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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Natural Vegan Home Remedies for Damaged Hair
December 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As a vegan, you know you aren’t just careful about what you eat, but you’re also hyper-vigilant about animal products in your health and beauty supplies. Often this means you have to play label detective and spot hidden animal ingredients…
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The Benefits of Weekend Marriage Seminars
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Is a weekend marriage seminar really going to help you marriage, if in fact you consider it needs such help? What can such an event bring to your marriage that a normal weekend away or counselling sessions won’t? After all,…
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Exercises for Building Right Hand Speed on the Guitar
Building speed with the right hand on the guitar is necessary to play many jazz, rock, country and bluegrass riffs. The secret to right hand speed is not moving the right hand faster. You already have the speed in your…
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Living with a Snorer
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Snoring is treated as something of a joke in some circles, but if you’re married to a snorer, it really isn’t funny. No matter how happy your marriage is, if one partner suffers sleepless night as a result of the…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Karate Kicking Shields
1. A Good Investment Some dojos have karate kicking shields, but many students need to purchase their own protective body gear. Any martial arts supplies store or online outlet sells them. The prices can vary considerably, so you may want…
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How Alcohol Affects Relationships
December 2, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Alcohol, by its very nature, is a mood-altering substance. More specifically, it is a nervous system depressant. Alcohol affects our ability to think, to reason, and to perceive what our senses detect. In moderation, it can be fun, can lighten…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Gastric Bypass Surgery Risks
December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. The Weigh Down For some people living with extreme or morbid obesity, gastric bypass surgery seems the last option in a long line of failed attempts at weight loss. However, gastric bypass surgery isn’t just another diet plan. Gastric…
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Tips to Keeping your Marriage Free of Stress
December 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
All marriages experience stress from time to time as this is simply an unavoidable part of life’s’ journey. Safeguarding your marriage from stress is possible when you give the relationship care and consideration. There are many ways to cope with…
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How to Gain Weight After 40
December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Gaining weight after 40 should prove relatively easy for most people because metabolic rates decline with age. If you seek to gain lean muscle mass rather than body fat, you must carefully choose the foods you eat and perform…
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Five Stress Management Techniques
December 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Most people encounter stressful events daily. When someone is under chronic stress at work or at home, methods are needed to help alleviate the stress so the body and mind can relax. When stress and anxiety profoundly affect the activities…
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Epee Rules for Fencing
The Association for Historical Fencing sets tournament rules for folks who want do duel with epees. The rules are set to keep fencers safe while recreating combat, minus the bloodshed. An epee has a cup-shaped guard and a triangular blade…
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Common Reasons why Marriages Fall apart
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When one takes the marriage vows, one assumes the marriage will last forever and a day. Indeed most couples go into marriage with the intention of being with their spouse into old age. However marriages do fail and it happens…
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Fat Burner Training
Overview According to the National Institutes of Health, 1 lb. of body fat contains 3,500 calories. While many diets claim to help you burn that pound of fat without changing your lifestyle, the healthiest way to lose fat for the…
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How to know when it is Time to go
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
After a serious fight, you and your spouse discovered things have gotten much worse between the two of you than originally thought. The two of you cannot find the spark and joy that brought you together in the first place….
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Calisthenic Workout Programs
Calisthenics are exercises that challenge muscular and cardiovascular strength and endurance, also known as stamina, generally without the use of equipment. Some calisthenics are done with equipment, such as dumbbells, a jump rope, weighted vest or a bench or box….
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Marital Issues
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A wife may find it totally innocent if her sister, younger or else wise, starts spending time with her husband – her brother-in-law. Usually, the time spent is with her too, and it is in the connotations of a family…
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How the Zodiac Affects Dating Compatibility
The Zodiac provides general characterization of individuals born under the different signs. The twelve Zodiac signs people know as Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. These twelve signs are divided into four groups,…
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Recumbent Vs. Upright Bikes
Overview Recumbent and upright bicycles come in both road and indoor versions. All types offer you the potential to burn calories, build aerobic fitness and, if cycling outdoors, enjoy a scenic workout. Choosing the model that is best for you…
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Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation
Overview When a couple get married, neither spouse anticipates that the union will not last. However, a couple may decide they don’t want to be married anymore. In these circumstances, they should investigate the differences between legal separation and divorce….
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5 Things You Need to Know About Low Carb Diet Side Effects
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. What’s the Deal? Many people who are trying to lose weight opt for low carb diets. They consist of little to no starchy grains or grains with high fiber and a low glycemic index. As you change your eating…
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Things that can Kill a Marriage
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
On the list of things that can kill a marriage, one would probably expect to see unfaithfulness or infidelity at, or near, the top of the list. I do not add it to my list below, because I want to…
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Common Reasons why Marriages Fall apart
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is the combining of two independent lives into one. Many people enter this sacred institution with starry eyes and high expectations. Sadly, almost half of these marriages will end in divorce. So, what happens to all those happy couples? …
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What Are the Benefits of Using Olive Oil?
Olive oil is extracted from the olive tree and is used commonly for cooking and to promote skin health. Scientific evidence has shown that there are significant health benefits in regularly consuming olive oil in your diet. This is due…
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Ways to Start a Fire for Survival
December 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Girl Scouts have been teaching fire building for years, and they suggest that before you worry about starting your fire, you first gather the materials you will need to keep it going once you get a spark. First, you…
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How to Avoid a Custody Battle
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Most people don’t get married with any thought of eventually getting divorced, but it happens in more than half of all marriages today. Many couples expand their family to include children before they realize that their marriage is headed for…
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Communication Love Respect and Honor are Key Elements to a Successful Relationship
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Why are you unhappy in your marriage? Are there changes that should be made? Could one important change be how you speak, communicate and relate to one another? I know how it feels to be criticized and I’ve been on…
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Safety Tips for Internet Dating
With the availability of the internet, many people find their next date or their spouse on online dating websites. It can be invigorating to hunt through people’s profiles for someone you’d like to get to know better and possibly spark…
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How to Deal with a Cheating Spouse
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
You came home last night and saw her. She laid half-nude in your bed with your husband. The covers were toss unsunder. The room smelled of musk and betrayal. Was it all in your head? As your husband said. Your…
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Darbepoetin Side Effects
The generically named medication darbepoetin alfa is marketed in the United States with the brand name Aranesp. Physicians may prescribe the drug to help increase the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. The Mayo Clinic reports darbepoetin…
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Black Cohosh Information
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Black cohosh may one day be a safe and effective alternative for menopausal women who cannot tolerate hormone replacement therapy (HRT), says the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). For more than two centuries, black cohosh has been used…
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