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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5 Ways to Deal With Autistic Tantrums
1. Remember That Tantrums are a Form of Communication While an autistic tantrum can be intense and embarrassing, especially when you’re out in public, it is important to remember that the inappropriate behavior is merely a way for the autistic…
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3 Ways to Treat Farsightedness
1. Use Contact Lenses, Glasses and Other Visual-Mechanical Aides Optometrists have decades of practice prescribing lenses to correct for farsightedness. In the most simple cases, the problem can be solved with a one-time corrective lens prescription. Eyeglasses, contact lenses, monovision…
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Easy Ways for a Twelve Year Old to Lose Weight
January 12, 2014 Children's Health
Childhood obesity is a problem affecting approximately 17 percent of children in the United States, so it’s important to teach kids about proper diet and exercise strategies as soon as possible. Children in their “tweens” are old enough to understand…
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The Best Selling Exercise DVDs
The Mayo Clinic touts the benefits of regular exercise to improve your mood, combat chronic disease and manage your weight. Regular 30-minute walks, regular visits to the gym or a daily session with your favorite exercise DVD will help you…
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3 Ways to Prevent Nearsightedness
1. Have Your Eyes Checked Regularly Nearsightedness or myopia in many cases is genetic, meaning you cannot actually prevent it. That being said, there are ways to prevent the complications that can arise when nearsightedness is left untreated. These complications…
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What is the Training of Yoga?
Overview The 2,000-year-old system of physical activity known as hatha yoga emphasizes bringing your body and mind into balance. From the very beginning, yoga training can improve your mental focus as well as your physical strength and flexibility. Yoga provides…
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How to Save your Marriage
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Do you feel as though your marriage is going downhill and headed for a divorce? Is there something you wish you could do in order to save your marriage? Many couples go through hard times in their marriage even though…
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Weight Loss Tips for People
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight takes dedication, discipline and lots of effort. At times it can seem like you’re going nowhere with your weight loss goals. Sometimes mixing it up and remembering a few simple tips can help jump-start your weight loss efforts….
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About Acne on the Lower Jaw
January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne on the lower jaw is just like the acne that develops on any other area of the face or body. It results from a combination of different factors, including dead skin and excess oil as well as bacteria,…
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Pilates Balance Exercises
Joseph Pilates began life as a sickly child. He developed his exercise method to overcome his disabilities, but outdid himself by metamorphosing into a super athlete who excelled in balance-oriented sports such as skiing and gymnastics. Pilates believed that the…
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Yoga Poses for Chakras
At their most basic, chakras are as centers of energy in various parts of your body, from the top of your head down to your feet. The chakras coincide and merge to create physical, emotional and spiritual health, according to…
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Ways to Become a Coach
Coaching sports teams can be an exciting and rewarding career, but you may wonder how to break into the profession. Although coaching at the professional level comes with multi-million dollar contracts and media exposure, most sports coaches around the world…
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How Do Wrestlers Lose Weight So Fast?
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Want to know how to lose weight fast? Just ask a wrestler. Wrestlers are known for their ability to “drop weight,” shedding pounds in a matter of days before competitions. They might have written the book on quick weight…
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How to Improve Sex in your Marriage
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The problem is common. You’ve been married for several years. Not only can you finish one another’s sentences, you can also predict the frequency, the day and the specific moves of lovemaking with one another. When you think of making…
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The Best Products for Dry Feet
January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Dry feet can be painful, itchy and unattractive. However, many people who suffer from dry feet try to ignore the symptoms. And left untreated, severely dry feet can lead to infection. However, there is no reason to suffer, since there…
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How to Improve Hair Growth in Black Children
January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview There is a prevailing myth that the hair of black children does not grow as quickly as the hair of children from other races. This myth is false. The average healthy person’s hair grows at a rate of a…
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Fitness Tips for Summer
The thought of wearing summer clothing makes many people think seriously about fitness. Summer offers many exercise options for those of varying fitness levels. The season also presents safety concerns when it comes to exercising. Assess your personal fitness level…
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Hip Muscle Strengthening Exercises
The muscles and bones of your hip joints must remain strong to maintain your functional capacity. Your hip joint is a ball and socket joint, which means the muscles of that joint can move your leg bone forward, backward, sideways,…
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Does Flirting with your Partner keep Sexual Sparks Alive
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Does flirting with your partner keep sexual sparks alive? Flirting with your partner definitely does keep the sparks flying in any relationship. A man/woman likes to be flirted with and to know someone enjoys being with them in an intimate…
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4 Ways to Treat Meniere’s Disease
1. Change Your Diet Many Meniere’s disease patients report that their vertigo attacks are reduced when following a specific diet, although there is little scientific data to back up the changes in the disease’s behavior. Cutting sodium intake to about…
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Different Workout Machines
The fitness industry is a multibillion dollar business, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers of America, and marketers, exercise gurus and manufacturers have capitalized on consumers’ desire to get in shape by creating myriad gadgets and contraptions to help you…
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How Seduction Enhances Marriage
January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Seduction is the act of enticing someone. It is using your physical and mental charms to make yourself appealing to a potential partner. It is pointing out your potential partner’s physical and mental charms in a way that makes them…
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Benefits of Glucosamine and Chrondroitin
Glucosamine and chondroitin are supplements widely used to treat pain from osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine estimates 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis–the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions bones…
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The Top 10 Worst Foods
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
According to Center of Science in the Public Interest, the American diet is the leading cause of death in the United States. The CSPI says the typical American diet is high in saturated fat, sodium and sugar. This diet leads…
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Energy-Saving Tips for the Winter
Roughly 34 percent of home utility costs go to heating, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA. By taking steps to reduce winter heating needs, you’ll lower your utility bills and help protect the environment from the effects of…
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Herbal Relief for Hot Flashes
January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview When a woman’s estrogen level drops, she may experience hot flashes. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, a hot flash is an uncomfortable feeling of heat, starting in the face, throat or chest region and spreading over…
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Truth About Burning Fat
January 12, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Being overweight or obese affects 67 percent of Americans older than 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In an attempt to lose weight, many of these people try techniques that only set them up for…
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Cardio Exercises for Belly Fat
Belly fat is usually first on and last off because the stomach muscles, unlike the legs and arms, are not used frequently. Belly fat is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and some…
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6 Ways to Identify Tracheitis
1. Watch for Fever Symptoms Your child will develop severe symptoms that include malaise, a high body temperature, chills and sweats when tracheitis begins. Mostly preschool-aged children are affected by this windpipe infection, since kids in this age group have…
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What Are the Benefits of a Water Jet?
A water jet is a type of dental appliance that can be used in the home. It provides a steady spray of water to remove plaque and clean teeth and is similar to the cleaning tools commonly used by many…
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