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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Complex Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms
November 28, 2013 Mental Health
Generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, afflicts 3.1% of adults living in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. GAD manifests as unremitting worry over an extended period of time. Worries tend to focus on daily hassles…
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Tips to Spice up a Boring Marriage
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
It is almost inevitable that after many years of marriage things can become a little boring. People get stuck in a rut with the same daily routine, constant responsibilities and chores, the stresses and strains of family life and the…
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What Is Black Cohosh Good For?
November 28, 2013 What Is Black Cohosh Good For?
Overview Black cohosh is an herb that was a popular home remedy in the 19th century, and is making a comeback as a natural treatment for several conditions. However, its long-term efficacy hasn’t been proven — nor has its safety,…
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Separate Bedrooms
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Why Couples Should Have Separate Bedrooms Sue and Bobby think they should share a bedroom. They believe that the essence of marriage is becoming one with your partner and all things should reflect that. Conversely, Carla and John enjoy having…
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What Are the Treatments for Acute Gout?
A complex form of arthritis, gout commonly affects the joints at the base of the big toe, instep, wrists, elbows, knees and ankles. The intense pain of a gout attack results when high levels of uric acid, a byproduct of…
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How to Do a Hippie Flip on a Skateboard
Overview The hippie flip is an advanced skateboard trick that is very tough to pull off. It involves skateboarding to a rail, jumping over the rail, performing a heel or kick flip, then landing on the skateboard on the other…
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Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Toe Fungus
November 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Because the feet are often enclosed in socks and shoes, they tend to be moist, which provides the perfect breeding ground for fungi to live and thrive. Symptoms of toenail fungus include thickened, crumbling, yellowed nails, pain in the toes…
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Male Menopause Deal with Midlife changes
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
“A new sports car?” you question your husband after he’s announced that he’s been thinking about purchasing one. Could he be going through midlife changes, also known as male menopause? This gets you to thinking about some of the other…
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Benefits of Yohimbe
November 28, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Yohimbe is the extracted bark from the yohimbe tree. It is native to Africa and has been used for centuries on the continent as an aphrodisiac. Yohimbe is easily stored because it is a dried bark, giving it a long…
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What Foods Can Help Reduce Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is a condition affecting more than 65 million Americans, as reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure can pose serious health threats. While there is no specific food that…
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Why Grown Men Act like Babies
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Scientific studies of male and female brains have shown they do not process information in the same way. It is my contention that this has much to do with behavioral differences in function, and cause and effect reasoning differences between…
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Describe Kidney Stone Symptoms
According to the American Urological Association, an estimated 10 percent of Americans will suffer from a kidney stone during their lives. A kidney stone is a solid mass of crystals that forms when the urine contains too much of certain…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Acupuncture For Alzheimer’s
1. East and West Conflict on Treatment and Cause Western medicine and Eastern traditional medicine, acupuncture in specific, view the cause of neurological diseases differently. In Western medicine, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, and the consequences of a stroke and…
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The Keys to a Successful Marriage
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Longevity, and happiness are the outcome of a successful marriage. Alas, there have been many married couples who have lasted in marriage for twenty or more years. Most would say that these marriages were successful for those twenty years or…
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How Couples with Busy Schedules can Make Time for each other
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
One of the key ingredients to having a fulfilling relationship is spending time with each other. It is especially important for couples that have busy schedules to make time for each other where they set aside all the distractions and obligations and…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Recreational Diving
1. Understand Recreational Diving Recreational diving or scuba diving is a sport where a person remains underwater for an extended period of time. Divers swim using a tank of compressed air, that is carried on their backs. The divers are…
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What Is Whitewater Kayaking?
Overview There are many different types of kayaking. Flat water, sea and whitewater kayaking are all distinct forms that have their own sets of challenges. Whitewater kayaking involves paddling down moving water, generally a river or creek, and through rapids….
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What Are the Different Types of Eczema?
Eczema, or dermatitis, is an inflammatory condition of the skin that results in itchy patches of redness, blisters, scaling, and crust formation. These patches, or areas of abnormal skin are called lesions. There are several types of eczematous lesions, with…
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The Importance of Respect in Marriage
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In any marriage it is almost impossible to convey how important it is that both parties treat one another with respect. This is because respect means so much, and because living with a lack of it will lead to an…
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Black Cohosh Contraindications
November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Alternative health practitioners use black cohosh to treat arthritis, osteoporosis and the symptoms of menopause. This plant contains phytoestrogens, sugar compounds and substances that have anti-inflammatory properties. While black cohosh has relatively few side effects, some people should not use…
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Pilates Exercises for Runners
Joseph Pilates developed the first Pilates exercises in the 20th century as a way to combine stretching and strengthening exercises. The ability to combine flexibility with strength can make you a better runner, and incorporating Pilates into your daily workout…
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Married Life Ways to Split Household Chores Equally
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Few tasks are more like the torture of Sisyphus than housework, with its endless repetition: the clean becomes soiled, the soiled is made clean, over and over, day after day. ~~Simone de Beauvoir~~ Housework is not an option but a…
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The Effects of Peppermint Oil on Humans
Mentha piperita, commonly known as peppermint, is a flowering plant with a fragrant oil that is used in many brands of gum, toothpaste and tea. People use peppermint oil for certain medicinal purposes as well, for its calming and numbing…
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How to Make Breakfast in Bed
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Breakfast in bed is a standard way of showing appreciation on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Surprising a loved one with breakfast in bed, even when there is no special occasion to commemorate, is the ultimate pampering technique that says…
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Vinegar Benefits
November 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Vinegar is used for all kinds of purposes, including cooking, cleaning, health and beauty, and automotive. A longtime folk remedy, the main ingredient in vinegar is acetic acid, which may offer certain healthful benefits. A study led by Carol Johnston,…
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What Is an Aloe Vera Plant?
Overview Native to North Africa and a member of the family Liliaceae, aloe vera fares well as a houseplant or in the outdoor landscape. This perennial succulent contains approximately 96 percent water, combined with a host of vitamins and minerals,…
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The Fastest Way to Clear Skin Discoloration
Overview Skin discoloration, also known as hyper-pigmentation, is caused when internal or external factors increase melanin production in the skin. This produces areas of the skin that are darker than normal skin tone. It can affect small and large areas…
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Five Secrets for a Happy Marriage
November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Your Prince Charming comes along, sweeps you off your feet and the curtain closes on your “happily ever after” fairy tale, right? Okay, maybe it isn’t quite that simple. The truth is, most people don’t know what it takes to…
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Home Treatments for Acne & Pimples
November 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A visit to the dermatologist is important if you suffer from chronic or severe acne breakouts. However, if you have mild acne or an occasional pimple, you may benefit from a simple and inexpensive at-home treatment. Try several different home…
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What Are the Benefits of Drinking Aloe Juice?
Aloe vera is known as the “healing plant” and is one of the oldest recorded medicinal plants. It is commonly used for treating minor cuts, burns and scrapes on the skin, but aloe vera also has many internal healing and…
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