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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Heeling Dry Skin Heel Cracks
Well the first and foremost method for controlling heel cracks is to always keep a good foot file on hand for sanding down dry scaly skin. I keep one in the bathroom and use it over the toilet. My favorite…
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Dating co Worker
While dating a co-worker may seem exciting at first, it is nearly always a bad idea. Here’s why: – It may be against company policy to date a fellow employee. For the relationship to continue one of you may have…
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Abdominal Exercises for Kids
The National Strength and Conditioning Association recommends that kids exercise regularly to assist with normal growth and development and decrease the risk of developing debilitating conditions later in life. Abdominal strengthening exercises are an important part of exercise routines, according…
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Careone Hand Sanitizer
With the addition of two little newborns into our house, one of the first things my wife and I had to buy was hand sanitizer. I’d never really thought much about different brands of sanitizers, so when I saw CareOne…
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Bipolar Disorder Coping Strategies
April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder that increases risk of suicide and affects a person’s ability to maintain healthy relationships and succeed at work. Helpguide.org reports that it’s a lifelong illness, which means people with this disorder will…
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Summer 2010 Accessories Trends
Accessories for summer 2010 were one of the hottest trends during Fashion Week. Hot accessories can make or break a look, and summer 2010 is no exception. Designers have presented us with a great many looks that are very affordable,…
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Romance for Busy Couples
Romance isn’t always wining, dining and weekend getaways; it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg or take up all of your time. Too many people operate under the notion that just because they have busy lives that romance is…
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Properties of Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus is commonly used in aromatherapy for medicinal purposes. Steven D. Ehrlich’s article on eucalyptus for the University of Maryland Medical Center discusses the use of the leaves and the oil of the eucalyptus plant by Aboriginal people to heal…
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Herbal Treatments for Heartburn
Heartburn sufferers may be all too familiar with its uncomfortable symptoms. One of the classic signs of heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest that may flare-up when you lie down or bend over. It’s common to experience heartburn…
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Dealing with others Tolerance something Irritates you Laugh
What is life like for you dealing with others? Irritating? Nobody is perfect and you are going to be tested, at least on occasion. You will learn how to improve your tolerance for those who are annoying or just happen…
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Nutrition in 100g of Parmesan Cheese
April 19, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview One of the best-known Italian cheeses, Parmesan cheese is an integral part of Italian cuisine, no matter where in the world it’s served. Even though Parmesan cheese is high in fat, it’s an excellent source of protein and calcium,…
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Herbs for the Treatment of Lyme Disease
April 19, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Deer ticks cause Lyme disease. After embedding itself into the skin of its victim, the tick feeds upon the blood of its host, passing the disease-causing pathogen into its victim’s bloodstream. Herbal therapies act as a complement to prescribed medications,…
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How to Prevent Sweaty Feet
Sweating is a natural part of the human body and is necessary for the body to maintain a normal temperature. Bacteria harbors naturally on the skin, and only becomes a problem whenever there is an overgrowth. The sweat, the shoes,…
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Tell if she is Interested in you
Females are a fickle sort, known to be a bit more complex than their male counterparts, especially when it comes to the workings of the heart. Males are often heard expressing frustration as they try to understand women and interpret…
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Group Circuit Training Exercises
Circuit training involves performing exercises in a sequence with little or no rest between stations and will improve muscular endurance and aerobic fitness simultaneously. When performing circuit training with a group, exercises should be selected that will cater for a…
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Youthful Yearnings
Longevity is becoming the norm with better standards of health care and disease prevention the world over, but an individual’s mental attitude is just as important as physical well being if life is still to be enjoyable and hopefully productive…
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What Are the Benefits of Clary Sage Oil?
Clary oil has long been used for it’s health benefits, but during the 18th century it found popularity with wine sellers. Dishonest merchants used its flavor and scent in low quality wines so that they resembled those of higher quality…
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Why Is it Important to Stretch Before You Work Out?
April 19, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview A cursory glance around the gym will reveal a lot of people who walk in and begin working out without stretching. However, professional athletes, trainers and physical therapists all agree that stretching before your workout is the safest way…
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Benefits of Platonic Relationships
April 19, 2015 Relationships and Family - Other
Platonic relationships have a lot of advantages over marriages and love affairs. The main one must be that you know that person cares about you and values you as an individual, that they wish to be with you purely for…
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Old-Time Remedies for Infant Constipation
Infant constipation plagues many babies, especially as they are largely inactive and rely on only one food source in the beginning of their lives. According to Dr. William Sears, Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine,…
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Diuretics for Blood Pressure
Diuretics are a class of drugs used to treat patients with high blood pressure. Diuretics can cause blood vessel dilation, help the kidneys excrete water and salt, and decrease overall body fluid volume, according to Merck Manuals. All of these…
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Dress like Ashley Resident Evil
Ashley Graham is the young college student Leon S. Kennedy must rescue in a rural area of Spain. She is the president’s daughter and is quite smart for her age but nevertheless very scared of the situation. She has a…
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How a Nurse can Relieve Sore Feet
A nurse is a profession that is about tending to the needs of patients. Many nurses will suffer from sore feet but to relieve their discomfort they will have to act uncharacteristically and take care of themselves for a change. Sore feet…
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Breast Exercises to Enhance Breast Size
The breasts are highly composed of fatty tissue and glands. To enhance your breasts, you need to do exercises to target the muscle that lies beneath. Performing them will not make your breasts larger, but it will help give them…
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Dress like Cecile Peace Walker
Dressing like Cecile, the sultry 1970’s French woman in the video game, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, is actually a lot easier than many other characters who dress a bit too crazily to adapt in real life. With her safari…
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How to Prevent Feet from Smelling
As an act of courtesy and etiquette, most people remove their shoes when entering somebody else’s house. Whether the residence they’re visiting has carpeting, hardwood floors, or tiling, nobody wants to stain or even ruin the material with dirty footwear….
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Rollar Coaster Relationships
A roller coaster relationship is just what it sounds like. It has extreme highs and extreme lows, twists and turns and can be exciting and nauseating all at once. They are great for a time, as the good times are…
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About Stem Cell Treatment for Children With SMA
Overview Spinal muscular atrophy is one of the genetic conditions that’s closest to an effective treatment or cure, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The potential for treating this disabling and potentially deadly disease is based on the…
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What Are the Treatments for Elbow Tendinitis?
Elbow tendinitis generally falls into one of two categories. Tennis elbow affects the outside of the elbow, while golfer’s elbow affects the inner part of the elbow. In addition to sports, daily activities can also result in tendinitis. According to…
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How to Make a Paraffin Wax Treatment for Hands and Feet
Paraffin wax treatments are an increasingly popular way of moisturizing and softening skin on the hands and feet. Paraffin wax treatments are often undertaken as part of a manicure or pedicure and many beauty salons now offer this treatment. This…
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