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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Tips for Coping with in Laws
It is true to say that your spouse comes as a package: If he or she doesn’t have children from a previous relationship – as is becoming increasingly common- they most probably have a set of parents who , from…
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3 Ways to Tape Ankles for Kickboxing
1. Sticky Situation Taping ankles for kickboxing or any other sport means using a sports adhesive tape, not just a support bandage. Strapping tape is the tape of choice for professional athletes, and amateur sports enthusiasts benefit from preventative taping…
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Remedies That Work to Stop Smoking
December 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Quitting smoking is difficult because nicotine is a highly-addictive drug that makes you feel better mentally and psychologically by alleviating your anxiety and stress, according to “How To Quit Smoking,” a chapter in “Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart…
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3 Ways to Improve Canoeing Technique
1. How to Steer In canoeing, steering is critical to your success. Most instructors simply tell students to paddle harder. But unless the actual stroke changes, you’ll just go in the wrong direction faster. To improve your technique and steer…
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How to Set Up a Nebulizer Treatment
Overview Nebulizers, also called aerosol generators, convert liquid medication into a mist or aerosol that can be inhaled using an aerosol mask, mouthpiece or a tracheostomy collar if an individual has a tracheostomy. Nebulizers most often aerosolize bronchodilators, such as…
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3 Ways to Pick Atkins Diet Products
December 6, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Bring on the Bars Atkins diet products are low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fiber. The low carb content allows those who follow the Atkins diet to have a delicious breakfast bar or protein bar anytime of…
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How Is Cricket Played?
Overview Cricket often can appear to be an incredibly confusing sport. Its myriad rules and regulations sometimes make it difficult for first-time participants to understand the sport, whether playing or just watching, but once you have the basics covered, cricket…
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Yoga Diaphram Exercises
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that sits under the lungs and functions to increase the size of the chest cavity during inspiration, allowing the lungs to draw in more air. It has an important role in yoga, where it…
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Ball Workout for Beginners
Overview A stability ball—also known as a Swiss ball—is an inflatable ball made up of strong rubber that helps increase your proprioception—body awareness in its position and space—and strengthens your stabilizers in the trunk and spine, such as the trunk…
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Tips for Impressing your in Laws
It is often said that if you love a person, you have no time to judge them. Need any more hints? I hope not! the key is to make them love you so that they wont judge you and if…
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Nipple Piercing Information
December 6, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Nipple piercing is one of the most common body piercings for men and women. Many people use nipple piercing as a form of reclamation, commemoration or initiation. Many people who have their nipples pierced state that sensation increases in…
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Steps to Tap Relatives Memories
There’s a great deal of fun and excitement to be had when researching a family tree, but what happens when the leads dry up? A census can only give basics. Uncle Fred may well have lived at 10 Home Street,…
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Chinese Anti-Inflammatory Herbs
More than three hundred herbs used in current Chinese medicine have been on record for thousands of years. Most of which have been proven over centuries of clinical trials. In particular, several Chinese herbs have been found to be helpful…
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Body Cleansing & Detoxification Tips
Dr. Cory Reddish, a licensed naturopathic physician, states on her website that “the chemicals found in our food, water, homes and air can accumulate and create dysfunction in our immune, nervous and hormonal systems.” A controlled cleanse, based around raw…
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Tips to Ensure that Elderly Relatives Eat Properly
Seniors are the fastest growing segment in the U.S population today. With the growing population among seniors, the need to assist with meals is increasingly becoming a necessity, to ensure their optimum health. Many seniors are known to skip meals due to their inability…
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Dry Skin & Infants
December 5, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Dry skin is a common problem for people of all ages. Just like adults, babies can develop dry skin that itches and flakes. The environmental conditions that a baby is exposed to both indoors and outdoors can irritate his…
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In Law Influences
Possibly the most dreaded subject of any new marriage, or even engagement, never rests. The reasoning is simple: In-laws can indeed be a pain. They can truly make your new life with your husband or wife unbearable, especially if someone…
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What Are the Benefits of Consuming Aloe Vera?
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Aloe vera is a plant that many cultures use for its medicinal properties. Aloe is commonly used externally to treat sunburns and other skin conditions, but consuming aloe vera internally can help treat a variety of ailments, including constipation, diabetes…
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3 Ways to Eliminate Starchy Carbs to Reduce Arthritis Inflammation
1. Know Your Carbs Research in the last 10 years points to inflammation as a contributing factor in many diseases including arthritis. Your diet can worsen the inflammation in your body. A new study indicates that carbohydrates cause a bigger…
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Old-Time Home Remedies for Constipation
Constipation is a health issue that can be traced to medications, medical conditions or simply ignoring nature’s call. Though over-the-counter laxatives will help your bowels move, they can also produce aggressive, unpleasant side effects such as diarrhea. Home remedies for…
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Anxiety Symptoms Checklist
December 5, 2013 Mental Health
Anxiety produces apprehension, nervousness or uneasiness that all people face once in awhile. It should not interrupt your daily life or overall happiness. If you find anxiety is consuming too much of your time, take a look at these symptoms…
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Truth About Herbalife Products
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview In 1980, Herbalife was the darling of the burgeoning dietary supplements category offering weight loss shakes and “cellular nutrition” tablets complete with a sad but heartwarming story about the company’s founder. The company experienced explosive growth despite early action…
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Bad Breath Herbal Cures
December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Before attempting to treat bad breath with herbs, it is important to rule out the possibility of a more serious underlying medical condition. Chronic bad breath can be a sign of periodontal disease, respiratory infection, diabetes, or disorders of the…
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Tips for Impressing your in Laws
As soon as I hear the word “in-laws”, my bowels begin to shake and tremble. “Mum and Dad are coming for dinner” automatically gears me up for a trip to the pharmacy and the liquor store. Many of you hopefuls…
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4 Ways to Do Fixed Bar Back Stretches
1. Use the Fixed Bars Built as Part of the Workout Equipment A fixed bar is an excellent way to use your own body weight to help stretch out your back. It sometimes is a large piece of workout equipment…
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Inventors Famous People Womens History African American Cpr Medical Cell Phone Food Police
Do you crave learning about famous people? Are you bothered that famous women are not really given their due regarding their history? You will learn about women who have made life better with their inventions. Do you like to safely…
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Top Exercise Tips
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Before starting an exercise program, get familiar with some of the basic rules for exercising effectively. Fitness professionals have several tips that they stress to their clients so they can reach their fitness goals. Include Cardio Cardiovascular exercise improves the…
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About the Cellulitis Skin Disorder
December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The skin is covered with bacteria that are known as commensal organisms. Normally, the skin is able to keep these bacteria from penetrating past the outer layers, thus preventing infection. Sometimes bacteria can get under the skin, however, causing…
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Balance Pad Exercises
December 5, 2013 Balance Pad Exercises
A balance pad, such as the Airex pad, is the type of balance trainer most useful for beginners, older adults and anyone with difficulty maintaining balance, according to the American Council on Exercise. It is a foam pad that is…
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Is it okay to Date your former Brother in Law
Dating your ex-brother-in-law is absolutely o.k. Yes, you are reading this correctly. Your former brother-in-law may not be the reason your marriage to your ex-husband broke down. Your former brother-in-law may not even get along with his brother, your ex-husband. …
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