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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Medicines to Treat Bipolar Disorder
November 26, 2013 Mental Health
Bipolar disorder presents as extreme mood swings that interfere with life functioning. Some individuals may experience only manic episodes without periods of depression; others experience both manic episodes and depressive episodes. Mania constitutes feeling high, excited, or irritable, leading to…
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Lemon Balm Health Benefits
Lemon balm’s beautifully shaped leaves and flowers are the reason the emperor Charlemagne wanted lemon balm to be grown in every monastery garden. Not only is lemon balm a beautiful plant, but it has medicinal benefits, too. It has been…
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Bokken Tips
The bokken, a common accompaniment to aikido and iaido training, is a wooden version of the samurai sword traditionally used in the practice of kenjutsu, or Japanese fencing. Crafted from a single length of wood–traditionally “shiro kashi” white oak–the bokken…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Toning The Stomach With Swimming
1. Get Experience Toning the stomach with swimming may be one of the most enjoyable stomach exercises you do, if you love to swim. An accomplished swimmer tends to see better results in toning stomach muscles (and overall body toning)…
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Exercise and Posture
Overview Proper posture makes or breaks you in the gym. Slumping forward at the shoulders, for example, one of the most common posture errors in exercise, activates muscles that should be busy stabilizing your body against the movement of your…
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How to Build Muscle Tone in the Face
Overview Loss of muscle tone associated with aging can cause the face to appear saggy and drooping. Loose muscle tone can cause jowls to hand and create an appearance of a double chin, report doctors at the National Institutes of…
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Information on Arnica
Overview Used since the 1500s for its medicinal properties, arnica continues to be a popular topical and homeopathic remedy. The scientific name for the arnica used in alternative medicine is Arnica montana. Other plant species of arnica exist but don’t…
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Domestic Violence Psychological Abuse Physical Abuse Child Abuse Sexual Abuse Verbal Abuse
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
The Negative Impact of Domestic Violence on Families Domestic violence is epidemic in the United States and is an equal opportunity employer. It plays no favorites and crosses all economic, sexual, religious, and racial boundaries. This article will explore the…
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Information on Calendula
Overview Calendula is often mistaken for marigold, but they are not the same species. Common names for calendula such as pot marigold, marygold and the golden flower of Mary reflect this notion. The scientific name for this herbaceous annual is…
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Hip Resistance Exercises
November 26, 2013 Hip Resistance Exercises
You may not realize how important your hip joints are for daily functioning; you use them extensively when you bend over, sit down, stand up and walk. With this in mind, you should exercise your hip joints and the muscles…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
1. Head Injuries Can Be Traumatic A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be mild, moderate or severe, and a closed head injury occurs when the head hits an object violently and suddenly. If an object pierces the skull, doctors refer…
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Weight Lifting for Baseball Players
Overview Weight-lifting should build a common strength baseline for baseball players whose goals are to develop power, speed, balance and stability. Weight training must be movement-based and integrates the entire body. It should not mimic those of a bodybuilder’s workout…
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Excuses Abuser use to Blame their Victims
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
A tragic fact about abuse is that many abusers have been victims of abuse themselves. They usually act out of a frustration they cannot get rid of, or at least not without professional help. Here is the problem: many abusers…
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How to Handle Dreams and Nightmares after Abuse
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
After abuse the dark memories can surface in dreams and nightmares. Going through trauma even with therapy one still holds the horrible memory within. Sometimes the only release is to surface in ones dreams which end up nightmares. This is…
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Realistic Ways to Get Flat Abs
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
TV ads constantly push pills and gadgets that promise you a flat, firm stomach with no effort. But if any of them worked consistently, there wouldn’t be a new product every week. If you are truly dedicated to getting fit…
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Effects of Sexual Abuse on self Image
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
The mirror deep within ourselves that reflects our imagined world perception of who we are, is so easily clouded, cracked and sometimes even shattered. One act of injustice can leave us picking up broken pieces for years. As we fumble…
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Dating Rituals during the Victorian Age
The Victorian courting ritual was a theatrical event of the highest order, designed to keep the little virgins pure and the male suitors confused. The process of courtship and marriage was then as it is today, a very serious matter. …
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What Are the Benefits of Walking With Hand Weights?
November 26, 2013 What Are the Benefits of Walking With Hand Weights?
Walking is one of the simplest, cheapest and safest forms of exercise, offering a number of important health gains, according to the Mayo Clinic. Whether you partake in leisurely walking or speed walking, the beneficial effect of walking can be…
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Most Effective Exercises for Belly Fat
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Belly fat is not only unsightly but it is also the most dangerous form of fat. Too much belly fat increases your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and a host of other health problems, says the Mayo Clinic. The…
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The Best Vitamins for Circulation
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
While certain vitamins can help to promote better circulation and prevent heart disease and other cardiovascular disorders, vitamins alone cannot protect the heart and the blood, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. The majority of vitamins and minerals necessary for…
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Recognizing Signs of Abuse in at Risk Students
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
For school personnel, who have a heart for helping children and a responsibility to report signs of abuse, it is essential to learn how to recognize the signs that a student may be at-risk for being hurt. It is a…
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Exercises for the Upper Thighs & Chest
The muscles on the upper thighs consist of the quadriceps which are on the front side, and the hamstrings which are on the back side. The chest consists of the pectoralis major and minor muscles. Both your thighs and chest…
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What Kind of Oil Is Neat’s-Foot Oil?
November 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Neat’s-foot oil is a rendered inedible animal oil byproduct that’s been used for centuries, primarily in the leather industry. It is used to keep leather products in good shape, providing essential oils that help leather retain its suppleness and…
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Assessing the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
We always talk about the victim and the abuser when we talk about Domestic Violence. We seem to forget the children. Children raised in a home where domestic violence is an issue are affected and often have lifelong issues. Children…
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About Colic
November 26, 2013 Children's Health
Overview All babies cry, but uncontrollable and consistent crying in infants is referred to as colic, a fairly common condition affecting approximately two out of every ten newborn babies. Although the condition can be very stressful for parents and caregivers,…
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Swimming Safety Information
Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 41 percent of kids between 7 and 17 years old and 17.4 percent of adults swim recreationally at least six times annually. It cites swimming as the third most popular…
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REWORKED: 5 Things You Need to Know About Child Autism
1. Go With Your Gut With an autism spectrum disorder, the signs are very subtle at first, and many pediatricians brush them off as late development or just quirks. Parents, however, spot the problem early on. Instead of taking the…
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Is Suicide Justifiable – Yes
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
It’s not your decision, yes, suicide can be justified, as an exception to the rule, not the rule. Now I don’t feel it’s fair for anybody to take their own lives under ‘normal’ circumstances, actually I believe strongly it’s…
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The Best Rated Exercise DVDs
Exercise DVDs are a great option for people who are short on time, have work schedules that do not correlate with a gym schedule, or would simply prefer to work out in the comfort of their own home. Options range…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Water Weights For Travel Exercise
1. Exercise for Flabby Frequent Fliers Just because you travel, it doesn’t meant that you have to be as soft and mushy as the pillow in the hotel room. There are ways to keep in shape that don’t involve a…
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