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Evening primrose oil, Latin name Oenothera biennis, is a native plant to North America, but also blooms in Europe and South America. The evening primrose blooms yellow flowers in the evening, hence the name. Evening primrose oil capsules are produced…
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Side Effects of Yerba Mate Tea

Yerba mate literally means ‘cup herb’ to the indigenous people of South America who have been drinking it for centuries. Yerba mate is a beverage made from the stems and leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant that grows endemically in…
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Ankle Sprain Types

Ankle sprains are among the most common joint injuries seen by orthopaedists. Ankle sprains are injuries to one or more ligaments surrounding the ankle joints, of which there are two groups: the weaker outside lateral collateral ligaments and the thick…
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History of Weight Lifting Exercise

Overview Weight lifting as it is competed in the Olympic Games is the sport of lifting barbells overhead. The sport is often referred to as Olympic lifting. Over the years, the sport has evolved and today enjoys worldwide participation by…
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About Ear Infections

Overview Ear infections, also called otitis, affect children more than adults, but can strike at any age. Usually mild and short-lived, these infections are not contagious, although some people develop recurrent or chronic ear infections. Types The ear contains three…
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Spiritual Breathing Exercises

Elaine M. Doxie December 28, 2013 Communication

Breathing exercises used in spiritual meditations and practices such as kundalini yoga are intended to align the mind, body and spirit. Spiritual breathing is used to experience a state of inner peace and tranquility. You change your state of mind…
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How to Deal with an Angry Person

Dealing with an angry person can be one of the most difficult things that you will ever have to deal with. People who always seem to be angry will have problems getting along with the people around them, and are…
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Chemicals in Smoking Tobacco

There are over 4000 ingredients in smoking tobacco. Some are preservatives, others are designed to make tobacco more addictive, while some chemicals simply enhance the flavor. There are also a host of substances designed solely to mask the side effects…
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Side Effects of Echinacea Purpurea

Echinacea purpurea is an herb used medicinally for treating colds, flu and herpes outbreaks as well as to support the immune system. Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs used in the United States today. Echinacea is generally safe…
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Foods That Fight Bad Breath

Melody Hearndon December 28, 2013 Communication

One of the most humiliating moments that can happen to anyone is being accused of having bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, stems from a number of reasons including eating certain foods, smoking, gum disease, dry mouth and oral bacteria…
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How to End a Toxic Relationship

Toxic relationships are relationships that continually cause you emotional pain. Just being in their presence is upsetting and extremely difficult. You’re thrust into the fight or flight mode, and past resentments, hurtful words, and unpleasant memories flood you all at…
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Healthy Easy Cheap Meals

Overview Making healthy, quick or inexpensive meals can be fairly easy. Doing all three at once is more of a challenge. To create these types of menus, you’ll want to use more nutritious ingredients, reduce fats, lower your protein costs…
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Six Types of Yoga

Many different styles of yoga have evolved over the years to deliver the benefits of yoga to individuals with different needs and levels of experience. Yoga is a highly beneficial form of exercise whether you are looking to build strength…
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What Are the Treatments for Acute Tonsillitis?

Jude Barton December 28, 2013 Communication

Tonsils are the fleshy areas of tissue on the back sides of the throat. When the tonsils become infected or inflamed, tonsillitis occurs. There are two types of tonsillitis, bacterial and viral. Bacterial tonsillitis is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus…
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The best Ways to Avoid Conflicts with co Workers

Avoiding conflict with your co-workers can make a big difference in your ability to be efficient and effective in your work environment. Your skill at managing conflict can be an asset that may lead to advancement and promotions as you…
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4 Ways to Do a Cheerleading Basket Toss Safely

Victoria Tiegert December 28, 2013 Communication

1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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The best Ways to Avoid Conflicts with co Workers

When you fall into conflict with a co-worker, there are several negative consequences that can come about. One or both of you can end up losing your job. Your work performance may be affected because you are distracted by the…
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High Blood Sugar Symptoms

Contributor December 28, 2013 Diabetes

An elevated blood sugar level, also known as hyperglycemia, has many causes. Diets high in sugars and carbohydrates, lack of exercise and diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, all raise or keep levels of glucose in the blood high….
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The Best Foods to Take Camping

Contributor December 28, 2013 Lifestyle

Two of the most important elements when camping are safety and convenience. Staying safe is important when you’re out of your element in the great outdoors, and this pertains to your food as well. And if you can make your…
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Causes of Pain and Pressure in the Ears

Several different conditions can cause ear pain and pressure. Generally, most of the discomfort is caused by fluid accumulation in the middle part of the ear behind the ear drum. As the fluid accumulates, it pushes on the ear drum,…
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Mental Health Issues

Todd Daigneault December 28, 2013 Communication

A very good way to deal with an angry person is to let them cool down, until they are more reasonable to talk to. If somebody is angry, they are usually following primal instincts from the reptilian brain: ‘fight or…
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Anti Anxiety Supplements

Contributor December 28, 2013 Diabetes

Though anxiety is a normal part of life, it it becomes excessive, it can become a disabling disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 40 million American adults have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety…
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Onset Symptoms of Diabetes

Persistently high sugar levels within the blood can lead to the development of diabetes. Family history, body weight, age and race are all factors that can influence a patient’s risk of developing this medical condition. Initially the onset symptoms of…
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Dumbbell Vs. Kettlebell

Overview Dumbbells are still much more common in gyms than kettlebells, but kettlebells may not be far behind. Named among 2009’s top fitness trends by the American Council on Exercise, kettlebells are now common enough that you can find brightly…
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6 Ways to Conserve Water

Each day you allow precious water to drip through your pipes, into the sink and onto your pavement, effectively wasting one of Earth’s most important and valuable resources. If you’re striving to help your family become more environmentally conscious, making…
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List of IBS Foods

Twenty-five percent of those with irritable bowel syndrome experience diet-related symptoms, researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reported in 2009 in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Symptoms of IBS vary but can include abdominal…
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P90x Style Work Out Techniques

P90X is an intense home fitness program. Created by Tony Horton, this program is meant to last 90 days, and is not for those new to exercise. The program is designed to help you get to the next level of…
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About Crohn’s Disease and Unbalanced Nutrition

Edgar Arold December 28, 2013 Communication

Overview The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) says conclusive evidence that directly connects specific foods to the development of Crohn’s disease remains lacking. However, because the origin of Crohn’s, according to the CCFA, is a complex interaction between…
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Conflicts in the Workplace

The workforce is a wonderful thing because people have the opportunity to make money, take care of their families, and possibly move up in their field. However, with every positive comes a negative, and there are also hindrances to success…
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History of Turmeric