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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3 Ways to Compete in Tandem Cycling for the Blind
1. Built for Two Tandem cycling for the blind, a popular competitive sport in the blind community, is an official sport of the International Blind Federation of Sports. Blind athletes compete on special racing-tandem bicycles or bicycles built for two…
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3 Ways to Properly Meditate in Iyengar Yoga
1. Join an Iyengar Yoga Class Iyengar yoga is a type of yoga that focuses on the action elements. To properly meditate in Iyengar yoga, focus completely on the postures as you complete them. Iyengar yoga is different from all…
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Five Ways to Determine Severity of Equestrian Injuries
1. Form a General Impression When determining the severity of an equestrian injury, you probably already have a gut feeling about what you just witnessed. Sometimes perception is reality and sometimes looks are deceiving though, so forming a general impression…
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Seniors Transportation Options for Older Adults
The fear of growing old is often accompanied by anxiety about losing your independence. The fear and apprehension of not being able to drive anymore, losing your independence and being dependant on others. It’s understandable that older people feel this…
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Holistic Remedies for Nausea
Whether due to morning sickness, motion sickness or an illness, nausea can leave you debilitated and miserable. Nausea can cause vomiting, which can lead to dehydration. While some prescription remedies to deal with nausea exist, they often have side effects…
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A Child’s Physical Growth During the First Three Years of Life
December 7, 2013 Children's Health
Overview After nine long months of pregnancy you can watch your tiny, helpless newborn transform into a lively, independent 3 year old. Changes in his size, weight and shape will amaze you as he moves from one stage to another,…
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Caring for an Elderly Parent
The decision to place an elderly parent in an adult home is not always an easy one. In fact, this is probably a milestone in your life that always seemed far into the future. Sometimes no matter how much you…
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IVF Treatment Options
December 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure in which eggs and sperm are fertilized in the laboratory and the resulting fertilized eggs or embryos are returned to the mother to establish a pregnancy. Physicians use variations on this traditional…
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Uses of Chasteberry
December 7, 2013 Uses of Chasteberry
Chasteberry, or Vitex agnus-castus, also known as monk’s pepper or chaste tree berry, is a small shrub-like tree native to central Asia and the Mediterranean. The plant’s common name derives from the medieval belief that consuming the berries would promote…
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Elderly Parents Tips for Talking with your Aging Parents
Hesitant about talking to your aging parents? A little worried they may get offended in some way? Sitting down and talking to your aging parents is often easier said than done. But it’s imperative that you discuss your elderly parent’s…
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Finding a Retirement Home for your Aging Parents
No one wants to think about placing aged loved ones in a retirement home. People like to think of their parents as they were when they were raising them as children – independent, healthy and mentally fit. They don’t want to talk to them about the…
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What to look for when Evaluating Nursing Homes
Family members of an elderly relative who needs admission to a nursing home should do some serious homework before they select one. A careful and thorough evaluation process will not only benefit the elderly person, but it can bring a…
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Spiritual Benefits of Tulsi
Tusli, a herbaceous plant widely used in the Hindu religious tradition, symbolizes spiritual purity. All of its benefits derive from its role in devotional worship. Also known as holy basil and Ocimum sanctum, tulsi’s use in religious offering stretches back…
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Resolution of Nursing Home Care Fears for Patients
There are many pros and cons of nursing home care, but some of the fears of patients are not about nursing home care, at all. In fact, patients may express their fears inappropriately, or may not express them. Consider some…
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Signs of Chronic Sinus Problems
Chronic sinus problems are commonly diagnosed as sinus disease or chronic sinusitis (sinus infection), according to Doctor Murray Grossan, a leading eye, nose and throat specialist in Los Angeles. Chronic sinus problems may be a result of physical complications such…
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Ways to Put Baby to Sleep
December 7, 2013 Children's Health
Setting a sleep pattern for your baby is beneficial for baby and parents so that everyone is well rested and not sleep deprived, according to the University of Michigan. Infants, similar to parents, can be sleep deprived during the day…
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About the Judo Gi Rules
The International Judo Federation, IJF, creates the rules for all aspects of judo tournaments, including the size, colors and materials of the judo uniform, or judogi. If your judogi doesn’t comply with the rules, the referee and judges may declare…
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4 Ways to Get a Symmetrical Neck for Competitive Bodybuilding
1. Muscle Head, Pencil Neck It’s sounds funny but the neck is the most neglected part of the body in the newbie bodybuilding regime. Dave Zane and Arnold Schwarzenegger are classic examples of the classic proportion for posing and flexing…
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The Main Causes of Stroke
December 7, 2013 The Main Causes of Stroke
The American Heart Association says that stroke is the number 3 killer disease in the United States, after heart disease and cancer. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is reduced or blocked entirely. When this happens, the…
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5 Ways to Prevent Head Trauma in Motocross
1. Keeping Your Head Safe Even though it’s done on a bike, motocross is still a very physical sport. Just about every part of your body is working to control and steer the bike, and your whole body is susceptible…
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5 Ways to Treat a Knocked-Out Tooth
1. Time is of the Essence When a baby gets a tooth knocked out, it’s best to leave it for the tooth fairy, since trying to put it back could damage the permanent tooth coming in behind it. However, knocking…
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All Natural Healthy Ways to Overcome Depression
Depression—also known as low mood—is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness. Depression may cause a variety of symptoms ranging from weight loss to weight gain and insomnia to oversleeping. While medications exist to treat certain types…
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When is Home Health Care appropriate
Age is not a sole factor in determining when Home Health care is appropriate. My maternal grandparents received Home Health care in their late 70s. My grandfather’s eyesight and hearing had already deteriorated to the point that he was unable to…
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The Best Selling Weight Gainers
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Weight gainers provide a convenient means of increasing caloric intake. While gaining weight seems simple on the surface, eat more calories than you burn, many fail to reach their goals. The body requires protein, carbohydrates and fats to gain weight…
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How to Lose Weight But Continue Growth for Teens
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Nearly 18 percent of teens are obese, according to 2008 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen obesity is a serious health issue that increases the risk of developing several potentially deadly diseases as an adult,…
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Arnica Montana Cream Benefits
The Arnica montana plant has been used to relieve pain and promote healing since the 1500s, according to the University of Montana Medical Center. Arnica montana, sometimes called leopard’s bane or more frequently simply arnica, is available in a variety…
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How to be there for your Aging Parents
An aging parent is protected in the same way any parent is protected, only the process is often more acute and more demanding. When parents are in their declining years, they often become more like children and the role of…
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Weight Loss Strength Training Programs
Many strength training programs can help you lose weight. According to “Xtreme Lean” authors Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman, weight training helps to burn fat more efficiently than cardiovascular training. The reason for this is simple, you do not just…
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How to Compare Rebounders
Overview A rebounder, or mini trampoline, provides a fun cardio workout. Rebounding not only helps you break a sweat but is also linked to a number of additional health benefits from greater immunity to improvements in the lymphatic system. Best…
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Resources for Dealing with and Preventing Elder Abuse
The resources for dealing with and preventing elder abuse are much the same across the country, but may vary somewhat from one county or state to the next. There are federal and state laws and agencies for dealing with and…
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