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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How to Lose Weight But Still Keep Your Body Shape
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview In order to lose weight while still keeping your body shape, you must optimize fat burning and minimize muscle loss. Over-dieting can cause wasting of metabolically active muscle, which slows down metabolic rate in the long-term and may cause…
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How to know if the Guy Likes you and how to Break the Ice
So you notice a guy doing something different for you unlike before. And you aren’t sure if it is going to move on something deeper or you will just remain as buddies. You’re bit confused yet you want to know…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Sailing Rigs
1. The Basics About Sailing Rigs A sailing rig is the equipment used to arrange the sails, spars and masts on a sailboat. There are many different types of sailing rigs but they can all be divided into two categories:…
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Teenagers Versus Adults the Struggle in Understanding one another
I am a proud mother of three. I have two boys aged sixteen and thirteen and a daughter aged nine. They mean the world to me. My eldest son whom I dearly love does make me think how I can…
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Floor to Ceiling Boxing Exercises
The floor to ceiling ball is a piece of boxing apparatus that fighters use to increase their speed, timing and punching accuracy. It is a difficult piece of equipment for inexperienced fighters to use because the bag does not move…
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About Body Detoxifying Wraps
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you are looking for a quick way to expel toxins from your body and possibly lose a few pounds during the process, you may want to book a body detoxifying wrap treatment at a spa. Body detoxifying wraps…
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What Are the Symptoms of Viral Meningitis?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the connective tissues surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. The Merck Manual explains that these membranes, called the meninges, are made up of three layers of tissue, and inflammation from meningitis occurs in the…
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How to Do Skateboard Flip Tricks
Overview The first type of flip a skateboarder should learn is a kick flip. Providing that you have mastered the ollie, getting your board airborne by flicking it off the ground, you should be able to master the kick flip….
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5 Things You Need to Know About Ski Carving
1. Feel the Sensation In order to ski carve correctly, you must learn where you are making your slip-ups. Most often, when a person thinks he is carving correctly, he is actually skidding. If you slow down when carving, you…
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Acidophilus Supplements During Pregnancy
December 4, 2013 Acidophilus Supplements During Pregnancy
Overview Acidophilus supplements, commonly called probiotics, are central to a healthy immune system, particularly during pregnancy when immunity is compromised. Acidophilus supplements work by increasing the amount of good bacteria in the gut. Naturally the good bacteria trump the bad…
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About the Anatomy of the Lungs
Overview Healthy lung tissue provides the exchange surface for blood and the gases in alveoli. The alveoli are the final structures enabling the transfer of gases between lung tissue and blood. When lung tissue is damaged from chronic obstructive pulmonary…
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5 Things You Need to Know About a Backhand Slice
1. Back and Forth Balls While tennis is a really good aerobic sport that requires great skill to win tournaments and turn pro, the game can get pretty boring for the players and fans if all the players do it…
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Learning to Forgive your Mother
THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS My mom and dad were real strict in things we could and not do. I rebelled as a teenager and moved 2000 miles away from home. Things that upset me were: 1. Having to stay in…
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About the Placenta & Placenta Previa
December 4, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The placenta provides the vital physical connection between a pregnant woman and the fetus. It delivers nutrients and oxygen from the mother’s circulation and allows removal of waste products from the fetus. Placenta previa is a rare but potentially…
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Complications From Plavix
Plavix, also known by the generic name clopidogrel, is a prescription drug used to reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke. Plavix functions to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots that cause adverse cardiovascular events. The complications from…
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Assistive Technology Devices for Children
Assistive technology devices help children with learning or physical disabilities function and participate in education despite their respective limitations. Assistive devices can help students improve reading, hearing or general communication skills. Some devices may require more training or knowledge in…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Magnetic Jewelry For Natural Pain Relief
1. Magnets and Pain Most people are unbelievers when embarking on a new technique that promises relief from pain. After all, they have lived with their pain for quite some time and tried numerous types of interventions including physician therapy,…
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How Can I Lose 50 Pounds?
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight is something most Americans should look into, considering 68 percent of the adult population is considered to be overweight or obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Obesity is linked to several potentially deadly…
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Types of Prescription Sleep Medications
December 4, 2013 Mental Health
Getting a good night’s sleep is important to life quality and public safety. According to a 2010 review in the “Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine,” sleep disturbances are associated with poor health. A 2010 survey in the same publication showed…
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Drugs for Parkinson’s
December 4, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease refers to a neurological disorder in which the brain lacks a certain brain chemical called dopamine. The Mayo Clinic states that symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include a tremor, rigid muscles, slowed motion (bradykinesia), an expressionless face and dementia….
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How to Calorie Count to Lose Weight
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing a pound of fat requires a 3,500 calorie deficit, which you can achieve by cutting calories from your diet, burning calories through exercise or both. A two-year study “found that from a weight loss perspective it didn’t matter…
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About Shingles
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview After a bout of the chicken pox, the varicella-zoster virus lies dormant in the body. In people with normal functioning immune systems keep the virus at bay the rest of their lives. People who have a compromised immune system…
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Making your Stepchild Feel Loved
Being a step parent can be both rewarding and challenging. One of the biggest challenges a step parent can face is making your stepchild feel loved and secure in their new family. This is challenging because you don’t want to…
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How to Stay Sane around in Laws
In-laws usually start off wanting the best for their kids and then transition into a phase of being overly critical because they would do things differently. They may also start to worry about their diminished role in their kids lives….
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Foot Detox Information
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Foot detox is a type of alternative medical practice that claims toxins can be drawn out of the feet. Manufacturers of foot detox products, such as baths and pads, claim that a blend of herbs removes toxins to improve…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Flatland BMX
1. Kick-Off BMX, or Bicycle Motocross, started in full force in the 1970s, when groups of neighborhood bike riders in California decided their 20-inch Stingray bicycles could fly, flip and stand on end. BMX riders discovered their bikes would soar…
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A Description of White Blood Cells
Overview According to the Mayo Clinic, “A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.” Part of the CBC test includes a…
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What Are the Causes of Boils on the Body?
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A boil, known medically as an abscess, is a painful skin and soft-tissue infection. Boils first appear as a circular, reddened area of skin. This area quickly becomes swollen and painful as it extends from the skin to deeper tissues….
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What Are the Side Effects of Melatonin?
The pineal gland in the brain releases melatonin into the bloodstream, regulating many body functions including the sleep-wake cycle. Many people take additional dietary supplements of melatonin to help with sleep related issues, such as jet lag and shift-work related…
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Drug Treatments for Cellulitis
December 4, 2013 Drug Treatments for Cellulitis
Cellulitis describes an inflammation of the outer layer of skin, known as the dermis. The condition is related to an acute infection that has not spread to deeper tissues. It typically presents with local pain, swelling, tenderness, redness and warmth….
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