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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Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
Overview Meditation focuses attention on your breath and channels your energy, bringing you to a state of calm and greater awareness. It also is an integral element of kundalini yoga. This style of yoga, first introduced to the West by…
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Exercises for Power Plate
A Power Plate is a piece of exercise equipment that can be used for a wide variety of exercises. The Power Plate oscillates in three directions to destabilize the user and, according to Power Plate International Ltd, make exercises more…
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Steps to Slim Down
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight to slim down requires a combination of healthy eating balanced with regular exercise. However, committing to too many healthy changes at once can make you feel overwhelmed and eventually cause you to abandon your plan. Taking a step-by-step…
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Divorce Separation Agreement
Overview Divorce proceedings are legally complex and emotionally challenging. Consequently, divorce courts across the United States express a preference for settlement of marriage dissolution proceedings through negotiations between the parties or their attorneys whenever possible, according to the American Bar…
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Kyphosis Corrective Exercises
Kyphosis, also know as “hunchback,” is characterized by an exaggerated thoracic curvature. It is particularly common in older individuals because of osteoporosis, but also is observed in young adults due to poor posture and sedentary lifestyles. According to Sandie Keane…
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Exercises to Strengthen the Wrist for Shooting
Strong wrists are vital for successfully shooting pistols or rifles. Tired wrists will make hands shake, which will have a negative effect on accuracy. Large-bore weapons such as shotguns and large-caliber pistols also have a powerful kick and strong wrists…
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4 Ways to Reduce Sails While Sailboating
1. Leisurely Rides Sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to…
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When Parents think their Child is a Failure
The concept of considering any fellow human being a failure, let alone one’s own child, disturbs me greatly. Who am I to make such a sweeping judgment on another person’s life? Every person faces a unique set of circumstances, and…
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Ease Arthritis Pain by Reducing Processed Foods
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Avoid Omega-6 Fatty Acids Arthritis is a serious health problem. Arthritis, cancer and heart disease all have inflammation in common. Inflammation plays a key role in arthritis and your diet plays a big part in arthritis pain relief. Omega-6…
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How to Convert a 401k to a Roth IRA
Overview Before 2006, people trying to convert a 401k to a Roth IRA faced a two-step process. Individuals had to first roll 401k funds into a traditional IRA, then make the conversion to a Roth IRA. The Pension Protection Act…
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How to Recover from Tense Family Situations during the Holidays
The holidays are over, but you’re still recovering. And it’s not just from the food. Family situations were particularly stressful this year. Some hurtful things were said. There were a few awkward moments. You just wish things had been different,…
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Elliptical Exerciser Vs. Walking
Overview You can reap the cardiovascular and weight management benefits of aerobic exercise by walking or using an elliptical trainer. In order to decide which one is best for you, consider your particular goals, preferences and physical needs when it…
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Nutrition & Infant Development
Overview The relationship between nutrition and infant development is symbiotic–good nutrition leads to healthy infant development and the rate at which an infant develops determines what they eat, how they are fed and their nutritional requirements. Malnourished infants can face…
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Yoga Wrist Exercises
Work, play and socializing can all be done on the computer. People are spending hours each day typing on their computers. All this typing can be stressful on the wrists and it can cause problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. Sports…
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Healthy Cooking Methods
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Reducing fat, cholesterol and sodium in your diet is key to curbing health problems like obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic and American Heart Association. Using food substitutes and alternative cooking techniques can help…
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Dysfunctional Family Traits
They look like an average family. They can be wealthy, famous, infamous, or poor and inconspicuous. Their lawns may be perfectly manicured, and the house neat and tidy, but these families are battling dysfunctional behavior because of the way they…
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Kidney Dialysis Options
Dialysis does the work of the kidneys usually when people lose from 85 to 90 percent of function because of chronic kidney failure, the National Kidney Foundation explains. Dialysis removes waste, salt and excess water from the body, keeps chemicals…
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Tips on Faster Weight Loss
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
While fast weight loss techniques may not be sustainable over the long haul, they can help to motivate dieters and kick off a successful long-term weight loss plan, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. Ideally, dieters should aim to lose…
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Checklist of Symptoms of Bipolar in Children
December 10, 2013 Mental Health
Children with bipolar disorder struggle at home, with friends and in school. NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Illness, describes bipolar as a chronic, lifelong condition involving recurring episodes of depression and mania lasting from days to months. While the…
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How to Compare Bicycles
Overview When buying a bicycle, you’ll find three main types for adults: road bikes, mountain bikes and comfort bikes. Mountain bikes are designed to take on rougher terrain, and comfort bikes are for flat and less varied terrain. Road bikes…
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4 Ways to Break a Trail While Snowshoeing
1. Be Safe If you’re going to break a trail while snowshoeing, it’s likely that you’ll be taking a route that no one has ever taken before. Since you won’t be following a set path, it’s extremely important that you…
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Family Lies are Toxic
Family lies are ties that bind forever. Today there are not quite as many lies being kept but in previous years a lie told to change a family truth could elicit total fealty forever. This means that once the lie…
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4 Ways to Diagnose Facet Joint Pain in a Rower
1. The Source of Facet Joint Pain The skeletal makeup of the spine includes vertebra that interlock with facets above and below. These interlocking points help you move at each vertebral level; those points are your facet joints. These joints…
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Diverticulitis Nutrition Diet
Overview Diverticulitis occurs when pouches in the intestine (diverticula) get inflamed and infected. Symptoms include abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or bloody stools, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating. Diet, medications and in some instances surgery are used to…
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Diet for a 10-Month-Old
Overview Providing your 10-month-old infant with proper nutrition will help him grow and develop at an appropriate pace. Each infant will develop differently, so type and texture of foods you offer may vary. According to the University of Kentucky College…
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Three Reasons Why Smoking Is Bad
Smoking is a serial killer. It lures with its dangerous charm, its reckless glamor, its knack for attracting vulnerable souls seeking momentary relief from daily stress. Clutched in the throes of nicotine cravings, most smokers want to quit, but the…
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How to Deal with Family Estrangement
Ideally, families should consist of loving relationships, between the family members. A family should be a haven to offer comfort, encouragement and support for the trials that prevail us in the outside world. Regretfully, many of us find ourselves engaged…
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Flexibility Exercises for Hip Rotation
Inflexibility of the muscles and tendons that control rotation of the hip can lead to other injuries and accidents, especially in those who suffer from arthritis, play sports or have conditions that otherwise cause muscle tension, such as fibromyalgia. The…
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Effects of Drug Abuse While Pregnant
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, results from a 2001 national household survey on drug abuse found that 2.5 million women are estimated to be alcohol dependent and 12 percent of pregnant women admit to drinking…
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About Cord Blood Banking
Overview Expectant parents often hear about cord blood banking at some point during the pregnancy, but many are unsure exactly what it entails or if it is worth it. Cord blood banking has many advantages, but parents need to consider…
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