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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Reasons for Breast Soreness
December 14, 2013 Women's Health
The breasts are hormonally regulated tissues that undergo cycles of growth and development in utero, during puberty, throughout each menstrual cycle and during pregnancy. Cells within the breast respond to many factors within the blood to grow and divide, leading…
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About Salvia Divinorum
Overview Salvia divinorum—also known as diviner’s sage or simply “salvia”—is a hallucinogenic plant native to Oaxaca, Mexico. Traditionally, salvia leaves have been chewed or smoked for their mind-altering effects, though potent smokable extracts are also available. Despite its natural origins,…
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Credit Reporting Services
Overview Your credit history determines your ability to borrow money for major purchases, such as a house or a car, and to get credit cards; it also can determine whether you have to pay an additional deposit for things like…
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Antibiotics for Infants With Ear Infections
Ear infections are very common, especially in children. They generally come in one of two forms. The first is an outer canal skin infection, called otitis externa. This infection is typically caused by common bacteria that live on the skin,…
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Losing Weight & Soft Drinks
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview People who are trying to lose weight may do well to cut out soft drinks, including diet sodas, research suggests. Over the past six decades, U.S. consumption of soft drinks has risen dramatically along with obesity, according to a…
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Common Symptoms of Genital Warts
December 14, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Genital warts occur from exposure to the human papillomavirus, or HPV, contracted through sexual contact. According to the Mayo Clinic, genital warts, also known as venereal warts or condylomata acuminata, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted…
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3 Ways to Do the NutriSystem Men’s Silver Program
December 14, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Order Your Food As men grow older, losing weight becomes more difficult. NutriSystem has a program specifically designed for men over 60 and their specific diet and nutritional needs. Ordering this pre-packaged diet plan is easy. Done over the…
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Divorce how to Adjust to being Single again
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is an emotional and financial roller coaster. Riding the ebbs and highs without any formal experience is enough to drive your stir crazy. Constantly tumbling can be discouraging compounded by the self inflicted deception to remain strong in face…
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Peppermint Oil as a Fever Reducer
Overview The scientific name for the peppermint plant, Mentha x piperita L., comes from two sources. In Greek mythology, Mintha was a nymph mistress who was turned into mint, a plant that releases a pleasant fragrance when crushed. The Latin,…
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Options for High-Risk Breast Cancer Women
Breast cancer develops from mutated cells within the ducts, lobules or nipple. The cells acquire multiple genetic mutations that increase their proliferation rate, allow them them to divide indefinitely and evade normal cell death mechanisms. Women with a family history…
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Allergy Symptoms in Babies to Solid Food
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Introducing solid foods to a baby is a fun and exciting, albeit slightly unsure, time. Babies need to learn how to eat solid foods to satisfy their growing dietary needs. Yet it can be scary for parents who are concerned…
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The best Revenge is Living well
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
It’s hard to be really sure exactly where this quote came from, but it definitely holds true when it comes to ex husbands or wives. There are a select few that feel their exes are entitled to happiness, but there are many…
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Help with Divorce Marriage Divorce Marriage Workshops Relationship Tips
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A divorce is generally a very unpleasant experience. It is never easy to acknowledge that everything you struggled for – everything that was once so fantastic and awesome, ideal and true – has ended. People usually grieve over the death…
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Biceps Workout Programs
The biceps brachii–the large, visible muscle in the upper arm–crosses both the shoulder and elbow joints. It is responsible for flexion at both locations and it assists in the rotation of the forearm. You can isolate and train the biceps…
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Fibromyalgia and a Raw Food Diet
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The disorder is hard to diagnose since there is no specific medical test that can determine whether or not a person has fibromyalgia. Most people with fibromyalgia use…
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Aqua Yoga Exercises
Aqua yoga exercises–often labeled as yoqua or water yoga classes in aquatic fitness centers and gyms–add a new dimension to your yoga practice. With aquatic yoga poses, the water can act as resistance, creating additional intensity for your workout, or…
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Diet for Fibromyalgia Patients
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects virtually every part of a person’s life. The condition can be so debilitating for some people that it causes loss of work and disability. There is still no cure for fibromyalgia,…
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What Are the Treatments for Painful Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids develop when smooth muscle cells of the uterus grow out of control and form noncancerous tumors. Uterine fibroids also go by the names of myomata and uterine leiomyomata. Whatever they are called, they are quite common–the Mayo Clinic…
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How to Keep Your Body Looking Good While Gaining Weight
December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Gaining weight is easy to do, as a recent article published by the Journal of the American Medical Association reports. This study on obesity states that 32 percent of men and 35 percent of American women are obese. Gaining…
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Do Neck Backward Resistance Exercises
1. Putting Neck Backward Resistance Exercises in Your Own Hands Most bodybuilders love to add a thick, muscular neck to their massive chests and wide shoulders to really complete the picture of strength and size. To hit the neck muscles…
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How Can I Treat My UTI?
December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) begin when bacteria is present somewhere in the urinary system, such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. UTIs, which typically affect the urethra and the bladder, are most common in women. UTIs respond well…
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Reasons to have an Amicable Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
An amicable divorce is what most people want. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always happen that way, as a once robust marriage seemingly literally deteriorates overnight. Fights over custody of minor children, monetary issues, and even custody over children devastate a marriage-like a…
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What Is Bombilla?
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A bombilla is a metal straw used in the drinking of yerba mate tea. Bombillas are traditionally made of silver but are also made of nickel and stainless steel. The bombilla is flat on the end with small holes…
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Information on Thermage
December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Wrinkles are an inevitable part of aging as skin begins to lose elasticity. Cosmetic treatments to address the problem may involve strong chemicals, painful procedures and even surgery, and they may be unappealing to people who are looking for…
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What Is the Difference Between Milk & Soy Based Formula?
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview There are many different types of baby formulas to choose from, and deciding can sometimes be confusing. Parents who make the decision to formula feed their babies have to choose what brand and what form they want the formula…
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At Home Glute Exercises
The glutes are the largest muscle group in the body. The group is comprised of three muscles: the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and gluteus maximus. Together, the group contracts to perform hip extension, hip abduction and both internal and external…
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3 Ways to Do Neck Twists for Stiff Necks
1. Standing Standing neck twists relieve pain and stiffness by stretching and loosening the neck muscles and tendons. Neck twists are effective at relieving pressure and stimulating nerves from the cervical vertebrae. To begin, stand with your feet shoulder width…
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The Dangerous Side Effects of Yerba Mate
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Yerba mate is a tea made from the stems and foliage of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. It has been used traditionally in South America for its stimulating properties, and is used today as an energy supplement and weight loss aide…
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Common Symptoms in Switching From Lactose Free to Milk Based Formula
Formula, also called ABM or artificial baby milk, is not as healthy for babies as breast milk, according to pediatrician Bill Sears. Yet there are also benefits of feeding a baby with formula, such as the fact that the mother…
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Yoga Balance Exercises
December 14, 2013 Yoga Balance Exercises
Yoga Journal recommends holding most standing balance poses for 30 seconds to one minute. You can eventually hold the headstand for up to five minutes. While you practice yoga, try to breathe deeply through your nose, allowing the abdominals to…
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