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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One day I was thinking and this came to me. Our parents are our most influential teachers that touch our lives. My parents taught me many great things but for me it seems that someone else I know is my…
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There simply is no way to know what a person is going through immediately following the death of a loved one. There are too many variables involved; the dynamics of their relationship with that person, their spirituality, their religious background,…
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Hair loss has many causes, most of which are genetic, but there are also more preventable causes of hair loss. Among them are dietary in nature. It is possible that a lack of iron in the diet can lead to…
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I see a large sheet of paper with nothing on it, it is blank. Then a small figure begins to emerge from the nothingness on the page. It gets a little larger and a little larger until it becomes a…
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Minoxidil is a very interesting substance that is included as an active ingredient in Rogaine, a highly popular hair loss treatment option for both men and women. The boasts are that this product can help you to regain hair strength…
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Grief is handled by mourners in various ways. Some deal with it immediately, while others may push it to the “back burner” in order to deal with current and seemingly more important matters. No matter which way, mourners need to…
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Death is not the end. Quite honestly these are some of the most brilliant words I have ever come upon in my short life. I share these words with those around me who are dealing with the great pain of…
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Fortunately, radiant, lustrous hair is not as unattainable as you might think. It is no wonder countless women desire healthy hair; it is fuller, shinier and more beautiful than damaged hair. Although there is some work involved, achieving healthy hair…
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Greasy, limp hair is personal. Having been afflicted with this particular problem since my teens, I have tried every one of these quick fixes at varying times. Some work better than others, but all of them can help you through…
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Revelation: 21:1-4Thought For Today: Rev. 21:4 “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more pain, death or mourning or crying or pain for the old order of things has passed away”. My grandmother had dementia…
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It’s a horrible experience losing a loved one. It takes away the very foundations of normality and makes time stop. Almost in a daze of disbelief, those who are left behind have to make arrangements for a funeral of someone…
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When it comes to hair-coloring, don’t be fooled into thinking that women are the only ones who indulge. Some men can be just as vain; especially when the hair starts to turn gray. While we’re on the subject of gray…
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Swimming is an ideal means to get fit and tone the body. However if swimming regularly in a pool, the chlorine and other chemicals, which are put into the water to destroy bacteria, can often result in damaged, dry and…
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Time heals all wounds is a comforting thought, but is fundamentally wrong. Actually, my premise is not that the statement itself is wrong, but instead the concept of time, is where-in lies the flaw. A phrase heard quite often after…
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A miscarriage affects different people in many different ways. I remember how thrilled I was to find out I was going to be a mother. Going to the doctor at that time was not a chore but an adventure. They…
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If you want healthier hair, you have to start with the scalp. Many people try to find ways to make their hair shinier, or softer, or more moisturized, but they seem to forget or even ignore the state of the…
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Freedom from unwanted facial hair and sideburns can be as easy as it is for men. Surprise, this is the female perspective of care for facial hair and sideburns! (Yes women get side burns too and as we get older we…
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Losing someone you love causes emotional upheaval. Not only do you miss the person, you grieve because you must go on without him/her. Love is sharing your life and provides meaning to life. Love makes you see life from someone…
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Buying a cap weave can be an expensive, tedious task that involves hours sitting in a stylist’s chair or wandering listlessly around a wig shop. However, it can also be an entertaining and creative project that you do yourself-or with…
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Under normal, healthy conditions the hair will on an average grow about ½ inch (1.25 cm) per month. Each hair stand will go through a cycle of events or stages, such as, growth, fall out, and replacement. The rate of…
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The death of a loved one is never a simple experience. There are emotions, families, finances, and a myriad of decisions to be made. Once things settle down many people choose to memorialize the loved one in some way. Memorializing…
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First thing is to understand what happens when you relax your hair. Relaxers change the make up of your hair chemically. Taking it from its naturally curly state to straight. In doing so, you must be aware that you are…
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Watching a loved one journey through the grieving process can be a heart-wrenching and humbling experience. It can be challenging to navigate the best combination of being involved, showing support, and allowing the process to flow freely. Your friend is…
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I had a stroke and six weeks later my brother died. My mother wondered aloud why her son chose such a bad time to die. But of course we all know that unless you commit suicide, you don’t chose your…
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We all want straight, frizz free, shiny hair, and we can all get it by using a blow dryer instead of an intensely damaging flat-iron. You always need to make sure hair was conditioned thoroughly after washed. You should leave…
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Losing a loved one is always very difficult. It’s a fact of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. It’s important to seek solace in the fact that just because a loved one has moved on, their memory…
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So many women dread shopping for a bathing suit and the main reason why is they get hung up on the size that ultimately fits them. Size does not matter when you are shopping for a bathing suit. When you…
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I always believed I was a tough solid and stable stiff upper lip type guy. A soldier since I was 16 years old very little could shock me.Then my daughter died. My wife and I had just arrived at work…
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Glued-in hair extensions are a popular solution for many people who would like longer, fuller, differently-colored, or differently-textured hair. Glue-in hair extensions are long-lasting and are easy to get a natural look, and can be gently combed and styled just…
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Mortality: My thoughts In the recesses of my mind is the enigma we all ponder death. Fear of death is number one in our catalog of what-to-be-afraid-of-in-this-life and yet it is the one thing we will all share at sometime….
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