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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Top Five Backpacking Stoves
There is a variety of backpacking stoves on the market. Finding the one that is best for you begins with knowing your specific needs. There are stoves designed for different fuel types, to be lightweight, reliable in variable weather conditions,…
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Three Ways to Remove Tattoos
December 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Although tattooing has been used in civilizations around the world for millennia, it only gained popularity in the Western world in the last few hundred years. Getting a tattoo has become a rite of passage for many Westerners–according to Skin…
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4 Ways to Pick Vegetables for an Acid Reflux Diet
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
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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Yoga to Aid With the Pain of Losing a Parent
Overview While grieving from the loss of a parent, you may find an opportunity to develop emotionally, spiritually and physically through the practice of yoga. The former senior editor for “Yoga Journal,” Phil Catalafo, writes that some of the Eastern…
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Willow Bark vs. Aspirin
Overview Willow bark and aspirin both have properties that can reduce pain and inflammation. The salicin in willow bark is so close to aspirin that it was used to develop aspirin in the 1800s. If you are experiencing pain or…
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Circuit Training Workout Exercises
If you are looking to add variety to your everyday workouts, look no further than circuit training. This type of workout is characterized by doing a series of exercises consecutively for a high number of reps or a specified amount…
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Uses of Licorice Root Powder
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Licorice root has been used in traditional medicine to treat a wide variety of illnesses. You can take licorice root to treat the common cold, skin conditions, digestive tract problems and canker sores. Licorice root contains the active ingredient glycyrrhiza,…
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Look for Boyfriend Flirt with Men Verbal Means get Ball Rolling
December 25, 2013 Communication
Are you looking for a boyfriend? Is there a particular man that you have your sights set on? You can bring yourself closer to getting a man by being proactive and taking steps to get his attention and perhaps win…
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What Is Goji Berry?
Overview Goji berries (wolf berries, Lycium barbarum) are small, red edible berries that are indigenous to the Himalayas and have been used as food and medicine in Asia for over 5,000 years. Goji berries are reputed as a miracle fruit…
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How to become the Worlds best Wife
December 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
As much as we may wish that there was a “world’s best wife” award being handed out, or maybe we don’t, there isn’t any such thing. If you are a married woman, there is something that you can strive for,…
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What Is Turmeric Curcumin?
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Turmeric is most well-known as the spice that gives curry dishes their flavor and color. The majority of turmeric in the world comes from India, where it has also been used medicinally for centuries, according to the University of…
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Materials to Be Recycled
More than 250 million tons of garbage were produced during 2008, according to a study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Of that total, 61 million tons were recycled and 22.1 million tons were composted. While recycling efforts have increased…
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Handle Flirting ask her Relationship
December 25, 2013 Communication
Are you a guy who is the target of women’s flirts or is interested in learning what to do if you are flirted with? Like it or not, you are bound to have a gal flirt with you at some…
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Knee Exercises for a Ruptured Cruciate Ligament
The knee joint is composed of four bones and four main stabilizing ligaments. Two of these ligaments are the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament, which run diagonally in front and behind the knee joint. Cruciate ligament injuries…
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4 Ways to Do Neck Curls for Rehabilitation
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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Uses for Spirulina Powder
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A type of blue-green algae that typically grows in brackish lakes in Mexico and Africa, spirulina is a supplement that’s rich in minerals, proteins, vitamins and antioxidants. Spirulina is commonly used as a nutritional supplement, but early medical evidence has…
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Why do Women Nag
December 25, 2013 Communication
Ask any married man the one thing that his wife does that drives him crazy and he is apt to answer you, ‘Easy; she nags me all the time.” What makes a woman be considered a nagger to her husband?…
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Nutritional Information on Honeydew Bubble Tea
December 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Bubble tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and spread to other East Asian countries before reaching the U.S. Bubble tea has gained in popularity since then, particularly on the West Coast in college towns. The ingredients and size…
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Things Women wish Men Knew
December 25, 2013 Communication
“ONLY 10?” a friend said when I suggested I wrote on this subject. But the problem isn’t so much restricting yourself to 10, it’s trying not to repeat other women’s “things”. But I suppose it’s all personal and if we…
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Top 10 Best Hybrid Vehicles
Because of the economy and America’s dependence on foreign oil, hybrid cars have become more popular and an environmentally-friendly option in the past few years. Hybrid cars are known for featuring great fuel economy, and being a cost-effective option. Knowing…
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About Manuka Honey
Overview Manuka honey is known for its exceptional antibacterial properties, according to Professor Peter Molan from the University of Waikato’s Honey Research Unit. The honey is from bees from New Zealand that feed on the flowers of manuka trees. The…
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Natural Foods to Help You Sleep
December 25, 2013 Children's Health
Lying awake at night unable to sleep is no fun, and can leave you exhausted and grumpy in the morning. Instead of reaching for the sleeping pills or a glass of wine, which according to the Mayo Clinic may prevent…
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Yoga Tips to Lose Weight
Yoga is an ancient practice from India dating back nearly 5,000 years. Many think of yoga as stretching or simply another form of physical fitness. However, traditional yoga teaches proper diet, breathing and meditation in addition to principles of ethical…
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End Stage COPD Symptoms
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a condition where airflow is persistently blocked on exhalation. Air becomes trapped in the lungs, which increases the effort required to breath. The disease is commonly associated with emphysema or bronchitis. The National…
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Ways to Survive in the Wilderness
If you’re going to survive in the woods, you’ll have four basic needs: food, water, warmth and shelter. How important these are depends partly on your environment. In the mountains during stormy weather or the winter season, having a fire…
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Causes of an Itchy Body Rash
December 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
An itchy body rash commonly occurs as a result of exposure to allergens or irritants. People who are allergic to poison ivy, for instance, develop a rash at the site of exposure, which spreads after the person scratches the infected…
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Gender Differences and Stereotypes
December 25, 2013 Communication
Margaret Mead, a cultural anthropologist once said, “Many societies have educated their male children on the simple device of teaching them not to be women”. Oh, how true that is. Most cultures in our world distinguish the sexes by inculcating…
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Natural & Home Remedies to Stop Sweating
December 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Although sweating is a completely natural body function, most people do not like the look, feel, or even smell of it. Sweating helps keep our bodies cool, but it can also make us look unattractive and feel uncomfortable. If you…
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Chronic Pancreatitis Treatments
Chronic pancreatits refers to long-term irreversible damage to the pancreas. The organ that lies behind the stomach belongs to two body systems–the digestive and endocrine system. As an integral part of both systems, when damaged, the pancreas causes abnormal digestion…
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Diaphramatic Breathing Exercises
Diaphragmatic breathing involves using your diaphragm, the large muscle located between your abdomen and chest, to help bring air into the lungs and expel air out of the lungs. It is also called abdominal or abdomen breathing. You may encounter…
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