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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What Is the Process to Recycle Plastics?
Overview According to the American Chemistry Council, Americans recycled more than 2.4 billion pounds of plastic bottles in 2008. However, we used even more. Although plastic bottles are one of the most commonly recycled plastic products, only about 27 percent…
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Signs of Drifting apart
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Some signs that a couple may be drifting apart are more subtle than others. A few will jump out from the beginning, but others will take some time to notice. A lack of communication is one apparent and very noticeable…
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Common Types of Skin Diseases
December 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Since skin proves the largest organ in the human body, covering about 22 square feet and weighing about 8 pounds in the average-sized adult, according to the National Geographic Society, it is not unusual that skin can contract and suffer…
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Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms
According to the Cat Fanciers Association, gastrointestinal disorders are a common reason for veterinary visits in feline medicine. The causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are variable, and often no single source is identified. Middle-aged or older cats are most…
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Cricket Vs. Football
Overview Cricket was invented in the 1600s in England. It features pitcher vs. batter confrontations so it often is considered a predecessor to baseball, but rounders was a more likely contributor to baseball’s invention, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. Cricket…
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4 Ways to Combine Different Pieces of Pilates Equipment
1. Reformers, Trapezes and Wall Units The half trapeze is a combination of the Pilates reformer and the trapeze and the wall unit is a compact version of the half trapeze. Joseph Pilates invented the trapeze for bedridden patients who…
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Exercises for Cervical Spondylosis With Foraminal Stenosis
Spondylosis or spinal osteoarthritis can cause degeneration in the vertebral column. When this occurs in the cervical area of the spine, it can result in neck and upper back pain and stiffness. Spondylosis can also lead to foraminal stenosis, which…
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Do you believe in Love at first Sight – No
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
I believe that there is a definite “attraction” at first sight for many men in particular as relationships goes. Often for men in particular the physical attraction can be very mentally stimulating and governs their reactions when trying to start…
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Remedies to Treat Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain in the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. In addition, fibromyalgia may cause fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in the limbs, depression or anxiety, states Medline Plus of the National Institutes…
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5 Ways to Assess Signs of Internal Hemorrhaging
1. Various Signs of Internal Hemorrhage Depend on Location Internal hemorrhaging is bleeding on the inside of the body. Internal bleeding can occur almost anywhere in the body. Common sites include the stomach, lungs and brain. Signs of internal hemorrhaging…
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How do i Cope with an ex that is Constantly around
December 13, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
I don’t believe that anyone can truly get divorced – especially when your ex lives near by. Of course, not everyone will find himself in the same unique position that I am. I live in a small community along Israel’s…
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How to Evaluate your Relationship
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
True love-being in love-is an indescribable state of being. It possesses the warmth of the early morning sun, yet true love holds the full power and fury of a midday sun. Even if you were to try to hide it,…
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Signs a Couple is Drifting apart
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
While there are signs indicating that a couple is really happy, there are also signs indicating that a couple is drifting apart. These signs may come in different forms, like the body language of either (or both) of the partners…
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3 Ways to Do the Samba Solo
1. Do it Rio You don’t have to be in Rio de Janeiro at “Carnaval” to enjoy dancing the samba as a solo dance, but it wouldn’t hurt. In Brazil, dancing the samba as “samba no pe” means dancing the…
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Warning Signs a Couple is Drifting apart
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
It really is too bad there is not an all encompassing relationship handbook. If there was such an awesome piece of literature out there, then finding the perfect person and entering into the ideal relationship would be a cake walk….
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Disadvantages of Saving Umbilical Cord Blood
December 13, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Private cord blood banks tout the potential advantages of saving cord blood banking to expectant parents, but often skip over the disadvantages of doing so. While the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologist support…
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Do you believe in Love at first Sight – No
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
No, absolutely not and that’s not just me being pessimistic or down on love. When two people meet and the ‘sparks’ fly so to speak, it can easily be mistaken for something more than what it actually is. For the…
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Adverse Effects of Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is a treatment used to treat cancer. The goal of the therapy is to eliminate cancer in the body without damaging the healthy tissues of the body, according to Cancer.Net. Though effective, radiation therapy or radiotherapy, does produce…
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Nutritious Foods for Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the glands that produce or secrete mucus and sweat. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, about 2,500 babies are born with CF each year in the United States….
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Medications for Treating Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis refers to a chronic inflammatory disease that typically effects the layers of the large intestine and rectum. The University of Maryland Medical Center says that symptoms of ulcerative colitis include rectal bleeding, continuous diarrhea, abdominal cramping and joint…
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Renal Kidney Stone Symptoms
Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small stones or deposits that form in the kidneys. These deposits form when the urine is too concentrated, thus, the biggest risk factor for the formation of kidney stones is dehydration, states Medline Plus, of…
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4 Ways to Prevent a Muscle Cramp in Tap
1. Literally Go Bananas It sounds silly, but snacking on some bananas is a great way to ward off muscle cramps. Actually, any food that is rich in potassium will help your body naturally ward off muscle cramping. Most fruits…
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Aloe Vera Juice Uses
The aloe vera plant has succulent leaves protruding from a central base. As the plant grows, the base and the leaves thicken, and the clear gel within them increases. Those interested in gardening and natural health remedies grow aloe vera…
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Love at first Sight – No
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Honestly I do not believe in love at first sight anymore. I am now entering my thirties and have already been through one divorce and am now a single mom raising my two year old daughter alone. Back when I…
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5 Ways to Do Artificial Insemination
December 13, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Artificial insemination makes it possible for infertile couples and same sex couples to have their own biological children. The “test tube baby/turkey baster” phenomenon has come a long way from its inception in the 1980s. Doctors…
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Lemon Cleanse Diet
Overview Many people choose the Lemon Cleanse Diet in an attempt to achieve an increase in physical health, mental clarity and energy. This diet might be a choice for those who want to rid the body of toxins and lose…
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Benefits of Flaxseed Oil for Women
December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed and the oil made from flaxseed are good sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Although fish oil is a better source of this beneficial substance, people who prefer plant sources of…
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Problems With Prince Albert Piercings
A piercing of the male genitalia may not sound like body art you would even dream of, but for those out there sporting Prince Albert piercings, the most popular of the male piercings, they are a way of life and…
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Men on Death Row Love
December 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Possibly the most talked-about aspect of death row, apart from the crimes committed by the inmates housed there, are the women who form or continue relationships with them. It is a subject that everyone seems to have an opinion on….
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Horsetail Facts
December 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The herb horsetail is a nutritional supplement used to aid the body in releasing excess fluid through increased urine production in the body, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, while horsetail is generally considered safe when…
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