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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Household Uses for Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus oil is well known for its topical medicinal uses. According to Medline Plus, it is commonly used in inhalers to treat congestion and respiratory problems. While some research has been done, Medline Plus confirms more studies are needed to…
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Basic Strength Training for Women
Overview Basic strength training can help women get leaner, firmer and stronger. The strength you gain can help make it easier for you to perform every day activities, such as picking up the kids, carrying groceries or working on projects…
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Friendship Relationship Tips
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friends are like diamonds. They are very rare and hard to find. When we are kids, we build relationships with our friends by inviting them to our birthday parties or slumber parties. Eventually, when we reach grade school, we improve…
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Coping with Roommates Benefits of Roommates
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
As the old saying goes there is good and bad in every situation, and this applies no where better than having roommates. There are good roommates, bad roommates, and the occasional one that you overlook (though that is rare)! Why…
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Working it out can your Relationship Survive Sexual Incompatibility
December 19, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Sometimes relationships work in a way that is not expected. After the honeymoon period, you may find that you and your partner are incompatible in some ways. What happens if you are incompatible sexually? Maybe at first the relationship was…
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Folic Acid in Foods
December 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Folic acid, or folate, is a water-soluble nutrient and is part of the vitamin B complex. It helps benefit many body functions including the production of red blood cells and tissue cells as well as the maintenance of a…
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Health Complications of the Polio Virus
December 19, 2013 Children's Health
Polio is a contagious virus that causes paralysis, difficulty breathing, and possibly death. Medline Plus, of the National Institutes of Health, states that the virus spreads by direct person-to-person contact, contact with infected mucus or phlegm from the nose or…
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Aveda Green Science Serum Ingredients
Lifting Serum is the second in Aveda’s Green Science line of facial products. The Green Science line is not only good for your skin, but also good for the rest of the world. Aveda’s mission is to make responsible beauty…
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Rude People
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
Regardless of where people live in the world, it’s quite common for there to be rude people there as well. The usual reaction that people have towards rude people is to be rude back to them or belittling. However, for…
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We must Influence self before we Influence others
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
This essay is about influencing coworkers in a positive way. Why is positive influence important? Brian Tracy, who studied success for 20 years, cite that 85 percent of success is based on relationships. Our relationships are a result of our…
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Life Savers Candy Nutritional Facts
December 19, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Life Savers first launched in 1912, remaining independent for decades before being bought by Squibb, Nabisco and Kraft. The brand was purchased by Wrigley in 2004. Prior to the Wrigley years, innovations were limited to the occasional new mint…
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Home Remedy to Stop Cough
Overview From colds and the flu to allergies and bronchitis, a wide variety of ailments and diseases can lead to coughs. Various drugs and over-the-counter medications provide relief, but they often cause side effects and should not be used for…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Exercise-Induced Amenorrhea
December 19, 2013 Women's Health
1. Exercise Causes Amenorrhea When the Body Enters a âStarvation Stateâ There is no question that exercise is good for the body. However, in women who stop having monthly periods or stop having periods altogether (âamenorrheaâ) due to exercise, the…
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Best Green Cleaning Supplies for Floors
Your floors receive more abuse than most other areas of the home. People and pets track dirt and grime in on their feet, and floors are a constant catch-all for spills. Your floors also represent the largest single area in…
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Remedies for Swollen Feet & Ankles During Pregnancy
One of the least attractive, but most common, side effects of pregnancy is swollen, puffy feet and ankles. A pregnant woman’s fluid volume increases 50 percent, partly to help soften expanding skin and joints; 25 percent of the weight gained…
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Chronic Serious Sinus Infection Signs and Symptoms
The Mayo Clinic states that most sinus infections do not present any present danger and are typically treated with over-the-counter drugs and antibiotics. Around 31 million people in the United States suffer from chronic sinusitis, according to the National Institute…
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Facial Exercises to Tighten the Skin on Upper Eyelids
December 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Exercising your face is just as important as exercising other body parts, but many people forget about the facial muscles until they notice the first signs of wrinkles or sagging skin—or even more disturbing, the formation of jowls. Facial exercise…
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How to keep in Touch with old Friends
December 19, 2013 Friends and Peers
Keeping in touch with old friends can be hard. A lot of times your best friends move away for school or work. But there’s no reason why that should mean the end of your friendship. With all the technology available…
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Yoga Concentration Exercises
In a study conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine to determine the connection between yoga and concentration, researchers saw a significant increase amongst participants in the areas of anxiety reduction, motivation and concentration in just eight weeks. Yet,…
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What Are the Treatments for Lupus Disease?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks its own tissues and organs. According to the Mayo Clinic, inflammation form lupus can affect many different body systems, including the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart…
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Yoga Exercises for the Sinuses
Sinusitis, due to allergies or infection, causes pain and pressure in the sinus cavities, located behind the cheekbones and above the eyes. Mucus accumulates in the sinus passages, causing pressure to build. Irritated sinus membranes then swell, causing further blockage…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Human Papillomavirus or HPV
December 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. What is HPV? HPV has over 100 different strains or types, of which 40 are sexually transmitted. HPV is responsible for 99% of cervical cancers and genital warts. There are high risk strains that cause cervical cancer, and approximately…
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Exercises for the Lumbar Spine
Lower back pain can be debilitating and is the most common cause of workplace absences. The lumbar region of the spine forms an inward curve in the small of the back above the hip bones. This area supports much of…
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The Best Dance Aerobics Videos
Dance aerobics videos can be tremendously helpful to your home fitness routine because they offer a boredom-blasting, effective, aerobic workout. The best dance aerobic videos lay the foundation of dance fundamentals without confusing the viewer. These videos are appropriate for…
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Exercises for Forward Head Posture
A forward head refers to a postural distortion that is apparent when a person sticks out her neck, literally not figuratively. The natural position of the head is above the shoulders with the neck allowed to follow its natural curve….
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Side Effects of Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is a vegetable with many culinary and medicinal uses. It contains capsaicin, a compound that’s responsible for both the pepper’s medicinal effects and hot flavor. Cayenne pepper is valued for its ability to treat circulatory disorders, heart problems…
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Information on the Herb Ashwagandha
Overview Native to the Mediterranean and parts of India, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) figures prominently in Ayurvedic medicine and alternative herbal remedies. A member of the pepper family, the plant produces small red fruits after a show of bright yellow blooms….
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How to Deal with Annoying Coworkers
December 18, 2013 Friends and Peers
Coworkers; friends or enemies? The very nature of being human means that we get on with some people and less with others. Put this into a high pressure situation, such as the workplace, where there are fewer routes to the…
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What Are Trade Lines on a Credit Report?
Overview The trade line is the basic building block of the credit histories that play such a big role in your financial life. The data contained in trade lines is the main source used for calculating your credit rating/credit score….
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What Is Oaxacan Salvia Divinorum Extract?
Overview Salvia divinorum is a plant with hallucinogenic effects. It grows naturally in the warm, moist soils of the Sierra Mazateca mountains in Oaxaca, Mexico, where it has been used traditionally as a medicine and spiritual sacrament. Oaxacan salvia divinorum…
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