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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Ablation of the Heart
Overview In a minimally invasive procedure known as cardiac catheter ablation, catheters–thin, flexible tubes–destroy abnormal heart tissue via the patient’s blood vessels, according to the Mayo Clinic. Candidates for cardiac catheter ablation procedures include individuals suffering from cardiac arrhythmias, such…
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Face Exercises for Men
If your face suffers from signs of aging or excess weight, such as wrinkles or a double chin, you may be considering a variety of options, including cosmetic surgery and Botox treatment. In many cases, however, daily facial exercises will…
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4 Ways to Compete in Wheelchair Curling
1. Learn the Game Wheelchair curling is a popular sport among athletes in wheelchairs and is gaining in popularity. Much like traditional competitive curling, athletes push granite donuts down the ice toward a target and aim to get closer to…
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Coat of Arms are not what you think
In order to look for a family coat of arms, you have to understand a little bit about what it is, where it comes from and how it changes. History tells us that a coat of arms was the property…
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Side Effects of Cohosh
December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The underground portions of the black cohosh plant has been used for centuries as a folk remedy for various health conditions, including muscle pain and menopause, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Though it’s all-natural, cohosh…
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3 Ways to Prepare Summer Macrobiotic Diet Meals
December 9, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Summer Meals Mean Fresh Produce Summer time means fresh berries, garden produce and many other delightfully fresh foods. The macrobiotic diet teaches us to enjoy these foods when they are in season. Foods grown locally are fresh and nutritious….
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Bluegill Fishing Tips
Bluegills are freshwater game fish found in ponds or lakes. For a small fish, they give a strong nibble to your bait and a fierce fight as you reel in your catch. Many anglers begin fishing for bluegills because of…
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Known Effects of Mercury Poisoning
Mercury is a toxic element found in certain types of fish, glass thermometers and batteries. There are three different types of mercury that can be poisonous to humans: elemental mercury, inorganic mercury and organic mercury. Those who are exposed to…
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Effective Waist Exercises
To effectively tone the waist, it is important to think about engaging all of the different abdominal muscles: the rectus abdominis, located in the center of the abdomen from the pubic bone to the rib cage; the transversus abdominis, which…
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Known Causes of Seizures
Cells within the brain signal to each other, causing a series of electrical pulses, which are called action potentials. Under normal conditions, the brain cells receives a signal, activates an action potential, and then stops the electrical pulse once the…
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How to Pull Other People’s Credit Reports
Overview A credit report is a record of a person’s financial responsibility, detailing the amounts owed by that person, his history of repayment and any delinquencies in his servicing of personal debt. If you are thinking about lending someone money,…
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Cold and Allergy Symptoms
The common cold and allergy symptoms can be confusing to distinguish between. The Mayo Clinic says the major difference between a cold and allergies is that a cold is the result of a virus while allergies are an immune reaction…
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Where to Find Canadian Censuses Online
The all purpose go-to place for Canadian census information online is Statistics Canada’s website. Its Canada Year Book Historical Collection has just about everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Canada’s social and economic past. The information on these pages…
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What Dna can tell you about your Genealogy
Genealogy, the study of one’s ancestors, offers an interesting look into the past and the stories that make up one’s family background. DNA testing provided a new ability to analyze the components in our genetic background. This can give us insights…
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Creative Ways to Display a Familys Heritage and Lineage
Creativity is the key to finding unique ways to display a person’s family history and cultural traditions. Depending on their heritage, a person can design something that is unique to their family’s personal history. With today’s technology, photographs can be…
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6 Ways to Prevent Severe Neck Injuries While Cheerleading
1. Cheerleading Today Cheerleading is not what it used to be. Cheerleaders now perform many of the same types of tumbles, catches and flipping activities that gymnasts do. These moves require timing, flexibility, balance and strength. Since this sport has…
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Display Family Tree
After conducting some family tree research, there are many creative ways to display your family lineage and history. There’s no point in tracking down great-great-great grandparents’ names, birthplaces and birth dates, and all the rest, only to stuff all that…
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Pros and Cons of being an only Child
Being an only child can have its pros and cons. What one child with siblings views as a pro to being an only child, theonly child may view as a con, and vice versa. One of the pros of an…
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Home Treatments for Eczema
December 9, 2013 Home Treatments for Eczema
Eczema, or dermatitis, affects patients chronically, with flare-ups of itchy, sensitive skin, and as a temporary result of contact with allergens. The symptoms include a rash of dry, red skin that becomes worse in the presence of certain triggers, such…
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Exercises to Lose Muffin Tops
A muffin top is a slang term used to describe an excessive amount of fat that hangs over the belt line. Although it is commonly the butt of many jokes, there’s nothing funny about having such fat. To lose the…
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Every Family has to Start somewhere
Creating a family tree has become an addictive hobby for millions around the world. It continues to grow every year as people ask, “Who were my ancestors and where did they come from?” Wading into the genealogy pool can be…
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3 Ways to Train for Freestyle Motocross Stunts
1. The Core Strength Building a strong core with crunches and weight lifting can help to protect your delicate organs. Strong muscles will make it easier to manage the bike and control its movement. When you are airborne and want…
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How to be Closer to your Sister
Sibling rivalry reaches its peak in sisters. They can be alike in so many ways and have nothing in common except for a mutual desire to drive each other up the walls. There is hope, the relationship between sisters can…
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Pilates Workouts
Pilates exercise was created by Joseph H. Pilates as a way to integrate the body as one unit. “Shape” magazine explains that when performing Pilates, you should pay attention to the six methods, including breathing, concentration, centering, precision, control and…
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Alternative Remedies for Migraine Relief
Migraines can cause extreme pain, nausea, dizziness, fatigue and visual disturbances lasting up to 72 hours and many symptoms linger even after the worst pain subsides. Making lifestyle changes such as avoiding caffeine, tobacco and alcohol, exercising regularly and getting…
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ASA Adult Co-Ed Softball Rules
Coed softball is a recreational game played throughout the country. While the game is enjoyable, it can also get quite competitive. As a result, it’s in everybody’s best interests to know the rules of the game. Those rules include the…
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How to use a Pedigree Chart
Every family has its own different and special story. Tracing your family’s roots can both fun and exhausting. One of the first things you will need to do is make a written pedigree chart. This process will give you a…
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5 Ways To Prevent Knee Injuries While Cheerleading
1. Cheer, Cheer, Cheer Cheerleading is such a physically demanding sport that it puts cheerleaders at risk for a variety of injuries. Knee, ankle and foot injuries are especially common because of all the jumps, turns and kicks that cheerleaders…
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3 Ways to Prepare Winter Macrobiotic Diet Meals
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Add Winter Produce In the winter time, you can find balance in macrobiotic diets by preparing warm hearty soups and baked goods. Pickled cabbage is a common ingredient in winter soups. Grains that have been harvested in late fall…
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Side Effects of Arnica Montana
Arnica montana is a perennial herb that is similar in appearance to a daisy. For centuries, the plant, commonly called arnica, has been used to treat skin injuries and a variety of medical conditions. The flower heads are made into…
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