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 be a Wonderful Daughter in Law
A prize-winning daughter-in-law loves her husband and makes her love apparent to his mother. There is nothing that will please a mother as much as knowing that her son’s wife cares about his happiness just as his mother has from the day he was…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Ultrasonic Nebulizers
1. Breath Easier with Lung Problems For many people who have problems with breathing, such as cystic fibrosis or asthma, the use of an ultrasonic nebulizer may be the choice for delivery of medication to treat these disorders along with…
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Supplies to Take Camping
For many people, camping is an opportunity to get out of the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the great outdoors. But to do that, you’ve still got to have all the essentials needed to enjoy a night…
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How to keep Kids Connected with their Parent during Military Deployment
Technology has come a long way to helping military parents stay connected with the kids during deployment. What used to be six months or a year of no contact other than the occasional letter or phone call has changed dramatically. Internet,…
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How to Calculate Points Allowed in Weight Watchers
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Since its inception in the 1960s, Weight Watchers has become one of the world’s most popular diet programs. While the program has evolved over the years, at its core is the simple idea of balancing your caloric intake with…
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Full Body Core Workouts
According to Vern Gambetta, director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems, core training is your ability to maintain posture and center of gravity while you move in different directions and speeds. It is not about training your abdominal muscles, but your…
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Is it Acceptable for a Parent to Vent to their Kids about the other Parent – No
This is quite an easy debate for me to join, since I know first hand what its like when a parent vents to a child about the other parent. Children learn as they grow, how to respect their parents. Sometimes…
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Survival Techniques for the Wilderness
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Surviving in the wild might seem like an adventure at first, but miles away from help and short on supplies, it can easily turn into a dangerous situation. In order to survive in the wild, you’ll need not only a…
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Be a better Daughter in Law
For most brides, it is not the thought of the man you are marrying that may give you cold feet, but the family that you are marrying; in particular, your soon-to-be mother-in-law. Since the dawn of time, it seems that…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Field Hockey Tackling
1. Gain Possession of the Ball When it comes to field hockey, the defensive team works to keep the other team from scoring. One of the ways defensive players do this is by tackling the ball. If you have a…
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Kids Connected with their Deployed Parent
When a parent gets deployed, one of the hardest things they have to face is leaving their children. This is not only on the parent, but the children also deal with certain emotions through this process. There are some ways…
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How to keep Kids Connected with their Parent during Military Deployment
Deployment takes soldiers far away from their homes and families. Even if their place of deployment is nearby, they may as well be one million miles away for the amount of contact they get with their loved ones. This is…
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Rope Climbing Exercises
Rope climbing is an effective exercise for the arms, upper back, core and legs and is used in the military as a confidence building tool as well as for physical training. Becoming popular in nonmilitary circles such as martial arts…
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What Drugs Are Used for Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cell death within the brain, leading to dementia, behavioral changes and motor defects. Alzheimer’s involves the accumulation of aggregates of toxic proteins, called amyloid plaques, and a breakdown for the structural…
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How do you Learn to Forgive your Mother for Telling you a Horrible Lie that Affects your Life
Forgiveness is a big word. It comes complete with hurdles to overcome in order to do what the word means. Not everyone is able to forgive. If the person you need to forgive is your mother, you might find that…
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Accuracy of Pregnancy Testing
December 4, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview When a woman believes she’s pregnant, it is important to her to be able to trust the results of a pregnancy test. Unfortunately, many women see misleading advertisements that pregnancy tests are over 99 percent effective, which may make…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Red Wine
1. Fench Connection Red wine is not only a tasty beverage to have with a meal, but there can also be some health benefits to consuming red wine in moderation. Researchers studied the population of France, where red wine is…
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How to keep Kids Connected with their Parent during Military Deployment
In the past, there were two main ways for children to keep connected with their parent who is deployed overseas. The most common way would be through simple pen and paper letters. Use of simple pen and paper letters were…
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How to Get Rid of Red Bumps on Legs
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have red bumps on the legs and shave the area, the irritation is likely caused by razor bumps. After shaving, it is possible for the removed hair to grow back into the follicle. The follicle becomes inflamed…
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Natural Remedies for Nighttime Hot Flashes
December 4, 2013 Women's Health
Hot flashes are sudden bouts of sweating, facial flushing and uncomfortable sensations of extreme body heat. While they can be caused by a few different hormone-related conditions, they are most frequently associated with menopause. Hot flashes often occur at night…
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What Is Lemon Water?
December 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Lemon water is water with lemon juice. Honey, maple syrup and chili or paprika may be added, depending upon your needs and preferences. It can be made simply by squeezing a wedge of lemon into a water glass. Lemon…
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Basketball Fitness Tips
Basketball is a dynamic and fast-paced sport that requires a wide range of fitness attributes from its players. The start/stop style of play seen in basketball uses predominately the anaerobic energy systems and players must be fast and powerful to…
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How to Prepare for the Triathalon
Overview A triathlon most often consists of three segments of an endurance race: running, cycling and swimming. Because all three events use the body’s aerobic energy systems, a training program that emphasizes cardiovascular stamina and muscular endurance is the best…
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Natural Remedies for Psoriasis on Scalp
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
At least half the people who have psoriasis have it on the scalp, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis is a skin disease that can be treated in a variety of ways. All treatments should involve reducing and managing…
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Massage & Back Pain
December 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Back pain is a symptom that can result from a variety of problems. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that “back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States.” Your pain can…
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Ending a Relationship with a Toxic Parent
Are relationships toxic because of differences or are relationships different because they are toxic? Perhaps it’s a combination of the two, however when multiplied by the fact that it’s a parent, there comes a time when a decision must be…
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The Side Effects of Aleve Pain Relief
December 4, 2013 The Side Effects of Aleve Pain Relief
Aleve Pain Relief (naproxen sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to relieve pain and inflammation, states the Mayo Clinic. Aleve reduces chemical signals that cause pain and inflammation in the body. This medication is used to…
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Causes of Insulin Resistance
The pancreas releases the hormone insulin. The job of insulin inside the body is to lower blood sugar levels. When the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin, an individual’s health is in serious jeopardy. According the Mayo Clinic,…
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Baseball Ball Pass Rules
Despite the name, the baseball ball pass is a type of pass you employ when playing basketball. The name comes from the style of throw you use. You will find the baseball pass is effective in long-passing situations. This is…
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Abdominal Roller Workout Instructions
Overview An ab roller is a low-cost, effective exercise tool for improving muscular strength and stability in the core area. Using a simple wheel-on-a-stick design, an ab roller uses your body’s weight as the resistance to help create targeted abdominal…
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