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 Benefits of Massage Lotions?
November 29, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Massage lotions are typically used as a way to make the hands glide over the skin when getting a massage. Without massage lotion, the skin-on-skin sensation may not be as pleasant. Whether you use massage lotions on your own at…
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Holistic Ways to Quit Smoking
The American Lung Association reports that there are nearly 400,000 tobacco-related deaths in the U.S. each year. An additional 50,000 deaths are attributed to exposure to secondhand smoke. When it comes to quitting the natural way, a holistic approach to…
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Common Treatments for Asthma
Asthma refers to a chronic and potentially life-threatening condition in which the airway passages are narrowed and inflamed. The Mayo Clinic says that some symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, chest tightness, whistling and wheezing. Fortunately, common treatments for…
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Basketball Strengthing Drills for Kids
Basketball is a fast-paced sport that requires agility, strength and superior conditioning. To help players receive the kind of strength and conditioning training they need to excel on the floor, many coaches use drills during practice that focus on pushing…
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Common Calcium Channel Blockers
November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) are drugs used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and an irregular heartbeat, according to the Mayo Clinic. This class of drugs works by preventing calcium from entering cells. Through various complex biochemical reactions, this calcium block…
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How Partner Swapping can Destroy a Marriage
November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Couples enter into a marriage with the one aim of spending the rest of their lives together in a loving relationship, sharing hopes and dreams for the future with each other. If partner swapping within a marriage occurs it is…
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Effects of Salvia Divinorum on the Body
Salvia divinorum is an herb that comes from a leafy plant found in the Mazateca area of Mexico. The plant, sometimes referred to as “Diviner’s Sage,” has a psychedelic effect when its dried leaves are chewed or smoked due to…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Stretching Before Running
1. Run the Distance Stretching before running helps you warm up and loosens and lengthens your muscles. Stretching should be done after the muscles have warmed up to avoid injury. Walk or lightly jog for about five minutes, then stretch….
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Running Sprints for Weight Loss
Overview Running burns calories, making it an excellent weight-loss tool. A daily 30-minute jog is excellent for your heart, lungs, legs and waistline, but running sprints increases the intensity of your workout, boosting fitness and burning additional calories. You can…
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Allergic Reaction to Dust Mites
Overview Dust mites are relatives of the spider and tick. They are not parasitic, do not bite and do not burrow under the skin. They are too small to see with the naked eye. They eat the skin cells that…
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Use Compassion and Creativity
November 29, 2013 Friends and Peers
Helping neighbors is an excellent idea. Elderly neighbors often have some needs that neighbors can help with. They also posses a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives. When it is handled correctly it is a great experience for everyone involved….
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5 Things You Need to Know About Skyrunning
1. Running High on Altitude Skyrunning isn’t that different from any other form of trail running, except it’s done several thousand feet above sea level. Skyrunners are long-distance runners and sprinters who practice their sport on some of the highest…
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What Are the Dangers of X-Rays While Pregnant?
The effects of having X-rays while pregnant are well known. The fetus may experience severe defects when exposed to radiation. What many women don’t know is that the damage done by radiation is a cumulative one. Therefore, it is vital…
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Swapping Partners in a Marriage
November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Ah yes, the ‘sanctity of marriage’. The church has a lot to answer for. Are they not supposed to be married to God? And yet, even they can’t stay faithful or even abide the law. Sorry, got caught up in…
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Romance in the Bedroom of Married Couples
November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
How about you both get into Tantric sex? Tantra is not all about the big O! It is all about the foreplay and how little Western civilization knows about the oceans of feelings that can last while building sexual energies…
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Exercises for Hip & Leg Flexibility & Strengthening
Maintaining and increasing hip and leg flexibility and strength helps to prevent injuries during athletic and non-athletic movement. Cherri Brightridge, a Triathlon Academy Coach, with Lifetime Fitness, follows the advice of the American College of Sports Medicine, and encourages her…
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Why Does the Heart Rate Go Up With Exercise?
Overview Heart rate increases during exercise as a response to stimulation from your nervous system in anticipation of exercise. Such stimulation generates a release of hormones or chemical “messengers” into your blood. The blood transports the hormones to the heart…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Infant Acid Reflux Symptoms
1. Reflux Occurs During First Months of Life Infant acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux, occurs when stomach contents flow from the esophagus to the baby’s mouth. Some healthy infants experience this acid reflux because the lower esophageal sphincter,…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Heading up in Sailing
1. Wind Required Sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to…
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Some Healthy Foods to Make You Lose Weight Without Dieting
November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Substituting satisfying high-density foods for less healthy lower-density foods can help you lose weight without feeling like you’re on a diet. In fact, a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that dieters who ate high-density foods, such…
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What Is Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer?
Overview Ovarian cancer starts in the ovaries, which are the glands in women that produce eggs. Upon diagnosis of ovarian cancer, it is surgically staged, which means that the extent and spread of the cancer is determined during surgery. This…
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How can i Make my Marriage Exciting
November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Lady Gaga has been in the public eye constantly. Her publicity has shot through the roof, and it seems all you hear about are her record sales, television interviews, controversial pictures and her recent claim to reign as Twitter Queen with…
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About Elliptical Training Machines
Overview The elliptical trainer is a stationary exercise machine that allows a person to simulate the movement of running or climbing with little impact. The elliptical trainer offers regular activity and is one of the most popular exercise machines in…
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Best Lower Belly Stomach Exercises
Unless you specifically focus on developing your lower abdominal muscles, their development will lag, whether you’re a gym rat or a couch potato. The abdominal muscles tilt the chest and pelvis toward each other, and most exercises work in exactly…
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Calorie Count for Egg Yolks
November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview An egg yolk is the part of a fertilized egg that supports the developing embryo. It has a very different nutritional content from the white of an egg. It contains all of the fat and cholesterol in the egg,…
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Improve your Sex Life
November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The honeymoon phase may have been 10, 20, or even 50 years ago. Replacing it is a pile of bills on the kitchen countertop, a toddler in the throes of the terrible twos, and a sinking feeling that the small…
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Marriage Intimacy Romantic Ideas for the Bedroom for Married Couples
November 29, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Romantic ideas for the bedroom for married couples, can be separated into two categories, décor and romantic game play. Both are important in order to keep a marriage alive and fun filled. A drab, boring and uninviting bedroom can stifle…
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Organic Food Diet
November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Definition of Organic Food Diet As the name implies, an organic food diet is one in which all of the foods that a person eats are organic. In order to qualify as organic, food must be produced without the…
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Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cold Symptoms
Over 8 billion colds occur each year in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough and headache. The NIH states that over 200 viruses can cause a cold….
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Diet for Healthy Eating
November 29, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Along with getting regular exercise and being physically active, eating a healthy and varied diet is one of the most important steps you can take to improve and maintain your health. Seeking variety in the foods you choose and…
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