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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Hydroderm for Cellulite
January 14, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Cellulite is the dimply skin found primarily around the buttocks and thighs. Because of its appearance, it is often said to resemble an orange peel. Cellulite is caused by pockets of fat trapped under the skin, which create bumps…
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HIV Exposure Risks
January 14, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, transmission occurs under specific conditions. Behaviors that enable contact between virus-containing fluids and the bloodstream or mucous membranes of an uninfected person can potentially lead to HIV transmission. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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How to Use the Gazelle for Stomach Toning
Overview You’re more likely to get bulging biceps than awesome abs on the Gazelle exercise machine, due to the configuration of the pedals and arm levers you use to create movement during workouts. Stomach toning is a more realistic goal…
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Exercises to Do Pull-ups
Completing a pull-up can be a very rewarding feeling. A pull-up is a symbol of technique, strength and determination. However, because it’s an advanced exercise it might take some training to reach this goal. There are exercises you can to…
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4 Ways to Cope With Severe Cerebral Palsy
1. Be Positive About Your Future Cerebral palsy is not a progressive disease. It is usually caused by a “one-time event,” such as a head injury, lack of oxygen to the brain or poisoning. Cerebral palsy commonly originates as a…
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How Criticism can Ruin a Marriage
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Criticism can often be helpful depending on the circumstances. When it comes to marriage however, it usually causes more chaos, and in some cases, separation. It is very important to try and resolve your problems with each other or go…
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3 Ways to Benefit from Stone Massage Therapy
1. Sleep or Meditate After Therapy All forms of massage increase lymph circulation in the body. Lymph is a clear, colorless extra-cellular fluid that surrounds every organ and permeates all tissues in the body. When lymph is stimulated through massage…
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What Are the Side Effects of Activated Charcoal Tablets?
Activated charcoal tablets are an over-the-counter treatment used to adsorb certain types of toxic or poisonous substances from the body. This emergency treatment can be used by humans and animals. Patients poisoned by ingesting gasoline, iron, alcohol, boric acid or…
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How to Talk to a Child About Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Children’s Hospital Boston notes that 70,000 to 75,000 children in the United States have a juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) diagnosis and the disease affects girls twice as often as boys. JRA breaks down into three subtypes. Oligoarticular (also called…
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4 Ways to Manage Nipple Problems
1. Soothe Breast-feeding Soreness If breast-feeding causes cracked, sore nipples, use a pure lanolin cream to ease the soreness and promote healing. It also helps to rub a few drops of breast milk onto your nipples right after you finish…
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4 Ways to Identify Symptoms of a Pathological Liar
1. Note the Pattern of the Lying Behavior Most people tell lies for a variety of reasons: to gain favor with someone, to hide a mistake or to avoid conflicts in interpersonal relationships. A pathological liar, however, will often lie…
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Ways to Cope with an Uncooperative Spouse
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
One of the most irritating experiences a husband can face is to come home after a hard day of work, to meet a wife who is waiting to pick a fight. Among the most frustrating feelings a wife can have,…
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New Year’s Resolutions
Well, I’m fat, for one thing. And no matter what I do, I just seem to get fatter all the time. And I still smoke—only a couple a day, I swear, but as a parent obviously I feel horribly guilty;…
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How to know when it is Time to go
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Whether you’ve been together for two years or twenty, ending a marriage is never easy. Despite the fact that, to some degree, divorcees face fewer social stigmas than in the past, emotionally, ending a relationship can sometimes be one of…
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Hints on Dating
Dating can be confusing and, at times, tiresome. When it seems as though most of your dates are ending up as duds, using hints on dating can make them more successful. While every date you go on isn’t going to…
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Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Smelly Feet
January 14, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
There are several basic home remedies for foot odor. According to the book “Alternative Cures: More Than 1,000 of the Most Effective Natural Home Remedies,” this medical issue is usually caused by bacteria and is further encouraged by sweaty skin….
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Home Remedies for Toe Nail Fungus
January 14, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
The Mayo Clinic defines nail fungus as fungi infecting one or more nails. It affects toenails more than fingernails. Nail fungus penetrates the skin through a scrape or cut under or near the toenail. Without treatment, nail fungus spreads to…
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3 Ways to Manage Uropathy
1. Determine the Type of Uropathy Uropathy can be either of the reflux type, which is most often found in children, or of the obstructive type. If yours is the latter, it is important for your urologist to determine the…
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How to know when it is Time to go
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
A husband, wife, or both parties, automatically know when their relationship/marriage is coming – or has come – to its natural end. Little things that couples used to love about each other – and which attracted couples to each other…
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Tips for Saving a Troubled Marriage
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Marriages have ups and downs, high times and low times. When you are in the middle of a “low” period, it’s easy to forget the happiness and love you share. Getting trapped in negativity, hateful words, accusations and placing blame…
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3 Ways to Diagnose Sleep Problems
January 14, 2014 Mental Health
1. Recognize Symptoms of Sleep Problems Sleep problems can be diagnosed by recognizing and identifying a set of specific symptoms. Daytime fatigue is an obvious symptom and is almost universal for sleep disorders. Each sleep disorder, however, has its own…
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Good Ideas for a Marriage Proposal
Marriage proposals may be grand, extravagant gestures or simple declarations of love. The most important aspect of any marriage proposal is heartfelt sincerity. It’s also a good idea to have a ring in hand and an idea of what you…
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Ancient Tattoo Equipment
Overview Currently, tattoo instruments, such as needles and tubes, are sterilized in an autoclave before a tattoo procedure. Before the patent of the tattoo machine by Sam Reilly in 1891, organic instruments were used by cultures to perform tattoo rituals….
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Extreme Weight Loss Workouts
January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Whether you need to lose a large quantity of weight or just want to lose weight quickly, there are several extreme weight loss workouts available to suit your needs. It’s important to be safe when losing weight this way, so…
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Critisism can Ruin a Marriage
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
“Typical!.” He snorts as he overtly checks the time on his watch again.”If you just hung your keys up when you came in, or even through them back into your purse!” He says in a long suffering tone as if…
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Things to Do in Chicago in December
January 14, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Although it is the Windy City year-round, Chicago is also a cold and snowy city during the month of December. But the city transforms into a holiday wonderland in December, with a host of activities for adults and kids….
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How to Deal with a Cheating Spouse
January 14, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Infidelity in marriage is probably the most traumatic experience that can befall any spouse. The pain, anger, hurt, sadness and disappointment can be soul destroying. Amongst all this anguish, what you are also left with is the problem of how…
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The Best Exercise for Inner Thighs at Home
Working out at home can be just as beneficial and rewarding as exercising at a gym or fitness center. All it takes is creativity and the execution of proper form for the muscle group you are working. Use home fitness…
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No-Fault Divorce Information
Overview No-fault divorce statutes provide the basis upon which a majority of marriage dissolution cases are lodged in the United States, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Despite some minor variations in different states, the general…
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What Is a Mental Health Disorder?
January 14, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Until recently, the topic of mental illness was shrouded with fear and mystery. Mentally ill people were often thought to be possessed by demons and were confined under horrifying conditions. Today, the true causes of mental illness are much…
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