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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Am i Responsible for Caring for my Aging Parents
Families have a responsibility to each other. Whether it is a parent’s responsibility for their child, or a child’s responsibility toward aging or infirm parents, healthy familial relationships should exist in which every member looks out for each other. In…
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Example of the Diabetic 1800 Calorie Diet
January 17, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The 1,800 calorie (or “1800kCal”) diabetic diet is one that is frequently prescribed for older male diabetics and young or active female diabetics. The diet is one that provides adequate carbohydrates, fat, and protein and sufficient amounts of vitamins…
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Childs Responsibility towards Parents
It is a difficult dilemma for any adult to decide when their responsibility to a parent outweighs their own responsibility to their future. One of the conundrums of life is that it turns full circle and perhaps to illustrate what…
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Herbal Supplements for Fertility
These days, more and more couples are turning to herbal supplements to address fertility problems. Herbs are all-natural and much less expensive than conventional medical fertility treatments. For best results, consult an herbalist who can direct you to the herbs…
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Exercises to Get Rid of Flabby Arms
Flabby arms are a result of a number of factors. The skin ages with time and tends to sag in older adults. Fat accumulates on the upper arms and when muscles weaken, the fat pulls the skin down. Losing weight…
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Parents should be Responsible for their Childrens Actions – Yes
Parents are indeed responsible for their child’s behavior, but parents are not the only ones who carry the burden of raising and instilling values in children. A child develops his or her psyche, world view, behavioral traits and so forth…
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Proven Benefits From Kettlebells
With so many fitness fads out there you need to make sure that your workouts and routines have solid scientific research to support their benefits. Kettlebell workouts, which have become increasingly popular, are a fitness tool that not only has…
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3 Ways to Treat Mitral Stenosis
1. Minimize Symptoms With Medication and Lifestyle Changes Symptoms of mitral valve stenosis–the narrowing of your heart’s mitral valve, causing an abnormal blood flow–can be minimized and relieved to some extent through a combination of medication and diet. Your doctor…
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Uses of Oils
Essential oils have been popular since ancient Egypt, when they were used in medicines and cosmetics. These oils, derived from plants, still serve hundreds of purposes from alleviating headaches to clearing up eczema. Some oils have benefits based on scientific…
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Tips for Dealing with Rivalry among Children
It appears all too often, expression of anger, and conflict is viewed as, BAD. We all have a range of emotions, and feelings. The appropriate expression of these emotions and how to resolve conflict has led to awesome results. Good…
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Importance of a Dad in a Childs Life
A father can be very important in a child’s life. This is for many different reasons, including the following. He can give the child love Many children gain a lot from the love their dad gives to them. Feeling love…
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Is it possible to have a Happy Blended Family
It was 1979, and my whole world was upside down. My Mother, who had always been the epitome of domestic bliss, was now going out on the weekends with a mystery man. It wasn’t that I minded. My parents’ final…
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4 Ways to Prevent Coccidioidomycosis
1. Keep Your Immune System Healthy If you maintain your health, you will be less likely to contract coccidioidomycosis and other diseases. Wash your hands regularly and avoid spending too much time around anyone who has contracted a contagious disease….
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How to Stop Smoking Using Hypnotherapists
Overview Smoking is both a physical and psychological addiction. The psychoactive drug nicotine causes the physical cravings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), quitting smoking is as difficult as stopping heroin or cocaine use, despite the…
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3 Ways to Manage Urethritis
1. Antibiotic Therapy Urethritis may result from a number of bacterial or viral infections, including sexually transmitted ones. If you are exhibiting the symptoms of urethritis, your doctor may prescribe trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. If it is determined that…
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Growing up without a Father
“A Not So Nuclear Family” Although I’ve never said it to her face I have often felt, on several occasions, that my mother’s attempts to win at gambling are somewhat futile. I have been under the auspices for several years…
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How to Use Emu Oil for Psoriasis
January 17, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Psoriasis is a common, noncontagious skin disorder that causes cells to build up rapidly on your skin, resulting in thick, silvery scales and painful, red patches. Sometimes, the skin cracks and bleeds. Psoriasis, which can appear anywhere on your…
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What Is Ringworm & Its Causes?
January 17, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Ringworm, also called tinea, is not really a worm but a contagious fungal infection of the skin. Different species of ringworm can affect different areas of the body. Over the counter antifungal treatments can usually eliminate most varieties of…
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Accomodating Parents
Human nature allows a Mother and a Father to create and give life to a child. By nature a Mother is nurturing to the needs and wants of her child just as a Father is nurturing to the needs and…
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When does a Childs Responsibility to his Parents Outweigh his or her Responsibility to their own
One of the deepest desires of any parent is that one day their child will grow up and become a happy, fulfilled and successful citizen. We try our best to install a good set of moral values, teach our cherished…
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5 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Optic Neuritis
1. Pain in One or Both Eyes One study of optic neuritis found that more than nine out of 10 optic neuritis sufferers experienced mild to severe pain in the eye and cranium. In almost four out of 10 of…
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5 Ways to Diagnose Seizure Activity
1. Provide a Medical History and Undergo an Exam In order to diagnose your seizure type, you need to first provide your physician with a description of the episodes. If you are unaware of what happens during your seizures, have…
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NordicTrack Vs. ProForm Treadmill
Overview Purchasing a home treadmill can easily cost you $2,000 or more once you’ve paid for the product itself plus shipping and installation. While most contemporary high-end treadmill manufacturers like NordicTrack and ProForm offer a range of similar features, you…
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Ab Toning Exercises
Improving appearance, athletic performance or general health are all reasons to do exercises that tone the abdominal muscles. The abs are part of a muscle group called the core that is responsible for your balance. Targeting these muscles with strength-training…
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Neem Leaf Uses
January 17, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Neem, known scientifically as Azadirachta indica, is a tree that is grown in India and used to treat several medical conditions. Every part of the neem tree can be used, including the roots, flowers, seeds, bark and leaves, according to…
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3 Ways to Prevent Hemochromatosis
1. Receive Genetic Screening While there is no true way to prevent hemochromatosis, a step that you can take to dramatically reduce the risk of developing excess iron in the blood is receiving a genetic screening. Hemochromatosis is an inherited…
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Favoring your Children over your Stepchildren
Stories like Cinderella depict the stepparent as an evil being that wants nothing to do with their stepchildren while favoring their own. Though it is fiction, there are stepparents that are extremely biased towards their own children. Perhaps a step…
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4 Ways to Treat Friedreich’s Ataxia
1. Find a Physical Therapist Physical therapy is used to treat the muscle weakness and loss associated with Friedreich’s ataxia, an inherited condition in which the nerves lose their ability to conduct impulses quickly and efficiently throughout your body. As…
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Definition of Goal-Setting for Children
January 17, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Part of modern, active parenting is teaching children the importance of setting goals and giving them the tools and encouragement to follow a plan and achieve those goals. Modern parents understand how critical this skill set is to the…
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Things to Do in the East Bay Area
Overview When most people think about the Bay Area, San Francisco is the first thing to come to mind: the jewel city of the West Coast, with a grand history and a reputation as one of the finest metropolises in…
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