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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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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April 11, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Royal jelly is a thick, milky mix of nutrients, which is produced from a combination of honey and pollen. All of the bees in a hive consume this substance, but larvae that consume it exclusively and in high doses…
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At one time or another most of us have been on the receiving end of a hair salon disaster. Sometimes these mishaps are easy to fix, while other times they are not. When a hairstylist butchers your hair, here is…
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April 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview Whether you’ve decided to cycle inside to avoid inclement weather or because you want to catch up on the latest episode of your favorite show, there are two main options for indoor riding. Trainers affix to the axle of…
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You have likely been exposed to the huge carbon footprint of the global consumption cycle, from manufacturing to transport to trash, that spirals endlessly towards excessive waste and destructive impact on our precious environment. While shopping moves the cogs in…
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April 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is never easy, especially on children who are always caught in the middle of it. Once you have given yourself and your children time to adjust to the new two-family situation, you might be comfortable enough to start dating….
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April 11, 2015 Weight Management
Helping a child lose weight is never an easy task. Rather than thinking about ways to force your son’s weight loss, try to concentrate on how you can help him along the way. This make it easier on him, and…
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Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, the muscle at the base of the lungs. The quick closing of the vocal cords that follows creates the distinctive hiccup-sound. Food choices, eating behavior, temperature changes and emotional stress commonly cause hiccups…
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April 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Menopause is the time in a women’s life when her menstrual cycle ends. Some women going through menopause report feelings of sadness, depression or, simply put, feeling low. Having mood swings is another common description by women experiencing menopause….
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April 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Ideally all issues of child support would be dealt with before a divorce is final. Unfortunately, this is not always the case since sometimes issues arise that were not addressed in the divorce proceedings. The basics of child support are…
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Overview Couples seek marriage counseling for a variety of reasons, according to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Marital problems include issues such as communication problems, substance abuse and extramarital affairs. A counselor can lead the way to…
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The ponytail is no longer the domain of the little girl or the cheerleader, style has reclaimed the ponytail as its own and brought it back into fashion again. It is no longer a quit fix for when we can not be…
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My school pictures show a girl with crystal blue eyes and hair in full distress. She has silky dishwater blond hair kinked tight with super-strength Lilt perms interspersed with whiskery stubble jutting from her scalp like new vegetation after a…
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Since this topic is about the extreme body modification known as branding I will stay on that subject. Branding isn’t something new it’s origins date much further back then most people think. Long ago it was used to mark slaves…
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Overview Because abdominal and thigh muscle tone are common concerns among fitness enthusiasts, manufacturers create hundreds of exercise gadgets to work these muscle groups. Some provide an efficient workout, but others are flimsy, unsafe and ineffective. While equipment may enhance…
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Overview Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that can cause painful headaches and tenderness in the face. To help decongest the sinuses and relieve the inflammation, there are a number of aromatic herbs that you can use in an…
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April 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Mixing a new relationship and your children after a divorce isn’t always a good idea. You may think you are ready to move on. However, your kids may not agree. Exercise with caution your decision to date until you are…
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April 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
During bursts of anger, a child can become quite a puzzle to all the adults in his life. He is typically defiant, aggressive and often hostile seemingly without cause. In a divorce situation, it is important that the divorcing parents…
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Oftentimes we neglect those we love. We take many things for granted, such as Today, Yesterday, and we tend to depend on Tomorrow. Has it occured to you that Yesterday is gone because it was once our Today that has…
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With the range of clothing fresh off the catwalk leaning towards the use of separates, it is easy for the man to look stylish this year on a budget, and also within the designer range of items available that tend…
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April 11, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Two molecules of orotic acid combine to form a single molecule of calcium orotate, in which a calcium atom takes the place of two hydrogen atoms (one H atom from each of the orotic acids). Calcium orotate is found…
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Many women find it impossible to firm up the muscles in the lower abs, especially after having a child. The traditional floor crunch that you may perform on a regular basis has no impact on the transverse abdominus or the…
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With Christmas just passed it has become abundantly clear to me that the definition of the nuclear family as we know it, that is Mum, Dad and 2.5 kids, is well and truly outdated. Aside from the most recent Christmas…
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While it is almost impossible to actually dress like the female fighting android KOS-MOS, (unless you make it from scratch which would prove very difficult if you are looking for some attention to detail), you can get a sense of…
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The Marc Jacobs collection for the Spring was inspirational taking the traditional look of the city gentleman and turning it upside down and inside out, offering alternatives to those that want to look great and stylish, with strongly accented color…
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I’ve seen many pros and cons about the use of ear piercing guns. Interestingly, both the pros and cons use medical issues as the main argument (sterile studs, no guarantee for hygiene thus risking infection, etc). Here, I will try…
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So you want a new hairstyle, but don’t know what will suit you? Well it goes like this…there are several basic face shapes and these include: round, oval, heart (wider forehead than chin), square, triangle (wider jaw than forehead) and…
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An infant’s sore throat is often caused by a cold or flu virus. Most viral infections are not treated with medication and go away on their own within seven to 10 days. Fortunately your infant’s discomfort doesn’t have to last…
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Overview The liver is the largest internal organ in your body. It is a very complex, vital organ that has many functions. Some include breaking down fats from the foods you consume and filtering out disease-causing toxins from your bloodstream….
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April 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is a hideous seven letter word that rips a family apart. When children are involved in the upheaval of their family roots, resentment and anger are almost always a problem, especially when it is time for mom and dad…
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April 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Breaking the news of divorce to your child is a tough task best handled by both parents. Choose an environment that feels nurturing and safe for your child, and be direct and completely honest in your conversation. You should speak…
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