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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Saw Palmetto & Fenugreek Side Effects
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Saw palmetto and fenugreek are both plants used as herbal remedies. Saw palmetto primarily has benefits for men, as it decreases symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. Saw palmetto improves symptoms including…
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Showing Support for a Loved one
December 27, 2013 Communication
How to show support to a loved one who won’t open up about a problem It is very difficult to probe into someone else’s feelings and emotions; more so when the person is someone close to you. Some people just…
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The best Ways to Avoid Conflicts with co Workers
December 27, 2013 Communication
It is easy to get involved in conflicts at work. Conflicts with co-workers sour the workplace atmosphere, and distract everyone from work and so reduce productivity. They also waste everyone’s time and energy and make the workplace an unhappy place…
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Reasons for Bleeding During the First Half of Pregnancy
December 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The National Institutes of Health suggests that up to 10 percent of women experience vaginal bleeding at some point during pregnancy. The bleeding most often occurs during the first trimester. Bleeding in the first half of pregnancy can often be…
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Rudeness at Workplace how to Deal with Rude Employees
December 27, 2013 Communication
It is a manager’s job to forge different personalities together to form a team. It is a difficult balancing act. Managers deal with all kinds of behaviour amongst employees, from conflict between workers to workers’ lateness and personal problems. One…
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Dealing with Adult Bullies in Social Situations
December 27, 2013 Communication
Adult bullies exist in all areas of life. They may practice bullying tactics in the workplace, at home or in social situations. When a bully behaves badly in public witnesses, and their victims can be embarrassed, humiliated and belittled. Dealing…
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Cardio & Belly Fat
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Belly fat does you no favors in a swimsuit or in the doctor’s office. However, moderate-intensity exercise can keep you from gaining additional belly fat, and high-intensity cardiovascular exercise can burn the belly fat you already have. But don’t…
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Side Effects of Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon hydrotherapy, or colon irrigation, is a colon cleansing treatment where warm or cool water is flushed through the rectum via a tube and drained through another tube several times, according to Columbia University Health Services. Minerals are sometimes added…
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How to Cope with Pessimistic People
December 27, 2013 Communication
Pessimistic people look on the negative side of life. Doing so unconsciously serves them. However, it doesn’t do anyone within earshot of their misery laden remarks any favors. Listening to pessimists comments can leave you feeling negative too, as you…
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How to Lock a Bike Carrier to a Car
Overview A bike carrier makes it easy to transport your bicycle to parks, the beach or anywhere else you want to ride that you can’t just bike to in the first place. Since cycling equipment is expensive, it is necessary…
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Flu Treatments for Children
December 27, 2013 Children's Health
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that infects millions of Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most children recover without medical intervention. However, children under five and children with certain kinds of medical…
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How to Cope with Lazy People
December 27, 2013 Communication
It can be difficult to deal with a motivationally challenged (lazy) person. How to proceed with this individual depends on the circumstances and your relationship with them. People do change but only if they have the desire and that can be…
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Annoying People can be Obnoxious
December 27, 2013 Communication
“There go the loud mouthed know-it-alls, again. When will they learn that nobody wants to hear it?” They are everywhere. Whether loud or in-your-face, interrupting conversation, hogging food off the buffet table as if they haven’t eaten in days or…
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Types of Electric Cars
Alternative fuel vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. What form those vehicles will take is anyone’s guess, but electric vehicles are a strong contender. Keeping track of them all can be tough, but if you know a few…
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Ways to Regain Trust when you have Lied or Cheated on a Loved one
December 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are an astounding number of relationships today that are hit with the hurricane force storm that infidelity brings. There are many people who think that this has to be the end of the relationship, or that there is nothing…
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3 Ways to Balance Fats on the Atkins Diet
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Finally a fat Friendly Diet The Atkins Diet is a fat friendly diet, something dieters the world over find easy to follow. On the Atkins diet, fats are allowed from day one. Contrary to what you may have heard,…
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Ways to Save on Electricity
Saving electricity results in several benefits for you and the environment. The lower electric bills provide an immediate reward for reducing your electricity usage. Less energy consumption also reduces the amount of fossil fuels used by the electric company. This…
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Signs & Symptoms of Getting Your Period
December 27, 2013 Women's Health
The National Women’s Health Information Center characterizes menstruation as a woman’s monthly bleeding. Often referred to as a period, it’s the body’s way of shedding the lining of the uterus after an ovulated egg isn’t fertilized. Most women go through…
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Advanced Symptoms of AIDS
For most HIV patients, the progression of the disease to the advanced stage of AIDS is relatively slow and can take years. The Centers for Disease Control will not classify a person with AIDS until his CD4 count has dropped…
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Scales to Measure Body Fat
December 27, 2013 Scales to Measure Body Fat
Overview If you’re fighting the battle of the bulge, you need to remember a simple phrase: body composition. Simply put, that’s the ratio of lean muscle mass to fat in your body. And it’s valuable information if you’re trying not…
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Tips for Dealing with Difficult People
December 27, 2013 Communication
It can be a struggle to keep a healthy relationship with a negative person, but a lot of the success or failure in a relationship is based on our choices. Here are some steps you can take toward having a…
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Naturopathic Treatment of Depression Symptoms
December 27, 2013 Mental Health
Depression can manifest with many different symptoms including sadness, apathy, loss of interest, insomnia, eating changes and fatigue, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Depression can occur naturally as a reaction to life events, or it can constitute a mental…
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How Writing Helps you to Express what you cannot Verbalize
December 27, 2013 Communication
Throughout the course of history, it has been said that the “pen is mightier than the sword”. In many cases when people are struggling to express thoughts and ideas, the pen is also mightier than the spoken word. Perhaps the…
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Active Ingredients in Murad
Founded by Dr. Howard Murad, 0a board-certified dermatologist, pharmacist and associate clinical professor of medicine at UCLA, the Murad skin care company sells over-the-counter products designed to address concerns such as aging, acne, sensitive skin and preventing sun damage. Murad’s…
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Belly Firming Exercises
The muscles in your belly are part of your body’s core. It is important to keep this area strong to provide substantial support for your spine. The anatomical name for the stomach muscles is the rectus abdominis. You can use…
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Exercises to Get Rid of a Belly
Exercise is a proven way to lose fat and get in shape. While looking good is important, it is also important to reduce the amount of excess fat around the abdomen in order to reduce the risk of heart disease…
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What Essential Oils Are Good Against Viruses?
December 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you don’t seem to be able to escape cold and flu season without catching something, you have more options than over-the-counter decongestants and homemade chicken soup. The common cold, flu and other things such as cold sores are examples…
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Properties of Dandelion Root
Dandelion is a common herb found in all parts of the world. It has a long taproot that produces a milky-white sap when cut and its properties include being a digestive tonic due to its bitter taste. It’s a laxative…
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Relationships the Problems Faced in Communication
December 27, 2013 Communication
The first relationship we experience begins in the womb as we are nurtured, protected, grow and develop. Our biological mothers are the lifeline of our existence. We are connencted as fetuses to the umbilical cord that becomes part of our mothers bodies. This remarkable symbiotic relationship allows for the growth of tiny…
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Vitamins That Help Concentration
December 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stress, lack of sleep and poor health can affect your mental clarity and concentration, according to the Franklin Institute. If you have a medical condition or are eating an inadequate diet, vitamins can help boost your immune function and well-being….
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