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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How to Make Your Penis Larger Without Taking Pills
December 25, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The penis is a male organ that functions as a part of the reproductive and urinary systems. As a young man reaches puberty, the penis and testicles grow larger, and he begins to grow pubic hair. The size and…
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Axe Deodorant Stick Ingredients
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Axe deodorant ingredients, like many body care products, include both a number of synthetic ingredients, which are used to engineer the texture and antiperspirant qualities of stick deodorants, and some natural ingredients common in many bar soaps. In addition to…
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Smart Shopping for Motocross Bikes
Off-road bikes are made for adventures on dirt roads and trails. They are maneuverable enough to easily clear obstacles other bikes cannot. Their tires provide great traction on dirt and other types of rough terrain. They can be very light,…
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Tricks to Increase Stamina
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stamina is your ability to endure physical activity for an extended period of time. In the fitness setting, improved stamina will allow you to train longer and harder, resulting in more gains. If you are an athlete, having superior stamina…
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Smart Shopping for Motocross Guards
To ride the range on a dirt bike, your machine is going to need plenty of protection. This may include everything from canister shields, carburetor shields and radiator protectors to frame guards, skid plates and engine guards. These and other…
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Why Use Solar Cookers?
Overview Solar cookers work by focusing the rays of the sun onto pots, pans and other cooking containers, raising the temperature to the point where food can be cooked. These portable and convenient cooking devices can be used in virtually…
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Top Ten Vegetarian Meals
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vegetarian meals are popular for many reasons, from health and spirituality to economics–you usually pay a lot less for veggie fare than you do for meat. A vegetarian diet–in contrast to a vegan one–often includes eggs and dairy products in…
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Kinds of Aromatherapy
December 25, 2013 Kinds of Aromatherapy
The term “aromatherapy” may confuse anyone unfamiliar with the healing technique. After all, the word itself implies scent-only applications. In fact, aromatherapy encompasses any healing technique that uses essential oils. Essential oils are distilled from the leaves, roots, petals, seeds,…
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Father and Son Communication Channels
December 25, 2013 Communication
I could never express enough how much I enjoyed Jonah, Josh & Joel over the Xmas break. For these special times together, I am incredibly grateful to the Lord. Yesterday, we all went to the Golden Corral’ together for breakfast….
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Swimming Pool Safety for Kids
Overview A swimming pool can mean endless fun and great exercise for children. But it’s also a place where accidents can happen all too quickly. Most young children who drown in pools wandered out of the house when an adult…
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Acupuncture & Acupressure
Overview Considered healing arts, acupuncture and acupressure form the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine. The practices follow ancient principles that redirect and balance the energy flow of the body, restoring health. Acupuncture and acupressure help relieve pain and other symptoms…
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Information About Solar Cookers
Overview Solar cookers are stand-alone devices that do not require electricity, wood or fossil fuels to cook foods. Instead, they use sunlight. These convenient and portable cookers are used throughout the world, particularly in areas receiving plenty of sun for…
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What Are the Treatments for a Rabies Bite?
December 25, 2013 Children's Health
Rabies is a viral infection transmitted through the saliva of certain animals. If a human is bitten by an animal infected with rabies, he will most likely contract rabies. According to the Mayo Clinic, cats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks…
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Infant Refllux
All babies spit-up now and then, but for some babies it happens with almost every time they eat. This condition is called infant gastroesophageal reflux. The baby’s stomach is unable to hold in what he just ate so it rises…
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Causes of Eczema in Children
December 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you notice dry, itchy or bumpy red rashes on your child’s skin, it could be eczema. “Eczema is one of the most common skin problems for children,” says pediatrician Alan Greene, founder of DrGreene.com. 10 percent of kids get…
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How to Listen to your Teen
December 25, 2013 Communication
My parents want to think that they’re really good at this subject, but I like to think different. Don’t get me wrong, I love my parents, but when it comes to them being there for me when I really need…
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Natural Ways to Progress Labor
December 25, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
When a woman is nearing labor, her cervix will begin to dilate and thin. She will also begin experiencing regular contractions that get closer together and stronger over time. When things seem to have stalled, there are a number of…
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Cures for Water Retention
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Water retention, medically referred to as edema, occurs when the body is unable to remove fluid from the tissues, including the skin. Individuals with this condition usually have a bloated and puffy feeling. Water retention can be caused by hormone…
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Diet-Free Weight Loss Tips
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you’ve been on more diets than you care to remember, consider that if you were to exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet, you can lose weight permanently without restricting your daily calories severely. Most people abandon diets because…
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Smart Shopping for Motocross Helmets
Motocross helmets are designed for off-the-road adventures or racing. They are usually full face helmets without a face shield. The helmet will have a visor, but a set of goggles is recommended for additional eye protection during rides, which at…
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What Are the Treatments for a Recurring UTI?
Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) begin in the urethra and stay in the bladder, but involvement of the kidneys occurs if the infection spreads. Certain lifestyle practices and risk factors cause UTIs and even promote recurring infections. Antibiotics effectively treat…
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The Best Cardio Exercises for Losing Weight
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In order to lose just one pound of weight, you must burn 3,500 calories more than you consume. Being active throughout the day helps you burn calories, but taking time for a concentrated cardiovascular session will enhance your daily burn…
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Communicating with Teenagers
December 25, 2013 Communication
The young man sat quietly in the booth, noticeably uncomfortable and impatiently fidgeting. Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy sat open on the table in front of him. If appearances can be trusted, the book likely thrust upon him by a…
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Children’s Swimming Safety
Overview Children spend a lot of time in the water during the summer. Kids have fun with family and friends while swimming in pools or lakes. Although swimming is an enjoyable and healthy activity for kids, it can also be…
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Toothache Treatment
Overview Few people look forward to the types of procedures often required to resolve a toothache. Prevention, through proper dental hygiene and regular, professional exams, is always a better option. But, it is good to know that, if necessary, dentists…
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Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease
It’s summertime and your young child complains of an awful sore throat and her head feels warm. You hold her clammy hand and notice small red spots or bumps. She refuses to drink her milk or juice and when she…
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Swimmer’s Ear
Summer is a great time for kids to splash and play in the water but ear problems can occur easily from pool, lake or ocean water. Swimmer’s ear can occur anytime—even with bath water. The symptoms of swimmer’s ear are…
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Types of Brain Injuries
Caused by an impact to the head that damages the brain, traumatic brain injuries affect 1.7 million people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even if the impact does not fracture the skull, the…
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How to Deal with Controlling Parents
December 25, 2013 Communication
If you’re a child and feel you have to deal with controlling parents, it could be that they are behaving this way out of a wish to protect you. Some parents want to cover their children in a protective blanket, to shield them from the…
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Comfrey Skin Uses
Comfrey is a common herb that grows in North America, Europe and Asia. It has dark green leaves that grow in a rosette and are covered in white hair. Folk remedies call for using comfrey to treat skin wounds and…
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