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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4 Ways to Use Jenny Craig’s Online Menu Planner
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Login to the Online Services Register with the Jenny Craig website to use the online menu planner. You can access many of the online tools, even if you are not a Jenny Craig member, but you must be a…
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Five Activities to Bring a Family Closer
Hectic schedules, routine, distance or neglect can seriously mar family relationships. When family alienation occurs, it often takes its toll on the most vulnerable members: the children. To mend broken family bonds and nurture the growth, learning and development of…
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The Difference Between Folding & Regular Bicycle Tires
Overview If you have been shopping for new bicycle tires you have likely encountered tires of the “folding” variety, which generally sell for $10 to $20 dollars more per tire than regular tires, as of early 2010. This increase in…
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The Best Baby Travel Systems
Travel system strollers for babies are perhaps the most practical purchase that new parents can make. Certain models of many stroller brands include both a full-sized stroller that will hold a child as old as 4 or 5 in addition…
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Top Hair Loss Supplements
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hair loss can be caused by a number of conditions, according to the University of Louisville. These include bacterial infections, thyroid problems, nutritional deficiencies, drug interactions, and health issues related to both the hormonal and the circulatory systems. Coloring the…
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3 Ways to Avoid Spicy Foods to Ease GERD Symptoms
December 11, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. GERD Defined GERD (gastric esophageal reflux disease) is a disease of the digestive system with the main symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn. When the heartburn or acid reflux causes damage to the esophagus or causes you to change…
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Cholesterol Structure
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Cholesterol is a waxy substance found primarily in animal fats and used for cell membrane repair and hormone production in the human body. The body must have cholesterol to function, but too high of levels in the blood can…
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Yoga Stretch Exercises for Seniors
Seniors can benefit a great deal from participating in yoga stretching activities. Yoga stretch exercises are a beneficial alternative to vigorous fitness routines and are a safe and effective way of keeping toned and strong while maintaining a healthy weight….
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Exercise Equipment for Back Problems
According to the Cleveland Clinic, 80 percent to 90 percent of people in the U.S. will experience some sort of back pain. To keep from becoming disabled, exercises to strengthen the back should be incorporated into a regular fitness routine….
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Simple Ways to Show your Daughter that you Love her
There are many simple ways to show your daughter that you love her and bring a smile to her face. Everyone wants to be loved. Since love action, there should be a whole lot of loving action going on. Here…
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5 Ways to Do a Salsa Break Step
1. Begin With the Basics Start with a basic step to do a salsa break step. A basic salsa step involves a forward and backward motion. With a one, two and three count, step forward, replace by shifting your weight…
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Technology of Baseball Gloves
Overview America’s great pastime has evolved minimally over the last 100 years. Baseball gloves on the other hand, have changed significantly, from small fingerless strips of leather to custom designed and position-specific technological marvels. The amount of detail that goes…
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3 Ways to Pick Lactose Free Breads and Grains
1. Lactose Intolerance is a Gas Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose is digested by the enzyme lactase, which is produced by cells in the small intestine. When you’re lactose intolerant, your body doesn’t produce…
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Family Time as a way to Grow together
Children go through so many learning processes. They will experience new people, new abilities, the growing pains that children experience, and their first steps out into the world. These are exciting times, and also a little frightening for children. The…
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Bad Posture & Pain
Overview Body posture is a term used to describe the way we position our bodies during everyday activities such as walking, standing, sitting and sleeping. Poor everyday posture places our bodies in improper alignment, adding abnormal stress that can lead…
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What Are the Benefits of Acidophilus & Bifidus?
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Probiotics are defined as living microorganisms that are considered “friendly” bacteria because they promote health and prevent an array of disorders, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. These friendly microorganisms are found naturally in many foods…
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Fresh Coconut Water Nutritional Facts
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Coconut water is the clear liquid within a coconut. A young coconut contains the most coconut water because it gradually replaces the coconut water with coconut meat and milk. Coconut water is commonly available from street vendors in the…
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Exercise & Cardiac
Overview Regular exercise is important to cardiac health. Exercise helps prevent arteriosclerosis, arthritis, and strengthens the heart. Living a sedentary lifestyle leads to obesity, which can lead to diabetes, cardiac disease and hypertension, something as simple as walking a mile…
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Activities to do with Children
As a weekend father, you often feel like you get the short end of the stick when it comes to being able to spend time with your children. You want to make the most of the time you are able…
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Wilderness Survival Kit List
December 11, 2013 Wilderness Survival Kit List
The items you carry in your wilderness survival kit should suit your skills and activity level in outdoor pursuits. A wilderness adventure racer might carry a survival kit that fits into a quart-sized plastic bag, but less experienced people probably…
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4 Ways to Learn Rock Climbing Holds
1. Class is in Session Taking a beginning rock climbing class is one of the best ways to safely introduce yourself to rock climbing techniques. Rock climbing schools offer courses ranging from half a day of instruction to week-long camps….
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Hair Loss in a Child
December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Although hair loss is more common in older adults, children experience hair loss more often than you might assume. The American Hair Loss Association recognizes that child hair loss can be a traumatic event for affected children and their…
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Easy and Quick Ways to Lose Weight
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When trying to lose weight, it is important to have a game plan. Success starts with having a goal in mind. Whether you are trying to lose 5, 10 or 50 pounds, it is important to have a plan to…
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Weekend Activities for the Entire Family to Enjoy together
Getting the family together for an activity that everyone enjoys is really hard. At least someone will hate the game, another will get annoyed or frustrated over it and another will probably ignore everyone and watch TV. Here are some…
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Family Summer Activities
It’s summertime. The sun is bright and shining, days are longer, and the kids are probably out of school. How does one entertain the family and take advantage of the beautiful weather? Do you want to be sure that the…
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Herbs for Bleeding Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen, painful veins located in the rectum or anus. Hemorrhoids can cause itching, pain and discomfort, and often the hemorrhoids will bleed. Bleeding hemorrhoids are typically external, meaning that they’re located on the outside opening of the anus….
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4 Ways to Balance Carbs on the Body for Life Diet
December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Pay Attention to Detail The Body for Life Diet is a 12-week diet program with strenuous exercise requirements. When you are following the Body for Life Diet, you have to pay attention to the foods that are considered carbohydrates…
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5 Ways to Cross Train to Prevent Ballet Injuries
1. Explore a new Class Ballet is a disciplined art that trains specific muscles to do specific motions repeatedly. Cross train your dancing with another style of dance. Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Ballroom dancing work your classically trained muscles…
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How to Rectify Relationship Problems with Family Members
Rectifying relationship problems with family members often presents a challenge. Ideally, there should be no relationship problems in families, but unfortunately, in a less than ideal world, every family has relationship problems with family members. Many of the family problems…
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Ear Infection Symptoms in Children
Ear infection, particularly a middle ear infection clinically called otitis media, results from a blocked eustachian tube which drains fluid from the middle ear to the throat and equalizes pressure in the ears. Otitis media is a common complication of…
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