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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Putting your best Food Forward
December 12, 2013 Communication
One of the ways in which people make friends is by attracting them in the first place. People love positive characters who leave a great personal impact from day one. The problem is that many people looking to make friends…
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The Advantages of Fish Netting
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A fishing net has always been a part of good tackle gear for the experienced fisherman. Whether the net is large, with a long pole, or small enough to fit the handle into your back pocket, a net is always…
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About Panax Ginseng
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Panax ginseng goes by many names, including Asian, Korean, Chinese and white ginseng. It is indigenous to East Asia, particularly parts of Korea and China. Use of the root of Panax ginseng in traditional Chinese medicine dates back over…
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3 Ways to Tape a Rehabilitating Achilles Tendon Rupture
1. Giving Support to the Achilles Tendon During Healing You can use athletic tape to secure the foot in a comfortable position that keeps the Achilles tendon from moving during its recovery. You may need to apply a spray adhesive…
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6 Ways to Avoid Contracting the Abdomen in Pre-Natal Yoga
1. Don’t Crunch the Baby Yoga is a great exercise throughout your pregnancy, but you do need to consider your baby and keep it safe for both of you. It’s a good idea to avoid doing abdominal exercises, or any…
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How to Communicate with your Boss
December 12, 2013 Communication
When it comes to having a career getting a job don’t have to battle. The other half of this battle is keeping that job. One of the key aspects to doing a job is communicating with your boss. While this…
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The Four Types of Yoga
Yoga comes from the ancient Indian Sanskirt word to mean “to yoke” or “union.” It has been used as a method to unify body, soul and mind and has developed many branches through its evolution. In their textbook “The Science…
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How to Reconcile a Misunderstanding in a Relationship
December 12, 2013 Communication
At one time or another a misunderstanding may occur in most any relationship. The most frequent causes of misunderstandings are mis communication. Another incident, that may cause a misunderstanding in a relationship is assuming a position or thought,which is entirely…
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What Drugs Are Used to Treat Prostate Cancer?
The prostate gland is a walnut-shaped structure that wraps around a man’s urethra and produces the semen necessary to carry sperm. Prostate cancer refers to a condition in which cells in the prostate gland grow at a very fast rate….
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Relief of Sunburn
December 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Sunburn occurs when skin is exposed to the sun with or without protection from an SPF lotion or ultra-violet (UV) resistant clothing. The amount of time it takes for skin to burn varies based on each person’s unique skin…
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How to help Family Member Reconcile after a Big Fight
There is nothing like a family, you can share great moments with in a warm and loving environment. However, sometimes things can get quite complicated when families are in battle with one another. You might be in the middle of…
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The Benefits of Horsetail
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Horsetail is a member of the Equistaceae family, and according to the Oregon State University, it was the dominant plant family more than 230 million years ago in the Carboniferous Period. It has been used medicinally for 900 years since…
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Healthy Seafood Salads
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Seafood is naturally low in saturated fats, with some fish providing high amounts of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. The Mayo Clinic and other health organizations suggest adding seafood to your diet because of its beneficial effect on lowering bad cholesterol…
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Is Facebook Dating really Safe
December 12, 2013 Communication
Over the past five years at least Facebook has continued to be an unstoppable force in social networking. Today many people wonder how they ever made friends without Facebook and especially how they kept up with them. Relationships have gone…
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4 Ways to Pick Pilates Workout Videos
1. Original and New Varieties Plenty of Pilates workout videos are available these days. Some Pilates aficionados argue that the only real Pilates workout is the original exercise program designed by Joseph Pilates himself. However, Pilates has become such a…
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What Is the Definition of a Mortgage Rate?
Overview Mortgage rates tell you how much it will cost you to borrow money to buy or refinance a home. That cost comes in the form of interest. The higher the rate, the more interest you will pay over the…
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How to Make People think You’re Smart
December 12, 2013 Communication
The fact that you want people to think you’re smart suggests that you don’t think you ARE smart. Are you sure? Some people are smart without realizing it, just as some people are dumb without realizing it (a sizable number,…
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Communication
December 12, 2013 Communication
It is a mutual understanding that defines effective communication. Clear communication is not possible until both the sender and receiver, hear and understand the message. Non-verbal communication is the strongest element in our daily communications. The visual part of what…
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Best Ways to Remove Tattoos
December 12, 2013 Best Ways to Remove Tattoos
Tattoos are popular these days, to say the least, but more and more people out there are experiencing classic cases of tattoo regret. It can happen to anyone; you think you want an image on your body forever, and things…
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The Best Yoga & Pilates Videos
If you don’t have time to get to the yoga or Pilates studio, incorporating these practices into your workout routines with exercise videos can be ideal. There are many choices when looking for a yoga or Pilates video. The best…
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How to Break the Ice with other Passengers on a Train
December 12, 2013 Communication
Enjoy your train ride and make friends with the person right next to you. It’s a great chance to interact with someone you might have never met otherwise. While sharing life stories or having casual conversations with your seatmate will…
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Exercises to Strengthen Breathing
December 12, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Breathing is a natural activity, but some people develop habits that prevent it from occurring efficiently. Strengthening your breathing can lead to a greater sense of calm, more energy and may help alleviate stress-induced health problems like panic attacks, hyperventilation…
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How to Improve Communication with your Spouse
December 12, 2013 Communication
Married couples presume that they know and understand each other, so it is easy to communicate feelings without being too explicit. Remember that communication is influenced by emotional feelings which are difficult to know by the other person. This is…
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Ab Board Exercises
The “abs,” or abdominals, are muscles that form an important part of your body’s core. To train this area, you can use the weight of your body or various fitness tools, such as an ab board. The ab board is…
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Foods for a Survival Kit
December 12, 2013 Foods for a Survival Kit
Wilderness survival training emphasizes crucial needs first, placing food at the bottom of the emergency items list. Although the average person can survive three weeks without food, FEMA’s Ready America recommends a three-day supply of nonperishable food for emergency situations….
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How to Develop Effective Communication Skills
December 12, 2013 Communication
Real communication is a lost art in today’s world. Doctors neglect to discuss lab results with their patients. Husbands and wives stand worlds apart over issues they’re afraid to talk about. Governments and big business prefer to cover up truths…
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How Exercise Affects Respiration
Overview Your respiration speeds up during exercise as your working muscles demand more oxygen to maintain the work you are asking of them. Respiration is the exchange of gases that takes place in your lungs when you breathe. You inhale…
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3 Ways to Rouse a Teammate Who’s Fainted
1. The Fainting Friend When a friend or teammate faints, it can be a scary situation. Although fainting can be a symptom of something serious, most people who faint during sports or strenuous activity can be easily roused. Dehydration, heat…
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Behavior Strategies for ADHD
December 12, 2013 Children's Health
Impulsivity and not listening are two characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and one that extends into adolescence and adulthood. Other symptoms of ADHD…
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4 Ways to Identify a Neck Injury
1. Thin Line of Neck Injury and Irritation Almost everyone experiences a crick in the neck or some kind of soreness or discomfort. The cause of this discomfort can be something as simple as a night of sleeping in a…
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