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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Therapeutic Approaches to Developing Self Confidence
Self-confidence is trust in your own ability to perform well in any area of life. Your level of self-confidence determines, in large part, what you believe you are able to attempt and accomplish. For this reason, a high level of…
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4 Ways to Do the NutriSystem Women’s Silver Program
December 15, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. It’s Simple and Available Women over 60 face unique challenges when it comes to weight loss. NutriSystem Women’s Silver program is for women over 60. The older women get, the harder it is for them to lose weight. NutriSystem…
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The Best Online Workout Videos
Online workout videos can add variety to your workouts, allow you to try out something new, or let you customize your weekly exercise routine to your needs. A good workout video should be easy to follow, clearly understandable, and offer…
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3 Ways to Rappel When Climbing
1. Everything Under Control Rappelling is probably one of the most dangerous aspects of climbing. It does appear to be one of the more fun aspects, because you can fly down the rope with apparent control. There are many dangers…
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Glycemic Index Nutrition
December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The glycemic index has changed how many nutritionists and doctors regard the nutritional value of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Since the 1979 landmark U.S. Senate Select Committee on Nutrition report, governmental agencies and health-related organizations such as the American…
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Mediation Alternative Dispute Resolution Settlement Conference
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
As a couple preparing for a divorce, depending on which state you live in, you may not have a choice regarding whether or not to pursue alternative dispute resolution. This is because it is quite common in family law to…
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Benefits of Carlson Fish Oil
December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Illinois-based J.R. Carlson Laboratories manufactures several fish oil supplements, including both pills and liquid drinks. You can experience several health benefits when taking Carlson’s Fish Oil products, some specific to the Carlson product and some attributed to the effects…
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What Are the Treatments for Atopic Eczema?
December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a disorder caused by hypersensitive skin. Just like an allergic reaction, the skin may be covered in a rash and feel itchy. According to the Mayo Clinic, eczema is commonly seen in…
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What Are the Benefits of Massage to Relieve Pain?
Suffering pain is debilitating and exhausting. Conventional treatments may be effective, but medication in itself can have side effects. There are many forms of massage which can naturally alleviate pain and stress, from conventional Swedish body massage, through sports massage,…
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Custody
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Any woman of childbearing age that is fertile can become a mother. It is a physical event that only women are capable of and has long been viewed with a large amount of awe and respect. The sentiment is nice…
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Jellyfish Sting Treatments
The transparent body and long, thin tentacles of a jellyfish are difficult to avoid while swimming. Inhabitants of oceans worldwide, jellyfish usually swim in groups and can be swept ashore by storms. Two types, the sea nettle, or Chrysaora quinquecirrha,…
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Exercises for the Roman Chair
Also known as a captain’s chair, the Roman chair resembles an elevated chair frame with two arms but no seat. The chair back and arms are padded, and the arms have a pair of vertical handles and a pair of…
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Tea Tree Oil for Lice
December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Lice are easy to pass from person to person in crowded places where there’s lots of physical contact, which is one reason school children are particularly prone to head lice. Head lice is most typically recognized by itching at…
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Hip, Thigh & Buttocks Exercises
There are two main types of exercises–isolation and compound. Isolation exercises involve one joint and work one muscle at a time. Compound exercises work more than one muscle and involve more than one joint. When working your hips, thighs and…
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Basketball Drills & Plays
Overview One of the ways to lead a basketball team to victory is to work on offensive and defensive drills and plays; these will help the players to improve during training camp and during the season. Drills should be short…
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Eczema Treatments for Adults
December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Atopic eczema symptoms commonly arise in adults when prompted by chronic triggers, such as perfumes. Contact eczema occurs when individuals come into contact with irritating substances, such as poison ivy. Home skin treatments act as both pain relief and symptom…
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Empty Bed Syndrome Coping with the Absence of a Lover
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Coping with the absence of a lover or spouse in the bed you’ve been sharing for a while now can test even the most strongest emotionally stable person out there. You never can quite comprehend the sound and feeling of lonely…
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Mediation Divorce Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Professional Qualifications
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Mediation is a recognized form of alternative dispute resolution; in other words, it is an alternative to using the court system entirely for the resolution of disputes. And in family disputes – including divorce-many states require that parties attempt alternative…
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Yoga Poses for Kids
Kids can benefit from the fitness, flexibility and focus offered by yoga. Moreover, yoga is fun and easily adapted to suit kids. Many of the yoga poses you may already know have kid-friendly names, such as cat-cow, downward-facing dog and…
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4 Ways to Prepare for a Short Sailing Voyage
1. Endless Possibilities Sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to…
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About Teenage Substance Abuse
Overview Although substance abuse is always a serious matter, teenage substance abuse is especially dangerous. Because a teenager’s brain is not fully developed, a teen might be more susceptible to addiction and the hazards of substance abuse than older people,…
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Easy Food Ideas for Camping
December 15, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Camp food is often anything but gourmet. Especially if you’re backpacking, you don’t want to carry around a lot of luxury food items. But trail mix and boxed macaroni and cheese get old pretty fast. Camp meals should be simple…
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Exercises to Stretch Your Back
December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Exercises that stretch and strengthen the back are vital for anyone who plays sports, has had a back injury or is simply getting older. Doing back-stretching exercises prior to any activity will reduce your risk of injury and make the…
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The Emotional Impact of Divorce
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Anger, pain, resentment and grief are a few of the emotions recently divorced people can expect. The grieving process is the hardest to overcome. Grieving is supposed to be for dead loved ones, but when that person is alive, anger…
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Keep Accurate Records
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Domestic abuse takes on many forms and often there are very few witnesses who can give accurate information. In a divorce proceeding it is important that the victim has documented all incidents and is prepared to share the information. This…
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4 Ways to Keep Active After Heart Disease Diagnosis
1. Rehabilitate Your Heart Once diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, it’s important to gather all of the information you can about your condition, and start to work towards a healthier lifestyle. Cardiac rehabilitation usually begins in the hospital after a heart…
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Classes of Abnormal PAP Smears
December 15, 2013 Women's Health
Pap smears can diagnose cervical cancer at a very early stage. Pap smears, which are simple, painless tests that examine cells scraped off the surface of the cervix, should be done every 3 years up until age 65 to 70….
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Ways to Get Rid of and Prevent Stretch Marks
December 15, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Stretch marks can be fairly easy to get but hard to get rid of. These pink, reddish or purple indented streaks got their name because they are caused by a stretching of the skin, according to the Mayo Clinic. They…
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Why Divorced Rates have Increased in Recent Times
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce rates are on the rise and it doesn’t look like they will be slowing down anytime soon, judging by the history. The rates are staggering. It is extremely difficult to find an intact marriage and family that has existed…
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Dating after a Divorce
December 15, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Dating after a divorce can be tricky because you will have lost confidence and maybe feel a failure after the end of the marriage, you may also be confused about why the marriage went wrong and came to an end…
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