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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Tips on Successful Nonverbal Communication in Public Speaking
December 31, 2013 Tips on Successful Nonverbal Communication in Public Speaking
Whether at a huge political rally or homeowner’s association meeting, reverential anticipatory silence is offered to very few. Much of your success in getting a group’s attention and keeping it hinges on your skill with non-verbal communication rather than what…
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Drugs That Help Bipolar
December 31, 2013 Mental Health
Bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic-depressive disorder, refers to a psychiatric disorder associated with such symptoms as poor judgment, risky behavior, agitation, an increased sex drive and sadness. Additional symptoms of bipolar disorder include hopelessness, difficulty concentrating and irritability. Fortunately,…
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5 Ways to Assess the Risk of Urinary Incontinence
1. Age Urinary incontinence is a common ailment that few people want to discuss. In fact, more than 13 million American suffer from the condition at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Health, but only…
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Dangers in Whitening Teeth
Teeth-whitening procedures involve the application of bleaching agents to remove stains and discoloration from the enamel. If done professionally, a dentist applies the bleaching agent, such as hydrogen peroxide, to the teeth using a mouth guard. At home kits are…
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Remedies to Lower Blood Sugar
Increased blood sugar is often caused by diabetes Mellitus, a condition where the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or the body has a resistance to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates sugar in the blood. Other situations can cause…
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Water Exercise Benefits
Water-based exercise works for almost every fitness level. Many of the moves you do on land may be translated to the water. Although some people may consider water exercise a form appropriate for compromised populations only, it offers an effective…
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Smart Shopping for Anti-Itch Lotions
Persistent itch: Those are two scary words. Nothing can try a person’s patience more than an intractable need to scratch. While the condition can be caused by a smorgasbord of ills, from allergic reaction to dermatitis to dry skin and…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome results from poor positioning and repetitive over-use of the upper extremities. The median nerve becomes compressed in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. Nerve and tendon slide exercises move the muscles surrounding the nerve and prevent scar…
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What Are the Benefits of Kelp Meal?
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Kelp meal is dried, powdered brown kelp, an algae that grows in clear, cool, shallow waters of the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Baltic and North Seas. Kelp contains abundant micronutrients derived from the sea. Modern agricultural methods…
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Causes of Ulcer in the Stomach
A stomach ulcer is an open sore, or lesion, in the lining of the stomach or upper intestine. The most common sign of a stomach ulcer is abdominal pain, which lasts from a few minutes to several hours and is…
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4 Ways to Use Homeopathy to Treat Gallstones
1. Use Homeopathic Medicines Homeopathic medicines are prepared from plant, animal and mineral substances and are prescribed for very specific symptoms. For example, there are not homeopathic medicines for gallstones, but there are specific remedies to use if you have…
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Pick up Men Flirt how to tell if he Likes you does he like me
What happens when you and a guy catch eyes? Your veins pulse, bodies stall, and eyes lock on to one another’s. This happens to people countless times every day. The question is, how can you tell what he’s thinking? Well…
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Disorders & Diseases of the Nails
December 31, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Nails are composed of layers of protein called keratin. The nail grows outward from the base of the nail or nail matrix which is under the cuticle. The nail plate is the actual fingernail or toenail. The nail bed is…
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The Best Rated Yoga DVDs
Yoga DVDs offer an alternative to studio classes when time, money or access prevents you from attending class or if you’re looking to try yoga for the first time. You can find yoga DVDs suitable for beginners, intermediate students or…
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Best Ways to Cleanse the Liver
Occasionally it may be desirable to assist the liver in its natural cleansing functions by engaging in a brief period of abstinence from certain foods or drugs which tax the liver, combined with the addition of specific foods and medicinal…
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Kung Fu Techniques Explained
Overview The term kung fu can be used to describe any Chinese martial art. There are literally hundreds of kung fu fighting arts, with each requiring its own unique skills and techniques. One such style is Shaolin kung fu. Developed…
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Men have it Tougher in Todays Dating World – Men
Men Have It Tougher In Today’s Dating World Men have it tougher in today’s dating world because men are more focused on careers while women are more family oriented for the most part. That means that most women will go…
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Breast Cancer Secondary Symptoms
Breast cancer is a prevalent and potentially devastating disorder. The National Cancer Institute reports that breast cancer lead to 40,510 deaths in the United States in 2009, as well as 194,280 new cancer diagnoses. Breast cancer develops when cells within…
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Cramp Bark Benefits
December 31, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Cramp bark is a tall bush commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. Traditional healers value this attractive plant for its many potential health benefits. As of 2010, few scientific studies have investigated the benefits traditionally attributed to health bark, but…
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5 Ways to Naturally Remedy an Overactive Bladder
1. Eat Well Avoid sugars, artificial sweeteners and caffeine and alcohol, which promote rapid release of urine and ingest foods containing vitamin C, like oranges and broccoli. The element prevents bacteria from growing in urine. Cranberries also fight bacteria by…
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Disadvantages of Solar Pool Heaters
You don’t necessarily have to convert your entire home to solar energy to save money and conserve energy. There are a lot of little things you can do, too. Solar pool heaters are one such thing. As you start to…
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Muscle Mass Diet Plan
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview You might think that all it takes to build muscle mass is hitting the gym as much as possible but this isn’t the case. An improper diet will negate your efforts in the gym, but a good one will…
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How to be a Wingman
There is certainly an art to being a wingman in the world of dating. Be a good wingman and your buddy will love you forever, and if you are not such a good wingman you might be spending a lot…
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What Are the Benefits of Summer Reading Programs?
Summer reading programs are offered at libraries to improve literacy and to give children–and parents–an incentive to spend some time reading each day. Programs are designed differently, but most of them require a specific number of books read and/or time…
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How to help a Friend who has a first Date
If your friend is going out on a first date chances are they are excited, but also nervous. They could probably use some support and encouragement. Think back to a first date you went on and what kinds of thoughts and feelings you were…
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Natural Balance Herbs
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Natural Balance began business in 1983. The laboratories are based in Utah and the company markets health supplements. With many formula blends, Natural Balance also markets some single herb supplements. It is a member of the Nutraceutical Family of Brands….
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First Stages of Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is an infection most often caused by herpes simplex virus type 2. HSV-1 often causes oral herpes but it can also spread to the genitals. The American Academy of Dermatology points out that sexual intercourse proves the most…
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Flatten Your Tummy Diet
December 31, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fifty percent of Americans have too much fat padding their middle, says Rachel Whitmer, a researcher at Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California, in a 2008 USA Today article. Achieving a flat stomach is the goal of…
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Steps for Grieving Process
December 31, 2013 Steps for Grieving Process
Grief is a universal human experience that most people go through at least once in their lives. And although grief is universal, people do not experience it the same. Everyone grieves in their own way, and there is no right…
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Brain Hemorrhage Symptoms
When a patient has a brain hemorrhage, he has bleeding in the brain. Cedars-Sinai notes that with a brain hemorrhage, the bleeding can occur in the brain, between the skull and brain, and in between the brain’s covering. The Merck…
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