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When describing what he called the “powerhouse,” Joseph Pilates included the abdominal, back and gluteal muscles. Pilates believed these muscle groups worked together to support postural alignment, balance and strength. Pilates and fitness instructors may refer to these muscles as…
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Grief Support Programs for Children

Contributor January 12, 2014 Get Healthy

Depending on a child’s level of understanding in relation to death and dying, the death of a loved one can ignite a confusing and sensitive grieving process that adults may find hard to understand. Grief support programs for children exist…
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3 Ways to Identify Ataxia

1. Familiarize Yourself With the Different Types Before you know if a loss of muscle coordination is caused by ataxia, you need to define the different types of this physical impairment. Sporadic ataxia, for instance, progresses very slowly and may…
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Things to Do in La Verne, California

Overview The city of La Verne in Southern California has a population of 31,638 and is nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Pomona Valley, just 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Some famous residents include actress…
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List of Exercise Equipment

Many people enjoy working out from home. It may be more comfortable, convenient and affordable than a gym. Although some exercises can be done without any special equipment, home exercise equipment may help you meet your fitness goals. When selecting…
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What Are the Benefits of Nettle Leaf Tea?

Nettle, also known botanically as Urtica dioica, is a member of the Urticacea family. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 4 feet tall. Its leaves are mostly oval with green flowers branched in clusters, describe Steven…
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Working Mom Dinner Ideas

Jac Emma John January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce

If you are a busy working mom, finding the time and energy to make a healthy, tasty meal for your family may seem daunting. Stock up on a few items that will make dinner preparation quick and easy, such as…
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Love your Spouse

Love is almost always one of the many reasons we marry our spouse, unless our marriage is an arranged marriage. For 2 people with so much love to finally decide to stick together through thick or thin is not really…
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Types of Hot Yoga

Sandra Piddock January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce

Hot yoga is any yoga practiced in a hot room–usually between 90 to 105 degrees. Bikram Choudhury is the pioneer of hot yoga with his copyrighted sequence of poses in Bikram yoga. Some gyms and yoga studios offer their own…
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The Types of Secrets Spouses keep from each other

As in life, so in marriage, honesty is the best policy. However, there are some things which, rightly or wrongly, a partner may choose to keep secret from their spouse. This may because they feel that ‘telling all’ will hurt…
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How Do I Avoid Sugar for Diabetes?

Margaret Radisich Sleasman January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce

Overview Diabetes is a health problem caused by high peaks of sugar in the blood, which the body cannot control on its own. These peaks of glucose or blood sugar are caused by a number of reasons, of which ingestion…
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Opposite Sided Marriage

This is going to be hard to write as our commitment was two-sided – there were just two different sides. Not sure if that makes sense, but how two people can stay married for 39 years and be so far…
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Exercise Equipment for the Lower Back

Sam E. Jones January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce

When doing back training, each section of the back should be worked with specific exercises to get the most from your workouts. The lower back contains a collection of muscles that start up by the neck and run vertically down…
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How to Make Love to your Husband

Because sex is something that happens behind closed doors, people can get ideas about it that might not be true; and one of those things is how men wish their women would made love to them. If you judged how…
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Common Types of Anxiety

Anxiety is a condition characterized by irrational, recurring feelings of nervousness or fear. There are many different types of anxiety disorders, all of which share the same basic features of excessive worry and uneasiness. Understanding the symptoms of common types…
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Abnormal Breathing

Overview Breathing is a fundamental process needed to sustain life. Still, it is only a part of the complex oxygen, carbon-dioxide swapping cycle called respiration. This process begins upon inhalation, allowing oxygen to flow deep within the lungs and pass…
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3 Ways to Live With OCD

1. Practice Deep Breathing Techniques Deep breathing is a meditative exercise that helps establish mindfulness, an awareness of the rhythms and sensations of your body that allows you to refocus energy. You can use it when obsessive thoughts or compulsions…
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Things to Do in Maui With Kids

Overview Full of natural wonders, gorgeous beaches and unique attractions, Maui is an ideal island for family vacations, with plenty of activities to please both parents as well as kids. Visit an Educational Center or Museum Aquariums, nature centers and…
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Romantic Things to do in Orange County, California

Overview Orange County can be found in the southern part of California and encompasses 34 incorporated cities. It is a popular tourist destination due to attractions such as Disneyland in Anaheim, as well as many beaches along miles of coastline….
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Ayurvedic Herbs for Menopause

Sarah Sinclair - 501904 January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce

The natural process of menopause creates a variety of symptoms caused by a drop in hormone production. Ayurveda is a type of medicine originally practiced in India that utilizes herbs and herbal remedies, many of which help those experiencing the…
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Tips for Planning a Date Night Date Night Tips for Dates Date Ideas doing Things as a Couple

Many of us have stopped making time for one another as a couple, or have run out of ideas of what to do. If you have gotten off track with dating your mate or spouse due to the lack of…
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Feeling Sexy after Childbirth

Elaine M. Doxie January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce

After you have had a baby, you often feel anything but sexy. Your stomach is not that flat bikini stomach that you had before. If you’re breastfeeding, it seems as though your breasts have gone from being fun playthings for…
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3 Ways to Identify Hydrocephalus

1. Look for an Unusually Large Head Children who are born with congenital hydrocephalus have unusually large heads. Their heads are visibly and noticeably larger than regular heads because the insides of their skulls are filled with excess amounts of…
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About Cleft Lip & Palate

Elaine M. Doxie January 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce

Overview The head and face of a developing fetus form early in pregnancy at the intersection of several separate sections of tissues. In order for the face to form normally, the tissues must fuse when they come together. If the…
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Sex less Marriages an Overview of the Challenges

For many people, sex is as much a part of marriage as breathing is a part of living. This is why, when these people hear of the idea of a sex-less marriage, they are absolutely appalled by the idea. There…
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Normal Hair Loss in Men

Contributor January 12, 2014 Skincare and Beauty

Overview The hair loss men experience as they age tends to follow a characteristic pattern. The hair above the temples starts to disappear and the hairline recedes until you are left with the familiar “M” shape. A bald spot also…
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Tips on Helping Your Mate Through Depression

Contributor January 12, 2014 Lifestyle

In a Reader’s Digest “Marriage in America Survey,” 42 percent of people identified depression as one of the major challenges facing their relationship. Depression can put a drain on even the healthiest marriage, as it is a mental disease that…
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Differences Between Stress and Anxiety

Overview Stress is usually the cause of anxiety, which is a way people deal with stressful events. Stress makes people feel frustrated or anxious. Anxiety brings about the feelings of apprehension or fear, according to the University of Maryland Medical…
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Walking Vs. Elliptical Machines