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Amira Colter December 20, 2013 Dating

Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, refers to a group of conditions that cause pain and numbness in the hands and feet. According to the Neuropathy Association, more than 100 types of neuropathy exist, 30 percent of which are associated…
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Book Reviews John Armstrongs Conditions of Love the Philosophy of Intimacy

Book Reviews: John Armstrong’s Conditions of Love John Armstrong’s Conditions of Love is a thoughtfully written analysis of important aspects of our view of love and how we can outgrow the sometimes selfish, oftentimes unconscious and unexamined motivations that lead…
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What Are the Causes of Water Retention in Humans?

Patricia Schuetz December 20, 2013 Family

Water retention is also known as edema, and is created when excess water accumulates in your body tissues. This creates a swollen, puffy appearance, and is most common in the extremities such as ankles, feet and hands. Edema is not…
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Online Genealogy Magazines

Technology and the Internet have made genealogical research much easier and now many are immersing themselves in this process. This industry has grown a great deal in the last decade thanks to the Internet. Now it’s easy to simply visit a…
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Different Ways to Pierce the Tongue

Contributor December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition

Tongue piercings take six to eight weeks to heal completely. Swelling, pain and difficulty while eating are normal during the healing period. Rinsing with an alcohol free mouthwash, keeping the hands and fingers out of the mouth and avoiding deep…
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Causes of Eye Redness

Red, irritated eyes not only feel uncomfortable, but people with eye redness often look tired and worn out. Though sleep deprivation may cause some redness, an eye condition may also be at fault. If red eyes do not improve within…
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Great Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus

Nail fungus is a common and unsightly issue, which can create considerable embarrassment and discomfort for anyone who suffers from it. Treatment for toenail fungus often includes prescription topical treatments and oral medication–the latter of which is quite toxic to…
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Good Ways to Get Rid of Pimples & Acne

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are three main causes of pimples and acne: excess body oil, irritated hair follicles from irregular shedding of dead skin and bacteria buildup. It’s important to know that no treatment will provide instant results,…
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Types of Hybrid Vehicles

All hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have two motors: one electric and one gasoline-powered. Manufacturers use two main designs to combine these motors: series and parallel. Each design has its own advantages and disadvantages, so some HEVs incorporate ideas from both…
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Premature Gray Hair in Women

Overview Across cultures, a head full of white hair commands respect, signifying both experience and wisdom. As we age, a decline in pigment cells or melanocytes occur, reducing melanin in the hair strand. This process transforms the hair from its…
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Home Remedies to Lighten Age Spots

Age spots, more commonly known as liver spots, vary in size and typically appear on your face, hands, shoulders and arms. These areas receive the most direct sun exposure, which results in the appearance of dark spots caused by the…
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Home Remedies for Blackheads on the Nose

Blackheads are a type of acne called open comedones. The Mayo Clinic states that they develop when pores become clogged with dirt, oil and bacteria. When the pores are open and exposed to air, they are oxidized and turn dark….
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Hair Care for Relaxed Hair for Black Women

Contributor December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition

Overview Chemically relaxed hair may look silky, smooth and healthy, but the process actually breaks down the structural integrity of your hair, weakening it and making it prone to break. Developing a routine of proper relaxed hair care is important…
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Ingredients in the Lemon Detox Diet

When you’re on the lemon detox diet, otherwise known as the Master Cleanse, you drink six to 12 glasses of a lemon-based concoction in place of eating regular meals for several days. The diet, which was developed by Stanley Burroughs…
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Disadvantages of a Hybrid Car

Lynette Alice December 20, 2013 LGBT

Hybrid cars have been touted as the cars of the future. Their main advantage is that they are fuel-efficient and are still compatible with our fossil fuel economy. Hybrid cars work by combining a gas engine with an electric drive…
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Gay Pride Parade Gay Pride

The first Gay Pride Parade a person attends can be a mixed bag of emotions. You find yourself being excited and sometimes even a little scared as you aren’t really sure what to expect. Relax! Preparing for your first pride…
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Gsy Straight Alliance Gsa

Lynette Alice December 20, 2013 LGBT

Starting a Gay Straight Alliance or GSA at your school really isn’t as difficult as it sounds no matter what your age is. While they are most commonly present at middle schools and up, there are actually some GSA’s at…
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4 Ways to Identify Tinea

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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Exercises for Foot Pain

The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine cites many common causes of foot pain, especially in runners — plantar fasciitis (irritation of the tissue along the foot’s bottom), sesamoiditis (irritation of small bones leading to the big toe), heel spurs,…
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Home Remedies for Removing Dark Spots

Laura Montana December 20, 2013 LGBT

Dark spots can occur on skin for a number of reasons. The Mayo Clinic states that they are common in people over age 40 and are often a result of years of sun exposure. Ultraviolet rays accelerate the production of…
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Adoption Gay Adoption Adoption Rights Gay Rights Foster Care Waiting Children

As the battle for same sex marriage continues to be waged, another fight is being fought, mostly on a case by case basis. Although gays have been adopting children since time began, it is only recently that they have been…
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Bowflex Exercises for the Chest

You can work your chest on a Bowflex using two basic motions: a chest fly and a chest press. Some Bowflex models’ manuals list only these two exercises and their variants, an incline and decline press, while some newer models…
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Nutrients for Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that occurs when a person’s immune system reacts harshly to inhaled substances such as dust mites, pollen, pet dander and mold. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), allergic rhinitis affects approximately…
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Most Common Pain Killers

Pain killers do exactly what the name implies: kill pain. While there were many early pain killers–from herbal remedies to alcoholic beverages–the first medical attempt to come up with a drug for serious pain occurred in the early 19th century…
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Different Types of Addicting Drugs

Contributor December 20, 2013 Cancer

The National Institute on Drug Abuse, or NIDA, characterizes addiction as a disorder that affects the brain and behavior. There are biological components to addiction as well as psychological factors that lead a person to become addicted to a particular…
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Reasons Behind Breast Cancer in Men

All men have breast tissue, as it one of the tissue types present at birth. When breast cells become cancerous, the change is often related to multiple genetic mutations that accumulate in a cell until normal control of cell growth…
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Gay History Canada Queer Lesbian History Canadian

December 20, 2013 LGBT

Canada is a country full of a diverse range of people. There are people of different sizes, different shapes, different colours, and different cultures. There are also people of different sexualities. Heterosexual people have long been seen as the norm…
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4 Ways to Eat Seaweed to Treat Anemia

Contributor December 20, 2013 Mental Health

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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Common Side Effects of Lamictal

Lamictal is a brand-name anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant, that can also be prescribed under its generic name, lamotrigine. Lamictal is used to treat seizures in adults and in children who are at least two years old. Lamictal has…
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Safe Knee Exercises for Osteoarthritis