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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In my day, the best treatment I found for my bad case of chronic acne was Brasivol, a scrub with various degrees of roughness. It was expensive, but now there may be an inexpensive effective DIY treatment. The active ingredient…
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Acne is widespread in the west, and the numbers of people afflicted with it are creeping up in other countries. Acne can affect adults as well as teenagers, although as you age the skin tends to dry out more. People…
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Not for nothing is it called the “gentle art of persuasion,” because to persuade someone to do something for you requires a gentle touch and relies on the art of getting along with people. If you are someone who happily…
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Having severe acne can be very frustrating and can affect self esteem. People who have acne sometimes socialize less and have lower self esteem. There are lots of reasons why acne can form. You need to figure out why you…
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Acne is a blight of many people’s teenage years and breakouts can continue well into the early years of adulthood. Pharmaceutical companies have made a fortune out of developing numerous products for those who suffer this dreaded condition that destroys…
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Overcoming shyness may feel like an impossibility. This is especially so if you have lived for many years with the overbearing anxiety and isolation being shy can bring. However it is possible to change from being shy, to feeling far…
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The transition of nature from summer to fall is a brutal one. Gone are the green leaves on the trees, but what replaces them is equally as graceful. The colors of autumn are spectacular, though it’s important to note that…
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Blemishes can be a nightmare. Just because the teen years are over does not mean blemishes are done distracting away from a beautiful face. Blemishes can flare up at any age and at any time. When a blemish rears its…
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Stop acne before it starts. The acne that plagues your face when puberty hits, and sometimes after puberty leaves. You hate how it makes your face and body look. And when picture day rolls around the last thing you want is…
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If you need to persuade someone to do something for you, it will help if you are in the position where they already owe you a favor. It will also help you to put yourself in that position, if you are…
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“I’d love to enter you into that Ivory Soap contest,” my OB GYN’s nurse gushed. “Pardon me?” I was confused as to what she was referring to. Maybe I smelled good? “Your skin. It is so beautiful, perfect and creamy….
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For most acne sufferer, a break-out is debilitating and chips away at your self-confidence. Your self-esteem suffers and isn’t helped by countless unsuccessful attempts using tips and information from literature and advice from those around you. Here are tips that…
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If people would make the effort to listen carefully many arguments could be avoided. For example hubby says, “I am going to meet the guys after work,” but the wife is watching TV. She nods as he heads out the…
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How To Get ‘Older’ People To Like You Here is a topic I had to run by my Senior Citizen Friends for an answer. For the most part their answers weren’t very complimentary. “Forget it, Bill. You are just not…
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Right from the very start talking with your kids pays off. Studies show that babies whose parents talk to them on a regular basis have not only superior vocabularies but also higher IQs. When the child as older communication is…
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Essential oils are known to significantly help improve uneven skin and treat acne. Containing important antibacterial properties, specific mild essential oils are the best way to protect skin against bacteria and prevent pimples and breakouts from forming. However, choosing the…
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As the world moves into the Internet age, we seem to be losing or abbreviating our lessons of common courtesy in communicating our “thank yous.” Our society is becoming so clipped in our communications, with twitter, emails, and our nine-second-sound-bite…
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At some point in a person’s life, he or she has to deal with rejection. And, at some other point in a person’s life, he or she has to turn down someone else’s offer for a date. Whatever that person’s…
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We all probably remember that when we were younger, our parents or guardians told us to never talk to strangers. Well, then if this was always the case, then how would we be able to make friends in our lives…
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The diary of a potential drop-out! I have been a committed and some might say fanatical scholar for as long as I can recall of the all too familiar and enticing world of beauty counters, magazines, day spas, dermatologists, naturopaths,…
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Blotches, whether they are white patches or darker areas on the skin, can be due to hormones, dryness, or poor habits like popping pimples. There are many compounds that you can find at online pharmacies that may or may not…
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It is completely distressing to get up in the morning and figure out that you have become a victim of acne. It also doesn’t give you any comfort to know that this is a common condition that is bound to…
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An effective thank you will give the impression that the gift, gesture or favor was deeply appreciated. Showing appreciation to someone is not only necessary but also proper manners. There are many ways to express appreciation with great sincerity and…
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Contrary to popular belief blackheads are not caused by dirt or make up left on the skin. These cause blocked pores which are different. Blackheads are caused by sebum or oil trapped under a layer of dead skin cells, which…
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The complexities of the mother-daughter relationship: As a mother of four, with three of them being girls, i know just a bit about this. I love my girls all the same, yet they are all so different. With my 15…
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Children are our responsibility the moment they are born. What they learn from us as parents will guide them into life as adults. Wouldn’t you rather they be well informed about sex and drugs from you as their parent(s)? So…
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To most people who suffer acne, scars are even worse to deal with than blemishes they have originated from. There are several Hollywood stars that made acne scars their trademark, for instance, Tommy Lee Jones or Brad Pitt. Many actresses,…
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I have suffered from acne for most of my life, and at some points I have almost lost the war. Here are some simple things I have discovered that can help get rid of those painful bumps: 1. Drink LOTS…
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Acne-prone skin required regular upkeep to maintain it in prime condition, so be prepared to indulge in of high performance special treatments at least once a week. Spending just half-hour a week to care for your high-maintenance skin can mean…
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Small talk is an excellent way to begin a conversation. After all, we share a common experience with everyone we might meet. For instance, we all experience weather, and commenting on how nice or nasty the weather is brings us…
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