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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Herbal Bath Benefits From Epsom Salts
January 5, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Epsom salt baths have long been associated with rest and relaxation. According to the Epsom Salt Council, science backs anecdotal claims that these soaks provide benefits beyond the luxury associated with a warm bath at the end of a long…
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Bedwetting Solutions for Children
January 5, 2014 Children's Health
Bedwetting before the age of seven should not cause concern; however, it is often an embarrassment for your child. The National Library of Medicine reported in a 2005 study that bedwetting affects up to 20 percent of five-year-old children. Although…
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What Is a Natural Cleaner for Grout?
January 5, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Used to seal tiles and sinks, grout is mainly found in your kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen and bathroom are the two rooms in your home most in need of regular cleaning, and the grout is no exception. Due…
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Con Artists
Con artists in most cases will stick out like a “sore thumb”-but a person may be so blinded by love and lust that they ignore the obvious signs. When they do not stick out, usually the charm is being ladled…
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Cute Ways to Propose Marriage
There are many different cute and creative ways to propose marriage, and no matter what your budget is like, there is a perfect method for you. The most important thing to think about when considering how to propose marriage is…
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Bipolar Disorder Medication Side Effects
Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mood disorder composed of alternating periods of depression and mania. Medications for bipolar disorder help to stabilize mood by reducing the number of manic, hypomanic, depressive and mixed episodes. Common types of medications…
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Fun Aerobic Workouts
Aerobic workouts are usually associated with pounding out an hour on the treadmill while watching TV for a distraction. Most of us don’t think of fun when thinking about cardio exercise. Integrating some innovative activities and training methods into your…
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3 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Biliary Atresia
1. Note the Child’s Physical Appearance Spotting symptoms of biliary atresia begins with noting any jaundice present. Though it’s important to remember that jaundice appearing before the age of two weeks is generally not significant. Instead, watch for jaundice that…
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Slippery Elm Tea for Acid Reflux
Overview According to the American College of Gastroenterology, as many 15 million Americans suffer from acid reflux on a daily basis, while 60 million suffer from it at least once a month. Whether you suffer from acid reflux every day…
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Online Dating Safety Tips for everyone
Online dating has connected millions of people around the world, and it could work for you too. If you want to meet many single people who share your values and are looking for serious relationships, dating websites are tools that…
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3 Ways to Identify Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
1. Monitor the Frequency of Your Respiratory Ailments Does it seem as though you’re always “just getting over a cold”? Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) get colds, bronchitis or pneumonia more often than those who have normally…
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Rowing Ergometer Workouts
January 5, 2014 Rowing Ergometer Workouts
Rowing ergometers are used by indoor rowers as an alternative to rowing on water, and are also popular with sportsmen and general exercisers. Rowing is an effective whole-body exercise that can be aerobic or anaerobic depending on the type of…
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3 Ways to Identify Sumac Rash
1. Look for Red, Itchy Skin and Blisters Sumac rash causes red, itchy skin and usually appears within 1 to 3 days after being exposed to the sumac plant. The rash will often develop blisters that may begin to crust…
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How to tell if a Girl Doesn’t want you
Some days, you just have to scratch your head and wonder. What is going on inside her head? Does she like me? Am I coming on too strong? Are we just friends? Reading a woman is hard. So, being a…
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Common Causes of Breast Pain
January 5, 2014 Women's Health
Breast pain is a common problem for many women, though men can also experience breast pain and tenderness. Women with painful breasts may notice pain feels cyclical, or occurs during the same time each month, and can occur in one…
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Toxicity of Mint Oil
January 5, 2014 Toxicity of Mint Oil
Overview Mint oil, most often extracted from the leaves of Mentha piperita, is on the FDA’s GRAS–Generally Regarded As Safe–list. It can, however, cause some adverse effects when used at high doses, according to NYU’s Langone Medical Center. Toxic Compounds…
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AIDS Facts
Overview Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, weakens the immune system, leaving the body unable to effectively fight such diseases as cancer and pneumonia. Approximately 40 million people worldwide had HIV in 2008, according to the Mayo Clinic, and they will…
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Home Yoga Exercises
Yoga is a form of exercise that involves static holds of the body called poses, or postures. Long, deep breaths are taken while holding these poses and multiple body parts are involved. Not only can yoga be used as a…
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Senior Citizen Dating Online
Most dating websites are open to anyone over the age of 18 to use, but single senior citizens should consider joining dating websites that market to seniors. There is a huge variety of dating websites on the market and the…
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Reformer Pilates Benefits
January 5, 2014 Reformer Pilates Benefits
The Pilates Reformer is a stationary piece of Pilates equipment used in some group classes, private sessions or for home use. It features a gliding carriage attached to rails set inside a wooden or metal frame. The carriage connects to…
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4 Ways to Cope With Chronic Pain
1. Acknowledge Your Pain as Normal When you begin to face chronic pain, it’s normal to visit new doctors, seek second opinions and spend time searching the Internet for clues to a pain-free life. While modern medicine can offer hope…
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Can Online Dating be Successful
Online dating is a reality that single people living in the 21st century must weigh the pros and cons of. Dating websites were created during the 1990s, replacing many of the popular personal ads in newspapers. Online dating has made…
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Causes of Seasonal Allergies
Also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies occur during certain seasons of the year–spring, summer or fall–when normally harmless airborne substances such as pollen and molds are released into the air. The immune system of a hypersensitive…
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5 Ways to Treat Epileptic Seizures
1. Keep Symptoms at Bay With Prescription Anticonvulsants The first line of treatment for seizures is usually anticonvulsants. These drugs, also called antiepileptics (AEDs), can be divided into two categories. First-generation AEDs, like phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin) and valproate (Depakote), have…
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Signs that you are more than just Friends
You have known your friend for quite a long time. You spend time together and console each other when one of you has a problem. You even talk about your love life. Somehow you find comfort in each other’s company….
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Strategies for Reducing Anxiety
Anxiety affects everyone from time to time. It’s a normal reaction to a stressful situation. Generally speaking, anxiety passes after a short period of time, or when the stressful situation subsides. If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, however, your…
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Getting over someone
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if there was actually an answer to this question, unfortunately for those of us out there who would like the answer, there isn’t. The truth, everyone is different and we are all affected by things in…
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Yoga Positions Explained
Overview Yoga positions, also known as asanas in Sanskrit, are part of an ancient spiritual tradition that began in India an estimated 6,000 years ago. Approximately 2,000 years ago, the sage Patanjali compiled and recorded different elements of yoga philosophy…
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3 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome
January 5, 2014 Women's Health
1. Look for Physical Changes Some signs of PMS are obvious, like cramps or acne that flare around the time of your period. However certain physical signs can be harder to distinguish. For example, cravings for salt or sweets or…
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Exercises to Trim Belly Fat
Body fat is not only not pleasing to the eye, but it also brings with it a multitude of health risks. The fat around your belly is particularly unpleasant to look at as well as dangerous for your health. Type…
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