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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Information on Scuba Diving Equipment
Overview Scuba diving requires a lot of specialized equipment and gear. If you’ll only be diving once or twice a year on vacation, you can rent most of your gear, and only need to bring a few basics. If you…
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How to Stay at Relatives Homes Ensuring Peace and Harmony
While staying at your relative’s homes during the holidays can be trying times, you can make it a good time had by all. You just have to find something to entertain yourself and your kids so you will not bother…
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Baby Saucer Vs. Walker
Overview Modern parents have far more choices than ever when it comes to picking toys, activities and entertainment for their babies. Some of the most popular infant entertainment products include baby saucers and walkers, both of which are designed to…
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5 Ways to Use Correct Posture in Rowing
1. Comfort is Key Before the blade even touches the water, make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed. You should feel balanced on the seat with your feet firmly planted on the foot plate. Make sure your shoulders are square but…
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What Is Boswellia Serrata?
December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Overview A native of the sandy, arid hills of India, the Boswellia serrata tree is the source of a gum resin that has been in use in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a treatment for arthritis, diarrhea and pulmonary disease….
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How to be a Good in Law
Oh yeah, I’m one of those, a mother-in law. There is a learning curve that goes along with this role. Sometimes, it takes unexpected turns and you have to hang on to your hat or you could find yourself out…
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What Is EMU Oil Good For?
December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The emu is a large bird native to Australia. Aboriginal people have relied on emu oil for centuries to treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Today this product is used as a dietary supplement, though scientific evidence of…
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Epimedium Herb Effects
December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Epimedium refers to a group of herbaceous flowering perennial plants, of which horny goat weed is the best-known due to its aphrodisiac properties. The leaves of plants from this group have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and…
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3 Tips to Buy the Ideal Camping Tent for Your Camping Adventures
No camp is complete without some kind of shelter. You’ll find a wide variety of tents available at almost any outdoor retailer and even more for sale online, but that doesn’t mean that just any tent will do the job….
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Elderly Skin Care Tips
The skin is the largest organ on our bodies, and as we age our skin changes. Our skin becomes drier and loses moisture. It can also become increasingly thin and lose elasticity, causing it to look wrinkled and hang away…
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Foods to Cook When Camping
An especially enjoyable part of camping is watching your food cook over an open flame and dining on a tasty meal in the outdoors. Although you are far away from a kitchen or restaurant, camping meals do not have to…
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Protecting Kids from Irresponsible Relatives
Most of us have a relative or two who ,though we do not like they way they handle our children, really are quite harmless. Grandpa wants to feed the baby soda, Grandma wants to only deal with the child long…
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Why Stepparents should not Badmouth Real Parents
Conventional wisdom states that a parent should never badmouth the other parent to their children. Most parents adhere to this most of the time. There are a few slips along the way, especially if the estrangement between the parents is…
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Tips for Impressing your in Laws
I have never tried to impress my inlaws. It isn’t important to me that they like me. It is, however, important that they respect me. I love my husband and would never do anything to intentionally hurt him. I am…
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Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs Nutrition Information
Overview Chef Boyardee is a brand founded by Hector Boiardi in the 1920s and owned by ConAgra foods since 2000. This brand includes a variety of pasta products in cans, boxes and microwavable containers. Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs is…
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Tips for Impressing your in Laws
Impressing your in-laws is an important accomplishment for most people. You already have the heart of their child, but if you want to make your life together easier, you’ll do all that you can to gain the favor of the…
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How to Develop a Good Relationship with your Daughter in Law
It is very easy to feel that nobody is good enough to marry your son. While that may or may not be true, the reality is that most sons will fall in love sooner or later and decide to propose….
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Checklist of Camping Supplies
It is every camper’s nightmare: getting all the way out into the wilderness and realizing you have forgotten that one essential piece of equipment you will need to have a great time camping. Next time you are headed for the…
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4 Ways to Do the Conga in Samba
1. Get on Your Feet and Feel the Conga Beat Oh, the conga. It’s a fun, festive style of samba dancing. It has roots stemming from African slaves going to Cuba and on to the West Indies to work the…
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Step Parents Step Mother Blended Families Step Father Divorce Custody
My story of loving a man that has four kids and a drama filled ex-wife. It is a story of fun, adventure and of course drama. The hardships we went through and courage we had to face everything together. We…
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How to Deal with your ex and Blended Family
This is has the potential of being one of the most uncomfortable and trying situations that you will ever find yourself in. Dealing with your ex, and navigating the rough seas known as “blending a family” can be emotionally exhausting….
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Resistance Band Hip Extension Exercises
Your gluteus maximus and hamstrings muscles are responsible for extending, also known as straightening, your hip. You can work these muscles with any motion that straightens your hip from a bent-over position or brings your straight leg back behind your…
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Beating the Stepmother Stereotype
So you’re going to be a stepmother. If you read fairy tales, you will notice that stepmothers are distinctly lacking in positive character traits. They are ugly, selfish, and cruel. This negative perception of a stepmother is not her fault. …
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Flex Band Resistance Exercises
Flex Bands are essentially giant rubber bands. Originally conceived by Dick Hartzell, a.k.a. “Rubberband Man,” as a stretching tool, Flex Bands can also be adapted for use in almost any elastic resistance exercise. Flex Bands offer varying resistance, from as…
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Exercises for Your Trapezius & Upper Back
The trapezius, rhomboids and teres major are three of the primary muscles of the upper back. These muscles assist you in shrugging, squeezing the shoulder blades together and in pulling the shoulder blades down, according to FitStep.com. Exercises focused on…
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The Best Supplements for Sleep
Just because something is sold over the counter or defined as a dietary supplement doesn’t mean it’s safe for everyone. The Food and Drug Administration warns that even though many people try supplements as a way to improve their sleep,…
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3 Ways To Do Rehabilitation Sports Massage
December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Light and Easy Rehabilitation sports massage helps stimulate blood flow and loosen muscles in the injured area. Increased blood flow and flexibility means faster healing for most athletes. Along with physical therapy, rehabilitation sports massage gets athletes back on…
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3 Ways to Use Yoga in Cheerleading Warm-ups
1. Say a Cheer for the Sun A sun salutation is one of the key yoga postures in Hatha yoga. It improves circulation, stretches all the major muscle groups and encourages calm, focused breathing. To start, stand with your feet…
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Inlaws Parents Wedding
Monster in laws now that is a subject I know a ton about. We were not even married yet and they were already in for the kill. We had found an apartment about 4 months before the wedding, that way…
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Stepmom
What to expect as a stepmom Being a stepmom can be somewhat different. In some cases your step-child could just like you from day one. If that is the case then you won’t have to many problems. This means most…
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