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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What Are the Benefits of Maca Root Powder?
December 20, 2013 Men's Health
Lepidium peruvianum, more commonly known as maca, is a nutritious root vegetable used not only for food but also as an herbal medicine. Native to the Andes mountains of Peru, maca root is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which…
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Importance of a Flat Stomach
Overview A flat stomach is a sign of strong core muscles, a desirable body fat percentage, good posture and healthy nutritional choices. All of these show optimal muscular strength and endurance as well as body composition. These are fitness components…
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Home Inner Thigh Exercises
You can tone, tighten and strengthen your inner thigh muscles at home with targeted sculpting exercises. Some movements, such as isometric inner thigh squeezes, can be done while you perform other household tasks. Lying adduction leg lifts are an ideal…
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4 Ways to Diagnose Gastrinoma
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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Billy Beane Gay Rights Activists Gays in Sports
Billy Bean (Not to be confused with Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane) broke into the world of major league baseball by recording four hits in his first game with the Detroit Tigers. Bean was far more complex than the stat…
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5 Ways to Pick Grains for a Macrobiotic 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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Exercises to Reduce Belly Fat
There is no denying that belly fat is ugly. Not only is it unappealing underneath clothing, but carrying extra fat on your stomach is a precursor to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, diabetes and some cancers. According to the American…
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Yohimbe Warnings
Yohimbe is a tree that originates in western Africa. The bark of the tree contains a powerful chemical called yohimbine, which is used as a prescription medicine throughout the world, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine,…
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Kanye West Gay
Kanye West is a very talented performer, which is something nobody argues, but he is also a bit of an enigma. In the past his words and actions have prompted many people to wonder whether he was in the closet….
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Information on Neem
December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The herb neem is widely used by Ayurvedic practitioners and folk herbalists as a “cure all” for many types of diseases. However, since neem’s effectiveness is mainly anecdotal, based on the personal experiences of others, and has not been…
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Pflag History Historical Overview of Pflag
It would have to take something to strike a nerve in order to start something that turns into one of the biggest groups in the world let alone the United States. The organization known as PFLAG is one of those…
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Remedies for a Productive Cough
A productive cough may be caused by an illness that requires no treatment and will usually go away by itself, like the common cold or the flu. A productive cough may also be caused by more serious conditions, like bronchitis,…
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Are Face Peels Safe During Pregnancy?
December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Just because a woman is pregnant does not mean you have to stop caring for your appearance. If you are accustomed to undergoing dermatological treatments, such as chemical peels, and become pregnant, you may wonder if you can continue…
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How to Clean Bike Chains
Overview Riding your bicycle regularly leads to the accumulation of a large amount of dirt and grease in its chain. The grease can rub off on your legs during a ride, or stain your vehicle when you transport the bike….
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What Is a Passive Solar Heating System?
Overview A passive solar heating system may be used as part of a strategy to reduce the electrical or fossil fuel requirements for heating a building. This system stores solar energy during the day, then makes it available for heating…
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LGBT Shopping Gay Rights List for Gay Rights Support Gay Information
Have you ever considered as an LGBT family member what business or work place in the United States you should support and give your money too that supports you in return? There are over 300 companies’ that have a rating…
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What Is a Ginseng Herb Plant?
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview There’s more than one variety of ginseng plant. American ginseng and Asian ginseng are “kissing cousins” in the plant world and have the same physical characteristics, active ingredients and properties, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)….
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What Are the Causes of Premature Gray Hair?
December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Graying of the hair is natural as you get older. What’s considered premature graying is often nothing out of the ordinary, with natural graying often beginning in the early 30s, according to the National Institutes of Health. If your hair…
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The Importance of the LGBT Community
The role of the LGBT community is three fold in that it provides support, oversight, and advocacy. Without the LGBT community the rights of gay and transgender people would be decades behind where they are now and numerous people would…
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5 Ways to Select Climbing Ropes
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 to do when your Child Tells you they are Gay
A parents reaction to the news their child is gay, is pivotal in the child’s acceptance of their own sexuality. Children seek praise and support from their parents. This dynamic doesn’t change just because a child is homosexual. Parental love…
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7 Signs of Olay
December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Research done by Proctor & Gamble, Olay’s parent company, shows that women have seven primary concerns about their skin as they age, which the company refers to as the “seven signs.” Skin aging is caused by both intrinsic and extrinsic…
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Workout & Diet Programs
The most complete weight loss programs provide advice and plans for both diet and exercise. The best programs help you learn how to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity into your lifestyle, without asking you to eliminate complete food groups…
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About Spinning Stationary Bikes
Overview Spinning bikes are a special form of stationary bike used for indoor cycling classes. While the original spinning program is trademarked by the Mad Dogg Athletic Company, the term spinning is widely used to refer to any indoor studio…
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The Side Effects of a Sauna Bath
December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Sauna bathing has been used by most cultures around the world for thousands of years. The sauna is a traditional heat therapy that has been used by the Finnish people for over 2,000 years. While saunas have many benefits, they…
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Irans Gay Community
Discussing Iran’s gay community is no easy thing, especially since if you listen to the Iranian government there is no Iranian gay community. Iran may be the only country on the face of the earth which has officially stated that…
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Herbal Supplement for Eczema
December 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common but non-contagious type of skin irritation. It’s characterized by dry, very itchy patches of skin and may include blisters that ooze and crust over. The U.S. Library of Medicine says children usually…
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Exercises That Slim Down Your Belly
Many exercises target the abdominal muscles, strengthening and toning the stomach. But if you want to lose the fat around your middle, you also need to eat a healthy diet, and burn fat with daily cardiovascular exercise. According to the…
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Liverpools Gay Community
Any young person identifying themselves as lesbian or gay, need a safe place. A place where they can go and meet other like minded young people. Somewhere that they can comfortably discuss their sexuality and gain the confidence and support…
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Liquid Diet Cons
December 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
People who follow a liquid diet are successful at weight loss, says the American Dietetic Association. They lose more weight than conventional dieters, even after a year, as long as they continue to use the liquid supplements. And it is…
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