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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Perspiring is a fact of life – it’s part of the body’s natural cooling system. When the heat is on in the summer months, everyone tends to sweat more, and that’s the time people turn to antiperspirants rather than deodorants….
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The skin is constantly renewing itself, and dead skin cells can build up on the surface leaving it dry, flaky and dull. Exfoliation is a great way to help improve both the look and feel of your skin by removing…
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Many countries give grants for those people who decide to modify their accommodation to suit their safety needs. Although it sounds very complex, the simplicity of changing a bathroom to prevent falls is quite easy, and bearing in mind the…
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Exactly what does “hospice” mean? Since it is a relatively new concept in medical care, there is much confusion, along with many misconceptions. The term, from the same root word as “hospitality,” can be traced to medieval times when it…
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Cellulite, that dreaded dimpled skin on the bottom and thighs, is a concern for many women. It is caused by fat migrating upwards when the dermal layer of the skin has decreased circulation and can very in severity from visible…
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Our parents have looked after us and nurtured us for most of our life. They have been the main driving force in our world from raising us from tiny tots to pushing us outside for our first driving lesson. As…
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There are many products available for moisturizing the skin and each one claims to be the best. However, jojoba oil, also known as Goat Nut, (Simmondsia chinensis), is one of the best moisturizers for skin and hair. Jojoba oil comes…
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Your skin is on show to the world all the time, and in summer, more skin is exposed than at any other time of year. It therefore follows that you want your skin to look at its very best, so…
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The day may come when you feel your elderly parent should no longer live alone. Due to health or safety issues other housing arrangements may need to be made. Often times the first choice is to move them into your…
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We all have them. Be they the scar on your knee from a childhood game of chase, acne from the awkward adolescent years, or a surgical scar from later on in life; and we pretty much all want to get…
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It is an emotionally difficult realization that your aging parent can no longer care for themselves independently. As difficult as this may be for the child, it is more so for the parent. The house needs maintenance and possibly a…
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Body frosting is a delicious treat for your skin: fluffy and light like cake frosting and packed full of moisturising ingredients. Shop bought body frosting can be expensive but it is simple to make your own at home. Not only…
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There comes a time when our elderly parents are no longer able to manage for themselves. Sometimes this happens because of a medical emergency. Sometimes one of the grandparents has died, leaving the surviving spouse alone and lonely in a…
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Body scrubs have numerous moisturising properties, where these scrubs contains natural oils which make your skin soft and smooth. In addition to this they also have concentrated moisturisers that give your skin that glowing effect. Therefore, this is a beneficial…
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Because we love our parents, we want to protect them as they grow older. At the same time, our efforts to keep them safe can hurt them in a different way, by taking away their valued independence. How can we…
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Although most of us have the right intentions by accepting that we may have to take responsibility for looking after the needs of our elderly relatives, we can often overlook the fact that we are not merely moving them into…
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In our consumerist driven society, many different skin care companies market various products with specific properties which can make a selection an overwhelming task. If you are debating whether or not to incorporate a body scrub into your beauty or…
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Getting older There comes a time in every adults life where it becomes painfully clear that their parents are aging. This can be a very difficult revelation for some people, particularly if they have fond memories of the days when…
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What causes body odor? Body odor is caused through sweating and a combination of factors: health problems, poor hygiene practices along with diet are some of the main cause. Apocrine glands which are associated in the arm-pits, genitalia, scalp and…
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I could go on a wild tangent of the verse the bible speaks of regarding respecting your mother and father, and the forgive and forget thing. But I have to say, one can forgive but one does not forget, that’s…
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The essential oil distilled from Arnica Montana, a flower that grows throughout Europe (with strains in the same family growing worldwide), may be beneficial in reducing the appearance of stretch marks and easing the pain associated with new stretch marks….
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Over many years I have tried many many different body lotions with varying success. What I want from a body lotion is a lotion that smells great, leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth and which absorbs quickly and doesn’t…
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Signs of Caregiver Burnout Caregivers attempt to place a smile on their face, but the results of all the sacrifice show themselves through a frozen life. Other family members must honor the sacrifices made of the caregiver, but may not…
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Since there is no encyclopedia of parenting skills, and life may unexpectedly present us with the challenge of living with an adult child, making the best of the situation takes a bit of humor, some rules, more humor, respect, and…
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The main benefiting component in body scrubs is that they ex-foliate the skin and thoroughly cleanses and refreshes skin deeper then regular soaps and body washes normally have the ability to do. This is both good for those with dry…
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Coping with a guest who drinks too much, is similar to baby sitting. You must be on your toes, and expect the unexpected. Here are a couple of tips and ideas that you may want to try next time. Not every tip…
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For most people, beating body odor is a function of clean bodies and clean clothes. Allow bacteria to build up in either one, and body odor will become a problem. You can cover it up to a certain extent, but…
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Skin care is important for everyone, no matter age or gender. When your skin is healthy and smooth you have more confidence, you feel better, you just glow. Today many skin care products are bogged down with chemicals and alcohol,…
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I constantly hear a dreaded statement from many of my adults friends who gave birth to children that have recently grown to the age of twenty-one. I am sucked into these conversations either by phone, in person or email. The…
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The last few weeks have been transforming for me. Maybe it was brought on by the anniversary of my mother’s death or possibly by watching a friend go through the final illness of his mother. I have thought so much…
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