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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Positive Body Image get it now
One man’s mission: To Rid Britain of its body loathingGok Wan has struck an effective cord to motivate women of all shapes and sizes and its all about celebrating what us real women truly look like anyway and its so…
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What Are the Benefits of Cinnamon Essential Oil?
Cinnamon is used in everything from foods and candies to breath mints, but the spice’s other benefits rarely get discussed. In its essential oil form, cinnamon provides users with many benefits. Cinnamon essential oil is derived from distilling a certain…
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The Darker Side of Facebook
Facebook is a huge social networking site which has seen people of all ages joining it in a way to network and keep in touch with friends. With millions of people signed up to it it has proven to be…
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Chin-Up Vs. Bicep Curl
Overview The bicep curl and chin-up both strengthen the biceps muscle, also known as the biceps brachii, which primarily functions to bend the arm at the elbow. However, they differ in difficulty, other muscles worked and overall effects. The chin-up…
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Things you cannot Talk about
Father – the aftermath from my Mother’s death I don’t know what happened to my father. I don’t understand what set him off or where the downward spiral began, but I should have heeded the warnings from the red flags…
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Can Gossip Scar a Persons Image
Today, gossip is a large part in everyone’s life. Whether we engage in the practice or not, we cannot avoid it. Every time we stand in the checkout lines at our local grocery store, we cannot help but see the…
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Why do we Play Head Games
One plays head games-or uses drama-with purpose-which amounts to the same thing-to make themselves feel better or more powerful at the cost of another person’s feelings. I have been a recent recipient of such a thing-and it stings. The worst…
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Treat your Family as Friends and your Friends as Family
It took me some time to decide what my first writing should consist of, knowing there are so many stories lying dormant within me. A year ago this June my husband and I went through a difficult time. Assault was…
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10 Fitness Tips for Beginners
You want to get fit. You want to feel good, get healthier and have more energy. Whether you decide on a structured exercise program or you incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine, you need to be prepared. Otherwise,…
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Body Image Mirror as an Enemy
Mirrors not only reflect what you look like on the outside, but how you ‘feel’ about how you look. For some people, looking in the mirror reflects a distorted image of themselves due to the insecurities they hold in their…
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Benefits of Differin for Acne
Differin is an acne cream containing adapalene, which belongs to a group of medications called retinoids. These medications are modeled off the structure of vitamin A which is the body’s natural retinoid chemical. As such, Differin has a similar function…
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Clinical Features of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Persistent diarrhea and abdominal pain can indicate symptoms belonging to a group of disorders known as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. There are two types of inflammatory diseases—Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both cause inflammation along the gastrointestinal tract with…
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Where to Buy Childrens Winter Boots on a Budget
Winter boots for children….as is all other children’s shoes…can be expensive. Children outgrow shoes so quickly that it can seem like a waste of money every time you have to shop for and buy a new pair of shoes for…
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4 Ways to Know if Fish is Spoiled
April 15, 2015 Sports & Recreation
1. Something Smells Fishy A strange odor is the best way to know if fish is spoiled. If a fish smell is prominent when you approach the fish counter, do not purchase from that vendor. There should be no sulfurous…
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Heparin Contraindications
Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of clots within the blood system. Physicians will prescribe heparin when you have a disease process that increases your risk of blood clots or you are undergoing a specific medical procedure that…
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Natural Beauty Secrets on Feeling Good Naked
In our endeavour to take a very cosmetic view of our body we tend to obsess a lot about the mere appearance of of our physical look . While it’s true that what we should aim for a clean healthy…
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Abdominal Swiss Ball Exercises
The Swiss ball was first used by Swiss physical therapists. It has since evolved to a tool used for core and balance training, weight lifting and stretching. To work the muscles of your abs, sit or lie on the ball…
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Ponytail Accessories
You may think of a ponytail as a casual look, however it does not have to be. Sometimes women even wear a fancy ponytail to a black tie event. One secret is to use fancy hair accessories to dress up…
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Exercises for Stretch Bands
Stretch bands, commonly called resistance bands or exercise bands, are versatile and portable exercise tools. Offered in many levels of resistance, stretch bands provide a whole body workout. According to the American Council on Exercise, they are useful not only…
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How to Obtain a Loan After Filing Bankruptcy
Overview While bankruptcy can certainly hurt your credit, it’s not impossible to get credit again within a reasonable period of time. Although a bankruptcy can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years, if you immediately take steps…
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Winter Boots for Women to Suit any Occasion
Your winter boots can be worn from year to year because they never go out of style. Even if you purchase one pair per year; over a period of time you should be able to choose boots that are on…
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Make your Shoes last Longer
Good dress shoes are expensive, so you need to know how to make your shoes last longer. Proper shoe care enables you to enjoy your purchase for more than one season. Begin by purchasing quality leather shoes in the correct…
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Osteopath Vs. Chiropractor
Overview The differences between chiropractors and osteopaths seem subtle when the philosophies are compared. The differences become obvious when considering the scope of practice and the educational requirements of the two. Both subscribe to the whole body concept of treatment….
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Exercises for Strengthening the Lower Back Muscles
Almost everybody experiences low back pain at some point their lives, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Men and women experience low back pain in equal numbers, and low back pain is most common in people…
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Stylish Winter Boots for Women
If you are a woman living in a climate where the winters are long, and conditions are cold, wet and slippery for most of the season, practicality needs to be part of the equation when picking out winter boots. You…
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Mixing Day Care with Elder Care
Many communities across the world are finding that there are great benefits to be derived from mixing elements of day care. It’s time to get back to grass roots, and remember where the care of people who need it should…
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Benefits of White Willow Bark
April 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
White willow (Salix alba) is perhaps best known in Western medicine as the plant from which the world’s most popular prescription medication—aspirin—was derived. According to Vitamin Stuff, white willow bark has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of…
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The Art of Conversation – Yes
How can there be any doubt? Text on a phone is not conversation, I don’t think we should even define it. You don’t need a survey to tell you that kids talk more these days on texts and MSN then…
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Complications From a Premature Birth
A premature baby is one who is born before 37 weeks’ gestation. According to Dr. George Mandy of Ohio State University, writing in the medical database Up To Date, the more prematurely an infant is born, the higher the risk…
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How to Accept your looks
Beauty is in everyone! Ugly can be changed! Everybody has flaws big or small. The secret is to highlight your assets and the flaws will be the last thing noticed. There are many things women can do to turn ugly…
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