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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What is Valerian Root?
December 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Valerian blooms with sweet-scented white or pinkish flowers in June, but the herb gets its potency from the roots and bulbs beneath the ground. Valerian roots are usually dried and ground into powder, but you can use fresh, whole…
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Hair-Care Tips for Women
December 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hair is made of a dead protein called keratin, so it cannot heal itself, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Styling, washing, drying and the daily wear and tear on your hair can make it feel dry, dull and…
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Causes of Chronic Chapped Lips
December 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Chapped lips, also called cheilitis, can be not only unslightly, but also painful. The irritated skin on and around the lips becomes swollen and cracked and can even bleed. Children ages 7 to 15 are especially prone to chapped lips…
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Abs Diet
1. High on the Protein The Abs Diet is one that tells you to take in tons of protein. Nuts, cheese, yogurt and meat with little grains make up most of the menu. This might sound wonderful if you like…
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How to Retain Custody of your Kids in a Divorce
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When filing for divorce, one of the most challenging parts of the process is not splitting property or separating accounts. It’s deciding who will have custody of the child or children. Highly contested custody cases can ultimately harm the child…
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How it Feels as a Child to be Unloved by your Parents
How you give and receive love as a child affects you for your entire life. It affects every relationship you will ever have. I must say, that my own experience of being an unwanted and unloved child has made me a…
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Fever Blister Stages
December 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Fever blisters are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1, or HSV-1. The National Institutes of Health points out that no cure exists for fever blisters, also called oral herpes. The herpes virus can be spread from one person…
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A Father a Great Supporter a Great Prop
How unlucky a posthumous child! How unfortunate are the children whose father die while they are still too young to move in society on their own. A father is a guide, mentor, a great prop and a best friend for…
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Honey Home Remedies
Honey in its pure form is an excellent remedy for various ailments. It has been used by a number of different cultures throughout history. According to The University of Waikato, scientists are busy studying the health benefits of honey. Honey…
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Weapons in a Divorce
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
LOSS OF ONE EQUALS LOSS OF ALL When two people who once loved each other decide to go their separate ways it is never a joyous occasion. No matter the reasons for a divorce, at one time that man and…
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Effective Exercise Plans
December 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Effective exercise plans help you achieve your fitness and health-related goals, whatever they may be. Effective exercise plans should allow you to achieve your goal, but not cause you to sacrifice your health in the process. What one person may…
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Beauty Tips for Oily Skin
December 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you have oily skin, you may be tempted to try remedies that dry the skin. According to beauty experts at Cosmopolitan magazine and others, attempting to “fix” your skin with some of these techniques may simply end up giving…
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Survival Pack Ideas
Ready.gov, a website sponsored by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, offers resources and advice on how to survive in an emergency. One of the tactics that Ready.gov suggests is a survival pack that can be easily transferred from your…
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Smith Machine and Weight Training
Overview The Smith machine once was considered a trend-setter in safe and effective weightlifting equipment. However, science has caught up with the machine to reveal that not everything that once was believed about it is true. Perhaps the Smith machine…
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Deny Visitation because of Unpaid Child Support – No
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The presence of the father in the child’s life is the undeniable birthright of every child, and should never be subject to financial considerations. A woman who is denying father’s visitation because of unpaid child support is actually denying her…
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Cycling Shoes Explained
Overview Cycling shoes are special shoes that connect the rider to his bike through a pedal system. The pedals have a clip, or binding, that is built into the sole of the shoe. This system of cycling shoe and binding…
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Mental Health Concerns in Children of Divorced Parents
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When parents get divorced, it can often affect the mental health of their children. This does not necessarily have to be true in all divorces. In fact, it tends to happen most where there is a high level of conflict…
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Five Ways to Lose Belly Fat
December 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing belly fat is of utmost importance when it comes to your overall health. Putting your self image aside, having abdominal fat can raise your risks for chronic conditions and diseases, such as high triglycerides, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes…
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What Are the Dangers of Gauging Ears?
Ear piercing is a cultural and cosmetic practice that dates to ancient civilizations across the world. In the Western world, a more recent derivation of this body modification is the practice of gauging or stretching, in which the diameter of…
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Effective Potty Training for Boys
December 3, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Potty training your boy can be challenging for parents and the child, but ultimately is rewarding for everyone. The process for training boys is basically the same as for girls except that boys tend to lag behind girls somewhat…
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In Divorce should the Father have Equal Custody Rights to his Children – No
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In ideal cases, yes the father should have equal custody rights to his children. Again, in the ideal case, he has been a part of their lives up to the point of the divorce and hopefully helped in nurturing them…
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Tips for a Long Golf Driver
It impacts nearly every golfer at one point or another. Whether they are watching on television or playing with a partner who possesses the ability to bomb a drive down the fairway, or they catch all of a drive themselves,…
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Side Effects of Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. The body produces melatonin naturally, but some people also take melatonin supplements to help them sleep. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there is some evidence that melatonin…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Softball Short Stops
1. Charge and Knock it Down Good short stops charge at balls instead of waiting for them to come to you. This can be intimidating since you’re already pretty close to the batter, but it’s essential to get a jump…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Kidney Stone Treatments
1. Know If It’s a Stone Kidney stones, also called renal stones, are commonly diagnosed by ultrasounds and CT scans. If you have a history of kidney stones, your doctor might opt to treat the stone without using tests to…
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Body Builder Diet
Overview A bodybuilder needs to follow a strict diet just as much as a training regimen. Body composition largely depends on the amount and type of food ingested. Bodybuilders seek to continually increase muscle mass while keeping fat levels to…
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Smart Shopping for Menstrual Pain Relievers
Primarily, menstrual pain can be traced to late adolescent years. Menstrual cramps are also common among those who entered puberty at age 11 or earlier, bleed heavily during menstruation, are depressed or anxious, have never delivered a baby and smoke….
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Children of Divorce
December 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is hard at any age, but children often have a harder time than most. Despite their parents assurances many feel that they are in some way responisible, taking on guilt and putting enormous amounts of pressure on themselves. If…
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Chinese Therapeutic Herbs
The principals of traditional Chinese medicine differ greatly from those of Western medicine. Health, in this alternative medical system, is viewed as being a result of a harmonious balance between the body’s interconnected organs and systems, according to the National…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Baby Gums
December 3, 2013 Children's Health
1. Massage Baby Gums Even if your baby still has a toothless grin, it’s a good idea to get into the habit of wiping her gums. Wrap a wet washcloth or gauze around your index finger during bath time. Rub…
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