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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Nipple Piercing Complications
December 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Nipple piercing may be a popular facet of body modification, but it can also put you at risk of complications. Depending on where you have the nipple piercing done, you might be exposing yourself to things like allergies and infections….
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Reasons to Call a Wedding off
December 6, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are many reasons why a wedding is called off. Some of the reasons are unexplainable while some are easy to digest for why it is so. For the unexplainable reasons, they are normally categorized as complicated issues or situations. …
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Different Herbs & Spices
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
While herbs and spices seem more at home in your kitchen, clinical trials are showing that edible plants are also effective in helping medical conditions. Passed down for generations as folk remedies, herbal medicines are now getting more clinical-research funding…
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How Does an Apple a Day Keep You Healthy?
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is more than just an old saying. Modern scientific studies have affirmed the numerous health benefits offered by apples. Apples are not only readily available in a wide variety year-round, but…
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Exercises With the Exercise Ball
Using an exercise ball as part of your fitness routine is a creative way to get in shape. These balls can aid in working all the muscles in your body while helping you practice balance, according to the Mayo Clinic….
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Types of Conflict Resolutions
Conflict resolution, or alternative dispute resolution, provides individuals involved in a dispute with more than one way to resolve the situation. Most methods of conflict resolution help individuals come to an agreement outside the traditional court system and without resorting…
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3 Ways to Use Nitrate Liquids
1. How Nitrates Help Cardiac Patients Nitrates are a class of drugs used to treat cardiac patients and cardiac pain. The most well known type of nitrate is the nitroglycerin pill that’s placed under the tongue and used to relieve…
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Benefits of Turmeric Supplements
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a popular and ancient herb that’s been used as a spice to flavor dishes, and as a medicinal remedy to treat a wide array of ailments. Turmeric’s roots, rhizomes and bulbs are the plant parts used,…
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Organic Herbs for Men
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A variety of organic herbal treatments for male-oriented ailments such as prostate issues and erectile dysfunction are undergoing clinical trials. While some herbal treatments have shown promise, more testing is needed. That testing is likely to continue, because herbal treatments…
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How Walking Can Be More Effective in Burning More Calories Than Intensive Exercise
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Walking may seem like an easy activity and an inefficient way to burn calories, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Even though it’s less intense than many other types of exercise, brisk walking burns nearly 300 calories…
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Asperger’s Syndrome Symptoms in the DSM
December 6, 2013 Children's Health
According to the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders”(DSM), Asperger’s Disorder (AD), sometimes called “Asperger’s Syndrome,” is one of the pervasive developmental disorders (PPDs). The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) regards AD as part of the…
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4 Ways to Discuss Alimony During Divorce
1. Why Can’t we all Just get Along? The best way to discuss alimony is for the husband and wife going through a divorce to sit down together and discuss the settlement in a civil and mature way. This isn’t…
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How to Deal with an Interfering Mother in Law
Marriage is the union of two lives. Two individuals take all of their possessions, all of their money, all of their persons and all of their family members and combine them in a way that suits them. With those family…
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Drugs Used to Control Blood Pressure
According to MedlinePlus, high blood pressure occurs with a systolic reading of 140 over a diastolic reading of 90 or higher. High blood pressure does not have any symptoms, but can lead to more serious health issues, including stroke, heart…
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BMX Bikes Information
Overview BMX, or bicycle moto cross, was developed at the end of the 1960s in California. Based on the same principles as motorcycle racing, the popularity of BMX rose rapidly in the early 1970s and remains popular right across the…
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Cystic Fibrosis in Children Symptoms
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder in which the defective gene causes abnormally thick mucus secretions. The thickened mucus tends to clog the passageways into which it is secreted. The lungs and pancreas are particularly susceptible to the effects of…
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Acupressure for Nausea
Overview Nausea can be a symptom of many different illnesses. It can be due to anything from food poisoning to motion sickness to pregnancy or chemotherapy. Whatever the cause, when you feel nauseous, you may not want to (or you…
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Safe Sunscreen Ingredients
December 6, 2013 Safe Sunscreen Ingredients
Sunscreen is used to protect the skin from damaging ultraviolet rays. Some ingredients in sunscreen can be harmful to the skin and body because they contain potentially hazardous substances. On the flip side, many toxin-free ingredients are used in sunscreens,…
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Benefits of a Seated Massage
December 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Most people tend to think of a massage as a leisurely treatment that is performed while you lie on a table. Indeed, this is one form of massage, but another type of therapeutic bodywork is called a seated, or chair…
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Things not to Discuss with in Laws
What you choose to tell your in-laws depends on the closeness of your relationship to them. If you love your spouse’s parents and siblings like your own mother and father or brothers and sisters and they reciprocate those feelings, you…
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How to Remove Foreclosure From Credit Report
Overview A home foreclosure will stay on your credit report for seven years. This can make it difficult for you to purchase big-ticket items such as a car or a house if you cannot afford to pay cash. However, if…
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4 Ways to Do Hatha Yoga
1. Squeeze the Tension Away Simple Hatha yoga stretching can lessen all the aches and pains of the workday. It’s easy to do stretches and neck exercises at your desk or at home throughout the day. Perform neck rolls by…
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Tips for Recovering from a Physically Abusive Relationship
December 6, 2013 Crisis Support
Being involved in a physically abusive relationship will leave you with a battered body, but it will also leave you with a battered spirit. Getting out of this type of relationship is not always easy and if you’ve managed to…
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Hawthorn Berry Health Benefits
Although they were once most commonly used as a natural diuretic treatment and to eliminate kidney or bladder stones, the berries of the hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) have also been used to treat heart disease and related cardiac problems since the…
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What Is Schizandra?
Overview Schizandra, also spelled schisandra, has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The Chinese call it wu-wei-zi, which translates to “five-flavored fruit” because its taste contains all the basic flavors of salty, sour, bitter and sweet plus…
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About Child Physical Development
December 6, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Your child’s rapid and irregular physical development through childhood may surprise you. Great changes take place during his first three years, as 75 percent of his brain growth happens in that short time, according to Growing Child. His motor…
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Inlaws Nosy
December 6, 2013 Communication
The “instant” family you get upon marrying can be nice or it could bring on a whole new set of problems. Most of us have experienced or know someone who experienced the difficulties of having nosy in laws. The intricate…
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Office Fitness Tips
When people work sedentary jobs, long hours of sitting means fitness and daily activity must be a priority. The Mayo Clinic explains that setting aside time for physical activity—before, during or after work—is essential to good health. Any activity counts…
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Dating Etiquette what is it and why is it Important
When it comes to dating, etiquette is very important. What is etiquette? It’s basically a fancy term for socially acceptable behaviors. Since dating is a social event and being accepted is always better than being rejected by a potential mate,…
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How to Increase Your Velocity in Modified Softball Pitching
Overview Competitive softball with modified pitching rules usually features more hitting and scoring than traditional fast-pitch softball. In modified softball, the pitcher is not allowed to use a windmill windup. She can bring her arm back to head height, but…
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