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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Birth Control Pills
Overview According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 80 percent of women in the United States have taken birth control pills at one time in their lives. It is the most frequently used method of birth…
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Remedies to Unclog Ears
Fluid can accumulate in the ear from any one of a few different mechanisms. It can collect in the ear during an acute infection of the middle ear, called acute otitis media. Fluid can also build up behind the eardrum…
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What Are Methods to Conserve Energy?
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), practicing energy conservation is important so that future generations will benefit, in numerous ways, from our planet’s natural resources. The responsible use of nonrenewable natural resources, along with the introduction of renewable…
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How Well Does Birth Control Work?
December 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Couples who want to prevent pregnancy have a number of options available. While abstinence is the only method that proves 100 percent effective, some other methods come close. However, couples should also consider things like side effects, availability, cost and…
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Home Remedies for Acne, Boils and White Heads
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Cystic acne, also referred to as boils, occurs when excess oil secretions clog skin pores, causing infection. Boils are characterized by tender, red bumps which become filled with pus. Whiteheads may also be pus-filled, but usually do not become infected…
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Anxiety Relief Supplements
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Instead of medication, supplements may be taken to reduce the severity of anxiety-related symptoms such as muscle tension and fatigue; however, there are potential side effects. In “Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies,” Dr. Charles H. Elliott and Dr. Laura L. Smith…
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Calories Burned
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The number of calories you burn depends upon your weight, the activity you are doing and, most importantly, the intensity level with which you are exercising. Any activity that you perform can be done at a variety of intensity…
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Exercises to Lose Fat Fast
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you are looking to lose weight quickly, you can perform a variety of exercises that burn calories fast and increase metabolism, or the rate at which the body utilizes energy or fat. Combined with a reduced-calorie diet and whole-body…
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How Genetics Affects Hair Loss
December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Hair loss comes in many forms, but the type of hair loss most people inherit from their relatives through genetics is androgenic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness. Although the term suggests that the condition affects only men,…
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Laws of Legal Separation
Across the United States jurisdictions exists that permit legal separation as an alternative to divorce, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Although divorce and legal separation represent similar types of legal proceedings, the end result of…
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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks With Lasers
December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks appear when the skin is overstretched during rapid periods of growth. Pregnant women, bodybuilders and adolescents are most prone to the condition. Although stretch marks may fade in color over time, you may want to consider procedures…
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The Best Vitamins for Mood Swings
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
There are various reasons for someone to experience fluctuations in mood, as explained on herbs2000.com. A healthy diet affects your mind and body, as your emotions are more likely to become unstable if there is an imbalance or inadequacy in…
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Kegel Exercises
December 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Kegels are a series of exercises which can help tighten up the pubococcygeal muscles (PC muscles), muscles that originate from your pubic bone, go under your genitals and attach to your tail bone. All men and women have PC…
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Genital Herpes
Overview Genital Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus II (HSV-II). It is estimated that one million new cases occur each year in the U.S. alone. The infection is transmitted during sexual intercourse or by other intimate contact with…
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Communicating with my Daughter
December 26, 2013 Communication
1. Making her feel like she isn’t important. Although you may not always see the importance in what your daughter is saying, it is very important to her. Brushing off what she says; being critical or opinionated about it will eventually…
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Heart Rate Zones for Weight Loss
Overview How fast your heart beats during exercise has a direct impact on the amount of weight you can lose, advises Scott Powers and Edward Howley, authors of the book “Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance.” To…
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Herbs to Help Stress
December 26, 2013 Mental Health
Certain herbs have sedative properties that affect the nervous system, the digestive system or the circulatory system. You can use herbs to combat stress caused by work, family, fatigue or internal problems. Concoct herbal remedies from the bark, leaves, flowers…
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Nutritional Information for Nature Made Flaxseed Oil
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Flaxseed oil, also called linseed oil, comes from the seeds of the flax plant. The flax plant is known by the scientific name Linum usitatissimum. The most common use of flaxseed oil in human nutrition is as a dietary…
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The Best DVD Workout Videos
If you’re looking for ways to work out at home, DVDs offer the ultimate solution. Not only are they cheap, but most require no equipment and are usually clearly labeled for fitness level, so if you’re a beginner you won’t…
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Make Voice Heard Polite Ways Political Process Express yourself get Someones Attention
December 26, 2013 Communication
Are you someone who likes to make his or her voice heard? You just need to put a little effort into it while going about it the right way. By continuing to read this article, you will learn some of…
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Enzymes for the Treatment of Psoriasis
December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Psoriasis is a skin disorder, generally manifested in the form of skin inflammation and pruritus. It further causes abnormal proliferation of the affected part of the skin; a scaly plaque may appear. The cause is an abnormal immune system….
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Yeast Infection
December 26, 2013 Women's Health
Overview The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 80 percent of all women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at least once in their lives. In fact, it is estimated that 50 percent of college women…
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Tips for Communicating with Teenagers
December 26, 2013 Communication
The teenage years are one of the most difficult of times for both parent and child, so the need to keep the lines of communication open is crucial. It can make all the difference to the construction or collapse of…
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Calorie Plan for Weight Loss
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Achieving a healthy weight can help you improve your appearance and your health. Losing weight requires you to burn more calories than you consume. The amount of calories necessary to spur weight loss varies from person to person. Devising…
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Teens how to Communicate with your Parents
December 26, 2013 Communication
Communicating with your parents isn’t always easy. As a matter of fact, it can seem like ‘Mission Impossible’. So, what can you do to bridge the gap? Talking to your parents can be a lot easier if you use the…
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The Long-Term Effects of Smoking Tobacco
Little by little, tobacco use harms the human body until, in many cases, death occurs. The U.S. Surgeon General holds smoking accountable for one in five American deaths, and the majority of these victims were long-term smokers. In fact, half…
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Comunicating with Tennagers
December 26, 2013 Communication
Communicating with teenagers has had a huge stigma placed on it. From parenting magazines to sitcom’s they all paint dealing with teenagers as agonizing battles of the wills. The problem lies in most teenagers thinking they know everything about the world…
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Yoga Weight Loss Secrets
In addition to being a highly beneficial form of exercise that can increase strength and flexibility, boost the immune system and provide relief from insomnia, yoga may be ideally suited for weight loss. According to Dr. Timothy McCall, Yoga Journal’s…
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Tips to Lose Weight Fast & Easy
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight doesn’t have to feel like torture. In fact, many of the most effective things you can do to reduce the numbers on the scale are easy and require no special equipment or knowledge. While counting calories is effective,…
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Polite Communication Communicate Hear Heard Understood Listen Speak clearly
December 26, 2013 Communication
Cell phones ringing. Tires screeching. Music blaring. Children laughing. Birds chirping. Dogs barking. In our world, there are noises everywhere. At work, on the street., at the mall, in a coffee shop, even (maybe especially) at home! And when you’re…
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