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 are the Early Symptoms of Scleroderma?
Scleroderma is a term used to describe a group of rare, chronic diseases characterized by unusual tightening and hardening of the connective tissues and skin. There are two major types of scleroderma: localized, which only affects the skin; and systemic,…
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What Are the Treatments for Allergic Rash?
December 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Treating allergic rashes is usually straightforward if you know exactly what you’re treating. There are several types of allergic rashes, including contact dermatitis, eczema and rashes caused by food allergies. They’re all similar in that they cause an itchy skin…
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What Are the Properties of Glucose?
December 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Glucose is a monosaccharide found in many foods, particularly starches and grains. It is a type of sugar that the body needs to break down into energy. Glucose is a safe nutrient that is one of many types of saccharadies,…
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4 Ways to Treat Neck Injuries
1. Immobilize Immediately A traumatic neck injury should be treated by professionals right away. However, since most cases of traumatic injury do not occur in the doctor’s office, you will need to take action until help arrives. Keep the neck…
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Stages of Grieving & Loss
Feelings of grief usually accompany any major loss, whether due to the death of a loved one, a career change or the end of a significant relationship. Elisabeth-Kubler Ross was a Swiss-born psychiatrist who pioneered work on grief and bereavement…
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Smart Shopping for Night Guards
Of course, the best advice is this: Neither a clencher nor a grinder be. But people who grit their teeth when they’re fast asleep certainly wish the problem were that simple to solve. Bruxism is complicated, and the consequences of…
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Are Online Daters Real Couples – No
Online daters cannot be real couples. To be a couple requires the individuals to be in the same place physically. Talking online with another person, but never meeting, means a kind of relationship can develop. However, as it is impossible…
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Meet Girl at Laundromat
Visit any singles bar in the country and you’ll likely find a large number of desperate people, just aching to find someone. They read the magazines, watch the advice from television experts and read the online bloggers that swear the…
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Why do Gorgeous Guys go for Ugly Women
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Where one person sees an ugly woman, another could interpret that same woman as a goddess of true feminine beauty. Society judges on appearance first and asks questions later, and that’s only…
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5 Ways to Discuss Impotence with Your Partner
1. Open Communication Talking with your partner about impotence may often be more difficult than dealing with the problem itself. Communication between partners is very important. The first thing to remember is that you do not want to make your…
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Benzotropine Side Effects
December 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
According to Mayo Clinic, benztropine is used with other prescribed medications to treat Parkinson’s disease. This medication reduces symptoms and allows more normal body movements. It can also be prescribed to reduce side effects of antipsychotic medications used to treat…
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Essential Oils With Anti-Fungal Properties
Overview Essential oils are volatile, aromatic liquids that are derived from the flowers, leaves, bark, fruit and roots of herbs and spices. These oils contain concentrations of the medicinal properties of the plants from which they are extracted. For centuries,…
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Dating vs Courtship
There is an everlasting debate about how human attraction works, and how it plays a part in courtship. This debate has gone on for centuries, even as courtship has changed and evolved over the years. The fact of the matter…
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Great Fitness Tips
Fitness has many components. Good health and fitness are often discussed synonymously with exercise and proper nutrition. Fitness begins with an overall assessment and integrates body, mind, and spiritual health for personal and relational balance, and incorporates evaluations for goal…
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Tips For Fitness
There are countless programs and methods for getting into shape. One of the challenges you may face is deciding how best to approach your own fitness plan. No matter what method you decide to use, you can get the most…
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The Best Survival Kits
Survival kits are meant to help you through an emergency, whether that means a natural disaster, a man-made attack or a weather emergency. While it’s true you could put together your own survival kit, the truth is many items may…
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How to have a Romantic Date at Home
In a poor economy, it can be difficult to enjoy the finer things in life, such as going out to a fancy restaurant with your significant other. Consider the price of gas, movie tickets, dinner, drinks, etc., and you may…
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Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis Symptoms
The pancreas is an organ within the abdomen that produces specific enzymes that aid in digestion. If these enzymes become active before leaving the pancreas, they can damage the pancreatic tissue. As a result, patients can develop hemorrhagic pancreatitis–a condition…
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Cuddles Versus Hugs
The Innocent Pleasure that is Cuddling Ladies, picture a lazy Sunday afternoon with you at home all alone with your man. The atmosphere is calm and soothing. You have nothing to do. He has nothing to do. The football match…
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Smart Shopping for Detox Foot Pads
It would be hard to miss both the chirpy television commercials and the drug store shelves full of detox foot pads. They’re usually sold under the brand name of Kinoki, but not always. Even Avon is into the act with…
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What Are the Dangers of Yohimbe?
Yohimbe is an herbal supplement derived from an African evergreen tree. It has stimulant properties and is sometimes promoted as an herbal remedy for erectile dysfunction due to its ability to improve blood flow throughout the body. In addition to…
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4 Ways to Do Exercises for a Stiff Neck
1. Do Active Range of Motion When you have a stiff neck, moving it around carefully can often help to loosen it up. If you have access to moist heat, or even a heating pad, apply it to your neck…
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How to Remove Credit Report Information
Overview Every year, you are eligible for a free credit report through the Federal Trade Commission sponsored Annual Credit Report website. While reviewing your credit reports, you may find items that are inaccurate or incomplete. Because these errors can adversely…
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Ways to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
December 30, 2013 Mental Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, the fear of public speaking is very common. You may experience symptoms ranging from nervousness to being completely paralyzed by fear when faced with speaking in public. If you want to be more confident when…
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5 Ways to Treat Pain in the Lower Neck
1. Relax Stress is one of the main culprits of pain in the lower neck and upper back. Many people carry heavy purses, sit at computers all day or simply hold tension in the supportive neck muscles. Using relaxation treatments…
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3 Ways to Diagnose Traumatic Neck Injuries
1. Visual Inspection If you think you have suffered any kind of neck trauma, no matter how minor it may seem, it is best to see a doctor immediately. Only a physician is qualified to determine the appropriate steps to…
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The Consumption Risks of High Fructose
December 30, 2013 The Consumption Risks of High Fructose
High-fructose corn syrup, or HCFS, is a common ingredient found in many processed foods, including soda, fruit juice, ketchup, baking mixes and cereals. According to the Mayo Clinic, high-fructose corn syrup is so prevalent because it extends the shelf life…
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Dating Bald Men
I once stumbled across some Internet message boards for men who are losing their hair and all I could do was read in sympathetic silence. Every man on the message boards was having Online chat discussions with each other and…
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5 Ways to Identify Symptoms of a Pulled Neck Muscle
1. They Begin Almost Immediately After a Strain “Cold” muscles are particularly vulnerable to strain, though a pull can occur almost any time a muscle is placed under stress. If you feel a sudden onset of discomfort after you have…
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What Are the Side Effects From Using Lexapro?
December 30, 2013 Mental Health
People who suffer from depression may find some relief for their symptoms with a variety of medications including the generically named drug escitalopram. Sold as Lexapro in the United States, this medications falls under the classification of selective serotonin reuptake…
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