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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Cystitis Tests
Cystitis, or inflammation of the bladder, is caused by a bacterial infection. When any component of the urinary tract becomes infected, it is often referred to as a urinary tract infection (UTI). When the UTI goes untreated, or spreads to…
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Advice for the Beginning Genealogist
If you are a beginner at genealogy, you have an adventure ahead of you. You will find things about your family that you never knew. You will find everyday hard working people, and extraordinary people, heroes and possibly, even villains….
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Tips and Suggestions for Losing Weight Before a Second Pregnancy
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you are significantly overweight when you start a pregnancy, it can increase the chance of complications such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, according to the March of Dimes. Shedding pounds while caring for a baby or young…
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Kidney Cancer Symptoms
Unregulated cell growth within the kidneys can lead to a kidney cancer diagnosis. Each year, over 35,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with kidney cancer, reports the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas in Houston….
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Dating Tips from the Experts
Many people will rely on the “dating experts”, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. If nothing else, it might give them new insight to themselves, and how they act/react on their dates. Although, you do not need to be…
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4 Ways to Use Sports Massage for Injury Rehab
1. Sports and Exercising People who regularly push their bodies to the limit in sports such as cycling, dancing, tennis, swimming and other aerobic type activities can greatly benefit from using massage as an injury rehab program. It helps us…
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The Best Pregnancy Workout DVDs
December 8, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
As long as you are not suffering from complications, most doctors recommend that you continue to exercise on a regular basis throughout your pregnancy. If you are not sure of what type of workouts to perform, there are DVDs available…
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Deer Hunting Gear List
Whether you are new to hunting or a seasoned pro, the last thing you want when you are far into the woods, ready to bag that big deer, is that you have forgotten an essential piece of hunting gear. In…
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Creative Play for Kids
December 8, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Creative play gives kids a chance to perceive an expanded universe. When kids aren’t consistently stifled by strict standards, they will learn to appreciate their individual expressive potential and begin to comprehend their feelings. As a result, encouraging creative…
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Ear Wax Build Up Remedies
Ear wax, also called cerumen, keeps foreign objects, such as dust and bacteria, from entering and damaging the delicate parts of your inner ear. In many instances, excessive amounts of ear wax buildup inside your ears causes problems, such as…
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The History of Baby Walkers
December 8, 2013 Children's Health
Overview The history of baby walkers stretches back more than 130 years, beginning with the use of specific technologies to help parents to control babies for safety. In recent years, this device has come under intense scrutiny by the Consumer…
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Ways to Put a Baby to Sleep
December 8, 2013 Children's Health
Babies who refuse to sleep often equal frazzled, stressed mothers and fathers. Parenting is supposed to be a joy, but during those first few months of life getting your baby to sleep through the night can become a chore, to…
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Role of Lungs During Exercise
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Your lungs play a vital role during exercise because they deliver oxygen to your blood and remove the carbon dioxide released as waste from your working muscles. Oxygen is critical during exercise because muscles need it to burn the…
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Nursing Home Patient Medicare Evaluation Elderly Senior Disabled
The concept of specialized facilities for the care of aged and incapacitated persons is a relatively new trend. Prior to the mid 1800’s, the elderly who were disabled, impoverished or alone had to seek shelter in almshouses or asylums where…
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Amla Oil Ingredients
December 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Amla oil, also called the Indian gooseberry, is an oil made from the dried fruit of the amla tree. The tree (Emblica officinalis) is native to India, and is widely cultivated in the warmer regions of the country. Although the…
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Steps of Liver Cleansing
The liver is responsible for cleansing the blood, producing bile that digests food, and processing needed nutrients. The liver also carries waste and toxins to the intestine to get flushed out of the body via urine and bowel movements. An…
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The right Times to Interfere in your Friends Relationship
December 8, 2013 Friends and Peers
As a friend, you may be under the impression that you have the right to interfere in your friends’ personal lives. This, however, is not the truth of the matter. It is not up to you who your friend dates…
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Fruit Nutrition Facts for Pineapple
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A pineapple is the fruit of a tropical plant that originates from South America, particularly Paraguay and Brazil. Commercial pineapple plantations are now common in tropical parts of the world such as Southeast Asia, Brazil, Hawaii and Costa Rica….
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Outdoor Camping Tips
December 8, 2013 Outdoor Camping Tips
Although Pulitzer Prize winning author and columnist Dave Berry calls camping “nature’s way of promoting the motel business,” outdoor camping is enjoyed year round by families and outdoor enthusiasts. While that first camping trip can be daunting, a little bit…
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Easy Weight Loss Secrets
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you are part of the two-thirds of the American population that struggles with being overweight, you don’t have to be. Although some people resort to expensive surgical procedures and harmful weight-loss pills, there are other—safer—ways of losing weight. A…
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Amla Hair Benefits
December 8, 2013 Amla Hair Benefits
Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is a tree widely grown in the warmer regions of India. Oil extracted from the fruit has been used for centuries to improve hair and prevent hair loss, and it is an important ingredient in Ayurvedic…
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Backcountry Camping Tips
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Backcountry camping allows you to see places most people would never experience. You can explore protected wilderness areas, study wildlife, climb some of the country’s tallest peaks and pit your own stamina against Mother Nature. Backcountry is usually accessible only…
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Benefits of using Nursing Homes
No one likes to think about having to move a loved one to a nursing home. This is not an easy decision to make, therefore, you should research the quality and type of care provided by each home. When the…
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Fish Oil Alternative
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fish oil is recommended for adding beneficial omega-3 fatty acids to the diet, but not everyone can tolerate fish oil. If you’re allergic to fish, you cannot take fish oil supplements safely, and some people can’t tolerate the fishy…
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Communication between Parents and Children are Important
Each parent is different and learning how to talk to them is something each must do. But talk to them in whatever way is most rewarding to both parent and son or daughter. There are no tips for talking with…
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Why Do Muscles Get Sore After Exercise?
Overview Damage to individual muscle cells and the inflammatory repair process causes muscle soreness. This inflammation, while uncomfortable, benefits muscle development and strength. With regular training, soreness is more difficult to achieve because the muscle adapts to the increasing workload….
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Home Remedies for Sinus
According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, allergic reactions, the common cold or infection can cause the sinus cavity to become inflamed and swell. If you suffer from the common signs of sinus issues such as sinus…
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How can it get Worse
When a star like Mickey Rooney speaks out to Congress about how he had been abused at the hand of his stepson, people were reawakened to a very tragic reality that affects many elderly people by their caretakers and their…
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The Natural Thyroid Diet
December 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The thyroid is a tiny gland with the important function of regulating metabolism and energy levels. According to Dr. James Norman, as many as 10 million Americans may suffer from a condition called hypothyroidism, characterized by sluggish thyroid activity….
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4 Ways to Sequence Anusara Yoga Poses
1. Choosing a Challenge Anusara yoga uses traditional yoga poses; however, it’s focus is on alignment of both the physical and mental being. Therefore, when learning how to sequence Anusara yoga poses, it is important to include poses which challenge…
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