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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Common Symptoms of Bulimia
December 21, 2013 Mental Health
Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder in which affected patients self-induce vomiting or excessively use laxatives, diuretics or enemas following eating binges. Women are three times more likely than men to develop bulimia, based upon estimates provided by…
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Pilates Allegro Reformer Exercises
Joseph Pilates opened a gym in New York in 1926. He shared space with a dance studio, where he trained performers and rehabilitated the medically disabled, including polio victims and injured ballerinas. Here is where he perfected the Reformer, one…
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Epidural Side Effects and Risks
The purpose of an epidural injection is pain relief for herniated discs and labor pains. Local anesthetics, commonly referred to as numbing medications, and anti-inflammatory steroids placed into the epidural space during the injection decrease inflammation and swelling around the…
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Cold & Cough Home Remedies
Colds and coughs are commonly associated with upper respiratory tract infections. An acute cough and the common cold last between one and two weeks. According to the Mayo Clinic, adults suffer from colds approximately two to four times per year;…
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3 Ways to Weigh Pros and Cons of Bikram 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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Transgender Transgender Children Transgender Kids Gid
Raising any child is difficult, but raising a child dealing with GID (Gender Identity Disorder) presents a unique set of challenges for not just the parents but the entire family. A child with GID (For the purposes of this article…
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About Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Overview The National Cancer Institute describes lung cancer as cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs, typically in the cells that line the air passages. There are two different kinds of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and…
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Flirting Tips for Lesbians
Flirting tips for lesbians Well ladies, if you’re like me and most of the other lesbians I meet you would prefer to sit there and look pretty. Hoping that the beautiful stranger from across the way will work up the…
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About Removing Hair
December 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Like most people, you probably remove hair as part of your normal cosmetic routine. While women remove hair from more and larger areas, men remove hair more frequently. Both spend a great deal of time and money removing hair…
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Cures for Skin Problems
December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Genetics play a vital role in determining who will experience problem skin. Treating skin problems, however, can be accomplished at home and for very little money, with a minor time commitment. Keeping skin clean, applying broad-spectrum sun protection and moisturizing…
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Calories Burned by Biking
December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Biking, a popular aerobic activity, allows you to burn calories while enjoying the outdoors. The number of calories you burn by biking varies according to your weight, biking speed and terrain of your biking route. In general, the heavier…
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The Best Advanced Workout Videos
Fitness videos can save you time and money, as you don’t need to travel to and from the gym or pay for a gym membership. Fitness videos are available in many genres for a variety of fitness levels. People who…
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Gender Dysphoria Childhood
Imagine waking up one day and feeling that you were in the wrong body, although the one you are in is indeed your own. Gender dysphoric children know who they are by that simple ticking in their head and heart…
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Body Sculpting Diet Plans
December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Since what you eat directly impacts how you look, it’s certainly possible to lose weight or appear more toned just by changing your diet. In general, the more dramatic the changes you make, the more dramatic your change in appearance…
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Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
Implement a variety of energy saving techniques to save on your family’s annual energy bill. The average annual U.S. energy bill was $2,200 in 2009, according to EnergyStar.gov. Heating, cooling, water heating and appliances are the primary uses of household…
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4 Ways to Survive Falling Overboard While White Water Canoeing
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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The Advantages of a Sauna Bath
December 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Steam bathing and sweat baths have been used in many cultures for thousands of years to cleanse the skin, relieve muscle aches and ward off disease. Sauna usually refers to a type of sweat bath that works with dry heat,…
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Dangerous Exercises During Pregnancy
December 21, 2013 Women's Health
While pregnant, you should get a healthy amount of low-impact exercise. In fact, “Medline Plus” magazine says that a pregnant woman should aim for 30 minutes of exercise each day. Swimming, walking and low-impact weight lifting can all be effective…
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4 Ways to Stretch Legs With 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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Grow a Salad Vegetable Garden
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 Is Organic Beef?
December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A 2007 Organic Trade Association study found significant growth in consumption of organic food and beverages, with sales rocketing from $1 billion dollars in 1990 to a projected $23 billion in 2008, with annual increases of about 18 percent…
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Reconciling Transsexualism with Faith
The human psyche and spirit are androgynous or bi-sexual. Each of us combines elements of male and female, masculine and feminine. Jung introduced the notion with his theories of aniumus and anioma, and popular culture adopted it back in the…
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Weight Training and Cardio for Women
Overview Many women cling to myths that the only way to reduce extra pounds is to sweat them off, notes Bodybuilding.com writer and personal trainer Christine Hardy, and that weight training leads to bulky muscles. But weight training and cardio…
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Non-Prescription Adrenal Supplements
December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The adrenals are tiny glands that perch on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone, that regulate blood pressure by managing sodium levels. Cortisol works all over the body, influencing bones; the circulatory, immune and nervous…
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Building Bonds with Children
With the extended family now firmly fragmented all over the world, parents are often the only role models and sole caregivers to children in the home. Shrinking family sizes and late childbearing mean that the generation gap is sharper and…
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Infant Sleep Methods
Although there are various approaches that a parent can use to put a baby to sleep, there is no magic formula that keeps an infant sleeping through the night. In fact, you may need to try more than one method…
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Ways to Get Her Back
Before taking steps to win back your lady, make sure that she is the person whom you want to be with. In Selfhelp Magazine, psychologist Edward Dreyfus advises men to take responsibility for their choices and to follow through with…
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Exercises for Damage to the Cruciate Ligament in the Knee
An injury to your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as your ACL, is an extremely dangerous injury. It is one that can take months, even years to fully recover from. A serious ACL injury often requires surgery and the surgery…
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How Do Portable Fish Finders Work?
Overview Fish finder technology has come a long way. Although you can still opt for a large and sophisticated permanently mounted fish finder, you can also choose a portable fish finder that you can use in any fishing conditions. This…
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Holiday Weight Loss Tips
December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gravy-covered potatoes, holiday cookies and homemade candies entice even the most dedicated dieters. Keeping your diet on track during the holidays is a challenge, but it’s not impossible. A solid plan for all of the holiday parties and dinners prevents…
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