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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Exercise Tips at Home for Teens
Exercise benefits individuals of all ages. But when it comes to exercising at home, teens may be more willing to participate if the entire family is involved. After all, being more physically active offers health benefits for everyone. If you…
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How to be a best Friend
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friends come and go throughout your life as your circumstances change and your life moves in different directions. Quite often though a best friend will stay in your life for longer than others and there is a special chemistry between…
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Friendship Issues Advice
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
This all depends on the type of friends you have. If you have irresponsible friends that you can’t trust to be somewhere on time to help you or they are known thieves, perhaps it’s best to pay a professional, licenced…
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Remedies for High Blood Pressure or Hypertension
Numerous factors may contribute to high blood pressure, or hypertension. An unhealthy diet, inactivity, alcohol or tobacco abuse and stress may cause or detract from blood pressure health. While people can’t change factors such as genetic background, lifestyle factors can…
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Tips on how to Deal with an Emotionally Needy Friend
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Every individual will be faced with trying moments in their lifetime and in most cases, they will either walk through the challenges or get wounded by the challenges that mankind faces on this earth. It is not easy for most…
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Safety Lifting Procedures
Weight training has been shown to be a relatively safe activity when compared to other sports, according to a study published in 1994 by Brian Hamill in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. However, because weight training often involves…
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Herbal Remedies for Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis occurs when the Achilles tendon becomes injured or inflamed. The Achilles tendon runs down the back of the calf and attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone. According to the Mayo Clinic, Achilles tendinitis typically results from…
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How Does Hoodia Gordonii Plus Work?
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Hoodia Gordonii Plus is a weight-loss herbal supplement that is said to suppress the appetite. The active ingredient in this product, hoodia, comes from a small succulent plant indigenous to semi-arid areas of Africa. It has long been consumed…
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10 Best Bodybuilding Supplements
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Selecting the best of the many legal bodybuilding supplements on the market can be confusing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements, says the American Council on Exercise, so always consult with your doctor before beginning any…
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What Chemicals Are in Tattoo Ink?
December 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Tattoos have become mainstream skin decorations that are often personal symbols. Despite their popularity, however, tattoos sometimes pose a risk of side effects that are related to the chemicals in the inks and not to the application itself. There…
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Herbal Breast Enhancement Products
Reaching a juncture in your life where you contemplate breast enhancement, you may want to consider the fully array of options available. Although surgery remains the most common procedure, some women are turning to natural and herbal breast enhancement products,…
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Ayurveda Dosha Diet
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Ayurveda, a holistic approach to health, has been practiced in India for more then 5,000 years. Designed to maintain balance in the body and mind, the University of Maryland Medical Center says that Ayurveda can be used to treat…
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Bad Friend
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
It would be much easier if your ‘frenemy’ displayed a bright neon light when they decamped from bosom buddy to deadly nightshade. Unfortunately, it’s rarely clear how, why or precisely when this happened and you can find yourself searching for…
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Warm-Up Exercises for the Gym
A proper warm up increases blood flow and circulation to your muscle tissue and joints, which helps prevent injuries. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, warming up also activates your central nervous system, loosens your muscles and increases…
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5 Ways to Teach Vinyasa Yoga
1. Transit Smoothly To teach Vinyasa yoga, you must have a firm grasp of the main concept of this discipline, which emphasizes the easy “flow” of one yoga movement into the next. Proper breathing and body alignment are also fundamental…
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Information on Ayurvedic Herbs
Ayurvedic herbs are ancient Indian herbal remedies that are now being clinically tested to verify their effectiveness for various ailments. Before starting any herbal program, check with your doctor or health care provider to see how Ayurvedic herbs will affect…
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How to Make Friends when You’re Depressed
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
If you think about it very carefully, making friends when you are depressed means that the people you get to know see you at your worst. As a relationship develops, they get to see the other side of you, but…
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Waist Toning Exercises
An expanding waistline is one of the primary reasons many people engage in physical activity. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of a “six-pack” of abs, a toned waistline is just plain healthy. A study, published by Paul T. Williams in the…
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Friend or Foe
December 17, 2013 Friends and Peers
Have you often found yourself stuck with a gloomy, uneasy feeling around a friend when what you were really looking for was some feel good? What’s worse is this is a recurring sentiment and not just a one off experience….
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Tips to Improve Self Confidence
December 17, 2013 Mental Health
Self-confidence involves the attitude that you can accomplish whatever you set out to do. It takes experience in a task, understanding of one’s abilities and a willingness to take risks in order to develop your self-confidence. According to the University…
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3 Ways to Use Acupuncture for Heartburn
1. Change Your Lifestyle Too For centuries Chinese medicine has incorporated acupuncture in treatments. Acupuncture is used to treat heartburn, as well as chronic pain, arthritis, and other conditions. Though viewed by some as a mysterious or alternate therapy, many…
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4 Ways to Prevent Hand and Finger Injuries While Sailing
1. Rope Handling In addition to learning about wind and how the boat reacts to shifts in the sails, you need to learn an entire new language when you start sailing. There are names for the knots and lines you…
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What Are the Benefits of LED Indoor Christmas Lights?
Light emitting diode lights are actually semiconductors that convert electricity to light. Instead of a gas-filled bulb or tube, as in incandescent or fluorescent lighting, LEDs contain a tiny piece of semiconductor material. Though Duke University reports that LEDs have…
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Chinese Herbs for Heart Health
In Chinese medicine, practitioners see heart failure as a weakening of the heart and its ability to pump blood adequately throughout the body because of chronic fatigue of qi, or energy flow. Many herbs are used in Chinese medicine to…
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Information on Silymarin Milk Thistle
Overview Silymarin milk thistle, a plant that belongs to the sunflower family, has ancient origins in the Mediterranean. It was initially used for liver problems and as an antidote for mushroom poisoning throughout Europe. In the 1970s, German scientists were…
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Pros & Cons of an Individual Stock Account
The stock market is a widely accepted entity where people can invest money for any purpose. Long-term, short-term and retirement investments are put to work in the stock market. There are different types of accounts available to those who invest…
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Communicable Diseases in Human Beings
Communicable diseases, also called infectious diseases, are diseases that can spread from person to person. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), they are caused by germs, which are small living things found everywhere in the soil, air and…
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Knee Brace Types
The companies that manufacture knee braces tout their products as effective in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of knee injuries. The scientists who test such braces have less glowing opinions. Clinical evaluations of the effectiveness of knee braces often deliver…
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3 Ways to Compete in the Special Olympics
1. Showcase Your Skills Compete in the Special Olympics if you are at least 8 years old and have an intellectual disability. Special Olympics athletes participate in intense and exciting competitions in more than 30 sporting events throughout 180 countries….
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Home Remedies for Wart Treatments
Warts are growths on the top layers of the skin that can affect people of all ages. They can appear anywhere on the body, but are commonly found on the hands, feet or genitals, reports the University of Maryland Medical…
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