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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What Is the Process of Getting a Restraining Order?
Overview A restraining order is a court injunction limiting a person’s right to move about freely. Courts will not grant you a restraining order unless you can provide good reasons to do so. If you feel you are in immediate…
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Foods that Eliminate Bad Breath
January 13, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
There are many different causes of bad breath, including the foods you eat, poor dental hygiene or underlying health problems. However, certain foods and herbs can actually help to fight off bad breath. If you take good care of your…
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General Parts of the Brain
January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The human brain functions as the control center for the body. As a part of the nervous system, the brain receives, processes and responds to information gathered through the sensory experiences of the body. It regulates the operation of…
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Keeping the Element of Fun Alive in a Marriage
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Take some time one day and look back at the pictures of yourself and your spouse back in the days you were dating. Yes, you looked definitely younger, of course, but do you notice something else? If you look very…
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3 Ways to Manage Quadriplegia
January 12, 2014 Senior Health
1. Look Into Complementary Therapies Aside from physical therapy, which can help with rehabilitation and muscle strength, doctors may recommend patients suffering from quadriplegia undergo a series of additional treatments. With ongoing help from different modalities, patients can look forward…
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Virgin Coconut Oil Health Benefits
January 12, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Virgin coconut oil is made from fresh coconut meat called non-copra, as opposed to copra, which is the dry meat used to make refined coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is a source of fatty acids with 95 percent of them…
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Ways to Catch a Cheating Spouse
If you suspect that your spouse might be involved in an affair, you can feel a whole range of emotions, including betrayal, shock, anger and depression. However, it is best to find out whether your suspicions are justified, so that…
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Free Abs Workout Programs
There are many free abs workout programs that can help you to develop and tone your midsection. The abs are a combination of muscles, including the rectus abdominus, transverse abdominis, side obliques and erector spinae, which stabilize your core and…
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Things to Do in Chicago, Illinois, This Weekend
January 12, 2014 Senior Health
Overview The Windy City. The Second City. That Toddlin’ Town. Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago has lots of things to offer visitors or locals looking for a fun weekend excursion. Whether…
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The Development of a Six-Month-Old Baby
January 12, 2014 Children's Health
Overview At six months of age, your baby completes his transformation from a crying or sleepy newborn into a more social and interactive being. His larger size—usually twice that of his birth weight, according to Medline Plus–and well-established eating patterns…
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What Are the Causes of Heartburn?
Heartburn produces a burning sensation in the chest from stomach acid that flows back up into the esophagus. Sometimes a sour taste is experienced in the back of the throat. Heartburn occurs because the lower esophageal sphincter, which normally allows…
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Internal Frame Vs. External Frame Backpack
Overview The backpack you choose can make the difference between comfort and misery during the long hours on the trail. There is a seemingly endless variety of backpacks on the market, but it boils down to two primary types based…
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Causes of Pain Under the Left Shoulder Blade
Pain anywhere in the body is a sign, like the “check engine” light going off in a vehicle, which indicates that there is something wrong. The amount of pain does not indicate the severity of the problem. Pain under the…
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Medications That Help With Dizziness
Dizziness is a medical problem in which people feel lightheaded and unsteady on their feet. The Mayo Clinic states that dizziness is the most common reason adults see a physician. It says that specific symptoms include wooziness, faintness, difficulty concentrating…
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Fitness Model Workout & Diet
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview As a fitness model, you have to look your best. You have to be healthy, athletic and flexible, so your nutrition and exercise are perhaps the most important tools of your trade. This means consuming healthful foods to allow…
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What Is Better, an Elliptical or a Treadmill?
Overview The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that healthy adults under age 65 should get 30 minutes of moderate cardio exercise five days a week, or 20 minutes of vigorous exercise three times weekly. While ultimately you should use…
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Sex less Marriages an Overview of the Challenges
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Married couple that choose celibacy when they get married, face a number of challenges that they have to learn to cope with when they share their lives together. Unlike many other relationships, sex-less marriages do not share physical intimacy like…
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The Best Ways to Get Rid of Hair
January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Several techniques can be employed at home to remove unwanted hair. Trimming, shaving, waxing or sugaring and using depilatory creams remove unwanted hair cheaply and easily. While there are more permanent forms of hair removal, including laser hair removal and…
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3 Ways to Treat Fuchs Dystrophy
1. Nonsurgical Management Methods Individuals who experience edema and fluid buildup in the cornea can use hairdryers or other heat sources to literally dry out the tear film around the eye. Prescribed soft contact lenses can help to dehydrate/relieve fluid…
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4 Ways to Prevent Atherosclerosis
1. Follow a Heart-Healthy Diet Prevent atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries, by following a heart-healthy diet. Eating foods that are low in fat, salt and cholesterol can be a natural way to regulate high blood pressure and cholesterol levels…
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The Empty Nest Tips for Rekindling Romance
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When your last child has grown and moved away, the time is perfect to turn your attention to your partner and to rekindle the romantic side of your life. But after years of focusing on the kids, it can feel…
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What Are the Treatments for Acute Asthma in Children?
Asthma—a respiratory disease that causes inflammation in the lungs—can be triggered by a variety of things including smoke, viruses and allergens. Some of these same triggers can be more threatening to children with asthma than adults because children’s airways are…
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Deficit Numbers for Weight Loss
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight may not be easy, but the mechanism is simple. Weight loss occurs when a number of factors combine to produce an energy deficit. All effective diets are based on the principle of caloric intake reduction. To lose…
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Fun Things to Do in Chicago in December
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview December in the Second City can be a dreary affair. Gone is the sunshine bouncing off of Lake Michigan, replaced by clouds, sub-freezing temperatures and chilling winds. Fortunately, Chicago has more than enough indoor activities to keep any weather…
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3 Ways to Identify Symptoms of Sinus Polyp Headaches
1. Diagnose Your Pain A sinus polyp headache shows the same symptoms as a sinus headache caused by bacteria or viruses. Only a doctor can determine the exact precipitating factor. If you do have nasal polyps or other obstructions to…
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How to Rekindle the Romance in your Marriage
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Rekindling the romance in your marriage can be fun, easy and most importantly, right now, inexpensive. First, you need to talk with your partner, let them know how much you miss the romance. Make it clear to the guys that…
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Remedies for Poison Ivy & Oak
January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Poison ivy and poison oak produce identical symptoms. Both plants contain the same noxious irritant–urushiol. Urushiol causes contact dermatitis, which is another name for the intense itching and rash that makes sufferers feel like they are going out of their…
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Romantic Things to Do in Chicago IL
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Chicago offers a great deal to do all year round. The city offers lots of walking possibilities, with many outdoor activities. Chicago might not be the first place you think of as a place of romance, but there are…
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Causes of Nasal Congestion in Infants
Nasal congestion, also called a stuffy nose, can impact infants for a variety of reasons. The National Institutes of Health point out that the nose gets stuffy from swollen and inflamed blood vessels and nasal tissues, not from thick mucus….
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How to Make Love to your Husband
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When it comes to how to make love to your husband there is no right or wrong answer. Making love is an experience that is slightly different between every couple. Even with a couple that has been married for years,…
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