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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How to help Children Grieve
January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
Grief steals us away from living until we deal with it and release its grip. During this sorrowful period, we are so focused on our own grief that we tend to miss that of our children. Generally children do not…
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Ginger Root for Acid Reflux
Overview Acid reflux is a digestive condition affecting the lower end of the esophagus. It is characterized by a backward flow of stomach acids into the esophagus, causing heartburn. Ginger root, which is derived from the tropical plant Zingiber officinale,…
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3 Ways to Manage Farsightedness
1. Wear a Corrective Lens This is the simplest and most common treatment for farsightedness. Your eye doctor will measure and prescribe a custom-tailored lens to treat your focusing problem. The lens essentially works to undo your cornea’s relative lack…
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Hair Pulling in Toddlers
Overview While it is a common occurrence among many toddler-aged children, hair pulling is often a frustrating experience for parents. Most toddler-aged hair pullers outgrow the problem as their expanding vocabulary allows them to better voice their frustrations. By practicing…
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Positive Effects of Solar Power
Solar power uses the sun’s radiation to generate electricity or heat for buildings. The most common solar power systems use photovoltaic cells or solar thermal arrays installed on the roof of a building, where they have direct exposure to the…
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Ingredients of Castile Soap
January 8, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Castile soap originated from the Castile region of Spain. One of the first hard, white soaps, castile soap’s high quality made it popular throughout Europe. It continues to be replicated throughout the world and utilizes the same or a very…
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4 Ways to Identify What Triggers a Stroke
1. Atherosclerosis Is a Major Risk Factor If you have high cholesterol or hypertension or if you smoke regularly, you could develop atherosclerosis, which is an unhealthy buildup of fats, platelets and debris inside the arteries that carry blood from…
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Does Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Have Side Effects?
January 8, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Organic apple cider vinegar begins with the juice of organic apples, those which have not been treated with pesticides or herbicides. Adding yeast ferments the natural fruit sugars and any added sugar into alcohol. During a second fermentation, acid-forming bacteria…
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Mourning Death
January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
It is not necessary to mourn the dead even though we do. To mourn someone who has a dibiilitating disease, would be senseless, in that, had the person lived longer, the disease would have to be delt with, anyway. This…
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Yoga Flexibility Exercises
Yoga is a form of exercise designed to physically condition the body and promote mental relaxation. There are many benefits to yoga, one of the most important benefits being flexibility. Dancers and athletes alike participate in yoga to increase their…
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The Best Bars for Weight Loss
January 8, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Determining which bars are best for weight loss requires identifying the nutritional protocols of your individual diet program. For example, low-carb dieters would choose a different bar than someone on a low-fat or moderate-carb diet. You must take into consideration…
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Fastest Weight Loss Solutions
January 8, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The fastest weight loss solutions are not always the best long-term choices. Diet and exercise are the best variables to adjust for fast weight loss. Experienced trainees can easily adopt a more extreme training protocol, however, beginners should slowly work…
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Chocolate Giving to Loved one Unconditionally don’t Give Gifts for Sex
January 8, 2014 Friends and Peers
It is so easy to get into a relationship and forget the simple things that make each other happy. Being kind to your loved one is a simple act to forget to display towards your loved one when you start…
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What Are the Benefits of Sandalwood Oil?
For thousands of years, wood and oil from the tropical sandalwood tree have held an important place in religious practices, perfumery and healing traditions in western Asia and beyond. Sandalwood oil may offer benefits for your skin and your mood,…
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4 Ways to Prevent Jet Lag
1. Helping Your Body Adjust Adjusting to your new schedule gradually before you even begin your trip can help prevent jetlag and its unpleasant symptoms. It can be hard for your body to shift its clock several hours all at…
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Smart Shopping for Atkins Diet Foods
January 8, 2014 Diet & Nutrition
The Atkins Diet is the namesake eating plan created by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. This diet gained popularity during the “low-carb” revolution, when carbohydrates were vilified as the cause of weight gain. Everyone from celebrities to some physicians were signing…
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What is the Definition of IQ Test?
January 8, 2014 Children's Health
Overview An IQ test is an examination that attempts to measure your innate intelligence, or “how you think,” as opposed to your accumulated knowledge, or “what you know.” The name “IQ” stands for “intelligence quotient,” because the first such tests…
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4 Ways to Flatten Scars
1. Vitamin E, Moisturizing Therapy and Micro Abrasion By infusing the area around the scar tissue with moisturizer on a regular basis and utilizing systematic daily micro abrasion, you can significantly wear down scar tissue over time. This process can…
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What Are the Treatments for Piles?
Piles, also called hemorrhoids, are characterized by swollen, inflamed veins in and around the rectum and anus. Piles generally will clear up on their own in one to two weeks if untreated. But most people who experience them prefer immediate…
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What Foods Flatten Your Stomach?
Maintaining a healthy, calorie-controlled diet and participating in regular physical activity can help you lose belly fat. Additionally, certain foods contain compounds that may help expedite this process. Include these foods in a balanced diet as part of an overall…
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How to Cope with Loss
January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
A butterfly’s metamorphosis personifies change throughout the life span as it transforms. Similarly, a human being develops into an infant, a child, an adolescent, and an adult. During these developmental stages, major life changes challenge an adult’s coping abilities. When…
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3 Ways to Identify Sepsis
1. Note the Symptoms of Sepsis Sepsis is a bacterial infection that can start from almost any place in your body. It can manifest in a number of different ways, from pneumonia to urinary tract infections to cellulitis. The symptoms…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Checklist
January 8, 2014 Children's Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects millions of adults and children. While it was once thought that only children could receive an ADHD diagnosis, it is now understood that the symptoms may continue into adulthood….
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Which Parts of the Brain Does Music Affect?
A 2010 paper in “Physics of Life Reviews” speculates that the vocalizations of ancient humans have developed into two forms. The first type is more concrete and became language. The second type is more emotional and became music. The human…
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Breast Stroke for Beginners
Overview The breaststroke makes use of one of the most natural swimming postures and allows for easier breathing than the butterfly stroke or the freestyle. At first, however, beginners might find it difficult to coordinate the breaststroke’s leg and arm…
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Exercises on Chin Up Bar
The chin-up bar is a relatively simple piece of fitness equipment that has been around for many years. Chin-up bars come in many store-bought and home-made styles and are great for not only chin-ups but also several other exercises. No…
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AIDS Facts & Information
January 8, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Currently, more than 1 million people in the United States are living with HIV/AIDS, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, or NIAID. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, and AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome….
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Thank you Gift Ideas for Parents
January 8, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
Parents are special people. They do things for their children that the children can never repay. Mom carried each one in her womb for several months and then delivered them with a painful birth. Yet, she loved them. If the…
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Great Exercises for Flabby Arms
An easy way to tell if an individual is strong and fit is to simply look at her arms. Are they toned and strong or loose and flabby? Women are more prone than men to suffer from flabby arms. Luckily,…
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4 Ways to Manage Goiter
1. Identify the Symptoms of a Goiter A goiter is simply an enlarged thyroid gland that’s caused by a lack of the thyroid hormone. The gland becomes enlarged to compensate for this deficiency. You can usually identify a goiter as…
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