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 General Paresis
1. Find out Whether you Have Been Infected With Syphilis General paresis, a neurological condition that causes nerve damage to the brain, is a direct result of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease. Incidence of general paresis has become increasingly rare…
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Top 10 Ways to Lose Weight Fast
January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
In a world full of fast food, doughnuts, gourmet desserts and coffees on every corner, it can be hard to discern the good from the bad when it comes to losing weight. All of those shops full of yummy–but fatty–goodness…
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What to do if you Hate being Single
Being single can be great. Free to do anything or nothing at all. But what happens if the carefree single life is no longer satisfying. What if being single has become something hateful, something which causes loneliness and unhappiness? How…
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3 Ways to Manage Peritonitis
1. Get Underlying Causes Under Control Peritonitis–an inflammation and infection of the membrane that contains the organs in your abdomen–can be caused by other gastrointestinal and bowel diseases, making it necessary to treat these conditions as quickly and effectively as…
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Healthy Snacks for Kids to Make
January 6, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Despite reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention citing high populations of overweight children in the U.S., snacking need not be related to weight gain. Healthy snacking can be integrated into a sound nutritional plan. Children can…
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Things to do if you Hate being Single
Remember the thrill of freedom when you left home and moved into your first place of your own? It was exhilarating to come and go as you pleased without having to answer to anyone. You could eat anything you wanted…
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The Best Herbs for Circulation
Many factors, such as smoking, obesity, or lung and heart problems, can lead to poor circulation of the blood throughout the body. Poor circulation can then lead to more physical disorders, such as heart disease, varicose veins, slow wound healing,…
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Exercises for a Big Belly
A big belly is a source for a lot of different health concerns. Back problems, cardiovascular disease, some types of tumors, type II diabetes and insulin resistance can all result from having excess fat stored around your abdomen. The quicker…
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Herbal Supplement Information
Overview Herbal- and plant-derived remedies are the most popular form of self-medicating in the world, according to the World Health Organization. To figure out if an herbal supplement is working for you, take one supplement at a time. Keep daily…
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5 Ways to Cope With Agitation
1. Reduce Outbursts by Sticking to a Set Schedule Create a consistent daily schedule and stick to it as often as possible. A patient in the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s may still recognize a daily routine and may…
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Face & Neck Firming Exercises
Face and neck muscles need to be exercised just like all the other muscles in the body. Athletes usually display a healthy, toned look even in their faces. Muscles of the face and neck are often overlooked in a total…
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Why Do Newborns Get the Hiccups?
Overview Newborn babies make plenty of strange noises, including gurgles, cries and hiccups. Though most new parents have had hiccups themselves, watching their new baby’s body shake with his first hiccups can be a scary experience. It’s usually a relief…
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Neroli Oil Uses
Like orange oil, neroli essential oil comes from two species of oranges trees. While orange oil is produced from the fruit’s peel, neroli is derived from the tree’s flowers. Italian in origin, as Patricia Davis writes in her book, “Aromatherapy:…
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Smoothies to Lose Weight
January 6, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Replacing a meal or snack with a smoothie may help you lose weight when the smoothie contains a balance of nutrients and an appropriate amount of calories—250 to 350 in an 1,800 calorie diet. When you make your smoothie at…
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Inversion Therapy Risks
Inversion therapy, whether practiced at home with an inversion table or under the supervision of a doctor of physical therapist, uses gravity to stretch and lengthen the spine. It’s sometimes used to treat back and neck pain, since inverting the…
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Dumb Things Guys can do to Ruin a first Date
Okay, maybe give us a little platitude, because sometimes we guys really are totally nervous, and just do not want to say anything wrong to give a bad impression on a first date. Tripping over our tongues leads to foot-in-mouth…
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Perks of Living alone
If you have never lived alone, I highly recommend trying it at least once in your life. Here are a few reasons why: 1. You can walk around naked I don’t know about you, but I enjoy leisurely getting dressed…
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What Causes Bumps on Skin?
January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Bumps on the skin can be irritating, itchy and worrisome. While most of the time the cause is apparent, in some cases, it may take some sleuthing and careful consideration to determine why you have skin bumps. If your bumps…
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What are the Diseases Caused by Smoking?
Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing an estimated 438,000 deaths each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. The American Cancer society states cigarette smoking kills more Americans than alcohol, car accidents,…
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Reasons some People never Find Love
Love is a fickle thing. It is a tricky thing to describe, it can develop suddenly, and it is a feeling that can be only understood by experiencing it. Yet it is sad to say that some people never find…
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Negative Effects of Chitosan
Chitosan is derived from chitin, a substance found in the hard outer shells of marine crustaceans such as crab, crayfish, lobster and squid. This indigestible fiber passes through the digestive tract without being absorbed. People take chitosan supplements to lose…
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Stinging Nettles & Their Benefits
January 6, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stinging nettle, or nettle, is a traditional European medicinal herb used to treat conditions such as an enlarged prostate gland, joint or muscle pain, gout, anemia and arthritis. You may also receive stinging nettle to treat symptoms of eczema,…
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Herbal Treatments for Candida
Candida is a type of fungus that occurs naturally on the skin and mucous membranes of the body. However, when there is an overgrowth of this fungus, it can cause yeast infections called candidiasis. This overgrowth can be triggered by…
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How to Evaluate Hearing Aids
Overview Hearing loss is a challenge that many people face as they age, and the seemingly easy remedy of purchasing a hearing aid isn’t always so simple. When choosing which brand and model to purchase, you must sort through various…
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The Best Ways to Get Rid of Underarm Fat
That flabby area under the arms can deter you from wearing tank tops, bathing suits and any other type of clothing that shows off the arms. Underarm fat can be stubborn and hard to get rid of. Even those in…
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I Hate being Single
Following the tirade of single life paraphernalia that crackled in the dust of ‘Sex and the City’ complaining about being single feels outdated, weak and ungrateful; single life means independence! Freedom! No one telling you what to do! There comes…
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About Vitex
Overview The manufacturers of vitex dietary supplements make intriguing claims that pique the interest of female consumers. Vitex, which also goes by the name chasteberry or monk’s pepper, does have a lengthy history of use to address women’s health concerns,…
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What Are the Treatments for Fluid in the Middle Ear?
Fluid in the middle ear is a common ailment, especially among young children. Fluid accumulation occurs when the middle ear drainage pathway, the eustachian tube, is obstructed. Otitis media with effusion is the medical term for middle ear fluid. Head…
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Dance Exercises for the Core
Dancers know the key to successful, fluid dance movements is a strong core. A strong core protects your back from injury and your hips from joint problems, and gives your abdominals a nice shape. The core consist of the abdominal,…
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Top 10 Reasons to Savor the Single Life
Single, A word that evokes remarkable emotions that vary in degree from person to person.How powerful that one single word can be.When one hears the word single, everyone thinks freedom to do what ever you want like being a small…
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