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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Quick Thigh Weight Loss Exercises
Thigh fat doesn’t cause the same health risks to the body as belly fat, but it can still make you feel self-conscious. Quick thigh exercises can be done to help build your muscles and improve definition. There is no such…
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Names of Adrenal Supplements
A change of diet does not always hold the answer, as sufferers of adrenal fatigue will often testify. While eating different foods can prove helpful in supporting these key organs, periods of sustained stress often place so much demand on…
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Functional Wrist Exercises After Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to correct problems in the wrist. It is performed by inserting an illuminated probe into the wrist through very small incisions. Once the probe is inserted, the surgeon has numerous…
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What if You’re Dating an Alcoholic
Dating an alcoholic creates many choices. To the uninvolved, the most expedient advice is to get away as quickly and cleanly as possible. Of course, it is rarely that simple. There are often feelings of concern and lingering affection where…
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Nutrition Facts for Carnation Instant Breakfast
January 5, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Carnation Instant Breakfast is a fortified meal-replacement beverage manufactured by Nestle. It comes boxed in individual servings and as a bottled, ready-to-drink beverage. Carnation Instant Breakfast is a high-protein, high-carbohydrate, low-fat beverage that is offered in several flavors and…
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3 Ways to Deal With IUD Problems
1. Check Your IUD Regularly Modern intrauterine devices (IUDs) have come a long way since the 1980s, when they fell out of favor. Today’s IUDs are safer and more effective than their predecessors. Even so, there are still some complications…
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Ways to Increase Self Confidence
A number of different factors affect self-confidence. Whether you don’t like how you look, how you feel or what kind of person you are, most people struggle with self-confidence at some point in their lives. The good news is that…
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Grieving in Children
Overview Children grieve death, divorce of their parents, moving to a new home, a debilitating injury, even a lost favorite toy. Joy and Dr. Marvin Johnson, cofounders of the bereavement resource center Centering Corporation, and authors of “Children Grieve, Too,”…
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What Is the Difference Between Anxiety & Stress?
Overview Humans experience stress on a daily basis. According to the New York Times Health Guide, stress generates from situations or thoughts that make you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. Anxiety, according to the New York Times Health guide, centers…
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Counseling Strategies for Loss & Grief
The Journal of the American Medical Association recognizes that for every person that dies yearly in the United States, an estimated five people are connected to that person and grieve the loss. Grief is a natural reaction to loss that…
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Prevention of Allergies in the Sinus
Overview The Merck Source states that allergies are common and may affect you more at certain times of the year, such as springtime. Nasal allergies, also referred to as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, cause typical allergy symptoms including a…
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Bad Breath Cause
Overview Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is usually characterized as a foul odor coming from one’s mouth. Understanding the causes of bad breath are essential to treating individual cases. Some cases cannot simply be masked with mints and sprays…
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5 Ways to Treat Myositis
1. Take Steroid and Immunosuppressant Medications Corticosteroids, most often prednisone, are used to treat myositis, a chronic autoimmune inflammatory condition in which your muscles are weakened. Steroid drugs can reduce inflammation throughout your body and slow down your immune system’s…
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Definition of Tae Bo
Overview Tae Bo combines a variety of martial arts, boxing and dance moves to provide a high-impact aerobic workout. Tae Bo stands for “total awareness excellent body obedience” and is available to consumers through videos, books and TV infomercials. According…
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Autoimmune Disease Condition Symptoms
January 5, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Autoimmune diseases are a group of diseases in which the body’s immune system attacks normal tissues within the body. One of the first steps in the development of the immune system is that each immune cell is created knowing the…
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Getting Noticed on Dating Sites
Achieving success from dating websites will only happen if you have a good member profile and if you are active on the dating sites of your choice. Most dating websites have thousands of members. Many dating websites have millions of…
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3 Ways to Cope With Osteoporosis of the Jawbone
1. Exercise All Over The temporomandibular joints on each side of your jaw are two of the most important joints in the body. Numerous nerves run through them, sending impulses through to the brain. You can keep this area in…
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Rolling Walker Safety
Overview Rolling walkers provide enhanced mobility and stability for people who have difficulty walking. Injuries resulting from an accidental fall can be especially dangerous for older adults, so it’s important to choose a walker that meets your specific needs, use…
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Why Women Love Jerks and not Nice Guys
Women are attracted to jerks for a variety of reasons. Because women are complicated, some of the reasons are complicated. But, that does not make them complicated to understand. Let me try here. First of all, go to the heart and…
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Speed Tips for Football
Playing with speed is one of the most important aspects of being a good and productive football player. Coaches are always after their players to do their jobs at top speed, and teams that have more fast players tend to…
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What Is Nonverbal Communication?
January 5, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Nonverbal communication or body language can have a major impact on your interactions with other people. The simple act of crossing your arms or glancing away can convey a message about your feelings towards someone. HelpGuide.org says non-verbal communication…
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Anxiety Relief Herbs
Everyone suffers from occasional feelings of anxiety. Anxiety is a normal human response to a stressful situation. You may feel tense, stressed out or have trouble sleeping. If these feelings don’t pass after a short period of time, you may…
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3 Ways to Treat Primary Insomnia
1. Make Your Bedroom Comfortable and Relaxing Your bedroom and sleep environment can have a profound effect on how well you sleep. It may seem like nothing, but going to bed in a messy room can be distracting and make…
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Reasons to use Single Parent Dating Sites
Single parents have different priorities than single people who don’t have to raise children. Single parents need to think about how their romantic partner will affect their children’s lives. Raising children is very important and it is also time-consuming. Single…
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Shoulder Sculpting Exercises
Sculpted shoulders are achieved not just with the right exercises, but with the right training program. Any exercise that targets the deltoid muscles will strengthen your shoulders, but if you use heavy weights, you’ll likely bulk up. Do exercises in…
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Weight Loss Plans for People
January 5, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight is a problem with which many people struggle. Even when fad diets work, they tend to be short-lived, with the pounds piling back on as soon as the diet stops. The best approach is to find a…
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Long Distance Relationships
One of the big problems with developing a serious relationship when you’re at college is what happens after one or both of you graduate. This is a problem of course because the odds that the two of you live reasonably…
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Yoga Posture Names
Yoga is more than a fitness routine–it is a spiritual practice that has evolved over thousands of years in India. Performing yoga poses, or asanas, requires that you harness the power of both your mind and body. Many people believe…
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3 Ways to Avoid Deadly Poisons
1. Learn Which Plants Are Poisonous Every region in the world contains plants that are poisonous to human beings. A good field guide can help you spot poisonous plants in your area and recognize the signs they exhibit. For example,…
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Homemade Emu Oil Remedy
January 5, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Emu oil is made from the subcutaneous back fat of the emu, a large, flightless relative of the ostrich. It has long been prized for its anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and wound-healing properties, and modern research has shown that emu oil—packed…
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