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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4 Ways to Identify Optic Nerve Atrophy
1. Identify Physical Symptoms There are a number of different types of optic nerve atrophy, so presentation can vary from case to case. In general, patients experience abnormal color vision and a decrease in visual acuity. Optic nerve atrophy can…
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High Impact Exercises for Bone Health
Running and jumping are examples of high-impact exercises, or exercises in which both of your feet are off the floor at the same time. The American College of Sports Medicine encourages you to do weight-bearing endurance exercises three to five…
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Home Remedy for Discolored Neck Skin
Overview Skin discoloration is a common problem faced by many people. There are innumerable causes of skin discoloration. The most common include the natural aging process, medications, pregnancy and illness. Skin discolorations have a variety of names including hyperpigmentation freckles,…
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Natural Herbs & Nutrients That Aid Sleep
Routinely getting a good night’s sleep not only leaves you feeling refreshed, but is essential to good mental and physical health. If you’re having trouble sleeping, natural herbs and nutrients such as carbohydrates and valerian may help you nod off,…
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Advice for Abuse Victims
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Obviously, you need to get out of any abusive relationship as quickly as possible, but you need to have a plan, and be careful! A lot of abusers will quietly convince their victim’s friends and family that they’re just the…
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Causes of Leg Pain & Weakness
Leg pain and weakness can be caused by injury or the presence of certain diseases. According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the known diseases that cause leg pain and weakness include fibromyalgia and peripheral arterial disease. If you are…
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Causes of Forearm and Elbow Pain
Forearm and elbow pain can be caused by injury or other medical conditions. Elbow pain may be associated with repetitive movements required by participation in sports or occupational activity. Pain in the forearm or elbow that prevents a person from…
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What Are the Side Effects of Quitting Smoking?
More than 440,000 people die of smoking-related deaths in the United States each year. According to the American Cancer Society, cigarettes are responsible for more “deaths than alcohol, car accidents, suicide, AIDS, homicide and illegal drugs combined.” Cigarettes contain numerous…
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Violence Domestic Domstic Violnce Domestic Violence Problems
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Violence in the domestic sphere is usually perpetrated by men who are, or who have been, in positions of trust and intimacy and respect – husbands, boyfriends, fathers, fathers-in-law, stepfathers, brothers, uncles etc. domestic violence is not confirmed to any…
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Is there Life after Domestic Violence
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
How do you deal with the emotional aftermath of leaving an abuser? Three years ago, a twenty-year-old mother of two young girls packed all of the necessary belongings for herself and her children, after having found unexplained bruises on her…
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4 Ways to Cope With the Effects of a Stroke
1. Attend Group Therapy Try to meet regularly with other stroke survivors as you’re embarking on your journey to recovery. Your stroke support group is a safe place to express frustration, anger and sadness about your impairments and struggles. By…
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Axillary Nerve Damage Symptoms
The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid muscles in the shoulder and is located in the armpit, or axilla. This nerve can be damaged in patients who have a fractured upper arm bone, a cast or splint on the upper arm,…
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What Is the Treatment for Rosacea?
January 9, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Rosacea affects people in different ways, with some experiencing mild redness of the face and others being afflicted with thick bumps on the skin, a misshapen nose or eye problems caused by rosacea of the eyes. Treatment for the…
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Causes of Joint Pain in the Shoulders
Joint pain in the shoulder may be related to injury or the presence of disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the common conditions that can cause joint pain in the shoulder include bursitis and rheumatoid arthritis. If you…
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Healing from Toxic Relationships
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Healing may take a while, but you’re already on the right track. You’ve taken the most important step. Realizing the relationship is toxic, and getting out is the first phase, in the healing process. You must take some time, and…
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Safest Crib Mattresses
Parents are concerned about the safety of baby crib mattresses. Researchers in New Zealand have determined that flame-retardant chemicals used in mattresses are the cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. Research has proven that plastics emit toxic gases,…
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Causes of Lower Arm Pain
Lower arm pain may be caused by injury or the presence of a particular disease or condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the common diseases that cause lower arm pain and weakness include carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid…
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3 Ways to Manage Hemochromatosis
1. Get a Phlebotomy Phlebotomies are the primary way in which those with hemochromatosis can manage excess iron in the blood. A phlebotomy is a procedure in which blood with excess iron is removed from your body and replaced with…
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The Best Ways to Gain Muscle Weight
January 9, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Monster muscle takes serious dedication, but you can be the most ripped in your gym with some tweaks to your training. Your actions will make a world of difference in your body’s ability to put on pounds and shed any…
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Diseases Associated with Smoking
Decades of clinical data have led researchers to make definitive links between cigarette smoking and many chronic diseases. According to a 2004 report by the U.S. Surgeon General, tobacco use is now associated with conditions as diverse as cataracts and…
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Child Behavior Modification Techniques
January 9, 2014 Children's Health
Behavior medication involves the act of reinforcing the desired behaviors through rewards and influencing a decrease in unwanted behaviors through consequences. Key to behavior modification is consistency and follow through; you cannot pick and choose. The technique must be implemented…
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Causes of Leg Pain in the Calf
The part of the leg known as the calf is made up primarily of two main muscles–the gastrocnemius and the soleus–as well as tendons, blood vessels, bones and nerves. This area can be associated with pain for a variety of…
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Arnica Effects
Healers have used arnica montana since the 1500s, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), and many still use it today. Topical applications such as gels, creams and ointments prepared with arnica come in herbal and homeopathic forms….
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Allergy Symptoms in an Infant
The Maryland University Medical Center notes that allergies to cow’s milk, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and other foods are more common in infants than adults. Infants may also suffer from environmental and chemical allergies. Symptoms are triggered…
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The Injuries from Emotional Albuse are Internal
January 9, 2014 Crisis Support
Unlike physical abuse, there are no obvious signs that emotional abuse has taken place. The bruises, pain and scar tissue are internal. Like all forms of abuse, it is during infancy and early childhood when the greatest damage is done. …
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Female Hormones & Weight Gain
Overview “Calories in, calories out” has traditionally been the mantra of doctors counseling women on weight loss. While your best friend can eat hot fudge sundaes without gaining a pound, you look at a bagel and it seems to go…
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Remedies for Eczema in Babies
January 9, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema is an allergic skin condition that affects almost one in 10 children in industrialized countries, as confirmed by a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Symptoms of eczema commonly begin in the first year of life and…
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Exercise Ball & Travel
Overview The exercise ball—also called a Swiss ball or stability ball—was introduced in the 1960s as a physical therapy tool by a doctor in Switzerland, reports Elizabeth Gillies in her 2004 book, “101 Ways to Work Out on the Ball.”…
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Metabolic Weight Loss Programs
January 9, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
A metabolic approach to weight loss emphasizes the way the body processes foods, rather than the total amount of calories being taken in. The focus is on food that supports exercise and workouts. Each of these programs allows you one…
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Things to Do in Honolulu, HI
Overview Hawaii vacations conjure images of drinks with little umbrellas and comfortable plots of sandy beach, but there’s much more than that to Honolulu. The city, which is home to an annual marathon, has an active community of runners who…
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