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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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
If a boy teases a girl in the first grade it usually means that he likes you. But when kids grow older this line between teasing and actual attraction and the way to show it changes. But still showing actual…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
Talking to someone of the opposite sex can be intimidating for anyone, but especially for teenagers, who are still forming their identity. It’s normal to get a little self conscious when talking to a member of the opposite sex. Although…
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Let us start by understanding what exactly is microdermabrasion. It is defined as a cosmetic procedure, performed in day spas by certified practitioners or at doctors’ practices (cosmetologists or dermatologists), involving the use of mechanical exfoliation (abrasion) to partially or…
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July 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
Being a good friend encompasses a lot, but if you are a true friend and your care and concern for a friend is greater than yourself, then nothing will hinder your ability to be the best friend possible. It’s about…
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Microdermabrasion is not for everyone’s skin to have done you need to research yourself and not rely on your skin specialist, by knowing how it can effect your skin once you have the procedure will be very beneficial to how…
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One of the best homemade natural facial masks to use to help prevent aging and reverse signs of aging is my homemade moisturizing blueberry facial mask for aging skin. It is loaded with antioxidants to help reduce the appearance of fine…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
It makes you kind of nervous and you may be feeling that you are not the best you can be, but you have run into one of your favorite people of the opposite sex.How do you talk to them? Chances…
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Microdermabrasion is a resurfacing method based on the principal of intense and controlled exfoliation. Exfoliation is a natural process that takes place daily by shedding the dead cells. This permanent renewal is intended by nature itself as a way to…
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An understanding of dermatology can help ensure you don’t waste your money by getting caught up in beauty advertising. The skin is the human body’s largest organ and its role is to protect the body from environmental forces. It is…
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Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure used to remove and exfoliate the outer layer of the skin. The procedure uses aluminum crystals or baking soda to exfoliate the outer layer of the skin and vacuum the particles into a disposable container….
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
You’ve seen him staring at you in class, when he thinks you’re not looking. He calls you just to say goodnight. He sends you funny texts in the middle of class that make you laugh out loud. He’s cute, sweet,…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
There are many ways to cheer up a friend and the bonus part is, they are all easy to do. When a friend is feeling down and needs a little boost, you can do a number of things to let…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
Your very best girlfriend in the world is involved with a man who abuses her. You know there is abuse because you have seen the bruises and you have heard the way he speaks to her. Maybe she cowers when…
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A facial cleanser is good for your skin, it helps with removing dirt, excess oil and any other impurities clogged in your skin pores. For a smooth, healthy glowing skin you need to use a facial cleanser on a daily…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
There you are standing in front of the mirror thinking to yourself “I wonder if my friend Lucy and Jane will think this is a cool outfit to wear to the disco?” A frown flits across your brow and another…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
When our loved ones are struggling or in danger, it is natural to want to help them. To be helpful however, is not as straightforward as our intentions to be helpful. Often good intentions translate to unhelpful interference. This article…
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Skin is your largest organ, and to keep it healthy and glowing, you should take certain routine steps to care for it. One of those is protecting it from ultraviolet rays from the sun, as overexposure can lead to skin…
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Part of your beauty regimen should be moisturizing your face in the morning and in the evening. While there are countless brands to choose from in your local drug store, you may prefer making your own moisturizer. With the current…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
Resisting peer pressure begins with developing a powerful self concept; how important are you. Students who fail to resist peer pressure suffer from low self esteem and a need to be accepted. Resisting peer pressure begins with you. Start by…
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St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Scrub was first introduced to me by a magazine I read in my early teens. At this age, you could have told me that applying cyanide to your face would make you look pretty and…
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The real danger of sunlight to fair skin comes from Ultraviolet Radiation. Ultraviolet Radiation is an invisible, high energy, form of Electro-Magnetic wave that strikes Earth about 8 minutes after being emitted from the Sun. Ultraviolet Radiation from the Sun…
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Andie, a (35) year old woman had noticed a crease developing in her nose to mouth fold. She’d gone in to see a plastic surgeon by the name of Dr. Najafi in San Pedro, California. His assistant had recommended a…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
Interfering in a friend’s unhealthy relationship should be done only when it becomes absolutely imperative. Who decides when the relationship has become unhealthy? If your friend has come to you for help, then it is perfectly acceptable to butt in…
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Beauty can be fun and does not have to be very costly. Homemade beauty products can be made very easily in the comfort of your home, by using natural products with no chemicals added. Our eyes are amazing parts of…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, blackheads consist of plugs of sebum, dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria that have oxidized because they are on the skin’s surface, hence the brownish/black appearance. Most people have blackheads at one point or another, but…
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There are areas near the skin’s surface where flakes of dry skin may become trapped. When the preceding event occurs, Milia is the result. Milia presents as tiny white bumps that form generally near the eye area; and other isolated…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
One of my dearest friends has a husband with a wandering eye (other things wander as well, but we’ll leave them out of this!). In the past few years she has come to me many times seeking various things: help,…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
A loud knock on the door wakes you up at 1:00am. You groan, rub your eyes, roll over and fall off the bed. Stumbling through the hallway to the front door, you ask, “who is it?” When a friend feels…
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Lack of sleep, stress or strenuous activity like reading or driving can make eyes appear tired. Tired looking eyes can be puffy, add extra attention to fine lines and wrinkles and create dark under eye circles. Whether it’s a busy…
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July 7, 2014 Friends and Peers
If you have a friend and you know they are involved in an unhealthy relationship that threatens their physical, emotional and spiritual life, it is important to know when to interfere in their life. No matter how much your friend…
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