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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Natural Ways to Get Rid of a Sore Throat
A sore throat has many possible causes, from bacterial or viral infections to postnasal drip from allergies or a cold. Environmental factors, such as smoke, pollution and yelling, also can cause a sore, scratchy throat. A sore throat may vary…
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Guidelines for Proper Hand Hygiene
Proper hand hygiene is such a simple and healthy practice that most of us do not realize. It is probably the single most important care we can do to keep ourselves and our family healthy. Frequent hand washing with basic…
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Wart Treatments
Warts are highly common skin growths caused by various strains of Human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is extremely common and infects the majority of the popoulation at least once in their lifetime. The physical manifestation of the virus is the wart,…
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Womens Sexuality
Almost 50 years ago, in the early 1960’s the anti contraception pill gave a new sexual freedom to women that revolutionized their sexuality. How easy it was in those days to make out with a woman or, the women make…
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How to Lose Weight With 5 Meals a Day
April 17, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Eating smaller meals more frequently has a number of benefits, of which weight loss is one. Because eating frequently keeps you full, you won’t be tempted to overeat when the next mealtime comes around. Also, eating frequently forces your…
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Herbal Crohn’s Disease Treatments
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Characterized by a chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract, Crohn’s disease most often occurs at the end of the small intestine near the colon, states John’s Hopkins’ “Complete Home Guide to Symptoms and Remedies.” Symptoms of Crohn’s disease such as…
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Tips for Managing Eczema
Anybody that has had a child with eczema or has had it themselves knows that getting rid of it can be an uphill battle. Many actually throw their hands up and resign themselves to a life of merely trying to…
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How to Replace the Gear Shifter on a Bicycle
April 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Bicycle shifters allow you to control the gears on a multispeed bicycle. Usually located on the handlebars, the shifters connect to the bicycle’s derailleurs via a wire cable. Pushing or pulling the shifter levers moves the cable and causes…
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Ionic Foot Therapy
April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The impervious skin on the sole of your foot is home to some 250,000 sweat glands, more than are located in any other part of your body, says integrative physician Dr. Andrew Weil. Proponents of ionic foot therapy allude…
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Food & Acne
April 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview The age-old information passed down from Mom and Dad that eating certain foods causes acne comes as bad news to teens pressured to pass up the pizza, chocolate, fries and chips. Research studies suggest that some foods can cause…
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April 17, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
How To Reinvent Your Look There are many things you can do to create a new and different you. There’s no need to break your budget doing so. Listed below are a few inexpensive, simple tips for reinventing your look…
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How to Solve an Argument
No one relishes the thought of having an argument. It creates tension, resentment and can sometimes completely destroy a relationship. However, because no two humans can exist in total harmony (don’t believe those who’ve claimed they’ve never argued), it is…
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How to Gain Weight if You Have Lactose Intolerance
Overview Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder where the body can’t break down the carbohydrate lactose. The National Digestive Disorders Information Clearinghouse states this disorder occurs from a lack of enzymes called lactase, which break down lactose. Lactose is found…
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A Guide to Surviving your Relationship
Why does the term “good relationship” seem to be one of the hardest words to comprehend? After all we have all been in relationships and have been through the awful breakups, fights or drama that comes with relationships. None of…
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Top 10 Fitness Tips
Fitness can be defined as the ability to perform a physical activity. Regardless of your current fitness level, your energy and strength can always improve. Becoming more fit has several advantages, including improved overall health by improving cardiovascular endurance, muscular…
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Breast Cancer Surgery Types
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, a variety of treatment options are available to her. Surgery is typically the first treatment doctors turn to, and many types of surgery exist. The type of surgery the doctor performs depends…
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Contraception Injection Side Effects
Medroxyprogesterone acetate, a derivative of progesterone, is the active ingredient in a popular brand of injectable contraception, explains Drugs.com. This form of contraceptive is effective in preventing pregnancy because it can suppress the release of an egg by the ovaries…
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Handwashing Guidelines for Emergency Situations
Emergencies can happen at any time in our lives and we sometimes find ourselves in a position where we will need to act immediately to assist the injured or the sick. It is very difficult to think about how to…
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The Importance of Talking to your Kids about Sex and Drugs
I believe that parents who treat the topics of sex and drugs as taboo areas of conversations with their children are on the whole acting unwisely. Their reasons deciding against talking about it are usually understandable and valid, wishing to…
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Grooming Tips for Traveling Gentlemen
There is nothing more attractive than a clean shaven, well cut man stepping onto the tarmac. Women can only dream what he smells like as they see him catch a beautiful girl who raced towards the plane in her sweetest…
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Golf Tips for the Swing Plane
April 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Your golf swing plane is the path your club follows as you bring the club away from the ball in your backswing and then down and forward through impact. All golfers experience errant shots when they deviate from their natural…
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Daytime Calming Herbs
Everyone sometimes needs a safe harbor from the stresses of the day. Melinda Wenner, a science writer for “Scientific American” magazine, reports that stress can blunt the potency of flu shots, slow healing of wounds and injuries and severely trouble…
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Lyme Disease Treatment Options
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease caused by infection with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria that cause the disease are transmitted to humans through a bite by the black-legged tick, commonly called a deer tick. According to the American…
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Acne Scars
When you have acne scars the best way to reduce the appearance isn’t just going to a dermatologist you need to take your vitamin’s everyday. Keeping your body healthy with drinking water and vitamins it will help you skin get…
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Allergy Problems Associated With Dairy
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cow’s milk is a primary source of dairy in the United States, and it is the No. 1 food allergy in infants, according to the United Kingdom Dairy Council. However, cow’s milk is dissimilar from human milk in protein and…
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Causes of Childhood Rash on Face
The appearance of a rash on a child’s face, while disquieting, is seldom cause for an urgent visit to the doctor. Most commonly, a rash on the face signifies some type of viral infection, according to AskDrSears.com. Even minor skin…
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Epilespy Seizure Types
Epilepsy is a brain disorder where a person experiences chronic recurring seizures characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which can have detrimental physical and mental results, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The Mayo Clinic adds…
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How to Complain Effectively
At the risk of offending American readers, it must be said that throughout the Western world, Americans are recognized as the best complainers, as well as members of a most litigious culture. So it will take some skill to teach…
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Most Common Depression Meds
April 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. According to the American Psychiatric Association, up to 25 percent of the population will suffer from a depressive disorder at some point over…
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Controlling Rosacea
When I was about 7 years old, I remember meeting an aunt I had never seen before. When my mom introduced us, I instantly became frightened of the woman who had red blotches and pimples all over her face. When…
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