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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Across the world – and perhaps in your own local communities (if the population size runs into hundreds of people) – it is quite probably that you only know a small minority of the people that co-exist alongside you. Without…
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The answer is very simple, you just don’t deal with them at all! It may sound harsh, but allowing someone to drain you of your energy can be very unhealthy emotionally and physically. Allowing someone to affect your mind, body,…
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Most of us have been privy to rumors at one time or another. Even when we did not ask to hear the latest gossip, sometimes people blurt out the grapevine “news” before we can even say “I don’t want to…
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Almost everybody lies once in a while. Even those people that we think of as painfully honest will tell a little white lie here and there. Most of the time, these lies don’t harm anyone, and may even protect someone…
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It is very common for people who have diabetes to have skin problems. Especially when they get older. Skin problems with people who have diabetes is very hard to cure. They don’t heal very well. It is also easy to…
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Henry just got into an argument with his boss and walked off the job early, telling his boss he could take the job and shove it. He was seething with anger as he drove out of the parking lot, unintentionally…
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Summer sun gives your skin some of the the toughest roughest treatment it will ever have. The sun is at its hottest and harshest; it makes the air at its driest and of course you’ll be exposed to most harmful…
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There are many people in this world who have passive aggressive tendencies and traits. In fact, it is almost certain that you know or have known someone like this. You may work with people who are passive aggressive, or have…
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Amidst running errands, working long hours, and managing a household, many people may catch a glimpse of dull, tired-looking skin in the mirror. Stress is commonplace in modern society and, unfortunately, the hullabaloo of daily life can trigger a constellation…
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The medical term for skin tag is “acrochordon.” They are tiny pieces of hanging skin which are harmless and benign in nature. They are generally found in characteristic places on the body like eyelids, neck, under the breasts, groin folds,…
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Skin moles, we all have them, some of us have very few, others may have multiple moles. These spots or bumps on the skin vary in size, shape, and color. It is a personal decision to have one removed. There…
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It is easy to spend a small fortune on cosmetics and over-the-counter products to treat skin conditions, heartburn and cure the symptoms of ailments such as cystitis without realising that many homes already possess the ingredient to make their own….
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How do you deal with a jealous co-worker? This is a sad waste of energy for anyone to use in this world. That question alone poses an interesting thought. Many people always want what others have because they may think…
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Everyone has heard of using baking soda as toothpaste, but most people don’t realize the true versatility of the white powder in the little orange box. There are dozens of household, beauty and health uses for baking soda. Some are…
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The idea of “me” time is opportunity to do something for yourself, often something that you have been neglecting but which you need for your health. It may be as fundamental as sleeping and eating or as apparently luxurious and…
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My advice to anyone out there that is in a relationship with a negative person is too limit the time you spend with those people. Negative people are usually around and they are easy to spot. They are grumpy, complain…
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Any time you want to convey a heartfelt message, it is better to do so with a handwritten note, instead of emailing or telephoning. Modern technological conveniences, such as email, text messaging, telephoning and using social networks like face book, are…
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Having spent most of the winter months with your extremities covered up to protect you from the cold it can be a shock when you first expose your legs and arms to the warmer weather. Your skin can look tired,…
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Botox is the commercial name used for botulinum toxin, a toxin produced by bacteria carrying the name Clostridium botulinum. The mentioned bacteria are related with food poisoning and they can be lethal when ingested in large quantities. On the other…
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Email is an ideal format for quick messages and reminders. For real communication, however, there is no match for the handwritten letter. Writing a letter requires taking time and putting thought into what you are going to say, exuding warmth…
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Ever confronted those stubborn lashes that just won’t be reined in by the Mascara stick? Or been stuck with an effect that leaves the lashes either clumped together or separated a bit too much? There are simply too many little…
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Absolutely not. I do not participate in online dating sites. It literally makes my skin crawl and induces nausea in me. In my 10+ years of using the internet I have seen that a good portion of people online, unless…
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Brb. CYAL8tr. ROTFL. There once was a student who turned in an essay written mainly in abbreviated terms and claimed “it is the language of our times”. Is this the truth? Could the abbreviated way to speak be the goal in…
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In the modern, chaotic world, it becomes more and more frequent an occurrence that people report they have no time for themselves. Rushing from work, into the crowds at rush hour and finally to the sanctuary of a home does…
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There comes a moment in every human life when the skin begins to sag or frown lines start to show between the eyebrows. In the absence of a fountain of youth, panic easily sets in, ushering a frantic search for…
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There is no time like the present to learn how you can more effectively protect yourself from skin cancer, the most preventable cancer of all. According to the National Cancer Institute, skin cancer is a disease in which cancer cells…
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Up until my mid-20’s, my main skin care goal was having clear skin. It was then that the years of sun worshiping caught up with me…I started to notice not only fine lines and wrinkles, but brown spots, pigmentation and…
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Parenting websites have become an important part of modern parenting. But beware. We’re dealing with highly emotive issues here. Although most chat boards are well-moderated – which means offensive or derogatory comments are quickly taken down – these sites are…
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The need to share one’s feelings has been promoted for many years as a way to enhance interpersonal communication. If we’re angry we shouldn’t hold it in, if we’re taking issue with someone’s actions we should find a way to…
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There are passive communicators all around us. There are also aggressive communicators and there are those who are passive aggressive communicators. It is going to enhance your own communication with people greatly if you become educated in how to understand…
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