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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Next time you are shopping for a body lotion, pick up several and look at their ingredients. Aside from the long, unpronounceable names of preservatives and Latin terms, a lot of what you will see are common, household items. Every…
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Time sweeps by incredibly fast nowadays. Thus, we tend to race through everything we do. However, if our goal is to make our homes more peaceful, it is necessary to slow down and live within the minute. Such cognitive action…
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In 1992 our family of four moved to Texas, so that our daughter could train with a renowned athletic coach. In the course of her intense training regimen, we found ourselves constantly dealing with painful rips and blisters on her…
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JDC Insite: Bath and Body, Pampered Luxury With Health Benefits … * Pamper yourself … rejuvenate your soul … your mind, and calm your emotions. Relieve the stress of every day living. Treat the mind, body and spirit in just…
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Be assured of one thing: when an adult child returns home to live with the parents, it will not be an easy transition for anyone. There should be rules agreed upon by all parties beforehand, and they must be conscientiously followed,…
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The idea of allowing young children to benefit from the companionship of the elderly by combining day care and elder care is lovely. The idea of allowing the elderly to become revitalized by the energy of young children is equally…
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I would dare say body scrubs are an essential key to unlocking the door to healthy, younger looking skin. I definitely consider them an essential part of my skin care regimen. The following are a few of the reasons I…
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Home is the place you think of every time you hear the word. The place most familiar and comfortable to you, where you know everyone and everyone knows you. It’s where you go when the world turns against you, where…
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Last Christmas, my preteen’s favorite present was a gift card to Bath & Body Works. Who knew baths and showers could be so much fun, or so expensive? In the past, parents would cajole kids into bathing with basic shampoo,…
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Mornings can be stressful when you’re tying to get yourself and the rest of your family ready to leave the house. Rushing around trying to make sure that you’re not late getting to work or getting the kids to school…
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Why should we care for our parents? What have they ever done for us? Just because they raised us, fed, clothed, doted on, cared for and loved us, does that mean we should have to care for them? Of course…
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The “Cure” for Cellulite Cellulite, quite simply, is a layer of fat just under the skin. While you can see a plastic surgeon and have it sucked out, the pain (and the expense!) just aren’t worth it in the long…
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If tempers flare during a family event no one should be surprised. If you put a bunch of people together who are related, you’re bound to have some tension. You can help put a damper on the flaring temper and…
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Life is short, so when you are looking for a retirement home for your aging parents you need to take into consideration all that the retirement community offers. Don’t just settle for the closest facility near your home . You…
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The more siblings you have, the greater your chance of being the least favorite child. In a perfect world, parents love all of their children equally, but the reality can be much different. Parents are only human and will feel…
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Injury caused by falling can be a life-changing even for the elderly. 90% of the 300,000 hip fractures treated annually are caused by falls. Nearly 1,000 hip fractures happen every day, on average.Even older people who appear to be strong…
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Many of the products available on the market have chemicals that can be irritating to our skin. One alternative is to make your own. I personally used this recipe and I have often recommended it. You’ll need liquid glycerin, which…
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The commitment needed to be a military wife is someone who is strong and supportive that can stand by her soldier as well as between all others when and if needed. She is or can be anyone, a southern belle,…
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Grandparenting is becoming so much more important that even I ever thought. I can’t imagine not being able to see, to hold and hug, to interact with my grandchildren whenever I want or more importantly, whenever they want. Grandchildren are…
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Today’s fast-paced lifestyles can take a toll on family closeness. Between the demands of work and myriad extracurricular activities, some families are like strangers, living side by side, but barely interacting. Some families protect themselves from potential disconnect and estrangement…
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From the moment I saw him, I loved him. His smile. His flashing green eyes behind his glasses. The way he walked. How he said my name. He stole my heart and has been its proud keeper for over 16…
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This article title is intriguing; particularly in the face of absolutely no evidence that any of these highly marketed body wash products actually clean any better than good old soap and water. Of course, that assumes that by “best” we…
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Meatless Mondays is a weekly observance where participants agree to go without meat for one day a week. This is an effort to create a healthier society for Americans. Meatless Mondays could potentially improve the health of the country and…
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I don’t know person who doesn’t have blackheads. They are annoying, unappealing and ugly if I must say. Blackheads are black and yellow plugs on the skin caused by excess oil, but they can also appear with poor hygiene. Skin…
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Acne is basically a disease that is caused when your skin pores are blocked. It can occur on skin as while as on skin of your scalp. Scalp acne is a common problem that causes acne on your scalp and…
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Living on your own is expensive and today many adult children live at home with their parents. Often this arrangement suits the adult child far more than the parent who might silently wonder when they will ever experience the empty…
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Coping with a guest who drinks too much is like paying taxes: it’s something that nobody wants to deal with, but it’s an issue that cannot be avoided. At every party there is always that one guest who has had…
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The doorbell rings, and you aren’t expecting anyone at the moment. So, you open the door, and guess who’s at your doorstep: an unwanted guest! Though this situation may only happen once in a while, when it does, you could…
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Family vacations might be more necessary these days than ever before. Modern technology and overscheduled lifestyles are divisive factors, separating family members from one another on a daily basis. Going away on vacation for a brief respite together gives families…
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Should couples who live together have the same rights as those who are married? The simple answer is “no”. While they might be just as devoted to one another as their married counterparts, legalities are not based upon emotions. Married…
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