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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Dealing with Anger in the Family
Anger within families is common knowledge. Dealing with it is like trying to ignore the proverbial elephant in the room. Families live in confined spaces, and with that said, these spaces become even smaller when there’s anger present. It’s not…
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Use Cryotherapy on Motocross Injuries
1. Using Cold to Combat Motocross Injuries One of the most dangerous sports to participate in is motocross, due to the combinations of rough terrain and high speed. Unexpectedly benign throws from the bike or hard landings cause knee injuries;…
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Defining a Dysfunctional Family
As a parent, think about your spouse and children and your interactions as a family. Now think, for a moment, about the family in which you were raised and their interactions. How would you describe your relationship with your spouse…
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He’s Lazy She’s a Hard Worker but should you Interfere with your Daughters
Since the question does not assume that they are married, I would say “yes,” there is still time to offer advice and counsel to help her see with her mind and not just her heart. Of course, this is all…
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Water Exercises for Osteoarthritis
There are two main forms of arthritis–osteoarthritis, or OA, and rheumatoid arthritis, RA. OA is a wear-and-tear condition affecting the articular surface of weight-bearing joints, and RA is an inflammatory disease commonly affecting peripheral joints such as fingers and wrists….
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Self Harm Affecting Family
Adolescent years are a difficult time in one’s life. Between the pressures of family, school, dating, and family, a teenage has a lot to deal with. Although these pressures are universal, there are underlying factors involved such as: abusive relationship, divorce,…
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About Softball Pitching
Overview Fast-pitch softball is a very competitive game. When played at a high level, hits and runs are very hard to come by. Scores of 1 to 0, 2 to 1 and 3 to 2 are quite common. Many games…
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4 Ways to Choose Bowling Shoes
1. Rent or Buy Your Footwear If you’ve ever been in a bowling alley, then you know that every place offers rental shoes. They have a universal leather sole that works well for both right- and left-handed bowlers, novice bowlers…
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The Advantages of Recumbent Bikes
Recumbent bicycles have been around since at least 1895, when Charles Challand exhibited his Horizontal Bicyclette Normal in Geneva, Switzerland. The advantages of recumbent bikes over upright bicycles have helped the design endure despite the upright bicycle’s market dominance. You…
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Calcium Content in Foods
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Calcium is an essential nutrient that must be consumed and cannot be made in the body. Different age groups require different amounts of calcium. People most often associate calcium with bone health, but in addition to strengthening bones, calcium…
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The Side Effects of Taking Bee Pollen
Sold as a dietary supplement, bee pollen contains tiny male seeds from the stamen of a flower in bloom, harvested by honeybees Mixed with enzymes secreted by the honeybee, the pollen collects in clumps at the entrance to the beehive…
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Healthy Weight Loss Secrets
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight can result in dramatic improvements to your health and appearance. According to the Mayo Clinic, weight loss can help prevent heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The improvement to your appearance is also a powerful boost to confidence and…
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Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
You can never break the cycle of abuse, but you can change the cycle. You can do your best to overcome it and conquer your demons. You may ask “Why not break the cycle”? You may receive counseling, the best…
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Chair Dancing Exercises
Chair dancing, also known as chair aerobics, is a type of exercise that can be done while sitting on a chair. While originally designed for seniors, chair dancing may also benefit those recovering from surgery or illnesses, as well as…
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4 Ways to Sequence Power Yoga Poses
1. Your Personal Journey Into Power When learning how to sequence power yoga poses, it is important to remember the basics. Each yoga pose should be held for three to five breaths while practiced in a warm room. Challenge yourself…
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How to Handle it when Relatives Criticize you
Handling criticism effectively is always a challenge, but when it comes from a relative, it is all the more wounding. It is human nature to place great importance on the approval and opinions of members of your own family. After…
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Exercises to Get Rid of Fat on Hips
Hip fat is benign in comparison to dreaded belly fat that can impact your overall physical health. But that doesn’t mean it can’t cause feelings of embarrassment and low self-confidence. To get rid of this hip fat, burn significant calories…
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Hair Removal Tips for Women
December 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Women spend approximately $10,000 and more than 60 days of their lives removing unwanted hair, according to a report on SteadyHealth.com. The most popular methods include shaving, waxing and melting the hair away with depilatory creams. Permanent hair removal requires…
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Parenting Happiness Goals Society
As adults, we realize what bearing our parents actually have on us as people. When a parent indicates to their child that they feel that he or she is a failure, the outcome can be devastating to the child’s self-esteem…
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3 Ways to Clean Out the Fridge for Dr. Oz’s You on a Diet
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Take the All or Nothing Approach The Dr. Oz plan asks you to make some drastic changes in your eating plan, especially in the first week. Getting rid of all that processed food may seem impossible, but jump in…
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What Are the Benefits of Lifting Weights at Night?
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Late night training has always had a bad reputation. Common sense dictates that training in the morning or afternoon is optimal since you are likely to have more energy. Also, your early exercise session will boost your stamina to help…
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Natural Foods to Cleanse the Colon
Keeping your colon clean is essential for good overall health. The best way to cleanse your colon is to eat a diet high in fiber. Not only will fiber prevent constipation, it will also assist in lowering your cholesterol, help…
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Post Exercise Diets
December 10, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Eating habits are an essential aspect of body sculpting and fitness. Whether you are an intense strength trainer or a treadmill jogger, post gym meals can maximize your efforts or sabotage your hard work and prolong your fitness goals. Fluids…
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4 Ways to Improve Kayaking Technique
1. Steer Clear of Bad Technique To improve kayaking technique, evaluate your steering stokes. Most kayaker’s simplly paddle more or to the opposite side of the direction they want to go. The correct method is to steer the bow in…
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4 Ways to Wrap a Weak Wrist for Sports
1. Wrap Your Wrist for Extra Support Athletes may need extra support for the wrists while playing sports or working out with weights. Weakened wrist muscles can provide substantial strength with the aid of a wrap. You can use a…
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About Thalassemia Symptoms
Overview The transport of oxygen throughout the body requires a protein called hemoglobin. Thalassemia describes a range of genetic disorders that cause poor hemoglobin function. Thalassemias are hereditary, which mean that they run in families. In some cases a child…
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What Are the Benefits of Seaweed on the Skin?
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Seaweed can make your skin healthier and more vibrant-looking skin because of the vitamins and minerals it contains. It nourishes the skin and increases blood circulation near the surface, giving the skin a healthy glow. Seaweed also moisturizes and repairs…
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Mother Daughter Relationships
“If mom isn’t happy no one is.” That isn’t just a funny quote on a greeting card; it’s the actual allegory of most mother daughter relationships. Moms tend to have a slanted take on their daughters being-ness, slanted towards perfection…
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Understanding why Families Grow apart
A family is no different than any other relationship. In order to keep the family bond close, it takes work. In this day and age, people are always busy. There is work to do, classes to take, and functions to…
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Effects of Smoking Cigarettes on the Body
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, as of 2008, 46 million American adults are smokers. Smoking-related diseases cause one in five deaths in the United States. Although smoking-related diseases are preventable, many smokers find it difficult to quit…
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