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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Home Remedies for Psoriasis Treatment
November 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by scaling skin and red patches of dry, itchy skin. Although psoriasis treatment typically involves products and procedures such as prescription medications (topical, oral and intravenous) and phototherapy, a number of home…
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What Are the Treatments for Cervical Stenosis?
With age and normal wear and tear the discs that are located between the vertebra in your spine start to lose their fluid. This results in a loss of space between the vertebra. When this happens you may be diagnosed…
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Domestic Abuse Recognizing Abusive Behavior
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
Understanding Domestic Abuse in its Various Forms Understanding domestic abuse, a long with the various forms, may be a key role to saving yourself or some one you know from experiencing abuse. Domestic abuse, or domestic violence, is defined as…
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Herbs for Prostate Health
November 26, 2013 Men's Health
The prostate is a male gland about the size of a large walnut, nestled under the bladder. Problems with the prostate can range from difficulty urinating to prostate cancer, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men, the Mayo…
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Recovering from Abuse
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
Much is written about how to help abuse victims escape. It’s easy to find advice for abuse victims themselves all over the Internet, library or from any other information source. Very little is said about what happens and what you…
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High Sugar in Blood Symptoms
A blood sugar level above 160 mg/dL can indicate that a patient has high blood sugar, a condition also referred to as hyperglycemia, explains the Joslin Diabetes Center, a leading diabetes research and clinical care organization in Boston. High blood…
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10 Tips for the first Date
First dates can be very scary ,you hear yourself say things that you wish you could take back, but the words seem to have a mind of their own. You apologize after every sentence and instead of enjoying the moment,…
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Is it Easier to Walk away or Stay with a Partner who is Violent – Walk away
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
One of the hardest questions to answer is whether it is easier to walk away or stay with a violent partner? Everyone knows that neither choice is going to be an easy one. There are many obstacles involved in each…
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Hammer Strength Training Tips
Hammer Strength training weight machines offer the safety of equipment without the cumbersome use and up-keep of selectorized weights. These machines enable you to easily add free-weight plates and most pieces allow you to train one limb at a time….
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Can Parents become Loving Parents after Losing their Children to Abuse
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
Whether children who have been abused by their parents should be returned to their care is a very complex question and not one that can be answered with a simple yes or no response. Child abuse comes in many forms…
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Differences Between Colds & the Flu
Colds and the flu are both common respiratory viruses that are often mistaken for one another. Both are viral illnesses, although the viruses are different for each disease. Neither can be cured, but their symptoms can be treated and practicing…
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High Triglycerides Causes
According to the Mayo Clinic, an individual has high triglyceride levels if the level of triglycerides in the bloodstream reaches 200 mg/dl or above. Symptoms of high triglyceride levels are obesity, type II diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure….
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The Health Benefits of Yohimbe Bark
November 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Yohimbe bark is considered a natural herbal product, mostly found in the jungles of the Congo, as well as throughout Nigeria, states the Natural Herbs Guide. The yohimbe is a tree whose bark has long been used in Africa to…
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What Are the Treatments for Hemorrhoid?
A hemorrhoid is the swelling and inflammation of veins around the anus or lower rectum. They may occur both internally and externally. Some causes of hemorrhoids include chronic constipation, pregnancy, aging, diarrhea and anal intercourse. Most hemorrhoids will heal spontaneously…
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Using Soybean Oil for Hair Growth
November 26, 2013 Using Soybean Oil for Hair Growth
Overview Soybean oil is a carrier oil that is used to dilute essential oils in aromatherapy and holistic healing practice. The use of soybean oil in the hair might actually stimulate growth and add luster to your locks. When using…
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Blaming the Victim
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
People who work with victims of abuse often encounter feelings of guilt in the very people who should least feel it. Some victims have withstood abuse for so long that they cannot envision any explanation for it other than their…
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Uses for the Herb Basil
Basil is an herbaceous, annual plant, according to the Live and Feel website, which provides information about medicinal herbs. Its scientific name is Ocimum basilicum, and it has been known and revered since ancient times as a holy plant with…
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All You Need to Know About Diabetes
Overview Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a condition that’s characterized by high blood sugar level. In diabetes, the glucose level in your body increases either because your body is unable to produce a type of hormone called insulin, or it’s…
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5 Things You Need to Know About An Aneurysm
1. Know Aneurysm Basics An aneurysm occurs when there is an abnormal widening, bulging or ballooning in the wall of an artery. This happens because the blood vessel has weakened, or become thin, in that area and the bulge is…
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Free Weight Exercises to Help With Deadlift
November 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The deadlift is one of the greatest tests of strength in all of weight lifting. One of the three power lifts, the deadlift is a test of hip, back, leg and grip strength. World-renowned powerlifting coach Louie Simmons recommends the…
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Disorders That Cause People to Itch
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Persistent itching can be a stubbornly distressing symptom. Many skin and systemic disorders can precipitate itching, which is caused by stimulation of specialized nerve fibers found only in the skin. Although the precise mechanisms by which certain disorders cause persistent…
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Home Remedies for Acid Reflux in a Baby
Acid reflux is a condition that many adults suffer from at one time or another, but it’s common for babies as well. Whether babies are breast-fed or formula-fed; whether they’re eating solids or not yet, many babies experience acid reflux….
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About Red Yeast Rice
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Red yeast rice has been used for medicinal purposes since 900 A.D. China, says the National Institutes of Health. A thorough description of how it’s made and used is documented in a Chinese text, Ben Cao Gang Mu-Dan Shi…
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How to Have Clear Beautiful Skin
November 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The skin is the largest organ on the body and serves a number of purposes, ranging from temperature regulation to preventing germs from entering the system. Doctors at the American Skin Association report that skin is a barometer of…
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Bactrim DS Long-Term Side Effects
November 26, 2013 Bactrim DS Long-Term Side Effects
Bactrim DS, combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, is an antibiotic used for the treatment of ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, reports Drugs.com. The entire course of antibiotics should be taken as prescribed by…
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About High Fructose Corn Syrup
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview High fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener found in a wide variety of foods and beverages. It is derived from corn and is made of 42 to 50 percent fructose. Chemically speaking, high fructose corn syrup is almost…
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What Is Flax Oil?
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Flax oil, also known as flaxseed oil or linseed oil, is derived from the seeds of the flax plant (scientific name Linum usitatissimum). This oil has been used for centuries as a food and medicinal product, as well as…
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Parental Alienation
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
The “syndrome” known as parental alienation syndrome has received a great deal of press ever since Richard Gardner introduced the idea many years ago. While Richard Gardner turned out not to be a reliable source, he created a frenzy in…
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What to do if your Father Verbally Abuses your Wife
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
It’s one thing to have a father that verbally abuses you as a grownup; quite another to have a father who takes it a step farther and does the same thing to you wife. You’d think it would be a…
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First Weeks Symptoms of Being Pregnant
November 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
There is an approximate two-week period between conception and testing positive on a pregnancy test. The wait may be difficult for hopeful parents to be. Some symptoms may appear in the first weeks of pregnancy. If you begin to experience…
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