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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Ear Wax Problems
Overview Problems with ear wax, or cerumen, cause many people to seek medical treatment. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), ear wax removal is more common in the offices of primary care doctors than any other ear,…
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The Best Supplements for Mass Gain
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gaining muscle has become easier, thanks to the continuing advances in science and technology. As we gain a better understanding of the human body and how it works, the supplement industry will take advantage of that understanding to create products…
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Resistance Training for Women to Lose Weight
Overview Strength training requires your muscles to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as free weights, your own body weight, water or any other object that forces your body to contract its muscles. Women who incorporate resistance…
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Blended Family Conflicts Effect of Favoring your own Children
Blended family conflicts: Effects of favoring your own child You and your partner have made a big decision to marry and blend your children together from previous marriages. However, your new step-children are different than your own and you must…
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The Definition Of Arnica
December 5, 2013 The Definition Of Arnica
Overview Arnica (Arnica montana), a perennial herb also known as mountain tobacco or leopard’s bane, has been used medicinally for hundreds of years in both Europe and North America. European herbalists concocted remedies from the plant’s flowers, and Native Americans…
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How to Avoid Income Tax Deduction Problems
Overview Income tax deductions can save you a significant amount of money by reducing your reported income and thereby lowering how much money you owe in taxes, according to tax expert Barbara Weltman’s book “1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks.” That…
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Blended Familities how to Blend Adopted Children into the Family
Blending adopted kids into the family can be a challenge, but certain strategies can make the process go smoother and be more successful. Every family situation is different thus there is no one way to do it, however the following…
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Hip Abductor Muscle Exercises
The gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and gluteus maximus make up the muscle group known as the glutes. The glutes give form and strength to your buttocks and are responsible for abducting the leg—moving it sideways away from your body—at the…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Rowing Strokes
1. It All Begins With the Catch A rowing stroke begins with a phase referred to as the catch phase. This is when the blade go into the water after the recovery phase. This is done by elevating the grip…
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Step Parent
Blending families can be extremely difficult. People are suddenly thrown together due to a marriage that most of them had no part in deciding on. Now you are faced with a new spouse and your children that do not get…
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Side Effects of Inversion Therapy
December 5, 2013 Senior Health
Inversion therapy is a form of treatment designed to alleviate back pain. In inversion therapy, you either hang yourself upside down or lie down on a table that raises your feet and lowers your head. Although some people can get…
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Therapeutic Uses for B12
December 5, 2013 Mental Health
The purported energizing effects of vitamin B12 are the stuff that health fads are made of. B12 is often promoted to increase endurance, combat fatigue and encourage better athletic performance, say the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements…
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How to Start a Business With Credit Cards
Overview If you’re short on cash, but otherwise ready to start your business, using your personal credit cards are one way of financing the start-up costs of equipment, inventory and leasing. Before using personal credit cards to finance a business…
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Fishing Tips for Bass
According to the U.S. Wildlife Service’s 2006 national fishing survey, approximately 10 million anglers try to catch bass every year, making bass the most popular fish species in the United States. Don’t rely on luck on your next bass fishing…
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What Is Borage Oil?
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage plant, an annual herb that grows in many different parts of the world. Borage oil may also be called starflower oil due to the appearance of the plant’s flowers….
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Effects of Sinus Infections
Sinus infections affect millions of Americans annually, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. A sinus infection is usually the result of allergies, the common cold or a physical complication such as nasal polyps. A sinus infection…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Hair Braiding
1. Endless Styles Hair braiding opportunities are endless. The only limits are your imagination and skills. Whether it’s a French braid, fishtail, Dutch braid, cornrow braids or twists, there are so many different ways to show your personality with your…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Charging The Net In Tennis
1. Timing is Everything Picking the correct time to charge the net in tennis is essential to making it a successful strategy. If you charge the net after you hit an easily returnable shot, the strategy will most likely end…
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Sinus Infection Dangers
Sinus infections occur when the sinus cavity becomes inflamed and swollen due to allergies, the common cold or a physical deformity, according to the National Library of Medicine. While most acute sinus infections are not a concern, complications may occur…
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Calories Burned During Different Exercises
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The number of calories burned during any exercise depends primarily on the weight of the person performing the exercise and the level of intensity of the activity. In general, a heavier person burns more calories than a lighter person does,…
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Natural Cures Using Apple Cider Vinegar
December 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to EarthClinic.com, using apple cider vinegar (ACV) for what ails you is as old as the hills. Purported as one of the most inclusive home remedies of all time, natural, organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar is a dingy…
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Life of a Child in a Blended Family
A child who finds themselves part of a blended family is often fragile from being a child of divorce. Divorce is hard on adults but it is harder on a child especially when the divorce was ugly. If there was…
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Children’s Thrush Symptoms
A small amount of the Candida fungus resides in the mouth most of the time and are normally kept in check by other bacteria and microorganisms in the body. However, certain illnesses, stress, or medications disturb the balance, causing a…
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Stepchild Relating Step Parenting Befriend Stepchild Befriending your Stepchild
Befriending your stepchild is essential to creating a happy blended family. While you never want to try to be a substitute for a parent, even if your spouse is a widow, you do want to form a supportive, parental-type friendship…
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How to Slow Hair Loss Organically
December 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview There’s no magical cure for baldness. There are, however, treatments that can help slow hair loss and stimulate inactive or damaged hair follicles to begin producing hair again. These natural remedies can be prepared with all organic ingredients, which…
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Post Workout Protein Supplements
Post workout nutrition is one of the most important meals of the day. During a workout, you cause damage to the muscle fibers, and post workout nutrition provides the nutrients needed to rebuild the muscle fibers. Nutritional companies make protein…
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Natural Ways to Relieve Congestion
December 5, 2013 Natural Ways to Relieve Congestion
The most-common form of congestion is nasal congestion. This occurs when the nasal membranes or tissues and blood vessels in the nose become inflamed. It is not due to excess mucous in the nasal passages. Nasal congestion can cause ear…
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Special Family
Blended families could be a nightmare or a God send. In my case, it was the latter. My stepchildren were and still are wonderful children. I am the very proud grandmother of eight grandchildren, and five of them are from…
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Are Parents Responsible for how their Children Act as Adults – No
Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults? I can understand why you would want to think that they are responsible, nevertheless part of being an adult is learning to be responsible for your own actions. At some…
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Natural Herbal Remedies for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that causes rough, dry scaly patches of skin. The raised, reddened areas typically occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back and groin, though they may appear anywhere on the body. According to the…
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