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 Fo Inspiring Trust and Confidence in Blended Families
There are vulnerabilities that coexist with trust and they are dependency and reliance. When one trusts he becomes dependent on others to keep his secrets and all else he holds dear. To that end trust must be earned. When children do…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Field Hockey Obstruction
1. Advance the Ball With Field Hockey Sticks In field hockey, the only time any part of the body should touch the ball occurs if you are the goalkeeper. If any other player makes contact with her feet, hands or…
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Online Safety Tips for Parents
December 4, 2013 Children's Health
If you think what your kids are doing online may seem harmless, you might be surprised. According to the National Center for Missing or Exploited Children, 71 percent of teens who surf the internet reported receiving some sort of message…
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Chipotle Menu & Nutrition
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Chipotle’s menu is based on Food With Integrity, which is a philosophy that means always doing better in terms of the food Chipotle buys. This means Chipotle strives to better every part of its food system, including how the…
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Temporary Guardianship Child Custody
While in college I became pregnant with my first child. Scared and alone, it drove me to go back to live with my parents. At the time I saw this as my only option to take care of her instead…
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Exercises for a Tiny Waist
In the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch describe the muscles of the abdomen as the transverse abdominus, which runs laterally from the sternum to…
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How we Eventually become Replicas of our Parents
My mother earned her lines, veins, spots, and wrinkles by years of worrying. In my youthful grace, I didn’t understand these medals she wore. My mother’s family was shaped by the Great Depression, an era when no part of the…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Mogul Skiing
1. Mogul Preparation Skiing moguls is tough at first, but with a little practice any skier can master them. As you near a mogul or bump on the slope there a few things you must do before going over one….
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Female Reproduction System Diseases
December 4, 2013 Women's Health
The female reproductive system consists of the organs that are necessary for the creation of new life. This includes the breasts, the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the uterus, the cervix and the vagina. These organs work together to produce, nourish…
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Dividing Holidays and Celebrations between Families
Ah! Celebrations and holidays are events families look forward to. But what happens when that family is a blended family? How do you decide which holidays and celebrations are celebrated with the blended family and which are with the “other”…
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Types of Tattoo Ink
December 4, 2013 Types of Tattoo Ink
The decision to get a tattoo shouldn’t be taken lightly. Some undesired outcomes to tattooing include adverse reactions to tattoo ink, infections and general dissatisfaction with the finished result. Also of concern is the lack of regulation in the use…
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Herbs for Thyroid & Metabolism
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many herbs have medicinal uses in treating thyroid conditions and metabolism problems. Some herbs may be useful in helping thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, or for correcting a slow metabolism associated with weight gain or a metabolism that’s too fast, leading…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Rugby Flankers
1. Flanker Facts Rugby flankers are two of the 15 positions on a rugby union team. Flankers play in the forward line and received their name because they flank the forwards during a scrum. The primary goal of the flankers…
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Ear Infection Signs & Symptoms
Each ear has a Eustachian tube that runs from the middle ear and drains normal fluids down the back of the throat. Colds, sinus infections, allergies, environmental irritants, infected or overgrown adenoids and excessive mucus produced during teething easily block…
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Medications for Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation refers to a heart rhythm disorder in which the heart beats at a fast and erratic pace. The Mayo Clinic says that signs of ventricular fibrillation include chest pain, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath and a fast heartbeat….
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Belly Shrinking Exercises
According to American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Shelby Young, to shrink belly fat requires a combination of cardiovascular work and strength and resistance training. Finding moves that fuse the two are the most beneficial in transforming belly…
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How to Show Love to your Husband Loving Yoru Husband Respecting your Husband
December 4, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Many marriages fall into ruin because over time partners can take each other for granted. Even though the love may be there, the routine of life takes over and expressions of love move to the background. However for a marriage…
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About Lichen Planus
Overview Lichen planus is a common disease affecting the skin, nails, hair and mucosal membranes (mouth and genitalia). It can occasionally affect the anus, bladder and esophagus. It affects people between the ages of 30 and 70 and has an…
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Dealing with Dead Beat Parents
Unfortunately there are too many of us that have grown up with a deadbeat parent or two. I myself had a dad that would rather spend his time and money on drugs. My parents were not together for the first…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Doing a Tailpress in Snowboarding
1. Where it All Started While people have always found ways to get on a piece of board and slide down hills, the sport of snowboarding really came into its own in 1929 when Jack Burchett tied his feet to…
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Supplements for Low Testosterone
As men age, it isn’t uncommon for them to experience a decline in testosterone levels. The Mayo Clinic explains that men tend to undergo an average decrease of one percent each year in testosterone levels after the age of 30….
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What Are the Benefits of Bilberry Extract?
The bilberry, a relative of the blueberry, is commonly used to make pies and jams, and it has also been used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, or…
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Creating Trust in a Family
Creating trust in a blended family takes time and perseverance. Either as a parent or child, it can be hard entering into a new family situation after experiencing a bad divorce. It may feel as though it is impossible to…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Judo Dominant Positions
1. Jui Jitsu Heritage Judo means gentle ways. The martial art from of Judo was patterned after an ancient Japanese fighting form called Jujitsu. While employing the throws and moves of the fighting martial arts program, Judo also incorporates mental…
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Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
To receive all the benefits apple cider vinegar has to offer, you have to make sure the vinegar is organic, undiluted and unfiltered. Conventionally grown apples are sprayed with pesticides that leach into the vinegar during the fermentation process and…
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Massage Tips for Back Pain
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Back pain is a common problem within the United States. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, back pain can interfere with work, routine daily activities and recreation. Massage therapy can be an effective method to help…
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How to Treat Bikini Bumps From Shaving
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview When you shave your bikini line, you may notice irritated bumps that pop up afterward. These bumps, also known as razor burn or ingrown hairs, are caused by the hair growing back into the follicle. Curly hair, common in…
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Facts About Yohimbe
Overview Yohimbe is an herb made from the dried bark of an evergreen tree found in western Africa. A prescription form of yohimbe called yohimbine hydrochloride (yohimbine) has been FDA-approved for its potential benefits in regard to sexual dysfunction in…
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How to Improve your Relationship with your Mother
Some mothers and daughters seem to be on the same wave length, enjoying a close and loving relationship. Other daughters wish to have a close connection with their mother, but that element of congeniality seems to be missing. Those individuals might…
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What Are the Basics of Winsor Pilates
Pilates, an 80-year-old philosophy of exercise that focuses on body awareness, deep breathing and slow movements, has been shown as an effective method of exercise for chronic low back pain or disability, notes a study by the School of Rehabilitation…
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