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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About Reflexology for Hands and Feet
Overview The practice of reflexology revolves around the theory that reflex points in the hands and feet correspond to certain organs and areas of the body. Reflexologists chart and map these areas. For example, the top of the shoulder is…
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Acne Scars and Redness
April 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, acne can leave behind emotional pockmarks as well as scars and redness on the surface of the skin. Most acne is the result of the bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. Although acne is not life-threatening,…
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Care of Pearls for Future Inheritance
The best way to clean a pearl necklace is prevention, but sometimes you must clean the necklace. With care, a pearl necklace can enhance the beauty of its wearer for many years. Prevention Pearls may grow in water, but once…
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4 Types of Human Teeth
Teeth function to break up food particles by biting and chewing. According to the book, “How the Body Works,” teeth stem from specialized hardened regions of the gum tissue, and include the visible crown, composed of dentine covered by enamel,…
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Dressing Professionally
Recent articles in USA Today bemoaned the fact that the growing trend amongst job seekers indicates a lack of professionalism in the way they dress.To compound the issue, this “epidemic” is even infecting corporate America as well as the hoard…
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Mens Fashion how to Dress Business Casual and still look like an Executive
You have survived some months of your first year at a top executive level in a property investment company. To board and shareholder meetings, you have donned the regimental black, the dark blues and, on braver days, the grey suits….
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How to say no
Saying no to someone can leave you feeling guilty, especially if that person is some one that you greatly care for. However sometimes we must say no. However while many people think that the word “no” is what offends others;…
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Homemade Remedy for Healthy Hair
April 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview If your hair looks dull, drab and lifeless, you can use items from around the house to add moisture and volume. Hair that is exposed to styling products, heat from blow drying and straightening, and repetitive perming or coloring…
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Does what you Wear Reflect who you are
Unfortunately for some, yes, what you wear does indeed reflect who you are. Clothes can make a direct statement to the world, whether conscious or not on the part of the wearer. In most cases you can make an accurate…
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Why Diamonds have such an Interesting History and how they Feature in Legends
Since ancient times diamonds have retained many mystical associations, some of which are based on legend and some on facts. A diamond is the eternal symbol for love, and is generally associated with wealth and success. A diamond can signify…
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Does what you Wear Reflect who you are
It’s not so much what I wear that reflects who I am but what adheres to almost everything I wear, namely dog hair and paw prints.On any given day I can be found roaming our property in various states of…
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Disclosing your HIV Status to others
If you recently found out that you are HIV positive, you will need to notify any sexual partners or people with whom you have shared needles of your status so that they can get tested. If you are unable to…
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Lyme Disease Long-Term Symptoms
April 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi causes the infection known as Lyme disease. A bite from an infected tick introduces the bacteria into the body. In 2008, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received 28,921 reports of confirmed Lyme…
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What Are the Side Effects of Histex?
April 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Histex is a combination antihistamine made up of chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine. According to MedHelp.org, its main action is to shrink blood vessels in the nasal passages, thereby relieving the many symptoms of allergies. Call a doctor immediately if you experience…
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Most useful Makeup Products to Buy
With thousands of products launched into the makeup market each year, you could be forgiven for feeling pressured and overwhelmed when choosing products to stock your makeup bag! Cosmetic companies have had years of experience in marketing effectively, and their intent…
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Tips to Protect Seniors from Fraud
Taking financial advantage of an elderly person is as offensive a crime as abusing a child. As the elderly become more infirm they become vulnerable to those who would attempt to strip them of their autonomy and prey on their…
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Diamond Jewelry
Hints for Choosing Diamond Jewelry Choosing diamond jewelry as a present is a thing that every woman will definitely love, but from time to time it can be hard to know what precisely you are purchasing. By taking a look…
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How to Distinguish True Pearls from Fake
Pearls are one of the most sought after gemstones, especially by women. They are though basically only minute fragments of calcium carbonate that is layered until a small smooth, round ball is formed with the mantle of a shelled mollusc….
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Acid Reflux Diet Tips
April 15, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Acid reflux, also referred to as gastroesophageal reflux, occurs when acid from the stomach flows backwards into your esophagus and throat. When this happens, you can experience symptoms that include burning chest pain (heartburn), stomach upset, sore throat or a…
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Dressing to Impress at the Office
As much as we may not like it, people do judge based on the way we’re dressed. Our clothes are the very first impression we give people, as they speak volumes before we can even open our mouths. It’s important…
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Body Image why do Women try so Hard
I subscribe to several womens’ magazines because I’m a voracious reader and utterly curious. It seems lately that all of the womens’ magazines and teen magazines, are confusing people. Like, okay, one moment they say you’ve got to try this…
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Affex Side Effects
Affex (fluoxetine) is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of symptoms associated with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and bulimia (an eating disorder). This medication is manufactured in Ireland and is marketed under the brand name Prozac in the United States….
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Ways to Protect an Aging Parent without Making them Feel less Independent
It’s a fine line to walk between protecting your aging parents and taking away their independence, but most of the things that you do to protect them will also enable them to stay in their own homes and independent for…
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Lyme Disease Information: Signs & Symptoms
April 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lyme disease targets different parts of the body, so each case may present with very disparate symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. Some patients may experience many symptoms associated with the disease, while others will only suffer one or two….
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What you should never Wear when going to Work
Work is many different things to many different people. The farmer going out to plant his crops, or who works for someone else in the field, wears very different clothes than the wall street executive walking into his high-rise office…
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What you should never Wear when going to Work
Dress for the position you want: not for the position you have. This is great advice. Of course, depending on the area of work that you do, this can vary. There are many different careers out there and some have…
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Dealing with the Control Factor in Relationships
There is always one in a relationship that feels they have all control. Most of the time it is the men. For a wife, constant sarcasm and and feeling like the maid causes intense trauma after years. It takes away…
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What Are the Side Effects of Benzodiazepines?
April 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Benzodiazepines, including alprazolam (Xanax), temazepam (Nocturne), diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan), treat symptoms associated with anxiety and seizure disorders. Like alcohol, the drugs work by augmenting the function of the brain chemical messenger GABA. Not surprisingly, side effects that occur…
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Circuit Training Workout With Weights
Overview You can do hundreds of different kinds of exercises and strategies in circuit training with free weights or with any tools. You can use dumbbells, kettlebells, clubbells, medicine balls, barbells, and other similar tools for training different aspects of…
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How to Make sure your Elderly Parents Home is Safe
You may assume that your parent’s home is safe for them once they reach their golden years, after all, they have been living there a long time, what could go wrong? In truth there are some extra considerations in making…
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