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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Common Marriage Myths
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Ah, the myths, the myths. The one I’ve heard the most, “Things will change.”The most truthful of the myths I’ve ever heard. You may not want them to; you may not think they will; but they will. They can’t but…
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How to Recapture Romance with your Spouse when Children are Grown
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Healthy marriages thrive on romance. It is a sad fact, however, that often romance takes a back seat to the responsibilities inherent in raising a family. Dealing with the practicalities of providing for and nurturing active children and maintaining productive…
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Toxic Ingredients in Skin Products
January 11, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Today there are many chemicals and toxic ingredients in skin care products that are produced and used worldwide. Although product manufacturers use these ingredients to help preserve a product or enhance product spreadability, they are not educating the consumer on…
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How to keep a Relationship Exciting
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Ah, to be in love. Ain’t it grand? We’ve all been there at least once in our lives. Tingly, warm fuzzies at the very thought of his name, which means tingly fuzzies pretty much 24/7; constantly trying to think of…
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About Gallstones
Overview Gallstones are formed in the gallbladder when digestive fluids produced by the liver solidify. They can range in size from tiny to about the size of a golf ball, according to Medline Plus. People can develop a single gallstone,…
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How to Cope when you Find out your Husband has been Cheating
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
The question of how to cope when you find out your husband has been cheating is a tough one to answer. All women react differently and I suppose that it depends on what the circumstances are in which a woman…
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Top Basketball Drills
Basketball is a game that requires speed, quickness, athletic ability and talent. Players can do drills that help them improve their skill level. It’s vital for players to build on their strengths and improve their weaknesses. Drills to improve shooting,…
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Great Ways to say i Love you
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Everyone understands love differently. The best thing about saying “I Love You is that there are so many different way to do it. For some people a hug and a kiss mean “I love you”. For others it is a…
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3 Ways to Identify Breathing Problems
1. Check for Viral and Allergy Symptoms First Your trouble breathing may manifest itself as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, nasal congestion or other symptoms. If mucus in the nose is making inhalation difficult, assess the additional warning signs. Sneezing…
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Great Gift Ideas for your Husband
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Most men that I know would love to have an electric train-set or a set of tracks that they can set up in the spare room for little racing cars to run around, via remote control of course. Men like…
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Treatment for Back Degenerative Disc Disease
Overview Degenerative disc disease is a condition of excessive wear and tear on the spinal discs, similar to the way arthritis affects cartilage. There is no single, defining characteristic of degenerative disc disease; it encompasses a whole range of disc…
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Herbs & Spices To Avoid During Pregnancy
Various herbs and spices comprise an important element in traditional and modern medicine. You may incorporate such plants into your daily routine as an all-natural supplement or treatment for a health problem, but just because it’s all-natural doesn’t mean it’s…
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Tips for Keeping the Romance Alive
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Romance is having your dreams come true. It is living your fantasies. It is a pleasant surprise and a happy memory. It is a simple gesture. It is happier times. For many married couples, romance is a rarity. Once we…
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Tips for Keeping the Romance Alive
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
To keep the romance alive in your relationship, you must do one simple thing, try in each and every way you know possible to let your husband or wife know how much your love them! Often tension from work, exasperation…
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Things to Do in Chicago for a Day
January 11, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview If you only have 24 hours to experience the Windy City, you have plenty of options. You can opt for tourist activities like Navy Pier or Wrigleyville, but some of the best things to do in Chicago are fun…
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4 Ways to Manage Dry Eye Syndrome
1. Understand and Treat Symptoms Dry eye syndrome, often abbreviated as DES, can be painful, unseemly and potentially incapacitating. Some of the symptoms you might notice include blurred vision, a heightened sensitivity to light, a sense that there’s a grain…
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About Fenugreek
Overview Fenugreek belongs to the same family as peas, Fabaceae. The scientific name for common fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Not native to the United States, the USDA Plant Database says the fenugreek species Trigonella corniculata is now cultivated Massachusetts, California…
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What Wives want from Husbands
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
“Just Walk Beside Me and Be My Friend”~ Albert Camus Needless to say, there are a number of things a wife wants from her husband. All are important to the well-being of the wife and to the family as a…
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Things to Do in Los Angeles With Kids
January 11, 2014 Senior Health
Overview Los Angeles County, California, calls itself “The Entertainment Capital of World” because it is home to the movie industry. However, it also offers a wide variety of entertainment options for parents and children. From theme parks and beaches to…
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Infant Sleep Strategies
January 11, 2014 Children's Health
Infants spend a lot of time asleep. A newborn can sleep as much as 16 hours a day. It seems that getting your baby to sleep should be simple, but establishing healthy sleep habits isn’t always easy. Finding a sleep…
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Supplements That Reduce Blood Pressure
January 11, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, is a disease that shows no symptoms but can lead to kidney damage, eye trouble, stroke, heart disease, heart attack and even death, according to the American Heart Association. Treatment for hypertension…
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4 Ways to Prevent Crohn’s Disease
1. Undergo Genetic Testing Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel condition that seems to run in families. There isn’t really any way to prevent this potentially debilitating disorder, which causes abdominal pain and diarrhea, but there are way to prevent…
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Protein Diet for Bodybuilders
January 11, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Many bodybuilders follow a high-protein diet to promote the development of muscle mass. Emphasizing protein also helps trim excess body fat, so muscles appear tighter and larger. Body builders must pay attention to timing and the type of protein…
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Remedies for Water Retention
January 11, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Water retention, or edema, occurs from extra fluid buildup in the body’s tissues. The condition occurs mostly mostly in the feet, ankles and legs, but can develop anywhere in the body, including in and around major organs. Edema can be…
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Common Marriage Myths
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
My fellow writers have tapped in to the most common marriage myths and I share many of their views. Marriage is a mysterious, complex and extremely serious endeavor. The notion that you are going to be delighted to share your…
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Slick Ideas on how to Steal some Romance with your Spouse while your Kids are near you
January 11, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
“Married with children” dose not have to be where the romance began and ends just because you have become parents. Hopefully you are also still lovers. Some children get upset, embarrassed or grossed out by public and privet displays of…
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Dangers of Plastic Containers
Plastic is nearly ubiquitous in modern society and has proliferated as packaging for foodstuffs in recent decades. According to the plastics business portal Plastemart.com, rigid plastic food packaging is projected to increase in North America from 2008 to 2013 at…
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4 Ways to Treat Thrush
1. Infant Cases of Oral Thrush If your baby shows symptoms of thrush mouth, consult your pediatrician but rest easy. The condition is painless in infants, and the majority of cases require no treatment. Childhood infections of Candida fungus will…
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Apple Cider Vinegar’s Effects on the Skin & Weight Loss
January 11, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Apple cider vinegar was applied medicinally even before its first recorded use ca. 400 BC, when Hippocrates prescribed it for various ailments, according to the Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Benefits website. Chock full of healing minerals and enzymes, it is also effective as a…
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Complications From Gallbladder Surgery
Surgery to remove the gallbladder is a common operation performed in the U.S. It can be performed with a traditional abdominal incision that follows the line of the rib cage or through four small incisions using a camera and long,…
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