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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5 Ways to Do Lindy Swing Dancing
1. Hop ‘Til You Drop The Lindy Hop has gained recent popularity and first started in the 1920s and 1930s in Harlem in the Savoy Room. As big bands began to play all over the country, the Lindy Hop spread…
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Early Signs of a Vitamin B12 Deficiency
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vitamin B12 deficiencies are extremely rare. It can take several years for the symptoms of a B12 deficiency to manifest, due to the body’s capacity for storing large amounts of the nutrient. Because Vitamin B12 is bound to protein in…
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How to Improve your Relationship with your Mother in Law
Marriage is a contract between two people and all their baggage. Part of that baggage is family. So it makes good sense to improve your relationship with your mother-in-law. She was part of the package from the beginning. ~ Respect…
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Arnica Remedies
Arnica is an herb that has long been used as a homeopathic treatment for a variety of ailments. Since the 1500s, Europeans and Native Americans have sought out arnica for medicinal purposes, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center….
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Upper Body Dynamic Stretches
When it comes to stretching, there are two distinctive types–static and dynamic. Static stretching is characterized by holding a body part in a fixed position for 20 or more seconds. This type of stretching is generally done at the end…
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3 Ways to Prevent Hamstring Injuries in Ballet
1. Stretch It Out Stretching and warming up properly are the best ways to prevent hamstring injuries in ballet. Full body stretching helps the body to warm up; however, to protect the hamstrings from injury, it’s important to stretch out…
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Weight Loss Target Heart Zone
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Heart rate is the measurement of the number of heart contractions, or beats, that occur per minute. The target heart rate is the optimum rate for people who are exercising. Exercising within your target heart rate zone will ensure…
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Exercises to Get Rid of Upper Belly Fat
The fat that is found on the upper portion of your abdomen is a source of many health risks. Visceral fat has been known to increase your risk for many different diseases. Type II diabetes, atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome and strokes…
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Uses for Rose Gold
Rose gold is a precious metal with a distinctive, rosy glow. Sometimes referred to as red gold or pink gold, rose gold gains its unique hue from the presence of copper, which is added to yellow gold to lend it…
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Borage Oil and Inflammation
December 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Inflammation can occur when the tissues in your body become irritated, injured or diseased, and it shows up in the form of pain, redness and swelling around the affected area. For people with inflammation-related conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation…
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Colic & Breastfeeding
December 6, 2013 Children's Health
Overview About one in five babies develop colic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a condition characterized by inconsolable crying that lasts for three or more hours each day. Babies suffering from colic often show signs of gastrointestinal distress,…
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The Herb Burdock
December 6, 2013 The Herb Burdock
Overview Burdock (Arctium majus), also known as lappa or wild gobo, is a perennial herb valued for its medicinal and culinary properties. The plant’s name is a combination of the words “bur,” in reference to its many tenacious burrs, and…
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Drugs Used to Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s
December 6, 2013 Senior Health
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that is caused by buildups of toxic protein within the brain. These buildups, called plaques, cause nerve cell death and ultimately lead to dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that leads to memory loss,…
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About the AIDS Virus
December 6, 2013 About the AIDS Virus
Overview HIV, which stands for human immunodeficiency virus, is the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The virus is transmitted through contaminated bodily fluids and it attacks the immune system. As the immune system gets weaker, patients develop AIDS, which is…
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How to Treat your Daughter in Law
Losing a son, gaining a daughter, these words have been handed down through time. Treating a daughter-in-law as a daughter, may be harder for some, while easier for others. As always, it can be nerve racking to enter into a…
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Acai Slim Side Effects
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
For some individuals seeking for an alternative method for losing weight effectively without the use of prescription medication or gastrointestinal surgery, acai berry-based products such as Acai Slim offer an option. Widely available in most supermarkets and local drug stores,…
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What are the Symptoms of MS?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune cells attack myelin, or the protective covering around nerves in the body. Myelin protects electrical signals that go through the nerves. When myelin is damaged, nerve signals can…
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Four Factors That Affect the Heart Rate
The heart rate is affected by many factors, so much so that people often don’t realize how much the heart rate fluctuates during the day. The simple act of rising from a chair causes a change in heart rate. Emotions,…
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Family Divorceinlaws Children
December 6, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A family is much more than a spouse and children. In most every relationship there is some connections built among in-laws, especially if children are involved. In many cases a person builds attachments to the family of their spouse that…
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What Are the Side Effects of Overdosing on Advil?
December 6, 2013 Children's Health
Advil is one of many brands of ibuprofen, a non-prescription medication sold in the United States. This non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug has many uses, including the relief of pain, stiffness and swelling associated with arthritis in its various forms, including rheumatoid…
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Dementia Screening Instruments
“Dementia” serves as an umbrella term for several different types of progressive cognitive and functional impairment found in older adults, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Parkinson’s dementia. Clinicians determine a definitive diagnosis by conducting a neuropsychological and full medical…
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Ways to Help Me Sleep at Night
December 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you are suffering from insomnia, a chronic inability to fall sleep or remain asleep, you are not alone. The National Institutes of Health estimates that 60 million Americans struggle with insomnia each year. Fortunately, scientists have studied sleep extensively,…
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How to Improve your Relationship with your Daughter in Law
The relationship between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law is one of the most complicated and difficult ones. More often than not, this relationship is not developed well, and leads to catastrophic results which might cause tremendous damage in the long…
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3 Ways to Do Bent Over Infraspinatus Stretches
1. On Your Feet The infraspinatus muscle, located below the shoulder blade, is one of the most common problems in rotator cuff injuries. Whether you are stretching, or attempting to recover or prevent rotator cuff problems, it is important to…
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How to Deal with Nosy Inlaws
December 6, 2013 Communication
Whether or not you like your in-laws, you might feel that they are sometimes nosy. Parents, in general, want to be able to know how their children’s spouses are and how the marriage is going, so in-laws might feel overbearing…
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Summer Bass Fishing Tips
Fishing for bass in the summer can be tricky. Many of the rules that apply to bass fishing in spring or fall simply do not apply. If you are used to looking for bass in shallow water once the sun…
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How to Deal with an Interfering Mother in Law
By deliberately becoming involved in the marital affairs of her daughter or son-in-law when such an action is neither needed nor welcome, an interfering or meddlesome mother-in-law eventually becomes a thorn in the flesh of those she ought to maintain…
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Soccer Fitness Training for Beginners
Overview Soccer players require high levels of fitness to be effective in the sport because matches focus on a wide range of different movements and muscle functions. Training allows you to access and develop strong performance levels that may help…
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Things you should not Discuss with your in Laws
Trying to maintain a good relationship with your spouse’s parents does carry some importance in keeping things balanced, but taking it too far can have negative effects. It is ok to talk to them, but you should always remember that…
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Patchouli Oil Properties
Overview While most of us think of patchouli oil as a fragrance and nothing more, like many other essential oils, patchouli has valuable aromatherapy benefits. Patchouli oil is derived from a variety of mint, Pogostemon cablin, that grows in tropical…
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