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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Ways to Reduce the Chance of a Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Reasons Why People Get Divorced People don’t plan on getting divorced when they get married. The problem stems from the fact that they get married for all the wrong reasons. Most people generally say that they got divorced because…
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Bergamot Skin Benefits
Bergamot, an extract from the bergamot orange, is used as a flavoring in teas and as an aromatherapy essential oil for ailments such as anxiety. Earl Grey tea is flavored with it, and many facial soaps and lotions contain bergamot…
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Tips to Reducing Underarm Sweat
December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Sweating is a normal biological function that helps regulate body temperature. Your body produces sweat to maintain its ideal temperature of 98.6 degrees F (37 degrees C). Without sweat, you’d be susceptible to suffering a heat stroke on extremely warm…
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Parenting Post Separation
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Children often bear the brunt of emotional conflict during the separation of a marriage or relationship. It is important to remember that seeing a parent distressed can have a marked effect on a child and at a time when they…
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How to Feed a 4 Month Old With Acid Reflux
Overview According to the Mayo Clinic and the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, most infants experience acid reflux during the first three months of life, though it can continue beyond this time. Acid reflux is not dangerous, and often clears…
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Herbs for Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. It can be caused by several diseases or deficiencies. Some individuals with hypothyroidism have developed the condition due to not getting enough iodine in their…
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How to get through a Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Even though some people divorce to make life more tolerable, divorce is not for the fainthearted. Whether you are on the initiating or the receiving end of a divorce, it’s unlikely that you will emerge from it unscathed. This is…
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Best Backpacking Camping Stoves
Backpacking food need not consist solely of energy bars and trail mix. A reliable backpacking stove allows you to enjoy hot meals in the wilderness. Much lighter and more compact than a standard camp stove, backpacking stoves are capable of…
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Exercises Above the Knee for Amputees
If you have had a knee amputated, your rehabilitation team would have given you strict instructions for sitting and lying in order to prevent hip contractures, i.e., your hip staying in a bent or flexed position. In addition to these,…
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Divorced Girls having Daddy Issues – No
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce can have a strong impact on children, there’s no debate about that. Both sons and daughters alike feel the strain when mommy and daddy call it quits. The general idea is, it’s easier on them at a younger age…
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Herbs That Heal Psoriasis
December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Psoriasis is a painful and chronic skin condition, typically causing reddish and rough raised areas on the skin, with silvery scales and red edges. It affects more than 6 million people in the United States each year, according to the…
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How to Remove a Collection From a Credit Report
Overview If you fail to pay a creditor on time, that creditor has the right to turn your debt over to a collection agency. Some collection agencies report to the credit bureaus–causing the debt to appear on your credit report…
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How to Survive Heartache after Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is, for most people, an extremely painful event. The pain that you were probably enduring towards the end of the marriage is going to linger on and even if the divorce really was exactly what you wanted, there is…
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5 Ways to Identify Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
1. Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) Defined Autoimmune inner ear disease may happen when the immune system within your body begins to attack the inner ear causing damage to your hearing, and possibly, the nerve that affects balance. This is…
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The Effects of Divorce on the Individual
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A pretty woman is the devil’s hook and bait- Old Proverb It was under her wings my brother and I found solace; we never feared her, always wanted to be together with her-it was her presence that assured us we…
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3 Ways to Use Chinese Medicine for Heartburn
1. Stick It to Heartburn With Acupuncture One of the ways Chinese medicine treats heartburn or GERD is through acupuncture. Acupuncture works through manipulation of certain points of the body, along the meridians of the body, which are sectors of…
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Moving on after a Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Many marriages despite the tries end up in divorce court. A divorce is very difficult to get pass especially when there are children involved. The hurt and pain usually takes a toll on everyone in the family. Children are especially…
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How to Deal with Past Relationships
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
If the past can teach you anything, there is no better lesson plan than to search through the wreckage of your romantic past. It seems fashionable nowadays to assume everything in your life is a mommy or a daddy…
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5 Ways to Transform the Physical Being in Integral Yoga
1. The Mind and Body Connection in Integral Yoga The mind and the body are one. This hypothesis is true whether you study Eastern philosophy or Western science. Western science finds that stress creates many of the illnesses that plague…
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Home Remedies for an Itchy Throat
An itchy throat can be due to allergies, dehydration, throat inflammation, smoking and even certain medications such as barbiturates and diuretics, according to the Health Hype website. In most cases, an itchy throat is merely a bothersome symptom. Unless you…
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Bone Health Exercises
More than 50 percent of women over the age of 50, and 25 percent of senior men will suffer a fracture during the remainder of their lifetimes due to the effects of osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. You…
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Universal Gym Exercises
December 14, 2013 Universal Gym Exercises
The Universal Gym is a popular multistation piece of bodybuilding equipment found in fitness facilities across the United States. Over the past several years it has been marketed for home use as well. The appeal of the Universal Gym is…
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Parenting after a Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorces are messy, even the most amicable separations have points of contention. When children are involved it can be a huge challenge to parent together with someone you would rather never see again. This is the reason that many struggling…
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Tips to Gain Weight for Women
December 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Underweight women face health concerns like anemia, fatigue, decreased immunity, amenorrhea and infertility. Some women may seek to gain weight after suffering an illness or to improve their athletic performance. Adopt specific strategies to help boost your appetite and gain…
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What Are the Causes of Brain Cancer in Kids?
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), brain tumors are the most common solid tumor in children. Brain tumors in children can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer is present). The most common malignant brain tumors in children are…
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Easy Foods to Take Camping
Camping is a popular recreational activity for the outdoors, but it can be complicated by poor preparation. Adequate amounts–and types–of food must be packed to ensure a comfortable stay in the wilderness. This is particularly true if you also are…
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Fearing the Unknown after a Divorce
December 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Conquering Your Fear of the Unknown and Finding Peace After a Divorce I remember clearly that Friday evening when my ex husband told my kids and me that he was going away for the weekend and would be back on…
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Natural Therapies for Atopic Eczema
December 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Atopic eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, generates symptoms that recur over a lifetime in most patients. Their compromised immune systems and skin structures result in periodically dry, red, itchy skin that tends toward infection. Many natural therapies can help to…
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Reasons for Bedwetting
December 14, 2013 Children's Health
Bedwetting or enuresis, means urinating while sleeping. Bedwetting occurs for many reasons, often stemming from physical or emotional problems, or from a change in sleeping habits, says Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. However, the exact cause of bedwetting remains unclear, though…
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How to Stop Sway on a Golf Swing
Overview Swaying on your golf swing refers to moving laterally over your center of gravity when you swing the golf club. It occurs when you move your hips sideways while you swing. This changes the direction in which the ball…
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