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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Homemade moisturizers represent excellent value for money and the options are endless when it comes to tailoring them to your own specific needs. If you have sensitive skin you can make a moisturizer free of synthetic fragrances and colors, if…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
You find yourself doing something you really don’t want to do,and you know you are doing it, because everyone else wants to. You feel that if you don’t do it, you will be left out of the loop, and your…
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Many people struggle with skin problems every day, and one of the most common ailments of the skin is blackheads. Surprisingly enough, blackheads are not actually caused by dirt being trapped in the skin, which is why washing your face…
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Have you ever wondered how you can find a good cleanser? You are not alone!We are all different, however most of us want a skin cleanser which is both effective and easy to get your hands on. That´s why you…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
As Pam Brown rightly said “A friendship can weather most things and thrive in thin soil; but it needs a little mulch of letters and phone calls and small, silly presents every so often – just to save it from…
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The key to healthy skin is cleanliness. The removal of dead cells, makeup residue, dust and other contaminants from the environment contributes greatly to the skin is renewed and look fresher. Cleaning helps the rest of the beauty products do…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
You’ve probably heard your parents tell you over and over again, that “just because your friends do it, doesn’t mean you have to.” Well, I hate to break it to you, but sometimes they are right. I know, I know,…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
What a great way to hint to that special friend that he/she is spending money like ‘it’s going outa style!’ To be able to help a friend, one must first understand that it is not what is said or done…
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Chapped lips are a common source of discomfort among thousands of people. Our skin reacts to the mildest of changes in temperature and environment. The skin on our lips is sensitive, and often suffers from harsher effects of these changes….
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
It is important to always make time for your friends. Sometimes it is easy to make excuses for why you do not have time for your friends. However, friendships can bring you happiness. A friend can be there when you…
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Your eyes can reveal a lot of things about you, including whether or not you’ve gotten enough sleep the night before or if you have a lack of circulation in these delicate areas of your face. Whatever the reason, tired-looking…
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Though there are many products out there targeted towards specific skin types with each product touting it’s own claims, there are also many misconceptions about skincare. Those with oily skin are bombarded by products that state promises of clearing up…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
Peer pressure happens to everyone, from toddler stage into adulthood. It is very difficult to resist it, but it is not impossible. Speaking about teen peer pressure, there are several things you can do to resist it.First, you need to…
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Eve supposedly committed the first original sin in the Garden of Eden, but everyday women are guilty of the following beauty sins. These are the ten biggest mistakes that women routinely make that can zap their looks. Don’t fall for…
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Milia, tiny white bumps that appear on the skin, are common in newborn infants. However, they can sometimes appear in adulthood. Milia occur when dead skin becomes trapped in small pockets on the skin’s surface. This forms a keratin-filled cyst,…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
Friends have a responsibility to one another. A friendship should be equal in give and take. It’s vital to the friendship that friends share in the responsibility of being a good friend to their friend Most enduring friendships have friends…
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Many people have their own opinions as to what are the top beauty dos and don’ts. My top ten beauty sins are simple and are more about all around beauty than simply facial beauty. The first big no-no – and…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
Do you love your friend just the way he or she is? Are you embarrassed by your friend, when others are around? Does your friend’s appearance make you squirm, if he or she appears in public in an odd hairstyle…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
It is fun to be around your friends, it is not fun to be around a friend who is negative all the time. When you have a friend who is negative, it might be a good idea to try to…
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The popular saying ‘you are what you eat’ is an unfortunate part of life. This can be seen by the dramatic increase in the obesity rate across the United States. As the junk food portions get larger, so does the…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
You’ve all had that friendship that was full of inside jokes, drunken moments, embarrassing secrets and a love that should’ve lasted forever. But then that girl or guy showed up (or something else dumb happened) and poof. You’re just alone. Well…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
It is tough to deal with anyone who puts you down. Somehow it is a little easier to stomach when the put downs come from someone you do not know all that well. When a friend is the one putting…
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Moisturizers for men often get pushed into the background compared to skin care products promoted for women. Both genders however need to be equally concerned about maintaining healthy, radiant, young-looking skin. The assumption that all skin care products are interchangeable…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
Talking to the opposite sex is very simple: be yourself. It can be pretty hard being yourself as a teenager because you could be very insecure. I found myself to be pretty insecure as a teenager and I missed out…
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Beauty is something that we all yearn for. It enhances our look; it enhances our self-image; and most importantly, it enhances our self-esteem. Beauty does not solely relate to clothing and the cephalic area; it interconnects with mannerisms, intelligence, etc….
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Catholic Jewelry Catholics have a long tradition of wearing and using jewelry to represent tenants of their faith. Jewelry is an outward sign of inward faith. It helps Christians remember who they are and what they believe. It is also…
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Product review: Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer There was at first some skepticism of the product. Not from people in general not a big fan of Clinique, or because it seemed like a strange new switch up from another product…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
Every teen wants to fit in. Belonging is a basic desire of all human beings, from infancy and all throughout life. To be set apart from the crowd is lonely and heartbreaking especially in the teen years when personal identity…
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We’re not all gifted with having full looking lips. There are many easy things you can do that will enhance the fullness of your lips. Try using your lip liner before applying your lipstick. This is one of the easiest…
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As a new member to the world of Mary Kay cosmetics and skincare products, this writer has discovered several quick tips to find that perfect complexion for the skin type each person possesses. First and foremost, normal to oily skin requires a…
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