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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Cyber Communication Progress Problem Internet Cellphone
December 26, 2013 Communication
Cyber Communication: Progress or Problem? Cyber Communication, LOL. It’s not something that we think about everyday. So is it progress in the making or a growing problem? It started out with the telephone, now we have an electronic device called…
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Causes of Ear Infections in Infants
Aside from the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the U.S., according to KidsHealth, and more than 75 percent of kids have had at least one infection by their third birthday. There are many…
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How to Talk to your Teen about Relationships
December 26, 2013 Communication
Relationships are difficult especially for an adolescent, and it is difficult for parents to talk to their teenager about sex, love, and relationships. Research shows that fifty percent of parents of teenagers of eighth through eleventh graders are unaware that…
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How Effective Communications Enrich Family Life
December 26, 2013 Communication
Effective communications is the core underlying element in strong, happy families. It is the essence of healthy relationships and the golden key to enriching one’s family life. Effective communications spring from family member’s mutual desire to help each other and…
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Medicine Balls for Baseball Training
Overview Medicine ball training can provide your body with a baseball-specific workout that regular weight training can’t match. Though weight training can increase general strength and build muscle, medicine ball training can work muscles that you usually only use when…
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Five Polite Ways to Make yourself Heard and Understood
December 26, 2013 Communication
When it comes to communicating with people, it can become a hassle to try and get your point across. Maybe you are shy, or maybe you feel like speaking up is just going to annoy people. Whatever it is, it…
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Labret Pierce Procedures
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Located between the lower lip and the chin, labret piercings take roughly six to eight weeks to heal. The healthier you are, the faster your labret piercing will heal. Sleeping for at least eight hours the night before the piercing,…
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The best way to Connect to your Daughter
December 26, 2013 Communication
As a teen daughter, I can honestly say that my mom drives me crazy. It’s the little things that she does to drive me up the wall. She’s always comparing my life to her own teenage life. “When I…
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Diet for Pitta Dosha
Overview Ayurveda, India’s science of life,.brings health to the body by balancing the subtle energies called doshas. There are three doshas; Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Everyone has all three of doshas in different proportions to one another. If one of…
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Chlamydia
Overview Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is contracted through vaginal, anal or oral intercourse. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause sterility in both men and women, as well as discharge and painful urination. According…
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Simple Chair Exercises
Chair exercises are safe and simple to perform, and are ideal for older adults, obese, disabled and arthritic populations. They can also be easily performed at work while sitting at your desk. Chair exercises require minimal balance, strength and coordination….
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Private Swimming Pool Safety
Overview Private swimming pools often serve as a hub where families spend time together, recreate together and have fun creating stronger relationships. Tragic accidents can be avoided when effective safety strategies are used to secure the pool and proper safety…
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Osteoporosis Hip Strengthening Exercises
Osteoporosis causes decreased bone mass and strength in the hips and increases the risk for fracturing them from falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fortunately, osteoporosis patients can perform hip exercises that can reverse, stop or…
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Strong Willed Child
December 26, 2013 Communication
Children come in all different temperaments. At times it seems that our influences as parents have nothing to do with the type of children we produce. One child may be calm and passive while his brother is strong-willed and aggressive. …
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How Do Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs Work?
Overview Environmentally friendly light bulbs bearing the Energy Star label meet the energy-efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These bulbs consume less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs. There are some hazards associated with energy-saving bulbs,…
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Is Communication Easier with a Mother or a Father – Mother
December 26, 2013 Communication
A mother is more caring because she was raised by her mother. A mother’s bond with her child starts in the womb. When she sits there while rubbing her belly she swears a vow to protect and to love this…
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Chronic Nasal Congestion Causes
The sinuses are a serious of sensitive cavities located throughout the head that when irritated become inflamed and swollen, according to MayoClinic.com. One of the first signs of nasal irritation is congestion. While nasal congestion proves a common symptom of…
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5 Ways to Streamline Your Summer Beauty Routine
December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Lighten up your base . For day, I love using a tinted moisturizer with SPF. It looks lighter and sportier than traditional foundation, and it hydrates your skin. Most impressively it’s a great time-saver as it combines your face…
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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks on the Arms
December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks, known medically as striae distensae, are a common dermatological complaint. They are the result of skin changes, often in the abdomen, hips and arms, that happen too fast. Giving birth, losing weight quickly or gaining weight quickly…
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Ideas for Family Events
According to PTO Today, children spend approximately 20 hours watching television each week. Many families are constantly on the go, with both parents working and the kids participating in extracurricular activities. Weekends and summer vacation are great times to schedule…
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How Words Hurt Children
December 26, 2013 Communication
There are many parents these days including myself who are overly concerned about what their kids are eating and that is justified as proper nutrition is one of the keys to living a long and healthy life. The one thing…
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Non-Prescription Anxiety Remedies
Approximately 40 million American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Numerous prescription medications exist to treat anxiety symptoms, although no medical cure has yet been developed. However, many prescription medications, although effective,…
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Boost Your Energy the Healthy Way
December 26, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
Nowadays, health advocates around the world stress the importance of antioxidants and so-called “super foods” in everyday diets to possibly help combat a number of diseases including cancer and coronary heart disease. As a growing number of people live their…
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Marriage and its Relationship to Human Progression
December 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Over the years the social infrastructure of marriage has been in a state of conversion in the United States. Today there are many choices available to most Americans about whom to marry, when to marry, whether or not to marry,…
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Mastitis and Breastfeeding Your Newborn
December 26, 2013 Children's Health
Mastitis is an infection of the breast that occurs mostly in women during the first few months of breastfeeding. You will notice severe pain in your breast while your baby is nursing and even some redness or warmth of the…
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Causes of Extreme Body Odor
December 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Sometimes the cause of extreme body odor is obvious, as is the solution. Other times, you need to embark on a detective hunt to find out what’s causing you or someone you care about to develop that objectionable smell. When…
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Handling Conflict with your Teenager
December 26, 2013 Communication
When trying to handle conflict with your teenager probably the most important thing to always remember is that you went through this stage yourself at one time when you were growing up and so it would be wise to try…
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Natural Ways to Increase Serotonin
December 26, 2013 Mental Health
Serotonin is a neurochemical that serves many functions in the body. It regulates mood, appetite and sleep cycles and is a key factor in many disorders like depression and anxiety. While pharmaceutical antidepressants may be effective in relieving depression symptoms,…
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Forgiveness Love Hope Progress Peace
December 26, 2013 Communication
In the most practical sense, forgiveness is progress. Holding on to anger and hurt does not allow one to move on with life. Think of it in terms of how many think of trust. If humans never trusted one another,…
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Most Common Herbs & Spices
December 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Whether you eat out every night or cook three meals a day at home, you may reap major health benefits by consuming just a few of the most common herbs and spices on a regular basis, according to the American…
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