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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Although hair loss is inevitable for most of us as we age, there is always the possibility that excessive hair loss, or the sudden loss of hair, may be symptomatic of an underlying medical condition, and this should not be…
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There will be disagreements in families whether single or blended. However, in blended families, problems can be more complex and more magnified, because there are different mindsets and orientations. When these perspectives and points of views do not mesh, there…
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Even when you aren’t married, if you think that your partner is “the one,” then you should probably start thinking about establishing a good relationship with your future in-laws. Although you may think that your in-laws and yourself are not…
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As women, eyelashes are essential to making yourself look beautiful. Having long and thick lashes can enhance one’s eyes and make them look bigger. Those with shorter eyelashes always seem to be less attractive. Thus it can be extremely frustrating…
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Disciplining the children in a blended family is something that needs to be done with much consistency. If you discipline the step children much harsher than you discipline your own children, then you are showing favoritism to your own children….
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We as adults take so much time to understand change and even longer to accept it .Its always difficult to be adaptive to change all the time but if you can do that life is easier as ‘change is the…
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There are quite a few causes of eyelash loss. Nautral shedding can occur and new lashes will push out the old ones. This is a natural body function. Most causes are not natural. Some causes tend to have permanent loss….
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Adults living with parents: Steps to making it work Becoming an adult is a much-welcomed adjustment for a child or teenager living with parents; when you want your freedom to do anything you want without your parents laying down the…
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A stepchild needs security and to rebuild trust. At some stage in their lives, they have been subject to some kind of disruption which has led them to becoming a stepchild. The psychological fragility of a stepchild may not show…
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While there are many studies in the works to cure baldness, none so far have been proven to work. Lost hair does not re-grow once the hair follicles are damaged beyond repair. This is particularly true in what is known…
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At some point in their lives, most people have had a conversation with someone they’ve just met and heard the phrase “we have a blended family”. Those of us who are actually part of a blended family will identify with…
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Stepchild, the origin of this word is Old-English, means bereaved; it actually originated from the word, sad orphan. With the roots of this term being so ingrained with ugliness, does it surprise anyone, the difficulty children have disclosing “I am…
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There are several things that can lead to hair loss and damage. Almost everyone will experience at least some mild hair loss at some point in their life. First, there is the most obvious culprit, genetics. This is a factor…
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When I became a stepmother nobody really explained how to difficult things were going to be. My stepdaughter was almost three when I entred into the picture. She was a delight to have around. We instantly got along. I didn’t…
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Show Your Heart When we decided to be married, my wife and I each brought children to the union from past relationships. She was a divorcee, and I a widower: both emotionally battered in some way or other. The kids…
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Absolutely stepparents should have parental rights; they are parents. Stepparents are the only kind of parents who are expected to do everything a ‘real’ parent does, yet still are not considered actual parents. My daughter has two fathers. She has…
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Hair loss is a widespread enigma for most people. It can be hereditary as well as a severe condition, and so diagnosing hair loss problems is important. You can’t treat it until you know what it is. Some of the…
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Dealing with blended families can be a very trying situation as each adult has had their own way of handling their children since before you yourself had come into the picture. Upon the union of two adults you should always…
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When two families become one it is an adjustment for all involved. Bad mouthing an ex or stepparent under-minds the whole process. If you are a new stepparent and have bad feelings towards the your spouse’s ex, it is very…
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If you are one of those men who have tried one of the several hair loss medications that are available on the market and have experienced some of the not so pleasant side effects of these, then I bet you…
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I am assuming you are a man (or perhaps reading on behalf of one). I would like to state that by reading this article you could save yourself a small fortune. Your hair may last longer as well. If you…
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Tips to Reduce Family Stress During the Holidays Holiday time can fill us with anticipation and excitement. Family members and friends have a chance to reunite at home or go on a trip away together to share a family experience….
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It is not unusual for the roles of the parent and the child to be reversed when children grow up to be adults. They seem to think they have to watch out for you like you watched out for them…
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I personally use Head and Shoulders shampoo, but not because I have a dandruff problem. Head and Shoulders products not only condition the scalp, but they keep my long hair silky and shiny. I also love the clean, fresh scent….
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Wintertime brings changes that not only affect the weather, but have an impact on how we care for our skin and hair. As we bundle up to endure the chilly outdoor temperatures, the hair is often exposed to the harsh…
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Vitamin E, the beneficial skin healer occurs naturally in an oil used in a homemade remedy for an itchy scalp. A constantly itchy scalp can drive you crazy with the constant irritation. It takes approximately 28 days for the skin om…
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Face it. Most of the time your parents will probably not agree with your choice of a significant other. There are various reasons for this: 1. You are their baby. It doesn’t matter whether you are the first child or…
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My parents were married at 19 and 20 years old. Although in those days, marrying you was rather common, the issues surrounding marrying before one is ready to do so were ultimately still the same. Not surprisingly, my parents were…
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OK i have read some hair care tips submitted from other people , and thought i would give some of my own advice , i am a qualified hairdresser and have been in my profession for 13 years so feel…
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There are many factors that affect the type of relationship that you will have with your stepchildren.There are ways that you can ensure a healthier, less stressful relationship with them. Take it slowly – Step parents sometimes try to rush…
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