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 Are the Early Symptoms of Cataracts?
A cataract is a discoloration of the lens of the eye which causes the loss of its transparency. As a result, people with cataracts complain of visual disturbances. The incidence of cataracts increases with age; most people older than 65…
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Loveless Marriages Marriage Lasting when the Love is gone – Yes
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriages can survive without the couple being in love; there are marriages that over time turn into more of a companionship situation than love but the couples stay married. It happens all the time and not just in marriages of…
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Crib Safety Standards
Overview Crib recalls, safety warnings and standards can leave you as a parent feeling apprehensive about the right type of crib to purchase in order to keep your little one safe. Cribs have been revolutionized to meet safety standards in…
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About Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Overview There are two main categories of lymphomas; Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or NHL, has many subtypes, but it is a type of cancer that starts in cells called lymphocytes that are involved in the immune system…
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Activities for Early Child Development
December 1, 2013 Children's Health
Your child learns through play and you are her best teacher, especially during the first three years of her life. At this time she forms a very close attachment with you. Choose activities based around your daily routine and repeat…
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What Are Some Types of ADD Medication?
December 1, 2013 Children's Health
In 2006, 4.5 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD is a disease that is characterized by a short attention…
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Exercises to Get Rid of Upper Leg Fat
Upper leg fat is benign in comparison to stomach fat, which can ultimately surround your organs and increase your risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. However, upper leg fat can still cause frustration and a low self-esteem….
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Tips for Saving a Troubled Marriage
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
With the divorce rates as high as they are all over the world, it’s safe to say there are a high percent of troubled marriages. If you’re in one of those marriages, what can you do to help turn the…
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About High Protein and Low Carb Diet
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Dieting trends and theories are abundant and often overwhelm the average person who wants to lose weight and get into shape. People gravitate toward quick-fix solutions and the high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet is a leading approach to obtain results. This…
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Exercise Tips to Lose a Lot of Weight
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
It is crucial to stay committed to an exercise program when you want to lose a lot of weight. Exercise will help you to burn excess calories, decrease fat and increase lean muscle mass. There are several exercise tips you…
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Natural Ways to Treat Fibroids
December 1, 2013 Women's Health
Fibroids grow as benign tumors inside and outside the uterus. Sometimes small and undetectable and sometimes large, weighing several pounds, fibroids can affect the menstrual cycle with heavy bleeding and flooding and cause back and leg pain. Medications can shrink…
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Common Blood Tests for Pregnancy
December 1, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Women who have missed a period or are trying to get pregnant may take numerous home pregnancy tests. The home pregnancy test requires a sample of urine. The test will look for a certain hormone called the human chorionic gonadotropin,…
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Naturopathic Remedies for Eczema
December 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an autoimmune disorder and presents as severely inflamed and itchy skin. The skin may appear scaly or patchy due to scratching. The skin problems can be either localized or widespread over the body….
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Free Ways to Lose Stomach Fat & Love Handles Fast
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When it comes to losing weight for free, this means there are no pills, drinks, potions, powders or diet plans to buy. You can even take it one step further and not even pay for a gym membership. Being that…
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Side Effects of the Butterbur Herb
December 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Butterbur, also known as butter dock or bog rhubarb, is an herbal supplement commonly used to treat headaches and migraines. It’s also believed to relieve symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis, which is often referred to as simply, hay fever….
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Bad Habits that can Ruin your Marriage
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is one of the most challenging events known to the human race. What cause this challenge are our many differences. When we first fall in love, those little habits of the one we love seem to be minor. In…
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5 Things You Need to Know About CoQ10 For Heart Health
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. What is CoQ10? CoQ10, alias ubiquinone, Q10, vitamin Q10 or ubidecarenone, lists and sells as a dietary supplement and coenzyme. The body makes the substance and it aids enzymes in their work since it is a coenzyme. Its primary…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Judo Sparring
1. Learned Behavior in Judo The mental training in Judo teaches the student to back away from an opponent and let him beat himself. Unlike the brute force techniques used in other fighting sports, Judo relies on leverage. Perfect timing…
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Tips for Personal Hygiene Especially for Women
December 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The sweat, dirt and grime of each day, paired with female issues like menstruation, make hygiene for women of utmost importance. A woman’s hygiene issues are entirely separate from that of a man, and so her hygienic routine should be…
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Easy Natural Cures That Help With Sweat Problems
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Alternative and home treatments have shown a modicum of success in helping with sweat and its problems. While excessive sweating may require more drastic methods, certain lifestyle changes can give relief to those with mild sweating problems. Mayo Clinic points…
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Ways to Burn Fat and Build Muscle
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you want to burn fat and build muscle, be prepared to be dedicated and disciplined. Changes need to be made with your current diet and activity levels. This involves weight lifting and other calorie-burning exercise. A benefit of building…
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Antiviral Herbs & Supplements
Antiviral agents work against viruses and the first line of defense for viral bronchitis, colds and flu. Antiviral herbs work in the same manner. Scientists test herbal remedies for their ability to fight viruses and bacteria in the body through…
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Chinese Herbs for the Prostate
The prostate is a male gland located directly beneath the male bladder and is responsible for the production of seminal fluid. The prostate can become enlarged or swollen, leading to a variety of symptoms, including painful or difficulty urinating, states…
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What Are the Nine Positions of a Baseball Team?
There are nine player positions in baseball. Each team member has a specific role to play, but they all work together to improve the team. Every position has a corresponding number: pitcher (1), catcher (2), first base (3), second base…
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Hair Care Tips for Black Women
December 1, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Black women face specific problems when dealing with the care of their hair. Most hair products available on the market are targeted and made for Caucasian women with certain hair textures and features. Black women’s hair texture, color and style…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Sea Canoeing
1. Sea Canoeing–In the Beginning Sea canoeing, sometimes called ocean canoeing, has been in the tradition of ocean exploring and island hopping peoples for centuries. They crafted early sea canoes out of a single log that was carved out and…
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Things that can Kill a Marriage
December 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Things that can kill a marriage – one for me was trust. I was married for over 30 years and never thought of looking elsewhere but my husband was so intent on finding a way to “be free” that he…
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Causes of Thrush Symptoms
Thrush is caused by a group of yeast (fungi) called Candida. It is the same organism responsible for thrush in newborns and yeast infections in women. The organism is normally found present in the mouth of all individuals but does…
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Ways to Lose Five Pounds Fast
December 1, 2013 Ways to Lose Five Pounds Fast
Sometimes five pounds is the hardest amount of weight to lose. It may be the last five before you reach your target weight, or it might be the first five pounds of a larger goal. Regardless, you want to lose…
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The Best Workouts to Lose Weight in the New Year
December 1, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Things are constantly changing in the field of exercise. New styles and classes are introduced; some become the best new workout for the year and beyond, but others prove ineffective and uninviting. The American Council on Exercise predicts fitness trends…
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