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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How to Trace a Persons Family History
Tracing a family’s heritage can be a very enlightening and fun experience. To start the journey, it’s easiest to begin with what is already known. Looking for clues in family photos, family bibles and any other documents can raise a…
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How to Improve your Relationship with your Sister
Relationships are fragile and can be difficult, even with a beloved sister. Two sisters often are compete with one another for attention or for achievements, and this can be driven by insecurity or a desire to please parents. A relationship…
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Yoga & Kids
Overview Adults aren’t the only ones who experience stress in our high-paced world. School, after-school programs and homework keep kids busy. Yoga can relieve stress, but you may have to be creative to get your kids interested. Forcing them into…
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3 Ways to Use Knee Wraps for Powerlifting
December 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Assist Your Lift Powerlifting is a sport that involves three key lifts: the squat, bench press and deadlift. Knee wraps are a popular accessory for powerlifting, particularly for squats. Knee wraps are usually made from a combination of both…
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Diet for Elderly People
Overview A balanced, healthy diet for the aging adds life to years as well as adding years to life. Aging progresses at a variable rate and is less a chronological age than a physical status and state of mind. Food…
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Pros and Cons of being the only Child
The humans’ life follows a natural pattern. There are certain things that each and everyone does. Finishing an education, getting a job, marrying. Soon after the wedding the most couples come to a crossroad. Many think that a family without…
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Getting Started on your Family Tree
Tracing a family tree is an exciting time, especially if the researcher has never delved into their family history before. For the most part, the search begins with the person doing the work, and there are a few inexpensive tools…
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Neutrogena Products for Acne
December 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is a common skin condition with symptoms that include inflamed lesions, blackheads and whiteheads. It occurs typically when the pores of your skin become clogged and infected with bacteria. Neutrogena is one of many skin care companies to offer…
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Herbal Supplements for a Healthy Liver
Keeping your liver healthy is essential to living a healthy life. Your liver has the all-important job of breaking down toxins that you have introduced into your body, either through the hormones your body makes, the foods you eat and…
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Causes of an Elevated Triglyceride Level
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Triglycerides are a form of fat that is found in the body and in some foods. The body needs some fat to function properly. However, if triglyceride levels get too high, the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke…
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3 Ways to Jam While Climbing
1. Body Hardware No matter how many pieces of protection you may have, you may still have to improvise to find holds and support on the route. Our human body is an amazingly constructed thing. The various parts of the…
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How to Convert Roth Back to Regular IRA
Overview If you convert your Roth IRA back to a Traditional IRA, the process is known as “recharacterization.” You must normally pay ordinary income tax on any transfers from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. The recharacterization essentially undoes…
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What Are the Causes of Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a disease that encompasses a cluster of various other conditions, including hypertension, abdominal obesity, impaired fasting glucose and abnormal lipid profiles. This disease is becoming more and more prevalent in the United States. A January 2002 article…
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How to Select Bicycle Tires
Overview The right bicycle tires make it easier to handle your bike safely and can reduce the effort needed to cycle up hills or over long distances. Tires with treads help your bike stay stable on muddy terrain or wet…
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How to Convert Roth to Regular IRA
Overview While most Individual Retirement Account conversions are from Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, you can convert your Roth back to a Traditional IRA in a process known as “recharacterization.” Recharacterizations can be more difficult to accomplish than other account…
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Genealogy the Importance of Writing down your Grandparents Stories
Every generation has heard a tale or two about their elders. In the past, such stories were used to emphasize rites of passage during stages of life. Some stories were use to teach life lessons and instill moral teachings. Though…
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Non-Diabetic Low Blood Sugar Symptoms
The body needs glucose for energy; it is especially critical for the brain and the rest of the central nervous system. While most cases of low blood sugar are due to the effects of medications for diabetes, some cases are…
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Why it is Important to Understand your Ancestors Ethnic Group
Learning about your family’s ethnic background is important for a variety of reasons. To some, it may just be the curiosity of wondering why your family has certain traditions. Family traditions often stem from a practice or celebration native to…
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How to Grow More Facial Hair Naturally
December 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Facial hair growth in men depends on genetics and hormone levels. Some men grow facial hair faster than others. Some men grow hair faster on some areas of the face than other areas. Due to normal hair growth cycles,…
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Jaundice Complications
Jaundice is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal yellow coloring of the skin and whites of the eyes. This condition is caused by the buildup of bilirubin–a digestive fluid produced by the liver–within the body. Jaundice is common in…
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Family History Important why
Researching your family history is an increasingly popular Western pastime, facilitated by both technological advances (like document scanners and Internet), popular television shows like “who do you think you are?”, societies and clubs and an increasing number of resources made…
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Computers Make it Simple
There are many computer programs and on line helps that can be used to search for genealogy. In fact there are so many options that some written material may be the best investment possible to help decide what on lines…
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Side Effects of Herbal Substances
The herbal remedies that are available for sale in any health food store may seem harmless, but it’s unwise to take a cavalier attitude toward their safety. Scientific research has confirmed the effectiveness of a number of herbs in treating…
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5 Ways to Prevent BMX Wrist Injuries
1. The Impact of BMX BMX freestyle riding can cause a lot of wear and tear on your body. Vigorous bike riding can lead to overuse and strain of your muscles and ligaments, while jumps and tricks can result in…
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3 Ways to Sequence Ashtanga Yoga Poses
1. Join a Class Ashtanga yoga classes are very popular and available in yoga studios and community centers around the world. The first thing you learn in these classes is how to sequence Ashtanga yoga poses. This school of yoga…
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Top Belly Flattening Foods
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
About 50 percent of Americans have too much belly fat, reports Rachel Whitmer, a researcher at Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, in a 2008 article from “USA Today.” Belly fat is a particularly insidious type of fat that…
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Nolvadex Effects
Nolvadex is the brand name of the drug tamoxifen, an antiestrogen medication prescribed for the treatment of breast cancer. Some breast cancers grow in response to hormones, including estrogen. By prohibiting cancer cells from receiving estrogen, Nolvadex may slow down…
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Court Tennis Rules
A court tennis match can be played to the best of three sets, in which a player must win two sets to win the match, or to the best of five sets, in which a player must win three sets…
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Nasal Irrigation Effectiveness
Overview Nasal irrigation, also known as nasal lavage or nasal wash, is a process of clearing the nasal passages of irritants, allergens and mucus with a solution of saline. Doctors often recommend using nasal lavage if you are suffering from…
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About Radiation Therapy Treatment for Cervical Cancer
Overview The cervix is the part of the uterus that connects the body of the uterus to the vagina. Cervical cancer occurs when cancerous cells originate in the cervix, typically the cells lining the organ. There are different ways of…
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