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 Benefits of Massage Therapy?
April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Chinese literature touts the benefits of massage therapy dating back to 3000 B.C. Once thought to only bring stress relief and relaxation, it is now scientifically proven to benefit overall health and specific health conditions. Not all states require massage…
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Home Remedies for Head Lice
April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Head lice are small parasites that can spread easily among youngsters who are exposed to an infected child, explains Barb Ogg of the University of Nebraska. Infestations must be dealt with quickly to keep the lice from spreading to the…
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Dry Hair Mask
April 14, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Just living takes a toll on your hair’s natural moisture. Most people know that they need to use extra conditioner to protect their hair during extreme weather and be careful not to go overboard with heat and products during…
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Guide to Legally Disappearing
The Illusion Of (Legally) Disappearing; illusions are around us. There are optical illusions where images are hidden or revealed by designs that trick the eyes into seeing what is or is not there. There are magical illusions; tricks that we…
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Exercises Using Rubber Bands
Using rubber exercise bands or tubes is a way to strengthen and tone the muscles of the body. Bands challenge the muscles by providing resistance throughout the full movement of an exercise. Whether you are in the gym, at home…
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Family Photo Outfit Ideas
<!–@page { margin: 0.79in }P { margin-bottom: 0.08in }A:link { so-language: zxx }–> Family photos are a great way to remembereach year as a family. Whether it’s your yearly holiday familyphoto to be sent out to all your friends and…
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Abdominal Exercises to Do Standing Up
Abdominal exercises are commonly done from a lying or hanging position. If you want to add some creativity into your workouts, there are a number of ab exercises you can do from a standing position. To perform these, you need…
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Facts About Peppermint Oil
Overview Widely used for its minty fragrance and flavor, peppermint has a long history dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. The name comes from the mythological Greek nymph Mintha, who turned herself into this plant. You can find peppermint…
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Nature Sunshine Herbs
Starting as a small family business in the 1970s, Nature Sunshine is now a thriving direct market health supplement business. With distributors in more than 30 countries, it has a full line of herbs and minerals marketed to the medicinal…
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How to use an Eye Shadow Crease Brush
An eye shadow crease brush is a fairly thick application brush used for the makeup above the eye. It is usually made of real hair, and it is important that the brush is stored so that there are no stray…
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Exercises to Lose Man Breasts
Breasts on a woman are a positive attribute, but on a man they can be embarrassing and unsightly. The man breast, much like the female breast, is made up entirely of fat, which means it can be minimized. The most…
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Health Tips for Sports
April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Weather you play sports for fun, scholastic competition or professionally, you’ll enjoy many health benefits. Along with the healthful stresses physical activity can place on the body, harmful effects of too much activity can cause annoying and serious health problems,…
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Family and what it Means
I am, and always have been, a family man. My family have been born and bred around the same small village for 5 generations and this stability and sense of belonging plays a very important role in defining who I…
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Best Family Vacations for Teens
Just recently my family, including my two not-real-eager teens, set out on vacation. We opted for a cabin in the Ozark Mountains. We bought new summer wear, shorts, swimsuits and the like, and applied fake tans from a bottle, in…
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Big Names and new uses for Fragrances
BIG NAMES AND NEW USES FOR FRAGRANCE Wearing fragrance was once thought of as an accessory to create a pleasing aroma for anyone near us. Today it is so much more than that. The power of fragrance is so remarkable…
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When a Spouse comes out Impact on the Heterosexual Partner
Is That All! Society dictates for many how we live or identify ourselves; I fell into this category of acceptable social identity. I can remember back to the fifth grade, I wanted to kiss my best friend more than any…
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Marriage should be a Sacred Institution between only a Woman and a Man – Disagree
Being a heterosexual male raised in a very traditional household I think most people expect me to take the traditional path on this question and espouse the virtues of a marriage of a man and a woman. However, being a…
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The Best Ways to Lose Upper Body Weight
April 14, 2015 Weight Management
Losing upper body weight requires total body weight reduction. Losing weight from one area of the body appears to be a myth, advises the American Council on Exercise. To reduce weight in one area of your body you need to…
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Side Effects of Magnesium Supplementation
April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for metabolic reactions, energy production, RNA and DNA synthesis, bone and cell structure, and regulation of other nutrients. Side effects of magnesium supplements are rare but can occur when extremely high…
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Multi Purpose Cosmetics
There are millions of makeup products out in the market today, and for those that don’t know much about the topic it can be really overwhelming. A lot of the people that work at makeup counters and stores can be…
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What Are the Side Effects of Donating Blood?
Donating blood is a safe and easy process that actually has some beneficial side effects for men and post-menopausal women. Despite current medical advances, no man-made substitute for blood has been found. This is why blood donations continue to be…
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Drugs That Destroy White Blood Cells or Damage Bone Marrow
White blood cells are produced by the bone marrow and have an important role in preventing infection. White blood cells and the bone marrow are very sensitive to toxins, as well as a number of prescription medications that can also…
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About the Drug Vardenafil
Overview Vardenafil is the generic name for the drug Levitra. According to Drugs.com, an online drug reference, vardenafil, classified as an impotence agent, treats erectile dysfunction or ED. Mayo Clinic states vardenafil does not cure erectile dysfunction but helps temporarily…
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Hemophilia A Symptoms
Hemophilia, an inherited disease, affects around 18,000 people in the United States, mostly males, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Hemophilia A, the most common type of hemophilia, affects 85 percent of hemophiliacs. A lack of…
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Activities to Complement Arthritis
April 14, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Arthritis conditions are related to swelling in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness and even disability. There are more than 100 types of arthritis. One of the most common, osteoarthritis can be considered a “wear-and-tear” condition caused by the breakdown…
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A Healthy Diet for Kids
April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview A healthy diet for kids has the same qualities as a healthy diet for adults. Just like adults, children need to consume a balance of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals. However, since children grow at a fast rate,…
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Secrets of Organized Families
With today’s hectic pace, a lot of us are looking for easy house-cleaning tips, to help us keep our houses presentable, but not take away from our time that we can spend with our families. I have found several great…
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Natural Foods for Stress Relief
April 14, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
If you’re having a particularly hard day, don’t reach for a candy bar or a cigarette to unwind. Instead, eat a food that provides natural stress relief. Although you may want to reach for something unhealthy when you’re feeling like…
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The Coach handbag and its downfall
Sadly, the once desirable Coach label is no longer worth the money they are asking. But why? A brief history of Coach Coach began as a family company in 1941. In 1962, American designer Bonnie Cashin created Coach’s first line…
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Loving your Kids regardless of their Mistakes
Loving Your Kids Regardless of Their Mistakes Parenting constitutes an assumption of “unconditional love”. For the normal, healthy adult it really is not difficult to continue to love your child regardless of how many mistakes, or how damaging their mistakes…
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