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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The Benefits of the Horsetail Herb
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Horsetail, an herb used medicinally for thousands of years, descended from huge plants of the Paleozoic era, which occurred more than 400 million years ago. The plant’s above-ground parts may provide several medicinal benefits, though few clinical studies have examined…
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Different Ways to Attach a Bike Lock
You’ve spent a lot of money for that bike, so protect it from thieves with a good lock. Be aware, however, that even the best lock available is useless if used improperly. For the best security, buy two locks: a…
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Cardiac Diet Plan
January 1, 2014 Cardiac Diet Plan
Overview Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States, but according to the American Heart Association (AHA), that can be reduced through diet and a healthy lifestyle. A cardiac diet, or heart-healthy diet, limits fat,…
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Uses for Stinging Nettles
January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Stinging nettle, a perennial herb with a long medicinal history, derives its common name from the tiny, stinging hairs that cover the plant’s leaves and stems. While these hairs cause an irritating sting when touched, they may actually reduce the…
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Baking Soda & Toe Fungus
January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Toe fungus, often confused with athlete’s foot, is characterized by thick discolored nails, often with crumbling edges. It is unsightly, and as the nails continue to thicken, can become painful. Although there are both over-the-counter and prescription remedies, they…
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What Are the Benefits of Yohimbe Bark?
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The forests of Congo and Nigeria are often populated by the evergreen yohimbe tree, according to the University of California-San Diego Health Library. Its bark has long been used as an herbal medical treatment due to yohimbine, its active ingredient,…
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What Is the Purpose of Compost?
Overview Compost possesses different purposes for different people. For a farmer, compost often means an affordable crop fertilizer; for a city dweller lacking a green thumb, it could mean nothing more than a lower trash bill. Regardless of how you…
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How Low self Esteem Affects Dating Relationships
In one way or another, most people have something about themselves that they are self-conscious about. Things about themselves that they wish was different or that they could change. For some people, it goes well beyond this, to a point…
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What Are the Effects of Too Much Caffeine?
The University of Dayton calls caffeine America’s most-used drug, noting that 75 percent of adult Americans consume a minimum of one caffeinated drink every day. Although caffeine can help you stay focused and energized, it can also carry significant health…
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Personal Hygiene Facts
January 1, 2014 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Personal hygiene is a broad term for all the steps you take to keep looking and smelling fresh. When you stay clean and well-groomed, other people find it more pleasant to be around you. That can help in relationships…
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Digestive Functions
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
The digestive system, also known as the gastrointestinal tract, alimentary canal or gut, is a series of hollow organs that form a long tube from the mouth to the anus. The organs of the digestive system include the mouth, pharynx,…
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Teen Advice how to tell if You’re about to be Dumped
Every relationship is different. However, there are some common red flags that can signal the end of a relationship, and help you prepare for the inevitable. For both men and women, there are some common signs that a breakup in…
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The First Steps in Filing for a Divorce
Marriage and divorce are two of the most common legal procedures that occur each year in the United States. In fact, in 2008 an estimated 2,162,00 people, or about 7.1 people per 1,000 members of the population got married. In…
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Dating Tips Meeting the Parents
The relationship is going great, and you’re spending more time together. Things are starting to get serious and then the time comes. That moment some dread or are at least nervous about. Time to meet the parents. As nervous as…
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How to Forget and Start over in a Relationship
“Forgive and forget” is easier said than done. Once you hurt the person you love, it is hard for them to ever forget it. Second chances are precious opportunities to make up for all the wrong you have done and…
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5 Ways To Take Care Of Ankles While Hiking
1. Hiking Into the Great Outdoors Hiking is a great outdoor activity that lets you experience the great outdoors and exercise at the same time. It’s important to take care of your body and know how to keep yourself safe…
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What Drugs Cause Increased Creatinine Levels?
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Elevated creatinine levels are an indication of impaired kidney function. Generally, by the time creatinine levels begin to rise, kidney function may be impaired as much as 40 percent. Creatinine levels can be temporarily or permanently elevated in response to…
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Non-Modifiable Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each minute in the United States, someone dies from an event related to heart disease–a disease that prevents…
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What Are the Short-Term Health Effects of Cigarette Use?
The health problems associated with cigarette use begin right away, with exposure to nicotine and many other dangerous compounds in tobacco smoke. According to the Nemours Foundation, 90 percent of adult users started smoking tobacco as children. This means that…
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Reasons for a Swollen Spleen
January 1, 2014 Reasons for a Swollen Spleen
The spleen is a small organ located in the left side of the abdomen below the stomach that serves vital functions in the body. It produces white blood cells that enable the body to fight infection, and it stores platelets…
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How to Handle a Breakup when you still Love each other
There are many reasons why a relationship may end. There could be infidelity, your feelings may have changed, there could be too many arguments, etc. However, a breakup does not always mean someone has done something to harm the other…
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The Types of Yoga
The word “yoga” literally means “to yoke,” and the practice developed as a way to yoke the body, mind and spirit together through movement, breathing and meditation. Yoga, a tradition thousands of years old, has gained mainstream popularity in the…
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Bluegill Ice Fishing Tips
January 1, 2014 Bluegill Ice Fishing Tips
Spunky and fat, big bluegills can be a lot of fun to catch when you go ice fishing. While some bluegills may be in shallow water early in the ice fishing season, they will eventually move toward deeper water. At…
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How to Detect an Internet Dating Scam
As people’s live seem to become busier, and technology continues to advance, more people are turning to Internet dating sites. These sites provide them with a way of meeting people who share the same interests without having to take the…
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Keys to Weight Loss
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The weight loss industry provides so many diets, theories and trends that it easily overwhelms the average consumer. According to the most recent U.S. Weight Loss and Diet Control Market study, the dieting industry is a $58.6 billion market….
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Explaining the Federal Funeral Rule
January 1, 2014 Crisis Support
Planning a funeral is not at the top of anyone’s fun list, but it is something all will face at some point in their lives. Pre-planning is one way to make sure your wishes are carried out and your family…
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Fenugreek for the Breasts
January 1, 2014 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fenugreek is a seed used to help treat various health conditions and may be recommended by health care providers to help improve milk supply in lactating women. In addition, it is also used to flavor foods such as artificial…
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What Makes Up Total Cholesterol?
Overview When you have your cholesterol checked at a doctor’s office, lab personnel will measure your “total cholesterol” with a blood test called the fasting lipid panel. A fasting lipid panel measures the three types of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, HDL…
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Successfully use a Matchmaker
You are ready to start dating again. You have gone through the steps of getting over your past relationship, you have worked on yourself and found both your strengths and weakness’, and you have figured out what you want and…
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The Effects of Taking Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is plant pollen collected by honeybees. This natural nutrient is classified as a food by the Food and Drug Administration, but proponents of the effects of bee pollen use it as a dietary supplement to treat allergies, cancer…
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