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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Alternatives to Gas Powered Cars
Automobiles for decades have largely been powered by gasoline engines. The harmful effects of obtaining fossil fuel and the emissions that are created by burning gasoline to create energy have led many to look for alternative forms of energy. This…
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How to Cope with self Injury
January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
Learning how to personally cope with the cycle self-injury is no easy task and it certainly isn’t something that happens over night. Self-injury is a behavior of addiction, no addiction is easy to leave behind, nor is there every a…
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Human Brain and Its Function
Overview About 2 million years ago, a human brain was half the size of today’s human brain. Your brain controls everything about you: breathing, thought, movement and interaction with others. Animals have brains that look similar to the human brain…
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Depilation Techniques
January 8, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Both men and women face the task of removing unwanted hair from various areas of their bodies. Depending on where the hair is located, and how much money you’re willing to spend, depilation techniques range from simple and low-cost to…
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Why Women should know self Defense Techniques
January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
It is essential for women to know how to defend themselves as they are unfortunately more often the victims of attacks and abuse. It is not the purpose to scare women to becoming paranoid from a likely attack but to…
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List of Youth Sports
Organized youth sports provide an excellent outlet for young people to get involved in athletics. There are many programs tailored to youths such as Little League Baseball, Pop Warner Football and Youth Soccer. These programs not only give youngsters a…
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The Meaning of Grieving
Overview Grief means you have lost someone or something you love. Everyone’s response to loss is different, from the mental, emotional and physical effects to the duration of bereavement. There is no timetable for how long it should take, nor…
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Techniques for Better Sleep
Inadequate sleep affects your mood, personality, concentration and immune system—potentially leading to illness and an increased chance of accidental injuries. While doctors can prescribe sleeping pills to help improve your sleep, the Mayo Clinic recommends only using medications as a…
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4 Ways to Treat a Goiter
1. Confirm the Existence of a Goiter A goiter is simply an enlargement of the thyroid gland in the neck, which causes a small lump or nodule to appear. While potentially unsightly, most cases of goiter are relatively benign. If…
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The Use of Aloe Vera Gel
January 8, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Aloe vera is a succulent plant that can be found in dry climates. The gel derived from the plant has been used for years to treat various skin ailments. In fact, its use can be traced all the way…
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4 Ways to Manage Nursemaid’s Elbow
1. Manage Residual Discomfort For the most part, once a nursemaid’s elbow injury has been reduced, a child’s discomfort is minor. There may be some lingering swelling and bruising that is not from the injury itself, but from the force…
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Suicide will to Live
January 8, 2014 Crisis Support
You are always going to have your share of good days and bad days. No matter how bleak things become, you have to maintain the will to live. You will learn why suicide should never be an option. It will…
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Sleep Anxiety
Overview Sleep rejuvenates your body. It is how you mend and prepare for the next day. Different people require varying amounts of sleep, ranging from four to 10 hours a day, depending on age and biological factors. Many factors can…
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Acidophilus for Gas & Bloating
Overview Acidophilus is a beneficial bacteria that lives inside your intestines. Also found in cultured dairy products, such as yogurt, you can take acidophilus in pill form to replenish the balance of good bacteria in your digestive system. Gas and…
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The Best Vitamins for Cartilage Formation
January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
People may experience joint cartilage breakdown as they advance in age from conditions such as osteoarthritis. Vitamins can boost the healing and repair of cartilage in order to decrease pain and increase the functionality of joints. The best vitamin to…
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4 Ways to Interpret What Causes Pain in the Hands
1. Rule Out Carpal Tunnel Syndrome A band of tissue surrounds your wrist, and the carpal tunnel is sandwiched between that tissue and your wrist bone, protecting the median nerve. When you move the hands and wrists repetitively, as you…
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About Detecting Pregnancy
January 7, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Many women would like to know they are pregnant as soon as possible. This allows them to receive timely prenatal care and avoid doing or eating things that may be harmful to the developing baby. Although women can do…
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Japanese Vegetarian Foods
January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Japanese features an abundance of vegetables and starches, says Victoria Wise, author of “The Vegetarian Table: Japan.” The strong presence of Buddhism and Taoism traditions make vegetarian cooking an important part of Japanese cuisine, according to the Vegetarian Recipes and…
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Home Remedies for a Toddler’s Constipation
Your toddler may be constipated if he has not had a bowel movement for more than four days, is uncomfortable when passing stool, or has dry, hard bowel movements. You also may notice liquid stools in your child’s diaper or…
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Causes of Hiccups in Babies
Hiccups are common in babies, especially during the first year of life. DrHull.com points out that no one really knows why a baby has hiccups frequently but there are several proposed causes. Treating the hiccups isn’t necessary, as they will…
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How to Escape a Choke Hold
January 7, 2014 Crisis Support
Many people do not realise that knowing even just the basic elements of self defense can make a great deal of difference if you are unfortunate enough to be attacked. In fact, knowing the basics may just be enough to save your life. There…
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What Causes High Cortisol?
Cortisol is a hormone produced in the body that regulates a number of processes, including the body’s stress response and inflammation. Patients with high cortisol experience a number of effects, and sustained high cortisol levels can lead to diseases such…
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Dangerous Side Effects of Anti Depressants
Antidepressants alter levels of neurotransmitters, or chemicals in the brain, which improve symptoms of depression. A doctor may prescribe an antidepressant for other disorders, such as anxiety. While antidepressants can help manage symptoms of mood problems, they can cause dangerous…
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Slippery Elm for Acid Reflux
Overview Acid reflux is a common gastric condition characterized by the backflow of digestive juices from the stomach into the esophagus. Left untreated, acid reflux can develop into a more serious condition referred to as GERD, or gastro- esophageal reflux…
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Why Is Belly Fat Bad?
January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Around 68 percent of Americans were overweight or obese in 2007/2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Determination of overweight or obesity is generally made through an assessment of body mass index (BMI), which compares weight…
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Jock Itch Treatment Products
Jock itch, medically referred to as “tinea cruris,” is a fungal infection of the groin area. The name jock itch refers to a higher prevalence of the infection in athletes as opposed to the general population and to the sometimes…
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Mental Health and the Effects on Family and Loved ones
January 7, 2014 Crisis Support
Being from a family that has been subject to many mentally ill members and carries a genetic predisposal for it, I have experienced many aspects of this terrible, potentially crippling disease. The effects it has on families will vary according…
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Causes of Pain in My Left Arm & Chest
Chest pain is a symptom that frequently causes patients to seek medical care. The most common causes of chest pain are fairly benign, and do not require further medical attention. Chest pain combined with left arm pain is more worrisome,…
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4 Ways to Identify Fanconi Syndrome
1. Note the Common Symptoms of the Disorder Fanconi syndrome is a disorder of the kidneys that’s characterized by the failure of the kidneys to absorb substances the body needs. Healthy kidneys clean the blood of all the substances the…
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Activities to Build Self Esteem in Depressed Teens
Teens who suffer from depression are overwhelming sad, have trouble sleeping, feel hopeless and worthless, gain or lose significant amounts of weight, have difficulty concentrating and have trouble maintaining healthy relationships. Many teens who are depressed also have a low…
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