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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What Causes Elevated Creatinine Levels?
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Elevated creatinine is often associated with serious disorders, and people who learn that their creatinine levels are elevated may be alarmed. This response is understandable but not always warranted. It is important to understand exactly what creatinine is and how…
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Reasons for a Nose Bleed
The nose warms and humidifies inhaled air, which keeps the membranes that line the inside of the nose moist. Many blood vessels lie close to the surface inside the nose and a nosebleed can occur from minor irritations to the…
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Vitamins for Dark Eyes
January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
The skin under our eyes is the thinnest on the body; anything from lack of sleep to allergies to illness can make the veins around our eyes stand out and look shadowy, according to online beauty magazine Beyond Jane. One…
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What Are the Disadvantages of Natural Family Planning?
January 3, 2014 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The term “natural family planning” typically refers to particular techniques of avoiding pregnancy. Some forms of this kind of birth control are known as fertility awareness–based methods. Another form is the lactational amenorrhea method. The Catholic Church promotes the use…
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Herbs to Raise Metabolism
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The National Institutes of Health defines metabolism as “all the physical and chemical processes in the body that convert or use energy.” Food calories provide the energy for these body processes. Metabolic rates differ from person to person and can…
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Drugs for Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety attacks, or panic attacks, involve the experience of intense fear and are accompanied by physical distress. During an anxiety attack, the heart rate becomes rapid and breathing is disrupted. Sweating, shaking, dizziness and blurry vision may also occur. Those…
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Crushs vs Love
We’ve all had them before. Perhaps it was a crush on a teacher we once had in school. Or maybe someone we work with or even our next door neighbor. And most of us have been in love at one…
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Acceptance of The Unacceptable
I woke-up this morning to read the following “quote for the day” in my email “in-box” from one of my favorite authors and Zen Master Teachers, Cheri Huber: Nonacceptance is always suffering no matter what you’re accepting. Acceptance is always…
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Medicine Ball Training for Baseball
Overview Strength, flexibility and torque are all important aspects of playing well on a baseball diamond. Whether you’re throwing a 94 mph fastball, reaching across your body to catch a ground ball and gunning a base runner down at first…
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Acoustic Neuroma Treatment Options
An acoustic neuroma, or vestibular schwannoma, is a common, non-cancerous type of tumor that grows on a nerve that runs between the brain and inner ear. Typically slow-growing, these tumors sometimes remain small enough that the best treatment is to…
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About Roundworms
Overview Roundworms, also known as nematodes, can infect the intestinal tract of a human host. Ranging from 1mm to 1m in length when full grown, roundworms have long round bodies and are found more often in tropical climates than in…
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Tips for Finding a Boyfriend
One of the main dilemmas which face young people is being in the right place at the right time. If you don’t go to those kinds of places where that ideal boyfriend may be found, you are unlikely to find…
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Camping Cooking Checklist
Some campers swear that food cooked over an open campfire always tastes better than from anywhere else. Don’t count on this romantic notion of outdoor cooking to let you cut corners on your outdoor meal planning. Make sure you have…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Insect Bites and Children
1. Location, location, location It’s a great time to be outside, for children and the bugs that bite or sting them. Prepare your child before she goes outdoors and know what to do if she is bitten or stung. Know…
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Adverse Effects of Acai Berries
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The South African fruit known as the acai berry comes from deep within the rainforests of Brazil. It has recently become a focus of use due to its antioxidant effects and amino acid content. The acai berry has been a…
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10 Signs of a Cheating Girl
Infidelity in relationships sometimes seems glamorous in the movies, but it is decidedly less glamorous when it happens to you. According to “The New York Times,” estimates of infidelity run the gamut, from 1 percent to at least 15 percent…
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Self-Powered vs. Electric Treadmill
January 3, 2014 Self-Powered vs. Electric Treadmill
Overview Using a treadmill to exercise can provide regular cardiovascular exercise and improve balance and gait. Treadmills range from from simple self-powered treadmills to expensive electric models. Deciding which one is best is in part determined by individual likes and…
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Athletic Sprint Training
Overview Sprint training is a form of anaerobic exercise also known as interval training because of the alternating work/rest components of the workouts. Because of its extremely high intensity, sprint training should be done with planning and forethought—if not guidance…
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Different Stomach Exercises
Keeping your stomach firm and trim can help you feel more confident about your body image. Cardiovascular exercise is the most effective way to burn fat off your stomach, but when it’s time to tone and sculpt those ab muscles,…
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About Stem Cell Treatment for Diabetes
Overview Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar levels are too high. A hormone called insulin helps sugar get into cells, giving them the energy they need. Depending on the type of diabetes, insulin production is impaired or cut…
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Dangers of Hybrid Cars
Hybrid cars use two kinds of energy to power their engines. They have a combination of conventional, gasoline-powered engines and rechargeable, electric-powered batteries. Hybrids cars are touted as a solution to the immense problems of pollution and oil dependence that…
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How to Disagree Politely
“I disagree entirely with your opinion but I will defend to the death your right to express it” is a quote attributed to Voltaire. Adults do not always agree, if everyone had the same opinion, the world would be very…
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What Are the Side Effects of Mebendazole?
Mebendazole is a prescription medication indicated to treat worm infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, pinworms and whipworms. This medication is part of a class of drugs called anthelmintics and works by preventing worms from absorbing nutrients from the host’s body….
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Vitamins for Beard Growth
January 3, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
While there are no vitamins that specifically target beards or create new beard follicles, the health of the hair in your existing beard is affected by certain vitamins. Healthier hair will grow faster and it will be stronger than unhealthy…
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Quick Tips for Dealing with Job Stress
I recently received some feedback from members of our LIVESTRONG.com on-line community who told me they really need some “quick tips” for dealing more effectively with job stress. And sooooo… by popular demand… here they are! Hope this helps: •Start…
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Bad Times in your Life to Start a Relationship
One of the worst times of anyone’s life, to begin a new relationship, is if they have just recently ended one. Rebound relationships very rarely work for a number of reasons. One of the main reasons is that you may…
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I Love you Love Relationship Expression Feeling Emotion Honesty – Yes
The concept of love is often difficult to define as the word describes a wide range of emotions and relationships. For some, saying I love you is a challenge, notably for a lot of men, while others throw the phrase…
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Diet for the Perfect Abs
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A six-pack is one of the ultimate signs of optimal health and fitness, and it takes hard work and dedication to reveal such definition. Although a smart exercise plan is necessary for revealing a six-pack, proper nutrition plays a…
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Weight Loss Plan and Fat
January 3, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Weight loss and fat reduction are among the most popular topics in media and conversation. The desire to be fit is a major driving force behind financial and career decisions. Weight loss plans, however, are as plentiful as New…
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Love Relationships
You will know that you are in love when there is a certain amount of nausea involved. If not nausea, then diarrhea. Love, for some reason, plays havoc with the entire digestive system. If you have to run to the…
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