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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“Ewwww, what are those things’ hanging from your neck? Are they warts? Are you a witch? Is it contagious? Ewwwwwwww!” a group of girls screeched at me during the seventh grade. I was mortified. I was different. I ran and…
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We all know the feeling, we’re going about our day in the usual way, or maybe we’re not, maybe we’re in the middle of an argument or we’ve just noticed a check has bounced, or we’re in the middle of…
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Aspirin not only cures our headaches but it has also been found to work as an inexpensive beauty product. Most expensive and commercial facial masks on the market today all contain the same ingredient, salicylic acid. Aspirin tablets also contain…
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It is easy to say negative words to yourself day in and day out without even noticing – “I can’t,” “my work is not good enough,” “I am a bad parent,”etc. If negativity is going into your mind all of the…
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Though the idea of a face-full of lesions is more connected with teenagers panicking before prom, the Acne Resource Center reports that 20 percent of adults have active acne as well. Acne is a treatable condition, but can often leave…
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What to say to a woman should be a no brainer. Yet you can mess up when you say say the following things whether you meant it well or not. *”Yeah, there’s nothing like mom’s cooking.” A compliment of the…
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Acne scars can be one of the embarrassing things to have, but there are plenty of ways in which you can reduce them. According to howtoreduceacne.net “Vitamin E is best used to reduce acne scars. When applied to affected area over time, significant difference…
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Having Good friends begins with self-examination. Take a long hard look at yourself. Who are you? And who do you hope to be? Really take yourself apart, examine the physical and emotional aspects of yourself. What are your flaws? What…
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Virtually everyone agrees that communication is vital in building and maintaining a relationship. Theories, techniques, and good intentions abound. The bottom line is: there is no magic formula. Every relationship is different. Communication is hard work, demanding time and energy….
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The most beneficial way to ward off acne is to drink water. Just a couple glasses a day in place of pop, fruit juice or energy drinks will keep your complexion spot free and keep you healthier in a multitude…
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Acne is a common skin condition seen in both teens and adults. Acne can appear in many forms including pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and large papules, all of which can lead to some form of scarring. Because acne is so common,…
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Making friends at any age can be hard for any person. Some people have the ability to talk to any person and instantly make a connection and form a bond that can lead to having a friendship, but for others…
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Basic skin care tips It’s a cruel world out there and first impressions are everything. The reality is we do not always get judged on who we are but rather what we look like. Whether it’s a job interview or…
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What is the best way to express an effective thank you to someone? An effective thank you can really do wonders for yourself, and the person receiving the thank you. Saying thank you conveys many meanings, and not all thank…
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If you learn of something bad that may affect a friend or colleague, your first instinct may be to communicate the bad news to them immediately. This is understandable, but may be misguided. So when you learn of some misfortune,…
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What may be causing your skin rash Rashes are irritating enough because of the swelling, itching or burning that one endures, but not all rashes are the same. Some have a different appearance, while others have a different appearance. Red…
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Many people tend to think that acne and rosacea are similar to each other and if you thought so too, then you are also unfortunately mistaken. Although, the syndromes of both these disorders appear to be pretty alike, rosacea and…
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Every family, no matter how large, small, unorthodox or all-American, is bound to have arguments and disputes. Whether these arguments involve just two members of the family or escalate to include the whole clan, it’s important to resolve family arguments…
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Words are very powerful and once spoken cannot be taken back. They have the power to hurt and the power to heal. In one way or the other, we have been influenced by the negative or positive words of others…
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There’s nothing more annoying and upsetting than seeing a pimple on the face staring back at one’s reflection. It may be tempting to scrub away the irritating pimple until it magically disappears; however acting aggressively or impulsively may make the…
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It cannot be emphasized enough that good communication is the key to a happy and healthy marriage. It can, in fact, even save many marriages that are on the brink of divorce. As long as both partners commit to a healthy…
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Just because acne is common in teen agers and young adults doesn’t mean it isn’t devastating. As your child reaches puberty and enters high school they will have to deal with the stress of losing control of their bodies. As…
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Eating skin-friendly foods is easy, and soon you will be able to recognize acne-provoking foods at glance and form your eating habits accordingly. Our skin is the largest organ in the body, and it’s incredibly responsive to nutrition. Whatever we…
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One of the most common reasons why your marriage may fail is lack of communication. If you realize that you and your spouse speak a different language and none of you is willing to meet the other half way, then…
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If you suffer from hyperpigmentation and acne scars, you should know that there are several effective ways to treat these imperfections. However, you should know the about the risks involving hydroquinone and which products on the market contain this dangerous…
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The basics of how communication skills benefit your career is ideally something which every young person should learn prior to embarking upon their chosen career. This is for the simple reason that communication skills will form a big part of…
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A marriage must contain communication as it is an extremely important role in the relationship. A breakdown of communication between a couple in a marriage is the main reason that the marriage starts to fall apart. To meet both your…
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Fighting Stress Related Acne We all have stress (no need to deny it you happy-go-lucky types, you have stress too), and if you live in a city like New York or LA your levels of sress are probably sky-rocketing. Unfortunately…
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What makes a lady look elegant? In this day and age, just having enough clothing on to make what’s underneath a mystery would answer this question. The words elegant and lady seem to have gone out of fashion. When thinking…
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“Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau Everyone loves to know their efforts are appreciated. And, as Rousseau recognized, gratitude is due those who serve others selflessly. What…
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