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 Rhodiola Rosea?
December 11, 2013 What is Rhodiola Rosea?
Overview Although not popular in the United States until the 1990s, Rhodiola has been used as a folk remedy in arctic mountain cultures, from Scandanavia to Siberia, to combat fatigue, depression and inflammation. Asian cultures used it to treat colds…
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3 Ways to Train for Motocross Racing
1. After the Gear Motocross racers wear helmets, gloves, goggles and an assortment of body pads to protect them from injury when, not if, they fall. They prefer to have the padding built-in the lightweight jerseys and pants they wear….
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The Advantages of Using Solar Power
Solar power is an important energy option. Every day, the sun hits the earth with 35,000 times more energy than humans could ever use, according to Rik DeGunther, author of “Solar Power for Your Home.” Installing solar panels at your…
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Dangers of Falling in Love with a Married Person
December 11, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Getting involved with a married person is dangerous, but falling in love with a married person makes it worse. There are several reasons why it is dangerous to fall in love with a married man or woman. When you came…
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Decongestant List
According to the Mayo Clinic, decongestants are medications that provide quick, temporary relief for nasal and sinus congestion. Decongestants are found in oral, nasal and eye drop form. They treat a variety of symptoms resulting from colds, allergies and hay…
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4 Ways to Sequence Prenatal Yoga Poses
1. Beginning With Basics When learning how to sequence prenatal yoga poses, there are a few basic guidelines which remain the same in almost all yoga sequences. For example, it is best to begin with standing poses which increase energy…
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Effects of Tribulus Terrestris
December 11, 2013 Effects of Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus terrestris, a flowering plant native to warm and tropical regions, is known by other names including puncture vine, yellow vine, and goat head among others. The extract is found in many common dietary supplement products with claims of increasing…
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How to Bond with your Sister
Marian Sandmaier once said, “A sibling may be the keeper of one’s identity; the only person with the keys to one’s unfettered, more fundamental self.” While this may be true of any kind of sibling, it is especially true of…
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Brain Structures & Functions
December 11, 2013 Mental Health
According to Harvard professor Dr. J. Kimball, there are approximately one-hundred-billion neurons in the brain, and each one can have about ten thousand connections. That results in major complexity. However, the brain has several ridges, fissures, lobes, distinctive cell clusters…
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Drugs for Vaginal Dryness
December 11, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Vaginal dryness refers to a medical condition that typically affects women during or after menopause. The Mayo Clinic says that some symptoms of vaginal dryness include vaginal burning, itching, urinary frequency and pain or bleeding with sexual intercourse. Low estrogen…
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3 Ways to Refill the Fridge for Dr. Oz’s You on a Diet
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Go a Little at a Time With Dr. Oz’s You on a Diet plan, you go slowly into new food arenas, teaching your body to learn to like and crave natural foods again. Select a few must have items…
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Family Game Night
In the olden days, a family unit meant that the family was a closely knit, loving group of people that shared common genetics. Members of the family ate together, worked together, and played together. They relied on each other, and…
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4 Ways to Do Neck Rolls
1. Do it at Your Desk Your neck keeps your head on your shoulders and bears the brunt of a lot of tension and pain. Think about the times you’ve fallen asleep on the plane or subway, or spent a…
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Child Behavior Programs
December 11, 2013 Children's Health
Parents who experience difficulty communicating with their children or controlling their children’s disruptive or destructive behavior have many options to solve behavior problems. From residential programs to wilderness experiences and summer camps, programs for children often combine behavioral counseling with…
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Quality Family Time
In this frantically fast paced, digitalized world we live in, it has become increasingly difficult for families to bond in a meaningful way. Between constantly juggling hectic schedules and communicating either by email or via text message with abbreviated, misspelled words,…
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Drug Abuse Risk Factors
No one single factor can predict whether an individual will become a drug abuser. The major risk of drug abuse is drug addiction. Immature brain development in adolescence accounts for the poor judgment and impaired decision-making, which may lead experimentation…
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Quick Inner Thigh Slimming Exercises
The inner thighs contain muscles known as the adductors. The motion of adduction involves the legs moving towards the center of the body. Quick inner thigh slimming exercises require this movement, but the only way they will be fully effective…
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Weekend Activities for the Entire Family to Enjoy together
Sometimes it may be tough to get the whole family together. It may seem like your family cannot agree on anything to do together. This article is going to take a look at weekend activities for the entire family to enjoy together….
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The Use of the Belladonna Herb
Overview Belladonna, also known as “deadly nightshade,” has a long history of human use despite its classification as a toxic and deadly plant. Belladonna is not classified by the FDA, but its alkaloids have been synthesized and can be found…
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Female Cardiac Symptoms
Cardiac or heart disease remains a leading cause of death in both men and women. According to the Texas Heart Institute, though men experience heart disease symptoms an average of 10 years earlier than women, cardiovascular disease actually affects more…
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5 Ways to Prevent Common Motocross Racing Injuries
1. Wear the Protection To prevent injuries, a Motocross rider has a much better chance by wearing the right kind of protection. It is worth the investment to get a good helmet and Motocross leather gloves. Motocross clothing is specially…
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Feverfew for Migraines
Overview For many people with migraines, conventional treatments can be almost as bad as the headaches themselves. Rebound migraines, withdrawal symptoms and a host of unpleasant side effects are associated with potent prescription drugs used for migraine prevention and relief,…
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Juvenile Arthritis Symptoms
Juvenile arthritis is a type of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by chronic inflammation within the joints of affected children under the age of 16. This condition is the most common form of arthritis in children and affects at least 50,000 patients…
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How to Handle Criticism of your Family Dynamic
How to Handle Criticism of Your Family Dynamic in Today’s Society with Grace and Dignity Criticism of a family dynamic can be directed toward a single head of household or a same sex partnership. When a single parent is head…
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Diet & Exercise While Pregnant
December 11, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Every pregnant woman should gain some weight during pregnancy. The baby, placenta, amniotic fluid and normal maternal fat stores are the reasons for this weight gain. If you were a normal body weight when you got pregnant, you should…
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What Are the Benefits of a Labret Piercing?
A labret piercing is a facial piercing between the lower lip and the chin. This is typically done at a point equidistant from the corners of the mouth. This type of piercing can feature a hoop that wraps around the…
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Body Odor From Garlic
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Every person has a unique odor. The term “body odor” however, refers to repellent odors emanating from various parts of the body, in particular, from sweat glands located under the arms, feet, genitals or mouth. When certain foods are…
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3 Ways to Prevent Foot Injuries in Dance
1. Develop Muscular Feet Feet have muscles, but most of the time people ignore them and just expect their feet to do their job. Most people just want to get from point A to point B and don’t have time…
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Exercises for Osteoarthritis of the Wrist
When joint surfaces in the wrist wear down over time, osteoarthritis develops and the degeneration can cause pain, inflammation and limited use. The wrist is a complicated area because it serves so many purposes; it must be flexible enough to…
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Acidosis Treatment
Overview The body is designed to operate in a very narrow pH range, which is a measurement of the amount of acids and bases present in the blood. Normally, the body controls acid levels using the lungs and the kidneys….
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