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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3 Ways to Do Pilates Heels to Glutes Exercises
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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Adenoids & Middle Ear Infections
Overview Adenoids are clumps of lymphatic tissue, which help fight infections. They are positioned at the back of the nasal passages near the Eustachian tube. The tube connects the back of the nose to the middle ear. This tube helps…
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5 Ways to Do Common Kundalini Meditation Asanas
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 to be Popular
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
It isn’t hard to be popular. There are different ways in which you can be popular but what I’ve learned over the years is that there are but a few common threads that seem to link all popular people together….
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Dating Website Picture Advice
The picture you post on your dating website member profile can be the biggest deciding factor in whether or not you will receive offers to date other members on the site. Members of dating websites who don’t post photos of…
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Sensible Ways to Lose Weight
December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Despite what supplement manufacturers and dieting companies want you to believe, the sensible way to lose weight is to reduce calories and increase physical activity. Fad diets promise quick results, but usually fail to achieve sustained weight loss for the…
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Marriage should be a Sacred Institution between only a Woman and a Man – Agree
In a perfect world, marriage would be only between a man and women. There would be no gays, bisexuals, or transsexuals. In fact, there wouldn’t even be such a thing as divorce. However, we live in a world that is…
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What Diets Really Work?
December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gimmick-based diets rarely are successful, and they can pose harmful risks. An effective weight-loss program generally includes a variety of foods and nutrients, and enough calories to support wellness and energy. It also encourages physical activity. According to the Weight-Control…
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For What Is Sage Tea Used?
Overview With a distinct earthy and a slightly peppery taste, sage (Salvia officinalis) is one of the oldest known herbs, used for medicinal purposes and as a spice in food preparation, according to website Herb Wisdom. Indigenous to the Mediterranean…
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Healthy Dinners for the Family
December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Family meal time offers a chance to connect and catch up on the events of the day, and choosing healthy meal options keeps the family eating well. Many healthy dinner options are easy to adapt so each person gets what…
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Gaydar – Yes
You better believe there is such a thing as gaydar. Just like most things though it’s not 100% accurate. It was a lot more accurate before the metro sexual movement, that threw a lot of people for a loop. There…
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4 Ways to Become an Iyengar Yoga Instructor
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 Smart Choices in Camping Cookware?
Cooking in the outdoors is one reason why camping is a family adventure. Everyone can participate in chores like planning meals, shopping, and setting up the outdoor kitchen. Good food is appreciated after a hard day of hiking, boating, swimming…
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Safe Drinking Water & Sanitation
December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Drinking water can have a number of problems, including a cloudy appearance, bad taste, dangerous chemicals and deadly pathogens. Water filtering and sanitation technologies cleanse impure water, making it suitable for human consumption. Types of Contamination The four main…
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Natural Remedies to Detox the Body
December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The human body can be polluted by a variety of different toxins on a daily basis. From processed foods to bacteria, cigarette smoke, and a sedentary lifestyle, the body and its internal organs endure a lot of damage. It is…
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How Gratitude can Improve Relationships at Work
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
We love to hate our bosses. And our co-workers love to hate us. But what I found to sustain me in a sometimes hostile environment is to remember that wherever we work, we will be working with people and people…
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Problems With Back Posture
Poor back posture is often the underlying cause of chronic back pain, fatigue and muscle strain. Poor posture, over time, can even affect the position of your vital organs and how they function, according to the American Physical Therapy Association….
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BMI That Is Considered Obese
December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Body mass index (BMI) is used by doctors and researchers to classify a level of “normalcy” for body weight based on body mass and height. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Heart, Lung and Blood…
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Best Websites for Gay and Lesbian Shopping
Finding a specifically gay themed gift for you or your LGBT friend can be a tricky thing. Gay and Lesbian people are a diverse a group as any, some would be happier with garb and gear that makes a statement,…
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Energy Saving Tips for the Fall
Prepare your home for fall’s cold months to save money and energy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average American home spends $1,900 on energy each year. Decreasing energy consumption has environmental and financial benefits, as well as…
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About the Thyroid
Overview The thyroid is an endocrine—hormone-producing—gland located in the neck. Thyroid hormones act on every cell in the body. They control metabolism, or how the body uses energy from food and how it makes new proteins. The most abundant hormone…
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Book Reviews Toxic Friends True Friends by Florence Isaacs
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
Toxic Friends, True Friends, by Florence Isaacs, investigates these two types of friendships. The 252 page book gives lots of information about friendship. This book is more of a textbook than a how to guide in how to improve or…
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Flaxseed Oil & Fish Oil Benefits for Children
December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed oil and fish oil contain essential fatty acids, nutrients that provide health benefits for adults and children alike. These sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids help the body’s cells to grow and function. These fatty acids also play…
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Information on Quitting Smoking
Overview Most smokers will try to quit at some point in their lives. This has a lot to do with the fact that quitting is a lifestyle change that can drastically improve your life. Smoking has been proven to cause…
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Website Reviews Becomingjenniecom
Becomingjennie.com is a fairly new but powerful site for those whom are dealing with issues of addiction and loss. It’s not a site run by professional therapists or a site aimed at telling people how to live their lives or…
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Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation
According to the American Heart Association, during atrial fibrillation the heart’s two small upper chambers (the atria) quiver instead of beating effectively, causing blood to not pump completely out of them, so it may pool and clot. Patients with atrial…
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The co Workers Wedding should she Shut up or are we just Jealous
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
I think that if someone is getting married, you should just expect that whoever is getting married will talk about it. It is only the biggest event in a person’s life, and I think that people have every right to…
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The Best Kids Hiking Backpacks
Hiking and backpacking with your children can create seasons of adventures. Planning a backpacking trip with children will require some extra planning to make sure that your kids enjoy the trip. An important planning piece is to make sure that…
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4 Ways to Complete Best of Life Diet Phase 3
December 19, 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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Drug Free Ways to Ease Sinus Pain & Pressure
Sinus pain and pressure is the result of inflamed and swollen sinus cavities, according to the Mayo Clinic. Sinus pain and pressure may result because of a sinus infection, an allergic reaction or the sudden change in temperature. The swollen…
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