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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Coffee & Impotence
Overview The terms impotence and erectile dysfunction mean the same thing and indicate the involvement of biochemical processes in the body involved in achieving and sustaining an erection. While the causes of impotence vary, a survey of men in Pakistan,…
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Mother in Law Problems
Got Mother-In-Law Problems? 5 Tips for Bringing Out the Best in Your Mother-in-Law If you get along great with your mother-in-law, then I’m really happy for you. Actually, if I’m being honest, I’m only 60% happy for you and 40%…
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How to Handle the Situation when your Step Child is more Bonded their Absent Biolgical
Having a stepchild can be very similar to having a biological child. In some cases, the only difference is conception and the shadow of an absentee parent. Therefore, it is only natural that some children who have absentee biological parents…
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Treadmill Work Out Plans
Treadmills allow you to get a cardiovascular workout any time of year. Treadmill exercises improve your aerobic capacity while burning significant calories. When stepping onto this machine, you can choose from multiple workout plans. Long Duration According to the American…
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Possessive Mother in Laws
As a mother of 3 growing boys I find myself concerned with the types of girls they choose to affiliate with. In today’s society of fast and loose living it has become a large fear to become a young grandmother…
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Attachment Styles Stepfamilies Attachment Injury Mary Ainsworth Pivotal Events
ATTACHMENT DEVELOPMENT AND INJURY IN STEPFAMILIES The challenges of creating a stepfamily can be daunting as children and stepparents are forced to create a relationship with each other. A primary concern is often the desire on the part of the…
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Uses for Muira Puama Root
Muira puama is a tree that grows naturally in the Amazon rain forest, where it produces orange fruit, displays white flowers and reaches heights of up to 50 feet. The root of the Muira puama has long been used by…
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About Mental Health Disorders
December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Overview Diagnoses of mental illness in the United States are based on criteria set forth by the American Psychiatric Association in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.” According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in…
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Why Step Parents should never Criticize the Real Parents
A stepparent’s role in a child’s life differs depending on each situation. There are weekend stepparents, afternoon stepparents or full-time stepparents. There are stepparents who take no part in their stepchildren’s lives. There are those who care to take part…
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The Best Skin Care Moisturizers
December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Moisturizing your skin is a crucial step to having healthy skin. It’s important to find a formula that works with your skin’s composition to keep it hydrated. Maintaining your skin with a moisturizer not only prevents dry skin, but can…
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Blended Family Conflicts how to Discipline your Stepchild
Disciplining a stepchild is a sensitive subject within a blended family situation. A relationship between a parent and stepchild needs to be strengthened through trust, mutual understanding and respect before a stepchild will accept discipline. A parent should take extra…
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What Are the Side Effects of Nicotine Gum?
Nicotine is found in tobacco products that may be smoked or chewed. When a person is trying to quit smoking or chewing tobacco-containing products, he may be able to lessen cravings for the drug by chewing gum that contains nicotine….
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Tips for a Baby Sleeping Through the Night
December 5, 2013 Children's Health
When you bring your new baby home from the hospital, you begin looking forward to the day when he, and you, will be able to sleep through the night. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that newborn babies need to…
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Ideal Weight for Men
December 5, 2013 Ideal Weight for Men
Overview Determining your ideal body weight is more complicated than it may seem. Height and weight tables have traditionally been used, but now body mass index (BMI) is the gold standard for determining whether your weight is too high, too…
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Clinical Pilates Exercises
Joseph Pilates, born in Germany, developed his exercise method to overcome his physical limitations. He lived in England during World War I and spent time in an internment camp, where he rigged the hospital bedsprings to create a therapeutic resistance-training…
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Benefits of the Herb Horsetail
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herb that is native throughout parts of Europe, Asia and North America. It has been used traditionally since Ancient Greece as a herbal remedy for an array of disorders. Research shows that Horsetail is effective…
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Does Niacin Detox Your Body?
Overview The National Institutes of Health characterize niacin as a B vitamin. It’s essential to digestion as well as to the health of your nerves and skin. However, it’s also said to help detoxify the body. Scientific evidence is lacking…
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Exercises to Improve a Vertical Jump
Jumping higher requires a combination of technique and different types of strength.To jump your highest, you’ll need to work a variety of muscles, and train them in different ways. Understanding the different types of strength used in jumping and examples…
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Types of Advanced Diving Gear
Advanced technical, cave and wreck diving often requires advanced gear beyond the basic open water diving gear. The increased length, depth and danger of advanced diving calls for additional tanks of air, additional back-up regulators and other safety gear. Familiarize…
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Uses for Turkey Rhubarb
Turkey rhubarb is a plant that originated in China and has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years. It takes its name from the trade route through Turkey that allowed Chinese merchants to spread the plant to…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Interactive Puzzles
1. Keeps the Brain Sharp Interactive puzzles and games keep the connections you have working and continue to make new and better connections, even into your golden years. Something as simple as putting together a jigsaw puzzle or working through…
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Getting along in Blended Families
You got through the divorce, and you are over your ex. Now you have found a new love that treats you the way you want to be treated. You share the same interests. You are perfect together. There’s only one…
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Vinegar Remedies
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vinegar is manufactured from sorghum, fruits, grains, wine and molasses through two processes. The first of these, alcoholic fermentation, is a natural process that turns sugars into alcohol through the use of yeasts. The second process, acid fermentation, uses a…
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How to Get Rid of Pimples Now
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Acne is common, not just in teenagers but also among adults. It arises when your skin’s pores get clogged with oil, dirt or dead skin cells and become inflamed and infected with bacteria, according to the University of Virginia….
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Meditation & Guided Relaxation
Overview If you need to decrease stress, eliminate anxiety, boost your performance, increase your energy, upgrade your learning or promote healing, then discovering the skills of meditation and guided relaxation will help. More than 3,000 studies prove the benefits of…
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Cardio Bootcamp Exercises
Cardio boot camp workouts incorporate a fast-paced military-style interval training approach. They focus on strength moves, like push-ups, alternating with bursts of aerobic cardio moves, such as running stairs or jumping rope. The theory behind the boot camp-style workout is…
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What Is the Surrender Value of a Life Insurance Policy?
Overview Life insurance is one means of ensuring loved ones do not suffer undo financial hardships and are able to continue living with some degree of normalcy, at least in a financial sense, when you pass away. On-time payment of…
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Exercises to Lose Belly Fat for Men
According to the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” men, carrying excess belly fat are at a higher risk for larger health problems including heart disease, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, diabetes and strokes. With higher levels of testosterone…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Top Spin Serves
1. Your First Choice for Second Serves The top spin or “kick” serve is by far the most reliable and consistent way of serving the ball. A well-struck top spin serve dips into the court, allowing you to aim higher…
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Paralympic Games
1. How to Compete The Paralympic games is an international event organized very much like the Olympics. All athletes who complete must have a certified disability that affects mobility. Amputees, cerebral palsy, those with visual disabilities and people with mobility…
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