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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Health Benefits of Ginger Tea
Ginger is an herbal supplement derived from the root of the Zingiber officinale plant. In addition to its culinary uses, ginger has a variety of medicinal effects that may be helpful for certain health conditions. It is often brewed into…
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Ab Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk
If you’re like the average American, chances are you spend more time at your desk than any other place. Rather than just sitting still all day, take advantage of your situation and perform seated ab exercises at your desk. There…
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What Chemicals Are Used With Chelation Therapy?
Chelation therapy is a natural therapy used in removing high levels of heavy metals in the blood and in some instances of chemical poisoning. Chelation can be administered either orally or intravenously. The amino acids used in chelation are sodium…
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Amirol Side Effects
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Amirol (amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant prescription medication used to alleviate symptoms associated with depression. This medication works by elevating the levels of specific mood-balancing chemicals within the brain. Amirol is not currently marketed within the United States, explains Drugs.com,…
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Female Orgasm
The male view of a woman’s sexuality is simple, basic, and to be honest…doesn’t often hit the mark. The male concept of sex can be drawn with a diagram and comes with a very simple instruction manual that reads: 1)…
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EZ Curl Bar Exercises
The EZ curl bar’s shape–best characterized as a zig-zag–helps position your hands at more natural joint angles for arm exercises than a standard straight bar allows. The EZ curl bar is also much shorter than the 7-foot barbell one would…
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Communication Couples Relationships – Yes
Yes I believe it is worth while taking this class suggestively speaking. As it is one sign that both parties want to help themselves save the relationship. And that is one of the most important factors in a relationship. Especially…
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Dating Etiquette
The way you behave on a date says more about you than most of the words you speak to your date; this is because people are quite attuned to the small, seemingly inconsequential actions of those around them. This includes…
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Natural Remedies for Stress Relief
If left unchecked, stress can lead to a variety of additional health problems, including insomnia, intestinal issues, and more. If you’re currently under a large amount of stress, it’s important that you learn coping skills to manage it in a…
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Good Exercises to Get a Flat Stomach
April 17, 2015 Weight Management
A flat stomach is the result of two separate factors. First, you must reduce your body fat, because having a fit core isn’t going to result in a flat stomach if you have fat over or under your abdominal muscles….
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Causes of Collapsed Lungs
A sharp pain in the right or left side, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, dizziness and an increased respiratory rate are some symptoms of a collapsed lung, or pneumothorax. The pain will get progressively worse, because a collapsed lung…
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Health Hazards of a Steam Room
April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Steam rooms, in one form or another, have been enjoyed the world over for hundreds of years. Benefits include cleansing, relaxation and alleviation of some cold and asthma symptoms. On the other hand, the relatively high heat of steam rooms…
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Top 2008 Spring Fashion Trends for Women
Even though we exist in a world filled with conflict, rising cost for resources and more and more people connecting with their fellow man via MySpace and Facebook instead of through actual in-person interaction, fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2008 would…
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The Side Effects of a Detox Cleanse
Detoxification cleansing is used to increase vitality and regain health. Before beginning a detox program, users should be aware of the side effects that are often associated with cleansing. Although the side effects can be unpleasant, they are just temporary…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Facts
Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 1.4 million people in the U.S. live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a group of diseases that affect the intestines in people from 15 to 35. IBD…
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Benefits of a Chemical Peel
Chemical peels are not just for the rich and famous to add a little glow to their skin. They are a common way to treat a number of skin problems. In fact, they are so mainstream that most insurances cover…
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Top 2008 Spring Fashion Trends for Women
1. Trench CoatThe trench coat is also an ultimately stylish piece of clothing that can be worn with almost anything. It looks equally good when worn with a suit for work or over jeans on a weekend. As trench coats…
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Fungal Nail Infection Treatment
Nail fungus is never fun to deal with. It can cause dry, cracked nails that look thick and yellow. But it doesn’t always stop there. Sometimes it can also cause horrible itching under the nail that can drive you mad….
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How Do Scales Measure Body Fat?
April 17, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Move over body mass index and height and weight charts, it’s time to say “hello” to body fat testing as a gauge of health and wellness. Unlike the more common BMI or weight measurements that are unable to differentiate…
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How to Treat Dry Cracked Feet
It’s Flip-Flop Season Dry, cracked feet are a problem that can be unsightly and even painful at times depending on the severity of the problem. With the summer season fast approaching women and even men are reaching into the backs…
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Fun Soccer Practice for Kids
April 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Planning a soccer practice for kids can be a difficult task, but essentially the best practices have one thing in common: balance. It is important that kids have the opportunity to develop their skills and their knowledge of soccer…
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Are There Symptoms of Implantation?
Once a sperm has penetrated an egg, tiny cilia that line the fallopian tube will move the egg toward the uterus, explains Merck Medical Manuals. The fertilized egg, called a zygote, travels to the uterus, replicating rapidly until it becomes…
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Timeless Spring Fashion Tips
Spring is finally here and it’s time to look towards a lighter wardrobe. The problem is what to wear during this seasonal transition time? The classics with a few new twists. Since this is the start of the rainy season…
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Exercises for the Forearms, Shoulders, Chest & Lower Back
The forearms, chest, shoulders and lower back are all considered the upper body. When it comes to doing exercises for these areas, your forearms have the advantage of being worked every time you grip a barbell or dumbbell. As for…
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Acne Medications for Nursing Mothers
When you are pregnant, the foods and medications that you take, your baby takes in as well. The same is true when you are breastfeeding–whatever enters your system can pass along to your milk supply and to your baby. If…
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Hepatitis C Different Types
According to Hepatitis Central, an estimated 180 million people worldwide, 4 million in the United States, are infected with hepatitis C virus. Chronic hepatitis C infection is the most common reason for liver transplantation in the United States. Once a…
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Large Ball Exercises
A large exercise ball is a 75 cm size stability ball. A stability ball is an inflated ball used for core and balance training. The balls come in smaller sizes of 65 cm and smaller and one larger 85 cm…
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Male Perspective on Sex
A “Guy’s” Take on Female Sexuality Many believe that the role of women, as it pertains to sexuality, within our culture has had a vast paradigm shift in the past decade or so. Our American media is so apt to…
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Home Made Facials for Sensitive Skin
A good cleansing agent removes the impurities, bacteria and dead cells that accumulate on the surface of the epidermis as well as any residue from makeup, while leaving as much of the lubricating natural oil (or sebum) as possible. A…
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Natural Breathing Exercise for Stress & Anxiety
Overview Breathing exercises are effective ways to relieve stress and anxiety by evoking your relaxation response, according to Dr. Jeanne Segal. In addition to their calming physical effects, meditation teachers have also linked breathing exercises to their calming and focusing…
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