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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How you can Recognize a Good Listener
September 7, 2014 Communication
Is anyone out there listening? Everyone seems to have something to say, but who is listening and how can you tell? There is a wide body of research on listening skills that began in the late 1950’s and continues to…
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Safety Considerations when Choosing a Nail Salon
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Expertly manicured nails add a certain amount of polish (pardon the pun!) to any outfit, and many women think nothing of a visit to a nail salon or aesthetician for professional treatment. The beauty industry is one of the fastest-growing…
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Politics Obama Mccain Family
September 7, 2014 Communication
It’s the chemical equivalent to oil and water. There is no happy medium when it comes to my politics and my family unless you do what you’re told. I was the 6th child of 2 baby boomers. Some of my…
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The value of Sex in Making up after Fights
September 7, 2014 Communication
Fighting with the one you love is one of the most distressing things that can happen in a day. There are so many emotions and usually, you are simply trying to get a point across without allowing them to flow…
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Unique Nail Designs
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
The era of simple and single colored nails is now over with the arrival of unique and new samples of nail polishes in which different designs, patterns and many colors are used to give nails a lovely and attractive touch….
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Fixing and Preventing Hangnails
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Hangnails are small pieces of dead skin that split off from the side or base of a fingernail. They often catch on clothes and papers, which can be painful. Luckily, fixing and preventing hangnails is fairly easy. When you notice…
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Nail Trends Summer 2012
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Hip Nails Summer 2012 Summer is here and summer fashions have already made it to the clothing racks of your favorite retail stores. Vivid colors, bright pastels and soft neutrals are what are in this summer season. What better way…
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How you can Recognize a Good Listener
September 7, 2014 Communication
It’s extremely frustrating when you try to have a conversation with someone, and it’s obvious they aren’t the least bit interested in what you’re saying. They glance around in every direction expect yours. They wave to passer-byers right as you…
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Why Communication Matters when Deciding on Vasectomy
September 7, 2014 Communication
It was 2004 when the first discussion’s of vasectomy came up. I was pregnant with our last child when we decided that on of us should do something about Birth Control, being in our mid-thirty’s we were done having children….
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Sitting in your Yard Invites Conversation
September 7, 2014 Communication
I don’t know what it is about sitting out in your yard that entices conversation. Maybe it’s the elements you’re surrounded by or the person you are sitting out in the yard with. Maybe it’s both. You find that sitting…
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Tips for Coming out of your Shell in Social Situations how to be Social Communication Shyness
September 7, 2014 Communication
Many people shy away from crowds, refuse invitations for social functions, and will do anything to avoid drawing attention to themselves. Oftentimes, even if the desire or the opportunity arises for them to speak up or join in a conversation,…
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Medical Treatments for Toenail Infections
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Toenail infections are not pleasant. They can be painful, unsightly and difficult to get rid of if you do not persevere with the treatment offered. It is a fairly common condition and its occurrence increases as you get older. Its…
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Tips for Dealing with a Controlling Partner
September 7, 2014 Communication
It can be a challenge to deal with a controlling partner. You may become so accustomed to saying yes to everything he or she says that it can be very difficult to break yourself of that habit. If you are…
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Plantar Warts Treatments
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Plantar warts is caused by a virus known as HPV Human Pappilloma Virus. It is an extremely aggressive condition and will attack through direct contact with the skin. They normally start showing as little nodules on the bottom of the…
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How you can Recognize a Good Listener
September 7, 2014 Communication
Listening is a concept being taught all over the country in employment and in education. The theory is that learning to listen will create better customer service. I even notice that most employers are asking more complex questions to see…
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Causes of Toenail Fungus
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
This is a fairly common condition and its occurrence increases as you get older. Its medical term is onychomycosis and it is the cause of disfigured, yellowed and damaged toenails. It is caused by a type of fungi that likes…
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Dealing Wtih Anger
September 7, 2014 Communication
If anger has reared its ugly head, you had better deal with it fast, before it deals a death blow to your relationship. When anger and fighting become the norm for a couple, there is big trouble in paradise. No…
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Treating Yellowing Nails
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Yellowing of the nails is caused by a nasty fungus commonly known as DSO which is sistal subungal onychomycosis. It attacks the nail by spreading into the bit where the tip of the finger joins at the nail tip or…
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Bunions causes
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
In 90% of bunion cases it is caused by the wearing of unsuitable shoes, and occurs more often in female sufferers, possibly because of the extreme style of the shoe. There could also be a family history of them or…
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How you can Recognize a Good Listener
September 7, 2014 Communication
I don’t know about everyone else but i know my husband is not a good listener. He is not good at doing 2 things at once and is usually more interested in the tv. Sometimes when I know he is…
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What Made the Toenail look like that
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Toenail Fungus is a very common ailment. More than 35 million people in the United States report toenail fungus every year. The cause of toe nail fungus is the spreading of spores to warm damp home where they can live…
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Types of Artificial Nails
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Artificial fingernails (and now toenails) have become all the rage. Here is your guide to getting the type that suits you: Press or glue on nails – these are often bought at the drug store or grocery store. They include…
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Recognizing Red Flags in your Relationship
September 7, 2014 Communication
When we enter into romantic relationships with another person, it is easy to become somewhat blinded by the emotions that we are feeling for this person. While this is good, in some ways, allowing us to overlook a person’s minor…
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Ear Wax Removal Dos and Donts
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Our ears need cleaning as much as any part of our body; with the open cavity it has its own protection against the outside world. Ear wax is produced inside the ear, an amber sticky substance which protects a lot…
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How to get Rid of Zits
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Have you ever watched TV and the teenage characters freaked out when they got a zit? They act like as if it is the end of the world because of a zit. Having a zit is not the end of…
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Tips for Coming out of your Shell in Social Situations
September 7, 2014 Communication
Bringing out the social butterfly isn’t always something that shy people can do easily. Instead, they remain on the edge of social situations as spectators, because they find it hard to have sufficient confidence to do otherwise. It’s as if…
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The Importance of Communication in Relationships
September 7, 2014 Communication
Putting up a bold front is the coward’s way out of dealing with what’s on the inside. People put up a bold front for many reasons: they don’t want to show how much they care; they don’t want to admit…
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What to Expect from a Pedicure
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
Pedicures are an easy and (usually) inexpensive way to pamper yourself. These services can vary widely from salon to salon and fit in all price ranges. However, the basic service is the same wherever you go. Here are a few…
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Body Hair Removal Tips for Women
September 7, 2014 Skin and Body
The time old tale of women sharing beauty secrets about hair removal is not extinct. While there are several effective methods of hair removal, some painful and others not, in my experience working at a beauty salon specializing in hair…
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How you can Recognize a Good Listener
September 7, 2014 Communication
I’ve been glad to have a great listener in my life for the past year and a half. In fact, I’ve never known anyone with more of a gift for listening. Not only does he listen, he remembers what I…
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