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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Speed Dating from a Girls Perspective
Speed-dating was an excellent experience for me. As a woman, I was so flattered to have eight different guys approach me in one night. The room where we met was fairly large with tables and chairs scattered around. The instructor…
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Symptoms of Blood Clots in Calves
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which blood clots in one of the veins in the calves. This condition can become life threatening if the DVT breaks off and travels to the lungs to cause a pulmonary embolism…
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How to Use Wheat Bran
March 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Wheat bran, the outer husk of the wheat grain, is a by-product of the milling process. As an insoluble fiber, wheat bran is part of a healthy diet because it provides bulk or roughage that passes through the stomach…
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Herbal Remedies for Herpes
MedlinePlus states that herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. As of 2010, all FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of herpes target the same enzyme, called DNA polymerase. However, the efficacy of these drugs appears to be…
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The Purpose of Concealer
From covering up blemishes and imperfections, to just giving your skin full coverage for your tone, concealer is the women’s most prized beauty stick. It is the final touch to finishing your makeup. Let’s start with why you wear concealer….
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The Kinds of Listening Skills
March 29, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Different situations call for different types of listening, and as your listening skills evolve, so will your ability to hear what someone is really saying. As a good communicator, you should know which type of listening to use in each…
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Getting Clear Unblemished Skin
Ever wonder why no matter what you do what type of acne product you buy it never seems to cure your acne? acne is not caused by dirty skin eating chocolate, or drinking soda. acne is caused by overactive oil…
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Alternative Treatments for Group B Strep During Pregnancy
Group B streptococcal (GBS, or beta strep) bacterial infection during pregnancy can cause preterm birth and life-threatening disease in newborns. The CDC recommends screening for GBS in all near-term women and the administration of antibiotics in labor. Studies reviewed by…
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How to Calculate Calories of My Recipes
March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Packaged foods come with their calorie and nutrition information pre-calculated for you, and you can look up commodity foods, like ground beef, apples or eggs, in a book or online database, such as the USDA National Nutrient Database. If…
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Body Fat Percentage Analysis
March 29, 2015 Diet and Nutrition
Overview High levels of body fat are associated with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Body composition, or body fat, is a measure of the percentage of body weight…
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Causes of White Blood Cells in Urine
White blood cells, or WBCs, are not normally found in the urinary tract. Urine is normally sterile and contains no blood cells, so the presence of WBCs in a urine sample indicates inflammation or infection within the urinary tract or…
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Warnings & Side Effects of Amoxicillin
Physicians prescribe amoxicillin as a treatment for bacterial infections–from ear and bladder infections to E. coli and salmonella. As one of the penicillin antibiotics, it should not be used for viral infections or where bacterial infection isn’t likely. Although it…
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Recommended Diets for Gout
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that develops when too much uric acid builds up in the blood. Normally, uric acids dissolves in the blood and then moves through the kidneys before being flushed out in the urine. In…
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How to Do a Military Style Push-Up
Overview The push-up is an effective and efficient upper-body exercise, and the United States Armed Forces uses it as both an assessment tool and a training aid. While there are countless variations of the push-up, the military still relies on…
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Tips on Putting a Baby to Sleep in a Crib
March 29, 2015 Children's Health
In the first few months of your baby’s life, getting her to sleep can be a challenge. Newborn babies sleep around 16 hours a day, but due to the need for frequent feedings, these often occur in one- and two-hour…
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Acne Treatment Tips
I’ve had acne problems for as long as I can remember – after I hit puberty, that is. Pimples will be sprouting everywhere and it really affected my self-esteem. I’d have these reddish acne and the scars as well (cuz…
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Nivea Firming Lotion q 10
– Nivea Firming Lotion Q10 Plus – * Love the skin you’re in * So when do we need to start using a firming lotion? at what age? – I don’t think there is a right or wrong age to…
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Inguinal Hernia Operation Complications
A hernia happens when a tear in weakened abdominal wall separates and allows a section of intestine to protrude through the muscle. The bulging tissue is the hernia. When the hernia occurs in the groin area, it is called an…
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How to Spot an Online Dating Site Scam
Unfortunately, despite the many honest and reputable sites offering helpt to people looking for a relationship by using the Internet, there are many others that are frankly a fraud or “scam.” The problem is that, to the person emotionally committed…
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Ways to Rid of Acne
I will always remember the summers of my teenage years when my mother would say, “Why don’t you go out on the deck and bake out your zits.” Even then I laughed at the woman. Such a silly statement. What…
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Soap or Liquid Soap
When I grew up as a child there was no such thing as liquid soap. The bars of soap sat near the kitchen sink on a tray and in the bathroom on the washbasin and on a tray attached to…
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Choosing between your Friends and your Lover
March 29, 2015 Friends and Peers
How we wish life were simpler, and decisions easier. But it isn’t. It’s full of twists and turns and complications. One such complication is being faced with a choice between your friends and your lover. This is a situation where…
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4 Ways to Parent Teenage Girls
1. Acknowledging Girls’ Unique Concerns Teenage girls have very specific concerns that need to be recognized. Know that your daughter is likely struggling with body image, cliques and high academic expectations as well as emerging sexual issues. Be willing to…
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Pampering your Body Mind and Soul
Life’s journey isn’t always peaceful. Our feet can become calloused while traversing the stepping stones in the swift rivers of adversity. Our skin becomes dry and rough in our earth’s arid social climate, and our muscles strain to carry the…
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Tips for Fighting Dry Skin in Winter
Winter is almost here and when the snow starts to fall, so does the moisture level of your skin. There are a number of ways that you can fight dry skin in the winter months. a Thickened, cracked skin can…
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10 Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder
March 29, 2015 Children's Health
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a chronic neurobehavioral disorder that is commonly diagnosed during childhood. This condition, which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes is now categorized as a subset of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder…
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Pros and Cons of Circumcision
Overview Soon-to-be parents of boys face a big decision: to circumcise or not to circumcise. The procedure has medical disadvantages and disadvantages. Religion guides the decision-making for some, but for others, the final determination generally boils down to personal preferences…
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Skin Care for Women in 40s
March 29, 2015 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Skin care for women in their 40s goes beyond using anti-aging cosmetic products to making healthy lifestyle choices that affect the skin. Cleansing and moisturizing are basic needs for skin function. In addition, your diet, cardiovascular health and sun…
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How to Wear a Garter Belt
Wearing a garter belt and stockings makes a woman not only feel really sexy, but also sophisticated and elegant, which is why these wardrobe elements are so popular. The following tips on how to wear a garter belt should help…
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The Best Essential Oils for Skin Conditions
An essential oil is the plant’s essence, extracted through the process of distillation. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy, massage and alternative medicine. Some essential oils have medicinal qualities and may provide natural remedies for common skin conditions. As with…
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