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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Early Symptoms of Herpes Outbreak
Herpes is the common name for infections caused by one or both types of the herpes simplex virus. Most people develop symptoms between six and eight days after they are infected, although sometimes it takes longer—up to 26 days, according…
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Savings Banks vs. Commercial Banks
Overview Commercial banks and savings and loan institutions are structurally similar, but they primarily conduct business in different areas. Commercial banks tend to be larger than savings and loan associations, but they both must comply with federal regulations regarding banking…
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3 Ways to Choose Beans for a Low Carb Diet
December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Beans..Beans… They’re Good for Your Heart The old saying “beans, beans.. they’re good for your heart.. the more you eat the more you..” well, you can fill in the blank. As silly as it is, the old saying is…
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About Teenage Binge Drinking
Overview Approximately 90 percent of the alcohol consumed by youth younger than age 21 in the U.S. is in the form of binge drinking, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although many teenagers indulge in binge…
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Simple Free Weight Exercises
December 9, 2013 Simple Free Weight Exercises
Free weights include any form of external resistance that is not bound by a cable, pulley, chain or lever. Dumbbells, barbells and weight plates are common examples. If you are just beginning with free weights, it’s a good idea to…
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Chinese Culinary Herbs
Chinese culinary herbs may look “curious,” according to Grace Young and Alan Richardson, authors of “The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen,” but they’re used to give Chinese cuisine their characteristic flavors and delicious aromas. Though you’ll find such herbs in…
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Ice-Fishing Bait Tips
Fishing enthusiasts head out to the frozen rivers, lakes and ponds during the winter to to try to catch fish. Drilling a hole, setting up a fish house and turning on a heater attract anglers to the frozen waters. The…
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Tips on Moving on After a Breakup
After investing months or years of love, support and friendship in a relationship, it may prove difficult to simply get on with your life when the union ends. Rather than ignoring the pain or trying to overcome unhappiness with a…
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Tibetan Meditation for Beginners
Overview Tibetan Buddhism entered the consciousness of the West as a cultural force in the 1920s with the translation of “The Tibetan Book of the Dead” by Walter Evans-Wentz. Since then, many forms of Tibetan meditation practice have percolated around…
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Top 10 Ways to Drive your Brother or Sister Crazy
As an experienced older sister of a brother and a sisters there are way too many ways to drive them absolutely bananas. 1.) Smile and they will wonder what you are up to. There have been many occasions where I…
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How to Use Oregano Oil in a Humidifier
Overview Essential oils work well in humidifiers, as they provide a moist steam that adds the oils to the environment, allowing for easy inhalation. In his book “Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible,” Earl Mindell recommends oregano oil for treating colds…
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Play Nice Letter to my Daughters Sibling Rivalry in Grown Daughters
PLAY NICE LETTER TO MY DAUGHTERS In an effort to settle once and for all a sibling rivalry between my two daughters, my only children; I wrote a letter and sent it via snail-mail to each of them. I also…
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Siblings
Despite being born to the same parent or parents siblings do not always get along or even like one another. Many times siblings grow up, grow farther apart and even become estranged. It can be both painful and frustrating to…
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Smart Shopping for Ankle Weights
ZZ Top sang about them and we all want them: good legs. Shaping our legs can be done conveniently at home with affordable equipment such as ankle weights. The key is proper form and common sense. Both ankle and wrist…
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How to help your Child welcome a new Sibling
Being parents of five small children, my husband and I have had to deal with bringing a new baby into the family (four times for the oldest). During the pregnancy, we do try to make a big deal of the…
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4 Ways to Use a Pilates C-Shaper
1. To Add Support to the Spine The Pilates C-Shaper is a product designed for Pilates exercises, poses and movements that will give need support to the spine. It’s easy to use and easy to bring with you to your…
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Borscht Soup Nutrition
December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Borscht is a hearty, Ukrainian-style soup based on beetroot. It is made with diced vegetables, potatoes, beets, cabbage, heavy cream and other ingredients, including, for some versions, meat (beef) or beef stock. Usually, it is served topped with sour…
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Herbs Used for Circulation
Though dozens of prescription drugs can help with circulatory problems dealing with issues like blood pressure or cholesterol, you can also help improve your circulatory health using all-natural herbs. Because some herbs are extremely potent and may affect pre-existing health…
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3 Ways to Diagnose Somatostatinoma Syndrome
1. Somatostatinomas Cause Many Symptoms A somatostatinoma is a rare endocrine tumor usually found on the pancreas or small intestine. When the tumor is on the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, it usually means that the person…
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Calcium in Foods
December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview As the body’s main mineral, calcium is a crucial dietary component. Calcium occurs naturally in many commonly consumed foods such as dairy products and leafy green vegetables. Numerous other foods, including some orange juice and breakfast cereals, contain added…
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Common Human Intestinal Parasites
Parasites can infect many parts of the human body with the intestine easily proving the most common site of infection. Many intestinal parasites affect hundreds of millions of people at any one time. Even in the United States where sanitation…
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5 Ways to Incorporate Exercise With Dr Oz’s Diet
December 9, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Take a Walk Walking is a free and easy way to get your exercise program started. Dr. Oz suggests that you walk at least 30 minutes each day to get your fitness routine started. Walking is a great exercise…
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How to be Friends with your Adult Siblings
A lot of people find themselves having relationships with their siblings when they are adults that are almost identical to the relationship they had with them when they were kids; which in a lot of cases means, they are close,…
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Flu Like Symptoms in Children
December 9, 2013 Mental Health
The influenza virus can affect everyone, including children. Because the flu is caused by a virus, it is often left to run its course. Treating the symptoms can help provide a child with some relief. In moderate to severe cases…
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Jock Itch Symptoms
Jock itch (tinea cruris) is an infection within the groin that is caused by a particular type of fungus called ringworm. Though anyone can develop this infection, males who frequently sweat, such as athletes, are most commonly diagnosed with this…
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How to Get Rid of Blackheads with Home Remedies
December 9, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Blackheads occur when hair follicles open to the skin’s surface and become clogged with dead skin cells, oil secretions and, in some cases, bacteria. The color of blackheads is not caused by dirt or bacteria that’s easily washed away,…
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Contraceptives to Prevent Pregnancy
December 9, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Barrier, hormonal and implantable include types of birth control available for those who wish to prevent an untimely pregnancy. Each method has its pros and cons, and the best method is the method that fits easiest into one’s life. Learning…
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4 Ways to Transform the Vital Being in Integral Yoga
1. Vital Body Kosha Yoga teaches that man has five beings or bodies called the “koshas.” These beings include the physical, emotional, mental, knowledge and causal or etheric. The Vital being is the emotional or “soul.” Emotions influence people strongly…
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Dating Meeting Family Sailors Disabilites Brothers and Sisters Family Reunions
My brother could pick some real winners. The girls he brought home to “meet the family” were far from what we had envisioned for him. As the older (much older) sister, I was always invited to these “meet-n-greets.” I think…
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Bacterial Meningitis Symptoms
Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, according to MedlinePlus. These membranous coverings are called the meninges. Bacterial meningitis is typically caused by a bacterial infection of the bloodstream that spreads to the…
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