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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Exercises for Getting a Flat Bikini Stomach
Getting a flat bikini stomach requires training and strengthening your abdominal muscles. There are three types of ab muscles: the rectus abdominus, which runs along the front of your abs, your transverse abdominus, which wraps around your waist like a…
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What Are the Benefits of Bentonite Clay?
Bentonite is a clay derived from volcanic ash that is composed of montmorillonite and smectite minerals. Bentonite clay comes in two commercial varieties: calcium bentonite and sodium bentonite. Sodium bentonite has absorbent properties and swells when it comes in contact…
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5 Ways to Manage ALS With Physical Therapy
1. Stay Connected to Your Physical Therapist Your physical therapist will be your best ally and source of information. Stay connected with him. Physical therapists can recommend equipment that will be useful for you now and as your symptoms progress….
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Successful Alternative Remedies for Rosacea
November 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The Mayo Clinic defines rosacea as a “chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects adults.” A person suffering from rosacea may have redness in the face and “small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules.” If it’s not treated, it usually gets worse….
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What Is the Purpose of a CPAP Breathing Machine?
November 27, 2013 Mental Health
Overview CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is the most common treatment for sleep apnea. The CPAP machine is also used in a health care setting to provide temporary, noninvasive ventilation for patients who choose not to be intubated and…
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Box Cereal Nutrition
Overview Choosing a healthy cereal among dozens of brands and claims can be a chore if you are not familiar with nutrition and with reading nutrition labels. Some cereals claim to contain whole grain, yet they hardly contain much fiber….
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Exercises That Strengthen the Abs & Lower Back
The abs and lower back are two major areas of your core. Not only can strengthening your core help improve your sport performance, but it can also help you perform daily activities, like stacking wood and raking leaves, more efficiently….
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The Effects of Olive Leaf
Olive leaves are taken from the olive tree, an evergreen cultivated and grown in the Mediterranean region of Europe. The leaves are leathery in texture and gray-green on their top side, with a fine, white underside. Because the tree is…
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What Are the Ingredients in Colon Clean?
ColonClean is an herbal supplement formulated with probiotics used to eliminate toxins and waste from the large intestine. Chief ingredients in ColonClean known to have laxative effects include cascara sagrada, flax seed, psyllium seed and slippery elm. ColonClean can be…
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How to Separate being a Wife and being a Mother
November 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Being a wife and mother is a full time job. But how do you separate the two? When you first get married, the relationship is fresh, and exciting. You love being a wife to your husband. You can give him…
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Secrets of Communication with your Loved one
November 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
From the Tower of Babel, “Let us then go down and there confuse their language, so that one will not understand what another says.” Genesis 11:7 could be given some thought. Set aside a couple of hours once a week…
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Why Taking Pride in your Appearance is Important after Marriage
November 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Taking pride in your appearance is especially important after marriage. Just because you have your mate doesn’t mean that you can’t loose them for a simple reason, like neglecting yourself and not taking pride in your appearance. A good reason for…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Genetics and ALS
1. Most Cases of ALS Are Not Hereditary Only five to 10 percent of ALS cases are hereditary and are known as familial ALS. Familial ALS can be linked to mutations in specific chromosomes in our DNA, or our “blueprints.”…
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Natural Foods to Increase Fertility
November 27, 2013 Men's Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, 10 percent to 15 percent of American couples are struggling with infertility. The most common factors that contribute to female infertility include ovulation disorders and uterine problems. In men, infertility is often because of poor…
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Uses for Lemon Oil
Lemon essential oil is frequently used in aromatherapy to uplift, invigorate and energize. Lemon oil also has stress-relieving properties. In her book, “Natural Beauty at Home”, Janice Cox suggests that lemon oil is one of the most effective essential oils…
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Exercises to Stretch Calf Muscles & Hamstrings
Stretching will improve flexibility, increase circulation, and relieve stress, and it should be an important part of your regular workout routine, says the Mayo Clinic. Whether you are getting ready to run a 10k or play a pick-up game, properly…
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Breast Lump Causes
The breasts undergo regulated cycles of growth and development before birth, during puberty and throughout pregnancy, which are controlled in part by circulating hormone levels within the body. The breasts contain milk-producing lobules, which are connected to the nipple by…
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Herbs to Lower LDL
Low density lipoprotein (LDL), known as the “bad” cholesterol clogs arteries through the buildup of plaque. Proteins floating through the bloodstream, stick together and cling to the walls of blood vessels. Herbal therapies can lower the LDL cholesterol levels by…
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Counseling Works when Couples want to Make changes
November 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A successful marriage takes a lot of time, patience, trust and flexibility. Some times a marriage can use some professional help from some one on the outside. Counseling can be very beneficial for some couples. There are some basics that…
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Why we Marry why People get Married over and over Serial Monogamy getting Married again Love Wed
November 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There is one primary reason that human beings remarry. They may marry other people, or often, they even remarry one another! The reason why people try marriage over and over is they wish to get it right! In the later…
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Eczema Remedies
November 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema is a general term for an itchy skin rash. It is a chronic condition that is not contagious and can run in families. There are different types of eczema, including atopic, contact or seborrheic dermatitis, nummular and seborrheic eczema….
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Uses of Damiana
Damiana, also known as Turnera diffusa, is a type of shrub that typically grows in the subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America and South America, according to Chinese-Herbs.org. It was used by the Aztecs and Mayans to improve health, and…
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Total Body Detoxing Methods
November 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A total body detoxification removes toxins and other foreign substances from the body’s organs and cells. Toxins are taken in through the body from pollution, household chemicals and a poor diet. The detox process can take anywhere from several days…
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Why Premarital Counseling is a Good Idea
November 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In some religious faiths, premarital counseling is mandatory if you want to be married in the church. No matter what your religious faith or even if you do not practice any form of organized religion, premarital counseling can help you…
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Leg Strength Exercises for Ballet
Ballet dancers rely on their leg strength to maintain proper dance positions and carry them through difficult routines. A number of leg strength exercises are available for ballet dancers. Squats The quadriceps are the largest muscle in the leg, and…
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Tips for better Communication with your Spouse Proper Communication Tips Communication
November 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Communication comes from the French root word “communicare” meaning to unite or to impart, so when couples communicate, they should be able to impart or share the information correctly. Language is considered man’s greatest invention, and if it were not…
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The Benefits of Massage Therapy Bodywork
Bodywork refers to any therapy that’s performed on your body’s tissues or structures to alter, in a favorable way, the state of your tissues or any musculoskeletal conditions from which you might be suffering. While chiropractors, rolfers and reiki practitioners…
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Herbs to Help With Anxiety
November 27, 2013 Mental Health
Anxiety is a part of everyone’s life, but if you are experiencing anxiety frequently and it’s interfering with your day-to-day activities, it might be time to do something about it. While there are several popular prescription medicines, from tranquilizers to…
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How Independent Interests can Strenghten a Relationship
November 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
No matter how much couples may love each other, they should have separate interests. Too much togetherness is not a good thing and may lead to boredom, which can result in illicit relationships or worst, separation. It puts an unfair…
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Natural Herbs That Boost Libido
November 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The libido naturally declines with age, and it can also be affected by other factors, including stress, diet and fatigue. Part of this is due to hormone production, which tends to decline as you age and is directly related to…
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