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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Grape Seed Extract Effects
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Grape seed extracts are natural plant products that contain a concentrated source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect cells from harmful oxidation reactions brought on by free radicals in the body. Free radicals have been linked to aging and cancer. Research into…
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Tennis Training With Resistance Bands
Overview Strength training is very important to tennis players. To be effect on the court and reduce your risk for injury, you need to be strong. But this doesn’t mean developing huge muscles. Instead, tennis is a sport that places…
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Causes of Abdominal Pain During the First Trimester of Pregnancy
November 26, 2013 Causes of Abdominal Pain During the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Abdominal pain during the first trimester of pregnancy can be alarming, but there are many perfectly normal explanations. There are also more serious causes of abdominal pain in early pregnancy that may include symptoms other than pain. A pregnant woman…
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Uses for Calendula
Calendula officinalis, or pot marigold, is an annual plant that bears daisy-like orange and yellow blooms from spring through fall. Calendula plants are easy to grow, and although they are annuals, they will self-sow and reappear year after year if…
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Ginger Tea Uses
The use of ginger tea to combat bodily ailments has a considerable history in homeopathic medicine, ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. According to the Physician’s Desktop Reference, ginger root has been proven to promote health by increasing saliva and digestive…
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Anatomical Parts of the Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system is a closed structure consisting of the heart and blood vessels. Primary functions of the cardiovascular system include transporting nutrients to bodily cells, removing waste products and maintaining a stable environment within the body during exercise and…
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Effects of Alcoholism
1. The Physical Effects Are Severe In the short-term, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can cause blurry vision, dizziness, slow muscle coordination and slurred speech. If you drink too much, it can even cause a coma and possibly result in…
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Uses for Curcuma Longa
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Curcuma longa is a spice that has been used for centuries as a means to flavor food and to treat numerous disorders. It is often referred to as turmeric, which is derived from the roots of the curcuma longa plant….
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Causes of Shoulder Joint Pain
Shoulder joint pain is usually specific and often debilitating, but the cause of shoulder injury may be hard to pinpoint. Sudden trauma or gradual overuse can be to blame. The type, degree and duration of pain will offer clues as…
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Healthy Cooking Tools
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Learning to cook healthful recipes is an investment in your life and well-being. Simple cooking techniques for making nutritious food give you control over the fat and calories you consume, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you’re used to preparing…
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Home Remedies for Constipation in Infants
The causes of infant constipation are abundant, the most common being the introduction of solid foods. According to wholesomebabyfood.com, even breastfed babies who rarely experience constipation can experience digestive problems once solids have been introduced. The bowel movements of a…
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Getting Organized after a Loved one Passes
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
When a loved one passes, your entire life comes to an abrupt halt. Nothing matters. Your mind is a blank slate. So getting organized isn’t even a thought. However, it is a necessity. For it may be the only way…
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Outdoor Theraband Exercises
Therabands–strips of durable elastic, available in varying degrees of resistance–make great portable exercise aids. While Therabands certainly aren’t limited to indoor use, the rough, irregular surfaces you’re likely to find outdoors create a hazard. If they abrade the Theraband, it…
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Health Effects of Coconut Oil
November 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Coconut oil is considered a healthy source of fatty acids. Although It is composed of nearly 95 percent saturated fats, they are easily absorbed by the body and are used for energy. Coconut oil also has antibacterial and antiviral properties…
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What Are Essential Vitamins?
Vitamins are nutrients that are essential for the health and proper functioning of the human body. The name is derived from the word vital and amine because compounds necessary for life where originally thought to be amines. Deficiencies of these…
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About Himalayan Goji Juice
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The goji plant is found most often in Himalayan areas, and the Himalayan goji berry is a popular fruit noted for its incredible health benefits. Goji juice is a lot more than just a refreshing drink. The nutritional properties…
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Bodybuilding Exercises With a Weight Machine
Bodybuilding is more than simply lifting weights. It is the pursuit of hypertrophy, which is the increase of muscle tissue and size. Weight machines are popular among bodybuilders because they place the body in a stable position and allow for…
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Exercises for Hand Muscles
You can improve your grip strength with exercises for your hand muscles. Some hand muscles lie within your palms, and others originate in your forearms and extend into your fingers. The American College of Sports Medicine encourages hand-strengthening exercises to…
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What Events Make Up a Cardiac Cycle?
November 26, 2013 What Events Make Up a Cardiac Cycle?
The pumping action of the heart circulates the blood throughout the body and a sequence of events, jointly called the cardiac cycle, make this pumping action posible. Generally, the cardiac cycle can be divided into two separate periods: the contraction…
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REWORKED: 5 Things You Need to Know About Belly Fat
November 26, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Excess Belly Fat is Dangerous Our bodies are designed to store extra fat in case of famine, but when the famine doesn’t happen and we aren’t active enough to lose the extra pounds the body releases fat molecules into…
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Boot Camp Fitness Training
Overview If you are looking for a new fitness routine, consider trying boot camp fitness training. Fitness boot camps are designed to be fun, challenging and entertaining while increasing your overall fitness. The boot camp fitness training workouts utilize a…
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Running & Knee Pains
Overview All runners want to be able to lace up their shoes and hit the road running easily and freely, but the one physical issue that can stop you cold is knee pain. Especially for the act of running where…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Pop Push Ups
1. Pop at the Top Pop push ups, sometimes performed as clap pushups, is a form of ballistic exercise that targets the chest and ancillary upper body muscles like the triceps and shoulders. The difference between the pop and regular…
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Cardio Circuit Workouts
Overcome boredom in your workouts by performing a cardio circuit. Circuit training involves moving quickly from exercise to exercise, with no rest. Liz Neporent of Fitness Magazine reports that circuit training is an effective way to burn calories and address…
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How to help Young Kids Cope with and Understand Death
November 26, 2013 Crisis Support
As a grief therapist, I often am asked ‘what do we say/do/tell the kids’ about death, dying and grief? There is no standard answer. Grief is at once universal and unique. However, there do exist some guidelines for children in…
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Interesting Fitness Tips
The better shape the human body is in, the healthier and happier you are bound to be. It can be tough to sort through various fitness tips available and determine the real from the fake. Start with the more interesting,…
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Comfrey Leaf
Overview Comfrey is a perennial shrub native to the temperate, moist areas of Europe, western Asia, Australia and North America. The healing properties of the comfrey leaf have been used externally to treat inflammation that occurs after a sprain or…
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Home Remedies From Tea Tree Oil
November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Used by practitioners of alternative medicine for centuries as a versatile cure for everything from minor cuts and burns to dandruff and jock itch, tea tree oil has long been touted as a powerful anti-fungal and antimicrobial agent. Some have…
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Exercises for Ballet Dancers
Attending regular classes is the best training a dancer can receive, but it’s also very important to exercise outside of the studio in order to become a well-rounded and stronger dancer. According to an article by former New York City…
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Body Building Exercises & Tips
Bodybuilding workouts can be safe and productive with the proper technique and respect for the physiology of the body. Understanding how the body works during exercise and how it responds to muscular stress, as well as using proper movements to…
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