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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Trout Fishing Tips for Alaska
Alaska is a state full of fishing opportunities and trout, including rainbow trout, is a popular choice. Anglers from around the world travel to Alaska to fish the lakes, rivers and streams in search of trout. To fish trout in…
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3 Ways to Store Rice
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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What Are the Advantages of Composting?
To the uninitiated, composting may seem like a lot of work. You have to acquire the proper composting container, add organic wastes like yard clippings and food scraps, apply water, and then remember to mix everything together every week or…
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Answer Hard Questions
December 25, 2013 Communication
It is no secret that men and women have different styles of communicating and do so for different reasons. Women often just want to share their feelings or get reassurance from their man. Men tend to view her bringing up…
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4 Ways to Do Forward Bends in Iyengar Yoga
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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Nonmedicinal Ways to Clear Congestion
Nasal congestion is the result of swelling in the tissue that lines the nasal passages. Often this happens when blood vessels become inflamed in response to a virus or allergen. For most people, this is primarily an annoyance. In infants,…
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Belly Blasting Exercises
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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How to be Vulnerable
December 25, 2013 Communication
Being vulnerable is all about allowing others into your sanctuary of security and sense of control. In other words, you must open yourself up to the hazards of life such as the possibility of being hurt as well as the…
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Why Conserve Water?
Overview Water is necessary to human life, and also to the lives of plants and animals. Although most used water can be recycled, conserving water helps protect wildlife habitats, relieve stress on wastewater treatment facilities and water development projects; and…
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Ways Men can Handle Flirting
December 25, 2013 Communication
Most men don’t normally have a problem with a woman flirting with them as long as the woman is attractive. However, there are some men, like men in the workplace who might view a co-worker or their boss flirting with…
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Hamstring Exercises That Are Safe for the Knees
Knee pain can prevent you from performing hamstring workouts, both because it makes the workout painful and because of fear that you will further irritate your knees. A study published in the October 2006 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism found…
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Meals to Lower Blood Pressure
Overview High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, is a common problem that can lead to serious cardiovascular repercussions such as strokes, aneurysms, blood clots and heart attacks, according to the American Heart Association. People who have high blood…
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5 Ways to Do Basic Iyengar Poses
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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Ways to Conserve Energy
Gas and electricity are sources of energy used every day by nearly everyone and utility bills can be high. Energy conservation is a way for to keep costs down, so it’s a good idea to practice cutting back. Keeping Your…
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Best GPS Devices for Hunting or Hiking
Handheld global positioning systems can feature a variety of options, including maps, way points, route tracking and sunrise/sunset tables. With these options and other features, handheld GPS units are used by hunters and hikers. The best GPS devices for hunting…
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The Best Hybrid Used Cars
You’d like to have an ecologically-friendly car, but one of the biggest consumer complaints about new hybrids is their sticker prices. They can cost 35% to 40% more than their gas-powered counterparts. That’s why it’s important to have a good…
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Body Sculpting Exercises
Body sculpting is a form of exercise that places resistance on your muscles to gain strength and definition. There are many effective body-sculpting exercises that target the major muscle groups in your chest, shoulders, back, triceps, biceps, legs and abdomen….
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Why Do Women Grow Facial Hair?
December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview All women have a certain amount of facial hair. On some women facial hair remains fine and inconspicuous, while others notice thicker, darker hair, particularly on the upper lip and chin. In some cases, excess facial hair can be…
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Five Ways to Conserve Water
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, less that 1 percent of the water on this planet is usable, and the amount of water used daily in the home is about 260 gallons. Learn what you can do to use…
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The Benefits of Colloidal Copper
Colloidal copper is a liquid mineral supplement that’s derived from aluminosilicate-containing clays or humic shale deposits. Proponents say that your body better absorbs minerals in colloidal form than in tablet or capsule form. Science, however, does not back this claim,…
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Causes of Pain in the Thumb Joint
Opposable thumbs may play a large part in human development, but they’re also subject to considerable abuse over time. Joints in the thumb are prone to overuse and repetitive movement stresses as well as acute injuries. Many types of wear…
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What Are the Consequences of Smoking Cigarettes?
As former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona pointed out in 2004, “The toxins from cigarette smoke go everywhere the blood flows.” The consequences of smoking cigarettes, however, extend beyond physical limits. While serious diseases brought on by tobacco use can…
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Herbs That Calm Anxiety
December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Severe clinical anxiety is best managed with validated treatments such as medication or therapy. However, people with mild anxiety or those who are unable to obtain standard treatment may try herbs for anxiety. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does…
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3 Ways to Teach Jazzercise
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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5 Ways to Do Pre-Natal Yoga in the Second-Trimester
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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Techniques for Stress Management and Relaxation
December 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Stress is defined by the dictionary as being a “physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.” The American Institute of Stress lists 50 common signs and symptoms of…
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Ways to Improve Confidence
December 24, 2013 Communication
Ways For Women to Improve Their Confidence Women today have influences everywhere telling them who they should be, how they should look, and how they should act. Of course, everyone is an individual and different. However, when they don’t meet…
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Difference Between Psoriasis & Eczema
December 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Psoriasis and eczema are similar in many ways. Both cause rashes on the skin, can be chronic and can be difficult to treat. But as reported by The National Psoriasis Foundation in its mental health brief on the disease,…
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Water Games for Kids
Children love to jump in water, swim in water and play with water in the summertime. Playing water games are a good way for your kids to have hours of fun and cool off at the same time. With a…
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Genetic Tests During Pregnancy
December 24, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
When prenatal screening identifies features of a genetic syndrome or there is a family history of genetic disease, a woman’s health care provider may suggest prenatal genetic testing. Baby’s DNA, obtained by chorionic villus sampling–commonly referred to as CVS–or amniocentesis…
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