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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What are the Causes of Short Stature in Children?
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
“Short stature” is a term that is applied generally to any child that is below the third percentile for his age on a standard growth chart. This means that a child with short stature is shorter than 97% of other…
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What Are the Treatments for Spider Veins on Legs?
December 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Spider veins are a milder form of varicose veins, according to the Mayo Clinic. Spider veins are web-like blood vessels that form in clusters under the skin’s surface. Although they are not a serious medical condition, they are unsightly and…
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Cirtric Acid Foods
According to New World Encyclopedia, citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. Citric acid is also found in processed foods and may be used as a food additive to aid in preservation, to add acidic flavor…
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Concussion Symptoms in a Baby
A concussion is a mild injury to the brain, which causes short-term abnormalities in brain function. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports infants and children up to age 3 are at high risk for concussion and other…
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Causes of Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a frequent symptom of intestinal infection and inflammatory response. People are typically well aware when they are experiencing diarrhea. There is a more than usual amount of bowel movements with the stool being softer or more liquid than…
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Forgiveness is a Crucial Component to a Successful Marriage
What constitutes a successful marriage? Does it include the number of years a couple stays under the same roof but in different rooms, avoiding each other, but not divorcing for the sake of the young children? Can unforgiveness be ignored in a marriage for long without having…
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Foods to Help With Morning Sickness
December 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Morning sickness refers to nausea that occurs while a woman is pregnant. Contrary to its name, such nausea can occur at anytime throughout the day. According to the Mayo Clinic, an estimated 50 to 90 percent of pregnant women experience…
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5 Ways to Do Neck Retraction Stretches
1. Sit, Stand, Take Your Pick You can perform neck retraction stretches from a sitting or standing position or even lying down or leaning against a wall. The key to getting a good stretch is to maintain good posture. Keep…
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Why should you Pay for Online Dating
Dating websites help single people match themselves up with suitable candidates. Like any other services, dating websites are operated by people who work tirelessly to give clients what they want. What members of dating sites want is to meet people…
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About the Antibiotic Cleocin
Overview Cleocin is the brand name for the antibiotic clindamycin. Clindamycin is available orally in the forms of tablets, but it can also be administered via intravenous or intramuscular injection. It can also be administered as a topical cream or…
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The Best Nutrition Bars for Weight Loss
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Nutrition bars have come a long way. What used to taste like bland cardboard can now easily be confused with a candy bar. In some cases however, there seems to be very little difference between protein bars and candy bars…
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Kidney Cancer Signs & Symptoms
December 7, 2013 Kidney Cancer Signs & Symptoms
The kidneys are highly specialized organs, which contain a number of advanced cell types that work together to filter the blood. Disruption of kidney functioning can occur as a result of kidney cancer, or other kidney disease. There are a…
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Natural High Blood Pressure Treatments
High blood pressure is a condition that affects approximately 50 million people, according to naturalistic physician Dr. Andrew Weil. It is a form of cardiovascular disease, and if left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke and…
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About Swine Flu
Overview H1N1, also known as the swine flu, is a strain of type A influenza that began infecting people in 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. In June 2009 the World Health Organization declared that this…
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What are the Benefits of the Probiotic Acidophilus?
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many people have heard that yogurt is healthy and provides benefits beyond the normal protein, carbohydrates and fat it provides, but they often don’t know why. The reason is that they contain probiotics. Probiotics, such as acidophilus, are live, active…
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Adverse Side Effects of Amlodipine
Amlodipine, also sold as Norvasc, is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure and angina, a type of chest pain caused by narrowed blood vessels. This medication belongs to a group of medications known as calcium-channel blockers. Calcium…
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Managing a High Tech Family
Modern family life is enhanced on may levels by the numerous advances in technology. Despite all the advantages, however, there is a downside to being a “high tech” family. Sometimes the technical toys of our virtual world that are designed to bring…
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Adverse Effects of Fish Oil
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fish oil taken as a supplement has numerous health benefits largely focusing around its high omega 3 oil content, a fatty acid missing in much of modern manufactured food, according to Donald Rudin, M.D., and nutritional scientist Clara Felix, authors…
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4 Ways to Stretch the Thighs
1. Do a Standing Quadriceps Stretch The standing quadriceps stretch is an easy and effective stretch for the thighs. Simply find a wall, chair or something sturdy for you to hold on to while performing this stretch. Balance yourself by…
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4 Ways to Teach Pilates
1. Do It With or Without Props Teach Pilates exercises on a mat or with equipment such as a fitness ball or band (also known as a stretch band). The band provides resistance, usually for building up strength in the…
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Solutions for Helping Aging Parents
Unfortunately, the aging process depletes the activities for daily living skills your parents have had all their lives. Your aging parents will gradually lose these skills and it will become necessary for them to require a helping hand to survive and stay safe. …
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How to please Elders
Depending upon the individual person, elders may or may not be easy to please. Their family of origin, environment, life experiences and health all play a role in their attitudes. There are, however, some general tips for pleasing elders: Manners…
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Deciding when to have another Child
Deciding on when to have another child requires a considerable amount of thought and discussion with your partner. It is not such a straight forward matter as some might imagine and needs planning. First you might want to consider the…
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Tips to Reduce Fat Belly
An extra coat of fat around the waistline is aesthetically unattractive and it may lead to health problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, fat accumulated around the belly can lead to cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancers and diabetes. Fortunately,…
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About Testicular Cancer Tumors
Overview Testicular tumors are tumors that develop in the cells of the testicles, the egg-shaped male reproductive glands in the scrotum. There are numerous kinds of testicular tumors, but treatment with surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy has produced a very high…
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Entertaining on a Budget
While it’s wonderful to entertain house guests, it can place a strain on the purse strings. However, a little forward planning and thinking outside the box can keep down the costs without compromising on enjoyment. Here’s how to entertain guests…
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Chickweed Description
December 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Young chickens are attracted to the succulent, pale green leaves of chickweed, a plant we often discard from our garden. Chickweed is a common garden weed. It is also a wild vegetable green that can provide a high amount…
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3 Ways to Weigh Risks of Glaucoma Surgery
1. Diagnose and Treat Early Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that often goes unnoticed until damage to the optic nerve has occurred. It’s important to diagnose and treat this condition early, because once your vision is lost, it’s…
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Stamina Increase Exercises
Stamina, also known as endurance, is your ability to perform physical activity over a period of time. You can improve both muscular and cardiovascular endurance with a variety of exercises that emphasize more repetitions or a longer duration of work…
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4 Ways to Compare Benefits of Pilates mat vs. Machine Exercises
1. Choose the Class or the Trainer Mat exercises are great for classroom instruction. The mat takes up a relatively small space. The participants stay in the same place for the entire time of instruction. One instructor leads an effective…
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