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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What Are Some Signs That a Person Has Tapeworms?
According to the Merck Manual, three species of tapeworm may cause infections of the intestine in humans: beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata), pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) and fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum). These cause infections with adult tapeworms transmitted by raw or…
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Should Goths be Allowed to Wear what they want without being Judged – No
If we are to say that one subculture shouldn’t be judged upon by what they wear, than we should say that all cultures and subcultures shouldn’t be judged upon. We should say that we are to deny what is in…
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Female Sexuality from a Guys Point of View
In the 21st Century male attitudes towards women’s sexuality should be more enlightened. But are they? How do men really feel about female equality in sexual encounters? Has modern man lost the misogynistic view that a woman should be submissive?…
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Sexuality Modern Sex Behavior
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” UnknownToday’s pop culture of free love is not much different from the free love era of 1960. Gone are the flowers and the flowing dresses; high priced prescription drugs have…
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What Are Some Side Effects of Ephedra?
April 17, 2015 Weight Management
Ephedra, a naturally occurring substance derived from plants, produces an amphetamine-like effect in the body. In recent years, ephedra became popular among athletes and dieters as an “energy booster,” appetite suppressant or athletic performance enhancer. Ephedra compounds are also found…
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Reflexology Massage Definition
Overview Reflexology is a holistic medicine practice that involves massaging the hands and feet, and sometimes the ears. Practitioners maintain that the areas they massage contain reflex points that form a map of the body, and by using finger and…
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How to Improve Communication with your Teenager
Having raised three teenagers and seen the relationships that their friends have with their own parents, as well, I would like to take just a moment to commend you if you still have some communication in which to improve upon….
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Hepatic Hemangioma Symptoms
Hepatic hemangioma is a type of non-cancerous (benign) tumor composed of abnormally formed blood vessels within the liver. Though this condition can develop in people of any age, hepatic hemangiomas most commonly affect people between the ages of 30 and…
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Shampoos That Use Herbal Ingredients
April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Several brands of personal care products make shampoos that feature herbal ingredients, from tea tree oil to rosemary and lavender. Each herb contains natural healing properties and is used in shampoos to provide a range of benefits for hair without…
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How to Improve Communication with your Kids
The most important part of communicating with anyone, but especially with children is listening. As adults we have a tendency to want to help our kids by supplying all the answers; many times without really knowing what the problem is….
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What Are Some Good Natural Allergy Alternatives?
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to Terence Davidson, M.D., in the “Handbook of Nasal Diseases,” allergies affect nearly 40 percent of Americans. Described further as inflammation of the lining of the nose, resultant symptoms include congestion, sneezing and itchy and watery eyes, nose and,…
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Alternative Blood Pressure Remedies
High blood pressure is one of the easiest diseases to treat with natural remedies. However, it is important not to use drugs and natural remedies that lower blood pressure together without medical supervision. It is also important to monitor blood…
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Coca-Cola Products Nutrition Facts
April 17, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Although soda is widely regarded as unhealthy, linked to tooth decay, obesity and other health problems, you can still enjoy the beverage if you consume it in moderation as part of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle. If…
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Common Shoulder Injury Symptoms
Shoulder pain is the most common and obvious symptom of shoulder injury, but its nuances and location are the key to diagnosing a condition. The causes of shoulder problems are varied, from overuse to degeneration to traumatic falls and blows….
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Types of Muscles in the Body
April 17, 2015 Weight Management
Your body contains three principle types of muscle: skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. These muscles perform different functions, have unique metabolic needs and respond to training and exercise in different ways. Some of your muscles are under conscious…
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Medications Used for Colon Cancer
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Colon cancer is a chronic and potentially life-threatening disease in which colon cancer cells grow at a very rapid pace. The Mayo Clinic says that colon cancer signs include rectal bleeding, bloody stool, fatigue, weakness and unexplained weight loss. The…
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Good Lower Abdominal Exercises
April 17, 2015 Good Lower Abdominal Exercises
The lower abdominal region, or muscles of the “core” area, tends to be especially resistant to toning efforts, particularly in women. Aerobic conditioning is important because it burns the fat that layers muscles. In addition, engaging in regular, effective strength…
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Treatment for Dry Feet
Everyone wants to have sexy, tanned legs as spring weather brings out the shorts and sandals. But what about sexy feet? How do you go about making sure your feet look as good as your legs? Pretty feet are not…
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Anaphylactic Shock Signs & Symptoms
Anaphylactic shock–also called anaphylaxis–occurs when a patient develops a severe allergic reaction to a particular allergen, such a specific food or medicine. The signs and symptoms of this reaction typically develop within seconds or minutes after exposure to a particular…
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Love Unhealthy Love
None can expect what love will bring them in future. When we first met and fall in love, everything is great and awesome. It is a very typical to float with good feelings at the early stage when we’re just…
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Arm Muscle Building Secrets
You’d be hard pressed to find a bodybuilding or strength training enthusiast who doesn’t want bigger, more muscular arms. For most, the very mention of bodybuilding or weight lifting brings to mind a bodybuilder in the classic “double biceps” pose….
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Causes of Tension Headaches
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Tension headaches produce dull pain or pressure, tightness around the head, pain around the head or pain that expands to the temples, scalp or back of the neck, according to the National Institutes of Health. Muscle tightness, which often stems…
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Toxic Carcinogenic Ingredients in Beauty and Skin Care Products
People in America trust that the products they buy and use are safe for all humans. After all, we have agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor and prevent anything toxic or…
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HIV Symptoms That First Appear
AIDS is a chronic incurable disease caused by HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV can be contracted through sexual intercourse, the exchange of blood and body fluids, contaminated intravenous needles, and during childbirth from mother to child transmission. There are…
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Home Remedies for Better-Looking Skin
April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
As the largest organ in the body, the skin gives us appearance, protects us from heat and cold and from environmental assaults. Healthy skin begins with good nutrition, regular sun protection, and healthy lifestyle habits such as not smoking. Better-looking…
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Exercises to Build and Define the Lower Back
Your lower back muscles could be considered the workhorses of your muscular system. Any skill or exercise requiring total body exertion depends on the ability of your lower back to transfer force from your legs to your torso. Your lower…
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Exercises That Get Rid of Tummy Fat Fast
Getting a tight, flat tummy takes more than just a few sit-ups. While abdominal exercises will help you build muscles in your stomach, you need to burn tummy fat in order to show off your new muscle definition. There are…
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Reinventing yourself
April 17, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Even one simple change can uplift not only our wardrobe, but our spirits as well, such as a teenager that wears mostly black, or a 32 year old woman who wishes to be more feminine. For the teenager, pick a…
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Beclomethasone Dipropionate Side Effects
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The generically named medication beclomethasone dipropionate is sold in the United States under the brand name Qvar. Doctors may prescribe beclomethasone dipropionate to help prevent the occurrence of asthmatic attacks. The medicine is an orally inhaled corticosteroid that is administered…
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What Are the Side Effects of Abilify?
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an anti-psychotic drug. According to Drugs.com, Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depressive disorder, and symptoms of aggression and mood swings in autistic children…
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