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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Side Effects of Taking Flaxseed Oil
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed oil, sometimes called linseed oil, is made from crushed flax seeds and contains high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as ALA, an important omega-3 fatty acid. Because of that, flaxseed oil is used by herbalists to treat a…
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3 Ways to Treat Nephropathy
1. Lower Your Blood Pressure to Treat Nephropathy If you have nephropathy, or damage to the kidneys that is often caused by high blood pressure or diabetes, the path to treatment can be fairly simple. Generally, your doctor will use…
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About Nutrition & Exercise
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Nutrition and exercise are an essential part of overall health. Both help manage weight, which helps make a person look and feel better and lowers the risk for several serious medical conditions. The American Heart Association notes that people…
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Baked Potato Vs. Rice Nutrition
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The question over whether potatoes or rice is more nutritious has been a long-standing debate. Both are a complete source of a complex carbohydrate. A complex carbohydrate is an essential nutrient that helps sustain long-term energy. Potatoes Potatoes have…
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Milk and Diarrhea in a Baby
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Choosing how to feed a new baby is a complicated decision in which parents must weigh the baby’s health, the mother’s health, their budget and convenience. Dr. Bill Sears, a professor of Pediatrics at the University of California at…
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What Is Psyllium Husk?
Overview If you have ever had to deal with constipation, you may already be familiar with the psyllium plant without even knowing it. Psyllium can be found in many over-the-counter laxatives, the most well-known being Metamucil. Psyllium husk is a…
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3 Ways to Treat an Impacted Tooth
January 18, 2014 Children's Health
1. Treat a Harmless Impaction The best treatment is noninterference when an impacted wisdom tooth is minding its own business and not causing any trouble. Problems arise when the wisdom tooth, in trying to erupt into the oral cavity, causes…
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Calendula Review
Overview The cheerful pot marigold, Calendula officinalis, has a rich and diverse history in areas such as cooking, cosmetics, gardening and healing. Chefs historically used dried calendula flowers to add color to butters and cheese, and they still use the…
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Chinese Energy Herbs
Overview Chinese herbs that improve energy can also improve your internal organ functions, strengthen your body and boost your immune system. Most Chinese energy herbs are considered qi tonics (pronounced “chee”). Qi is the life force energy within you that…
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Tips on Managing Speech Anxiety
January 18, 2014 Mental Health
If you would rather get a cavity drilled than talk in front of a crowd, you’re not alone: Public speaking is the most common social phobia among adults, the National Mental Health Information Center states, and speech anxiety leaves countless…
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Positive Impact and Relationship with in Laws – Agree
Having a good relationship with your in laws most definitely has a positive impact on your martial life. When you meet that special someone and decide that you want to spend the rest of your life with him/her, you are…
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The Best Belly Fat Burners Available
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
America’s obesity epidemic seems to have kicked off a fitness craze. The number of diet-friendly products such as 100-calorie packs and calorie-free beverages on the market grows by the day. But the most powerful allies in your fat-loss efforts are…
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Things to Do on Kauai, Hawaii
Overview Warm cerulean seas, soft sandy beaches and lush rainforests dripping with tropical dew: Kauai, the oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaii chain, is a picture-postcard, tropical destination. Far from being a lazy man’s paradise, however, it features opportunities…
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How Is the Push-up Push Done?
Overview Push-ups are a fully-body exercise because it uses your upper body, lower body and core. Many consider the push-up to be an advanced exercise. Although it takes strength and balance, with practice anyone can perform a push-up. When you…
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A Daily Diet for Diabetics
Overview According to the American Diabetes Association, your daily diet should help you achieve three goals: optimize blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels; maintain a healthy weight; and form a reasonable meal plan that you can stick to. A…
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Tips for Dealing with a Mother in Law
You can’t force someone to like you or mind their own business. Honestly, mother-in-laws can be some of the nosiest, most vindictive people on that planet. The thing about mother-in-laws do have a lot of time and emotion invested in…
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4 Ways to Identify Culture-Negative Endocarditis
1. Look for Signs and Symptoms Culture-negative endocarditis, an infection or inflammation of the lining of the heart, differs from other types of endocarditis in that the organisms that cause the condition cannot grow from a blood sample culture. The…
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Free Things to Do in Los Angeles
January 18, 2014 Senior Health
Overview There is a famous saying in Southern California, “Nobody walks in L.A.” But for the intrepid visitor, one who wants to see the true Los Angeles, the opposite is true. With just a good pair of walking shoes and…
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Fungal Throat Infection Symptoms
A fungal infection of the throat is caused by an infection of Candida albicans. When this infection occurs it is commonly called oral thrush. MayoClinic.com points out that babies are most likely to contract this type of fungal infection but…
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How to Develop Good Relationships
Developing good relationships with neighbors, relatives or anyone should be our first goal in life and the best approach is to aim for something that will be complimentary or might make them smile. The relationship doesn’t necessarily have to be…
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Quick Ways to Meet Women
Heading to a bar or nightclub to meet women is a trite and often unsuccessful endeavor. Women who like to dress nicely, go out with a group of female friends and have a few cocktails after a long work week…
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What Is The Achilles Tendon?
Overview The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles and heel, providing support for many activities of the foot and leg. This important structure often incurs damage because of overuse or injury, hampering a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks….
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The Best Things to Do in Orlando
Overview Famed international crossroads known as the City Beautiful, Orlando, Florida brews a mix of cultures, outdoor life and entertainment offerings to add a healthy pizzazz to any vacation experience. Abounding in fun and family adventure, Orlando boasts spectacular theme…
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Virgin Coconut Oil Benefits for Health
January 18, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Virgin coconut oil is naturally high in lauric acid, the same disease-fighting medium-chain fatty acid found in breast milk that protects infants from viral and bacterial infections. According to Dr. Mary Enig, author of “Know Your Fats: The Complete Primer…
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Good Relationship with in Laws has a Positive Impact on Marital Life – Agree
Good Relationship Good relationship with in-laws makes life pleasant easy and free from tension. It is desirable to establish friendly atmosphere with persons directly related. In laws enter one’s life and therefore adjustments may be difficult depending upon how one…
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Acceptable LDL and HDL Levels
Overview Dyslipidemia is an unhealthy balance between low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), two vehicles the body uses to transport cholesterol throughout the body. LDL levels should be kept low, with the optimal concentration being less than 100 mg…
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Neighbour Sympathy Faith Imagination Energy Human Spirituality
NEIGHBOUR Who is our neighbour ? There he is. We meet him in the street, at work, on the bus, or even over the garden wall. We also know him through different print media, the internet, different statistics, or even…
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Use of Iron Supplements
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Iron-deficiency anemia is prevalent worldwide, and according to the World Health Organization, anemia prevalence from 1993 to 2005 ranged from 12.7 percent in men to 47.4 percent in preschool-age children. Although sufficient amounts of iron can typically be consumed…
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3 Ways to Manage Neonatal Hypothyroidism
1. Understanding the Treatment of Neonatal Hypothyroidism If your child has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, it is important that you have a solid understanding of the treatment. There is no cure for the disorder, though medications are available that will…
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3 Ways to Manage Fanconi Syndrome
January 18, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
1. Minimize Damage to Bones When Fanconi syndrome is caused by a treatable condition such as Wilson’s disease, it can subside when that condition is treated. Likewise, if Fanconi syndrome is caused by heavy metal poisoning or a reaction to…
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