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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3 Ways to Treat Biliary Atresia
January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
1. Use Exploratory Surgery to Definitely Diagnose The usual first step in treating biliary atresia is definitively diagnosing the condition through exploratory surgery. During this surgery, physicians are able to observe the biliary system for damaged and or missing bile…
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Best Dating Websites you Haven’t Heard of
As more people turn to online dating websites seeking either a date or perhaps to find “the one,” there are some sites that are more well known than others. This may well be because some sites advertise frequently by various media outlets,…
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3 Ways to Treat Toxic Shock Syndrome
January 4, 2014 Women's Health
1. Identify and Eliminate the Infection Source To initially treat toxic shock syndrome (TSS). eliminate the source of infection. If you are using a diaphragm, cervical cap or tampon and develop TSS symptoms, such as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea and…
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Outdoor Summer Date Ideas
Summer is all about getting out into the warm sunshine and enjoying happy times with that favorite person of your life, or maybe someone you just met and want to impress. Summer togetherness can also be warm moonlit evenings with…
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Kettlebell Vs. Dumbbell
Overview The kettlebell and dumbbell are pieces of exercise equipment similar in size and weight, but they can be used for very different purposes. Both are highly useful tools at the gym or for people who work out at home…
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Helpful Weight Loss Tips
January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight is hard to do, but easy to understand: Eat fewer calories than you burn. Your weight-loss plan should have two basic strategies. First, increase your activity level to burn more calories. Second, switch to a diet that provides…
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4 Ways to Treat a Swollen Red Rash on the Face
1. Diagnose the Cause of the Rash A swollen red rash can be symptomatic of a wide variety of conditions which may require vastly different treatment approaches. In some cases, such rashes may indicate an acute allergic reaction to an…
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Shoulder Arthroplasty Exercises
Shoulder arthroplasty is surgery that replaces your shoulder or portions of it with an artificial prosthesis. Shoulder arthroplasty exercises help restore your shoulder’s flexibility, strength and motion, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. The exercises are intended to…
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What Is an Alcoholic Beverage?
January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview An alcoholic beverage is simply any drink that contains alcohol, an intoxicating liquid. People have been making and drinking alcoholic beverages since before the beginning of recorded history. Specifically, alcoholic beverages contain ethanol, commonly known as grain alcohol. Other…
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Vibration Training Benefits
January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Vibration training is a unique concept which uses a vibrating platform to exercise the whole body at once. According to the Sports Injury Clinic, vibration training for exercise actually began 40 years ago when the Russian space agency started using…
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How to use Facebook as a Dating Tool
Facebook is a mammoth social networking site and its sheer size makes it a great opportunity to meet others who share your interests. However, in order to successfully use Facebook as a dating tool and avoid coming across as a…
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Safety of Bassinets
January 4, 2014 Children's Health
Overview Almost 50 percent of newborns sleep in a bassinet within the first two months of life. While the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages manufacturers to follow set guidelines, manufacturers of bassinets are not required by the government to…
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Yoga Poses for Arm Balance
Arm balance yoga poses strengthen your arms and core. These poses involve supporting either your upper body or entire body with your arms. The popular four-limbed staff pose is an arm balance pose, as are the crane and scale poses….
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How to Give a Full Body Massage to a Man
January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Your friend wants you to give him a full massage so he can get rid of some of the stress he is feeling. You can massage all areas of his body, concentrating on relieving some of the physical stress…
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3 Ways to Prevent Infant Botulism
1. Avoid Feeding Sweeteners to Your Sweetie Though it may be tempting to soothe your infant’s tears and sweeten her palate by dipping her pacifier in honey or giving her a small taste of corn syrup, you should think twice…
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Skin Disease Types
The largest and most accessible organ in the human body, skin is vulnerable to a variety of influences that can lead to disease. Some skin diseases are predetermined by an individual’s genetic inheritance. Others can be caused by exposure to…
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Types of Breast Cancer & Disease
The breasts are hormonally-responsive organs that support lactation and breastfeeding after pregnancy. Breast development involves a number of carefully choreographed cycles of breast cell growth and maturation, which are governed by a number of factors within the body. When breast…
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3 Ways to Manage Kaposi’s Sarcoma
1. Cosmetic Improvements to Consider The lesions associated with the classic form of Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) primarily affect the arms, hands, legs and feet. While they’re normally painless–except when they grow so large that they put pressure on your blood…
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About Bariatric Surgery
January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Obesity is a major health problem for many people and can contribute to the development of arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. Some people are unable to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery provides a way to…
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Causes of On & Off Pain in the Lower Abdominal During Early Pregnancy
Although it can be frightening, on-and-off pain in the lower abdominal area during pregnancy is common and usually harmless. However, there are causes of abdominal pain that, when together with bleeding, fever, nausea and vomiting or discomfort while urinating, may…
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Causes of Leg & Ankle Swelling
Swelling of the legs and ankles is a common problem, especially among older people. This abnormal build-up of fluid is known as peripheral edema and is more noticeable in the lower extremity due to the effects of gravity, according to…
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The Steps to Positive Thinking
January 4, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
One of the traits shared by successful people is that they are positive thinkers. According to the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, also known as REBT, created by Albert Ellis, PhD, the perception of events has more effect on the people…
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Internet Dating Internet Dating Advantages Internet Dating Dangers Virtual Dating Virtual Date
One quest has persevered throughout human history – the quest for love. As times changed and new epochs came, people discovered innovative ways to search for their better half and express their feelings. The era of internet has come to…
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A Description of Mat Pilates
Overview Pilates is an overused word in the fitness industry. Many people use it to describe basic core or floor-work exercises. While some of the exercises in the Pilates mat series resemble traditional calisthenics or abdominal workouts, true Pilates adheres…
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The Mistake Men Make in Online Dating
As someone who treated online dating like a sport for about 5 months and went on at least 40 dates, I consider myself an expert on the online dating mistakes of men. Here are the top five things men should consider…
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Yoga Training for Kids
Overview The ancient art of yoga, which means to yoke or unite, helps individuals achieve harmony and balance of mind, body and spirit. Modern studies show that it also might be beneficial for children. A study by the Vivekananda Kendra…
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Uses of a Sauna
January 4, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
The ambient heat and steam produced within a sauna have many applications. Sauna occupants enjoy a cleansing, renewing effect due in part to sweating and exposure to soothing heat, and saunas can also be used to alleviate certain chronic pain…
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Camping Kitchen List
Cooking in the great outdoors is both an adventure and a challenge. Eating in front of a campfire is one of the more nostalgic moments in the average camping trip. Leaving behind the microwave, the stove and the sink might…
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How to Find a Girlfriend
Boys are always a little shy when it comes to getting a girlfriend and this is normal. Because girls go through puberty quite early, they are generally more worldly and boys can feel a little overwhelmed by the thought of…
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Free Summer Activities for Couples
When you’re with that special someone in the summertime, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on fancy meals or expensive entertainment. There are almost endless free activities you can share together that are just as enjoyable, if…
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