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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About Toastmasters
December 11, 2013 Communication
Over 5 years ago I joined a Toastmasters group in my area. This has been one of the best things that I have ever done. Initially, I wanted to improve my sales meetings with my staff. I thought that attending…
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Insecurity and Relationships
December 11, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Being questioned over each of one’s actions can really irritate even the most easy-going guy. Insecurity points to the lack of trust in a relationship as well as the person’s own low self-esteem. A highly confident working woman can also…
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Kinds of Weight Loss Surgery
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is increasingly used to treat people living with severe obesity. In a 2010 article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Katherine Flegal and colleagues reported 68 percent of…
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The Best Prenatal Exercise Videos
Exercising during your pregnancy helps you to maintain your fitness level and to prepare you for labor and delivery. Exercising may also help regulate your emotions, as exercise causes the brain to release endorphins. Some exercise videos are designed specifically…
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4 Ways to Sequence Iyengar Yoga Poses
1. A Personal Touch When considering how to sequence Iyengar yoga poses, you will not find formally scripted sequences as in many other forms of yoga. While there are some basic do’s and don’ts, for the most part each student…
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Children’s ADHD Treatments
December 11, 2013 Children's Health
Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, fidgeting and lack of focus are some of the symptoms of ADHD. According to HealthCentral, ADHD affects boys three times more often than ADHD affects girls. In addition, emotional development for ADHD children is 30 percent slower…
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Tips to Maintain Weight Loss
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Maintaining your weight loss is not as hard as it seems. Reliance on weight loss programs and supplements offer nothing for you except dependency on outside sources, which cost you extra money and don’t teach you how to eat properly….
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Ways to Show your Kids Affection
December 11, 2013 Communication
Kids need love and attention from their parents to grow into happy and healthy adults. They need to feel secure about their world and surroundings so they will not be afraid to try new things. There are many ways parents…
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Foot Problems Caused by Diabetes
A diabetes mellitus diagnosis occurs when a group of metabolic diseases affects insulin secretion. Insulin affects the balance of glucose, commonly called blood sugar and the body’s main source of energy. An excessive amount of glucose in the blood can…
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The Best Weight Machines
While free weights engage your core stabilizing muscles and offer versatility, weight machines are usually easy to use and safer for the beginning weight lifter. Look for machines that allow a full range of motion and do not force your…
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Relation between Insecurity and Jealousy
December 11, 2013 Communication
Jealousy has a mind of its own. The owner of jealousy hears things and sees things that were not said or done. The behaviour exhibited is that of “clingy, insecure, smothering, and delusional”. Taking things out of context because they…
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Ab Exercises on a Weight Machine
While working your abdominal muscles won’t necessarily burn belly fat, according to the Mayo Clinic, ab exercises will strengthen and tone the muscles to make your waist appear tighter. Incorporate weight to your ab routine by exercising with the help…
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Offence Fairness and Coming out on Top
December 11, 2013 Communication
The usage of the word Offence confuses me in this instance. I do understand the context of fairness. Man, I am going to take a beating for this but here goes… When students say, “This is so unfair.” They are…
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About Toastmasters
December 11, 2013 Communication
Toastmasters While Toastmasters began in America, they also have a major role in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The purpose of Toastmasters is to teach people to develop their public speaking skills. Those faced with having to speak in public…
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Herbal Stretch Mark Removal
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Stretch marks–medically known as striae–are discolored indented streaks that appear on your skin, usually as a result of pregnancy, obesity, or drastic weight loss or gain. Although they are not dangerous, stretch marks are unsightly, and many people turn…
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Exercises That Help Burn Fat Fast
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Aerobic exercises are most efficient at burning fat quickly. Utilize all major muscle groups and perform these exercises at a high intensity to rev up your metabolism and blast fat. Be sure to consult your doctor before beginning this or…
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Easy Tips to Lose Weight Fast
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you are trying to lose weight as fast as possible, you should aim for a weight loss of no more than two pounds per week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that this is a safe…
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Why Learning Conflict Resolution is Important to Families
The trouble with conflict resolution in families is that new conflicts are usually built on the foundations of old problems. Because of this, resolving current conflicts may require opening up unresolved issues from the past. The ordeal of the effort…
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Side Effects of Carlson’s Fish Oil
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fish oil provides your body with the essential omega-3 fatty acids or docosahexaenoic acid, commonly called DHA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, referred to as EPA. These are important for brain function, can reduce inflammation and may lower risk for diseases like…
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Benefits of Vitamin C for Even Skin Tone
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
There are a plethora of serums, injections and plastic surgery options available for those wishing to have younger looking skin, but you can treat one issue of older skin–uneven skin tone–at home with vitamin C. Uneven skin tone happens when…
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Drugs for Treating Hypertension
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, refers to a medical condition in which the blood within the blood vessels meets with resistance as it moves through the body. The Mayo Clinic says that some symptoms of high blood pressure…
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Karaoke as a Family Bonding Tool
In the days before the Internet and television and even before radio, one of the things families used to do was sing together, especially if someone in the family learned to play piano, guitar or banjo. In fact, families used…
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Breast Exercises to Increase Size
Although breast tissue, which is mostly fat, cannot be increased without increasing fat around the body, receiving surgical implants or experiencing hormonal changes, you can exercise the muscles that support breast tissue to achieve firm, lifted and yes, even larger…
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3 Ways to Prevent Boating Accidents While Sailing
1. Listen to the Captain One person is designated the captain on a sailboat and all the crewmembers need to follow the directions of the captain to avoid accidents as well as to enjoy the sailing. In addition to learning…
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Benefits of Elliptical Exercise Machines
Elliptical trainers are one of the most popular machines in the gym. You may even need to sign up in advance if you’d like to get on an elliptical during the before- and after-work rush. These machines are far from…
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Neti Pot Effectiveness
Overview Many factors can leave you with a stuffy nose, including colds, allergies and infections. Most people are eager to send stuffy noses on their way, which is one reason you can find so many medications designed to treat congestion…
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Health Reasons for Saunas
A sauna is a type of heated room that is used to raise body temperature. Saunas are generally classified into two main categories—wet and dry. A wet sauna produces steam that increases the temperature and provides a humid atmosphere. Dry…
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Dangers of Falling in Love Online
December 11, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Over the last fifteen years the Internet has become more and more popular for people to meet others for romance and friendship. These days the world is a busy place and it is for some difficult to meet new friends…
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The Disadvantages of Solar Power
December 11, 2013 Children's Health
Every year, the sun bombards the earth with 29,000 times more energy than the United States uses, according to the University of Wisconsin. Extensive use of solar energy–as an alternative to fossil fuels–could significantly reduce the levels of carbon dioxide…
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OCD Symptoms Checklist
December 11, 2013 Mental Health
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. The thoughts create nervousness or fear that lead to compulsions or rituals to get rid of the feelings, the American Academy of Family Physicians explains….
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