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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4 Ways to Do a Salsa Basic Step
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 Bodybuilder’s Diet
December 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Bodybuilding is a competitive sport and recreational pastime for many people. Participants exercise with weights to increase the size of their muscles–a process called hypertrophy. Diet is very important in bodybuilding. According to nutritionist Anita Bean in her book…
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3 Ways to Use a Pilates Ladder Barrel
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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Alternative Types of Energy
Energy is a consistent need in the commercial, industrial and home environments. People need energy for everything from large applications, such as running a factory, to small applications, such as driving a car to the grocery store. One of the…
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What Is the Process of Getting a Henna Tattoo?
Overview Henna tattoos appear as intricate red and brown designs on the skin. Henna tattoos can be placed anywhere on the body, though they were traditionally done on the hands and feet. The tattoos last about two weeks, making them…
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Vata Ayurvedic Diet
Overview In Ayurveda, India’s traditional system of medicine and healing, vata is one of the three primary “doshas” describing an individual’s physical and mental constitution. According to AyurBalance, individuals with a vata dosha tend to be slender, social and creative,…
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Tattoo Gun Information
Overview Tattoos are often viewed as a modern-day fad, but they have really been around since ancient times. The type of machine used to apply them, however, has evolved over time. The term “tattoo gun” can be intimidating, especially to…
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Things you should know about Transsexualism Things you Whant to know about Transsexualism
Transsexualism is a condition which is greatly misunderstood by people everywhere, it isn’t just one country or region of the earth, but a universal phenomena. Transsexualism is defined as one of two things in most mainstream dictionaries which is either:…
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Transgender Transsexual
The term transgender is tossed about quite a bit these days with few people really understanding what it means. Like many words, it once had a very specific meaning that over time grew to cover more and more ground, While…
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At-Home Calf Exercises
Your calf actually consists of three separate muscles–the gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris. Unlike most other muscle groups, your calf muscles require a greater number of repetitions for each exercise to adequately stress the tissue and stimulate new muscle growth. Work…
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Do-It-Yourself Colon Cleanser Tips
People perform colon cleanses for a variety of reasons including preparation for surgery or medical tests, and beginning a diet. Proponents of colon cleanses believe that cleaning the colon can also cure or treat a variety of ills from asthma…
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Toddler Bed Safety
Overview The transition from a crib to a toddler bed marks the beginning of a new stage for both the toddler and the parents. A toddler bed bridges the gap between the crib and a larger twin or full-sized bed….
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Nutritional Guide for Olive Garden
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The American Dietetic Association (ADA) says it’s possible to make healthy choices at any restaurant. Follow federal guidelines when ordering at the Olive Garden: Choose lean proteins, low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and limit fat, sodium,…
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Liquid Melatonin for Children
December 20, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally by the pineal gland located in the middle of the brain just above the brain stem. Produced and released after the sun sets, melatonin regulates sleep. Synthetic melatonin is available as a supplement….
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Renal Disease Tests
According to the National Kidney Foundation more than 26 million Americans — one in nine adults — have renal disease. Millions more people are at increased risk for the disease, and most don’t know it. If the disease is found…
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Is Gender a Biological or Mental Identity – Biology
Is gender a biological or mental identity? With advances in medical technology, doctors can determined which gender a pregnant woman’s unborn child will be. Also, you can argued that premise further by knowing how to distinguish between nature and nurture. …
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3 Ways to Use Props in Pilates
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 Treatments for a Tight Hamstring?
There are three muscles in the back of the thigh that are collectively known as the hamstrings–the semimembranosus, the semitendinosus and the biceps femorus. Individuals who sit for prolonged periods of time are predisposed to developing tightness in the hamstrings,…
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Juvenile Diabetes Symptoms in Children
Formerly known as juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces the insulin a person needs to keep blood sugar in check. Without insulin to properly break down blood sugar–known as glucose–the body…
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Hearing Aid Information
Overview More than 35 million people in the United States are hearing impaired, according to 2009 U.S. Food and Drug Administration data. Hearing aids allow people with hearing loss to communicate and partake in everyday activities. The type of hearing…
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Transsexual Myths
Transsexuality is something most people don’t really understand which has created a swarm of myths around these people which is both irresponsible, often hurtful, and leads to easier marginalization. In most cases people accept many of these myths because at…
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About Diabetes During Pregnancy
December 20, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot adequately process glucose in the blood into energy, either due to a lack of insulin or a problem with the usage of insulin in the body. Diabetes that develops during…
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Alternatives to Breast Augmentation
December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Large breasts are often desired by both women and men; however, a woman may be hesitant about inserting silicone or saline implants into her breasts. A variety of noninvasive procedures are available to increase a breast size. Alternative methods are…
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Ayurvedic Medicine Types
Rooted in ancient Indian tradition, Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old health system concerned with balancing the mind, body and spirit, the Mayo Clinic states. Ayurvedic teachings include the concept of three distinct body types, known as “doshas,” which describe mental and…
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Is Gender Determined by Biology or State of Mind – Biology
Had the title of this debate been “nature vs. nurture,” the answer may be more clear-cut. As it is, the argument implies that the human body can somehow be partitioned into self-sufficient departments, getting together for quarterly meetings. The mind…
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3 Ways to Do Myotherapy Massage
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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Abnormal Creatinine Levels
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Creatinine levels are often included in routine lab tests, since they provide insight into how well the kidneys are functioning. Creatinine–along with GFR and urine protein–are usually the first lab values that kidney patients look at when they get…
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4 Ways to Drink 10 Glasses of Water Per Day on the Body for Life Diet
December 20, 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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How Do Orthodontists Put Braces on Teeth?
December 20, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Braces are a common option for treating misaligned teeth. The series of brackets and wires put pressure on the teeth, helping to correct the disorder. While braces are most often seen on teens, many adults get braces later in…
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3 Ways to Do Stick Subscapularis Stretches
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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