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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Infant Sleep Remedies
January 7, 2014 Children's Health
Infants sleep a lot, 16 or more hours a day, but they do this in slivers of just one or two hours at a time, leaving you, the parent, in an exhausted, often irritable, brain fog. Developing a consistent 24-hour…
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What Are Statin Medications?
Statin medications refer to a classification of drugs that are taken to lower blood cholesterol levels. Specifically, statins block an enzyme called hydroxy-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) so that the liver does not make more cholesterol. Fortunately, common statin medications…
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Exercises for a Sore Wrist
A sore wrist may be caused by a multitude of factors, including carpal tunnel syndrome, strain, sprain, joint injury or surgery. The wrist is made up of eight bones as well as a number of tendons and ligaments, any of…
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What Are Some Ways to Cure Insomnia?
Insomniacs often find their inability to sleep interferes with productivity, energy and ability to function properly during the day. Although many causes of insomnia exist, most cases resolve with treatment. If insomnia is particularly severe or persistent, a physician should…
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Reasons for Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia describes the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix that indicates either precancerous or cancerous cells. Cervical dysplasia often produces no symptoms at all, and a Pap smear usually detects the condition. Reasons for the…
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4 Ways to Manage Chronic Gout
1. Prevent Recurrence The best way to manage chronic gout is to find ways to alleviate symptoms and to make the day-to-day living with the disease as manageable as possible. Simple home remedies such as ice packs applied on swollen…
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What Drugs Appear on a Drug Test?
In 1988, the U.S. Department of Labor created the Drug Free Workplace Act which called for many government agencies and contractors to provide mandatory drug tests for all employees. Since then, many companies have also put mandatory drug testing in…
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Dating Marriage Family and Relationships Marriage and Divorce Building Trust Ending Abuse
We sometimes stay, even in bad relationships, hoping for the good to return. We are afraid of being alone, and believe the relationship can improve. Sometimes this is true, most times, not. People do not stay in bad relationships because…
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How Do Teeth Implants Work?
Overview Tooth implants are a way to replace one or more missing teeth. They do not rest on other teeth, like a bridge, or on the gum, like dentures. Instead, they fuse directly to the jawbone. Through a 20-year track…
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Home Remedies for a Toe Fungus
January 7, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Toe fungus, on the nail or the skin, is often more of an embarrassment than a serious medical issue. Toe fungus is highly contagious, and can be picked up simply by walking barefoot at public swimming pools or public showers….
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What is the Purpose of a Sea Salt Bath?
January 7, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Sea salt baths aid in relaxation and wellness, and regular treatments trigger natural healing systems in the body to self-repair, according to Health-benefit-of-water.com. Also used as a beauty aid, sea salt relieves many skin maladies, including psoriasis, as reported…
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Benefits of Electric Cars
Electric cars aren’t fast enough. They don’t go far enough on a charge and they look funny, too. There are plenty of reasons people use to dismiss electric cars. They’ve done so since the days of GM’s EV1 in the…
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List of Ways to Conserve Water
Water is a vital natural resource. Although water conservation and quality control may be largely under the control of municipal water boards and other government entities, you can play your part by saving water in and around your home. You…
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3 Ways to Manage Atherosclerosis
1. Lose Weight Manage your atherosclerosis–the hardening of your arteries due to cholesterol and fat buildup–by maintaining a healthy weight. If you are above your ideal weight, shed some pounds through a combination of diet and exercise. Following a low-fat,…
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3 Ways to Prevent an Omphalocele
1. Take Prenatal Vitamins to Prevent Birth Defects Why some babies develop an omphalocele is not entirely understood. Consequently, there is no definite way to prevent one from occurring in your baby. That said, some research suggests that taking prenatal…
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3 Ways to Manage Neuroblastoma
1. Be Proactive in Anticipating Challenges When neuroblastoma is at an early stage, the most effective coping strategy is to encourage your child to live as normal a life as possible. However, kids with advanced cases of this cancer frequently…
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Why some People Stay in Bad Relationships
It’s easy for someone that’s in a great relationship to judge another that’s in a bad one. We often find ourselves asking why someone would stay in a relationship if they’re being abused mentally or physically. Being an outsider looking in, we…
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Good Basketball Skills Training
Overview The game of basketball is something of an enigma. Coaches want their players to give maximum effort when they are on the court. However, when players improve, it’s usually not about the amount of effort. It’s about working on…
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Exercises to Straighten Posture
Having good posture contributes to your overall well-being, prevents injury and allows the body to function efficiently, according to Dr. Florence Kendall in her book, “Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain.” As we get older our postures become…
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Supplements for Fast Weight Gain
January 7, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
There’s no real secret to gaining weight–you need to consume more calories than you expend in order to move the scale. But if you’re extremely active or just have a fast metabolism, putting on weight can be difficult. If your…
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Exercises to Slim a Belly
Earning a slim belly is a difficult proposition for many people but, if you are committed to your goal and employ a sincere workout ethic, the rewards of performing some simple exercises will pay off. Find exercises that are comfortable…
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Four Reasons to Date your ex
The breakup, the makeup, the relationship? While the thought of getting with some ex boyfriends and girlfriends might make you cringe, the reason you are here right now is to consider why getting with an ex is a good idea….
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Common Symptoms of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. A variety of infectious agents cause this illness, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Kids Health, a consumer information website operated by the Nemours Foundation, explains that pneumonia commonly begins after a common…
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4 Ways to Distinguish Between Autism and OCD
January 7, 2014 Children's Health
1. Examine the Motives Behind the Behavior Both autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) entail recurring ritualistic behavior, such as rearranging items or repeating activities over and over again. People with autism feel comforted or fulfilled by these activities. People with…
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6 Ways to Manage Optic Neuritis
1. Understand the Nature of the Condition Optic neuritis often results from lesions or inflammation of the optic nerve and/or the myelin sheath surrounding that nerve. There is a plethora of potential causes for optic neuritis, including viral infections, multiple…
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How to Love someone else without Losing yourself
The best thing that a person can expect from true love is to gain the ability to learn more about himself or herself. In this learning process, it is important for both partners to not lose themselves. However, at times…
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Hiking Packing List
Hiking’s not just a fun way to be out and experience all Mother Nature has to offer. It’s also a great way to get some quality exercise in. Before setting out on your next hiking trip, make sure to pack…
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Online Dating first Meeting first Offline Date first Offline Date Tips Meeting Offline first Time
The fun and excitement of online dating will soon get two people familiar with each other and willing to find out more. This is when a real life meeting usually takes place. Such first offline encounters bring in lots of…
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Homeopathic Remedies for Skin Rash With Blisters
January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Most blistering rashes come from contact with oils in plants such as poison oak and poison ivy, or from exposure to harsh chemicals. Some diseases, such as chicken pox, shingles and measles, also cause blistering rashes. If you develop a…
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Candida Food Lists
If you have a candida overgrowth, your body cannot function normally. Due to the nature of the organism and its ability to colonize various places of the body, candida overgrowth is implicated in most cases of chronic sinusitis, unexplained rashes…
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