and Family - Other
Everyone with a job and a family understands the struggle to find a balance between them. Energy and time devoted to one detracts from the other. When school is added to the mix, the challenge is multiplied, bringing overwhelming stress…
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How to Use Hot Stones
April 19, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Massage doesn’t just feel exquisite, but it can improve your health by relieving stress and tension, increasing circulation, and soothing muscular pain. In particular, a hot stone massage warms areas of tension and draws out discomfort. The hot stone…
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Age Smarter
Menopause is simply another stage of life. The body does not make as much collagen as it used to. The elasticity of the skin changes. The hormones in the body change and as a result the skin is often drier….
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The Best Exercises for a Washboard Stomach
If you’ve already got low body fat and adequate abdominal strength, it may be time to go for the ultimate aesthetic goal of abdominal development–the washboard stomach. The washboard effect is caused by the tendinous inscription–connective tissue that crosses the…
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Home Remedies for Headaches
April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Headaches can be painful and annoying. The common headache, known as a tension headache, can come on suddenly and be hard to get to rid of. The American College of Physicians (ACP) says seven out of 10 people have at…
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How Kids Feel About Being Adopted
Overview Many adopted youngsters have feelings that are not shared by children raised in their birth families. These feelings can occur even in a loving, supportive family. They can usually be worked through by the child as he goes through…
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What’s better old Fashioned Bar Soap or Newfangled Body Wash – Body wash
Body wash is offered in an array of fragrances and moisturizers, tailored to fit every skin care need. The biggest advantage to the new body washes is the hygienic appeal of no other body or skin coming in contact with…
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Top three Questions to ask before Moving in Togetherthree Questions before Cohabiting
April 19, 2015 Relationships and Family - Other
You’ve got a lot of thinking to do and a great deal to consider if you’re thinking about moving in with your significant other. This is not something to be taken lightly. Once you’ve made this commitment, your life and…
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