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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How to Create Family Fun
Generally, summer is a time when everything slows down. Kids are usually off from school and we have more hours to fill. There are quite a few ways to have fun with your family during the summer and most are…
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Cardio Weight Loss Exercises
To lose one to two pounds per week–the Mayo Clinic’s recommended weight loss rate for healthy Americans–you have to consume 500 fewer calories than you expend per day. This can be done in part through diet, but for the healthiest,…
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How to have a Successful Vacation with just your ex and your Biological Children
It is indeed a strange phenomena that you would go on a vacation with your ex and your biological children, and expect it to be a successful one. However, the both of you love your children so much that you…
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Types of Ear Infection
An ear infection, also called otitis, is caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection. Ear infections are especially prevalent in young children. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that 75 percent of children…
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Oral Antibiotics for Rosacea
According to “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine,” acne rosacea is a chronic inflammation that primarily affects the middle of the face–the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. It occurs most often in adult women, but the most severely affected are men….
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3 Ways to Pick Lactose Free Fats and Oils
1. Lactose Intolerance can be a Pain If you suffer from lactose intolerance, you know what a pain it can be–literally. Lactose intolerance can cause abdominal pains or cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea and nausea. Some people experience very few symptoms,…
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How to get your Family to help you in the Kitchen
It’s an all too common situation where Mom makes dinner, people show up and eat, then Mom ends up doing most if not all of the cleaning up afterwards. Or people do help, but only under duress or with a…
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A Herpes 2 Diagnosis
Overview Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 16.2 percent of adults ages 14 to 49 have genital herpes.There is no…
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Bicycle Tire Valve Types
If you’re a casual cyclist who goes on the occasional weekend ride around the neighborhood, you probably don’t think too much about what type of valve stem you have on your tires. In fact, you may not be aware that…
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Proprioception Exercises to Prevent Knee Injuries
Proprioception is your body’s innate sense of the positions of various parts in relation to each other. Making sure limbs are in the right place at the right time can significantly reduce your likelihood of injury — something particularly true…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms
December 10, 2013 Children's Health
There’s a tendency to blame the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children on poor parenting. There’s also a tendency to equate the symptoms of adult ADHD with moral weakness or a character flaw. Misinterpreting the cluster of signs…
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Dangers to Children with Unstable Families
Sadly, the image of the ideal family, as portrayed in ‘The Waltons’ or ‘Little House on the Prairie’ is just that, an image with virtually no relation to current reality. This is true for the majority of people, as families…
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How to Build Family Ties
It is sometimes said that “You are your family.” Whether big or small, close or distant, loving or cold, within a family there exists a wide range of individuals who are all inexplicably connected to each other. This connection is…
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3 Ways to Do Jazz Dance Swing
1. Strike a Pose as You Do Jazz Dance Swing Think of Bob Fosse’s “All That Jazz” or the musical, “Chicago,” and you get a modern day snapshot of jazz dance. Some forms of jazz dance are the jitterbug and…
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TV and Children
The simplest answer would be, “Turn off the TV!” I knew this. I could always see how the TV turns children (and adults for that matter) into zombies. Try to get someone’s attention when they’re sucked in. Good luck! Recently…
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Why Families need to be Stable
When the family becomes an unstable unit, the child suffers. One of the most important things that a child needs during the learning process is stability. It’s very easy to say that kids are resilient and get over things which…
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Daily Meal Plan for Weight Loss
Overview A combination of healthy eating and exercise will get you to your goal weight, but you’ll be more successful if you have a strategic daily meal plan. The plan should begin with a list of nutritious meals and snacks….
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Causes of Ear Pain
Ear pain, which may be in one ear or both, can feel sharp, dull or burning. Ear pain may be caused by a condition of the ear, such as an infection, or it may be due to deferred pain secondary…
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Information on St. Johns Wort
December 10, 2013 Information on St. Johns Wort
Overview Easy to grow in the home garden and widely available as a supplement, St. John’s wort has been touted as a safer alternative to prescription antidepressants. Used for centuries as a treatment for “nervous disorders,” there is some evidence…
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Stamina Training for Boxing
Overview Boxing is a physically demanding contact sport. Boxers must be able to move, block and punch continuously throughout a fight, and therefore must have high levels of stamina to perform these explosive movements on a continuous basis. Endurance training…
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The Best Workout Vitamins
The body must have vitamins to carry out the myriad chemical reactions and functions associated with muscle performance. Vitamins act as co-factors for producing energy, burning fat and digesting and assimilating nutrients. For this reason, it is very important to…
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What Are the Benefits of Olive Oil?
Olive oil has numerous uses that go beyond cooking and food preparation. Its benefits include lowering the risk of heart disease and bowel disease, and it can help lower bad cholesterol levels. Olive oil can also be used as a…
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How to Remove Body Hair at Home Using Creams
December 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Depilatory creams are chemical creams that dissolve hair just below the surface of the skin, with results that last longer than shaving. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves depilatory creams as a safe way to remove body hair…
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How to have a Successful Vacation with just your ex and your Biological Children
It may sound strange to some people, but there are modern families that vacation together after they have divorced. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a once in lifetime trip to Disneyland or even Hawaii, with your ex and…
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Long-Term Effects of Laser Tattoo Removal
December 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Out of 500 individuals polled by the American Academy of Dermatology, 24 percent had tattoos, and 17 percent of those with tattoos had considered removal at some time. Laser tattoo removal is by far the most effective and safe way…
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Retin-A & Its Effects on Wrinkles
December 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Retin-A, a product originally developed to treat stubborn acne, is also effective in improving the appearance of the skin. While Retin-A is not effective in treating deep wrinkles, it can diminish fine lines, giving the skin a smoother look….
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What Are the Benefits of a Birthing Ball?
A birthing ball is a large, inflatable plastic ball generally measuring about 65cm in diameter. Although reminiscent of a children’s toy, birthing balls are tools for pregnancy and labor. While birthing balls are now available in some maternity units to…
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How to know when it is Time for Family Counseling
When the Family unit that is meant to be neat and cozy is no more but now has become dysfunctional, where no one listens to each other or respects anybody, basically when the family is falling apart, then it is…
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St. John’s Wort Treatment
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Many people who suffer from anxiety and depression do not like taking prescription antidepressants due to side effects. Some people choose to forgo medication or look into alternative therapies. St. John’s wort has been extensively studied in Europe and…
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Living with in Laws is not a Good Idea – No
Better not to live with in-laws. Living with in-laws can cause major problems between couples. Couples nowadays have to have independence from their parents so that they can make their own decisions for their own futures. Making their own decisions…
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