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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Hawthorn Berry & the Heart
Overview The hawthorn tree has in some times been regarded as sacred, and in other times, villagers imagined they still smelled the Great Plague of London in the scent of the flowers. Carrion insects pollinate the hawthorn flowers, which have…
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Foods That Have Weight Watchers Points Values on Them
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight Watchers has been helping people lose weight for 45 years. The Healthy Weight Forum says the Weight Watchers weight-loss plan focuses on making balanced food choices with regular exercise and group support. Each Weight Watcher food choice is given…
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Why Are You to Avoid Peppermint When You Are Pregnant?
Overview Peppermint is an herb used to flavor tea, gum, candy and toothpaste. It aids in relieving many stomach problems, like indigestion and diarrhea. It has also been used to treat coughs and headaches. Like most herbs, peppermint has certain…
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Causes of a Drop in Blood Pressure
December 10, 2013 Senior Health
A drop in blood pressure can cause dizziness, rapid or slow heart rate, and fainting. Lower blood pressure can happen for a variety of reasons. It may occur suddenly or over time from a chronic illness. A drop in blood…
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When you don’t like your Brothers Girlfriend
I would liken this to not liking the girlfriend of a good friend of yours. You have a few choices, but there is little you can actually do about it. I have three brothers. They’re all older than me and, by…
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Define Healthy Relationship
Overview If you have ever been in a serious relationship, you know that relationship is difficult to maintain. Even healthy relationships require a great deal of hard work and attention from each involved party. Love, while important, isn’t always enough…
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How to help your Child welcome a new Sibling
The normal reaction to a newborn by a sibling is curiosity. Jealousy and competition for attention can be avoided by giving the older child attention and praise for their helpfulness. Everyone in the family needs time to adjust to their…
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3 Ways to Do Basic Samba Box Steps
1. Don’t Get Boxed In Remember that music is played 2/4 time for samba. So, you count only two beats per measure. There’s more than one way to interpret samba; however, typically samba steps are performed in triple time. Within…
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Apple Cider Vineger Cures
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
One of the most popular home remedies for almost every ailment is apple cider vinegar (ACV). According to Home Remedies Web, ACV is made by crushing organic apples and curing them in wooden barrels to boost the natural fermenting properties…
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Home Remedies for Nausea & the Stomach Flu
Stomach flu, or gastroenteritis, is caused by a viral infection not related to the winter season’s influenza infection. Stomach flu can last from two days to more than a week and is associated with primarily gastric symptoms, although fever, chills…
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3 Ways to Avoid Impact Injuries in Canoeing
1. Protect Your Head! Wear a helmet. Many canoeists do not consider a helmet as an essential piece of canoeing equipment but head injuries are a risk for all canoeists. Prevent head injuries caused by submerged tree branches, canoes or…
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About Essential Oil Health Benefits
Overview Essential oils are commonly used by aromatherapists for their mood-enhancing properties and to heal specific physical or mental complaints. Many essential oils can promote relaxation and stress relief, and ease conditions like insomnia or depression, while others are frequently…
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The Best Workout Routines for Weight Lifting
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Incorporating different ways to strength train can help you move past a plateau in your muscle growth and prevent over training. When adopting a new program, attention to form is more important than training muscles to fatigue, although fatigue will…
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3 Ways to Pick Samba Music for Dancing
1. Select Samba Sounds Samba tells a story about the meshing of cultures and the history of Brazil. Derived from African beats brought over by slaves forced to work on Brazilian plantations, samba is the quintessential world music. From this…
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3 Types of Renal Acidosis
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Most of the metabolism that is carried out in the body results in acids. Keeping a balance between acids and bases is one of the important jobs of the kidneys. If the kidneys do not restore balance, the blood will…
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How to Mend Family Relationships
It can be difficult where there is a rift in a family relationship. Sometimes these rifts can last years and years until no one even remembers what began it in the first place. Oftentimes it is small things that began…
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Herbal Ways to Quit Smoking
Cigarette smoking exposes the body to nicotine, carbon monoxide and other toxic substances in gas and particle forms. Smoking increases the risks of cancer, heart attack and chronic lung disease. Within a few hours of quitting smoking, however, lung function…
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Benefits of Tea & Coffee
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Tea and coffee are the most popular worldwide beverages, after water. They are brimming with beneficial ingredients that can significantly affect health. Over half of the American population drinks coffee daily, according to The Coffee Research Institute. The Tea Association…
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Dried Black Cohosh Side Effects
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Black cohosh is an herbal medicine made from the root of the plant. Preparations made with dried cohosh root are sold in powders, capsules or tinctures. The most common use of this herb is to relieve unpleasant symptoms of menstruation…
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Keeping Close with Adult Brothers and Sisters
A lot of people find that as they grow older they tend to grow away from their siblings, especially if they live in distant places. But it doesn’t have to be this way. For those siblings who want to maintain…
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How Are Tattoos Removed?
December 10, 2013 How Are Tattoos Removed?
Overview Though the life circumstances that led you to get a tattoo may have faded away, the tattoo isn’t going anywhere—at least, not by itself. You’ll need to find someone with the proper skills and equipment to erase it. Some…
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Cycles of the Dysfunctional Family
Family dysfunction can be any condition that interferes with healthy functioning. All families have periods of time where their functioning is lowered by things like stress, death of a loved one, and so on. Whereas healthy families tend to return…
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Side Effects of Psyllium Seeds
December 10, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, psyllium has been known to aid in conditions such as diabetes, constipation, colon cancer, diarrhea, heart disease and high blood pressure. Psyllium is available in two forms: dry seed or husk.It can…
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Food for Camping With Kids
Even in the midst of challenging economic times, families continue to book reservations in parks and campgrounds, according to RV Trade Digest. Whether motivated by budgetary concerns or love of the outdoors, campers of every age are drawn to the…
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Why do Family Members take Advantage of one Anothers Kindness
Why do family members take advantage of one anothers kindness Some people has set boundaries and limit in their lives on how far they let others go when it comes to protecting themselves from hurt and being taken advantage of…
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Sinus Relief With a Neti Pot
Overview A Neti pot is a small plastic or ceramic container that resembles a genie’s lamp. It is filled with a saline solution and used to irrigate the sinuses. Neti pots are indicated to treat allergies, colds, upper respiratory infections,…
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Garlic Supplement & Blood Pressure
December 10, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Having high blood pressure can be a dangerous medical condition, especially if it stays high. As you get older it is important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. As people age or gain weight, their blood pressure can climb…
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Henna Tattoo Information
Overview Henna tattoos are a popular temporary type of body art ideal for people who want to decorate their body without having to commit to the art for a lifetime. Henna tattoos last between one and two weeks before fading…
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The Best Cots for Camping
You can bring a cot on your camping trip to improve sleeping conditions in your tent or use the cot as a dry and clean place to sit. These days there is great choice in cot design, including cots that…
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Home Remedies for Acne With Lemon
December 10, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Lemon juice contains alpha-hydroxy acids, a citric acid found in sugar cane and citrus fruit. Topical application of lemon juice works as an exfoliant, sloughing off dead cells and promoting skin elasticity and new skin growth, according to Dr. Randall…
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