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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20 Best Weight Loss Tips
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss is a straightforward process: Eat fewer calories than you burn. As simple as it sounds, people struggle with losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight. The problem with carrying too much weight is more than not fitting into…
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Importance of Positive Thinking
Overview Rhonda Byrne argues in her much-publicized book, “The Secret,” that the secret to health, wealth and happiness is predicated upon positive thinking — the idea that if you surround yourself with positive people and positive thoughts, positive things can…
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Date Ideas first Date Ideas first Date Interesting Activities Activities for Dating
“First impression is the last impression”. You might have heard this phrase a lot of times and never gave it such importance; however it becomes handy during first dates. The first impressions can be long lasting and you need to…
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Effects of Aromatherapy Scents
Aromatherapy, as its name implies, uses fragrant portions of plants to facilitate physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a holistic or alternative medical practice, aromatherapy seeks to prevent and treat illnesses by initiating responses from the body’s instinctive healing properties….
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About Pregnancy Massage
December 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The benefits of massage during pregnancy are plentiful. Prenatal massage therapy can reduce anxiety, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, reduce back pain, improve circulation, decrease headaches, improve sleep, decrease depression symptoms, improve labor outcomes and may even improve…
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Types of Fibroids
December 12, 2013 Women's Health
A leiomyoma, otherwise known as a uterine fibroid tumor, is a benign, smooth muscle tumor of the uterus that can vary in location, size, and affect. There are four major types of fibroids, but most fibroid conditions consist of multiple…
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How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends
December 12, 2013 Communication
Let me guess. You don’t like crowds. You get frustrated when people ask you stupid questions like, “How are you?” or, “What is your name?” People just don’t appreciate your morbid sense of humor. You laugh at your own jokes…
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5 Ways to Use Bikram Yoga to Alleviate Insomnia
1. Bikram Yoga is Hot Yoga Bikram yoga, also called hot yoga, take place in a room with an increased temperature. The temperature ideally is 105 to 108 degrees Fahrenheit. The class follows a very specific dialogue as you sweat…
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Yoga Shoulder Stretches
Whether you’re a regular yoga practitioner or simply looking to integrate yoga into your workout or daily life, yoga shoulder stretches can relieve stress, reduce discomfort and improve your flexibility. Many people carry tension in their neck and shoulders, contributing…
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Herbs That Help Balance Hormones
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Complementary and alternative medicine regularly prescribes herbal supplements to stave off the effect of hormonal imbalances. Herbs such as wild yam root, black cohosh and chaste tree are often used for their ability to either imitate natural hormones in the…
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Never Taking our Relationship for Granted
December 12, 2013 Communication
So often, relationships are taken for granted. Certain people become so much a part of us, that we tend to either think they’ll always be where we can find them when we need them, or that they’re a permanent fixture…
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What Herbs Can Give Me Energy?
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Use of herbs to gain energy and stamina is common practice in alternative and complementary medicine. Such uses are derived from folklore, where herbs, such as ginseng, were used for endurance and stamina. Herbs can be ingested by preparing teas…
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How to be more Assertive in Communication
December 12, 2013 Communication
Good communication requires the combined effort of skill and wisdom. Having both is an asset. One’s skill and one’s wisdom can bridge a gap that seems impossible, however used incongruously the damage can be long-lasting. Success is based on a…
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3 Ways to Do Advanced Samba Moves
1. Master the Basics, Before Moving to Advanced Samba Movements Make sure you know and understand the basics of the samba before moving on to advanced combinations and moves. It’s easiest to learn the timing and the feel for the…
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Pilates Toning Exercises
Joseph Pilates brought his unique method of exercise to the United States in the 1920s. Long practiced by dancers and those rehabilitating from injury, Pilates is now a mainstream in the fitness world. Pilates is a mind-body exercise that focuses…
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Difference Between a Bank and a Savings and Loan
Overview Commercial banks and savings and loan associations share similarities, but also have differences. Both types of institutions accept deposits and make loans, but savings and loan associations are mandated by the Office of Thrift Supervision to provide residential loans….
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Benefits of Flaxseed Tablets
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are ancient foods that were used in early Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman cuisine both for its earthy flavor and benefits to health. Flaxseed tablets are made from the oil and used as a nutritional supplement. The…
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4 Ways to Cool Down After Jazzercise
1. Stretch It Out The best time to stretch is after a workout. Your muscle are warmed up and ready to be more flexible. Relax as you stretch out your muscles during the cool down. Breathe deeply, in through your…
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5 Ways to Ease HIV Symptoms With Yoga
1. Reduce Symptoms Yoga does not cure HIV or AIDS, but it can help alleviate some of the symptoms of the diseases or the side-effects of the medications. Yoga can help relieve stress and tension thought meditation and specific poses,…
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Tips on Healthy Home Hair Care
December 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hair is often the first thing you notice about someone. A thick head of healthy hair is associated with youth, vitality and sex appeal. Your hair can also be a sign of your overall health. You might spend hundreds of…
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Never Taking our Relationship for Granted
December 12, 2013 Communication
It is what fairy tales are made of… in the beginning that is. He is perfect in every way and you can’t seem to get enough of him. He is in your every waking thoughts and he consumes your dreams…
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Define Savings Account
Overview A savings account is just one way to save your hard-earned cash in a safe and secure place. You can open a savings account locally with a bank, credit union, savings and loan association or online, and they offer…
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Allelopathic Effects of Black Walnut
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In nature, plants compete with each other for nutrients, water and space. Some plants like the black walnut tree, use allelopathy to inhibit the growth of competitors. This means that black walnut trees release a chemical into the soil which…
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Weight Training Routines for Men
Lifting weights is a good way to stay in shape and build strength throughout your entire body. When starting a weight resistance training program, using a routine for each muscle group will ensure that you properly work each part of…
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About Potassium Chloride
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The body needs potassium to maintain fluid balance in cells, for the function of nerves and muscles and as a necessary component of numerous chemical reactions in the body. Potassium chloride, available only by prescription, is a medication made…
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How to Make yourself more Interesting to others
December 12, 2013 Communication
We all should remember that we are who we are and that there is nothing we can really do about it. People can adapt and you can change, but if you really change yourself then you are no longer you….
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What Is the Meaning of Alternative Medicines?
Overview Understanding the field of alternative medicine can be difficult, but becoming familiar with its components will help. The National Institute of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) considers alternative therapies as alternatives to more conventional medicines,…
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Healthy Meals on the Go
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Eating out can be a dieting disaster, with many restaurants using high amounts of salt, fats and preservatives in their food. If you’re trying to eat a nutritious diet, you can find healthy meals on the go if you know…
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Side Effects of Elderberry Supplements
December 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Elderberry (aka elder, European elder, Sambucus nigra, black elder, elder flower) is a tree native to Europe, used for many years to treat wounds, respiratory illnesses, colds and influenza. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM),…
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Role Communication Plays in Intimacy
December 12, 2013 Communication
Often, when people think about intimacy, they do not think about the important role that good communication plays. But, communication is one of the keys to a successful and meaningful relationship. Not only does it help connect the two people…
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