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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About Low Blood Sugar Level
Overview The condition known as hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar, or glucose, levels drop too low. The condition is treatable, but causes serious complications when left untreated. Low blood sugar is a common reaction for diabetics from medicine, irregular diet…
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Should Grief be Treated with Anti Depressants
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Grief at the death of a loved one or another shocking life event is a process that people would rather not go through; however, it is a necessary part of accepting the situation and being able to carry on. In…
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Small Ways to Lose Weight
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing 1 pound of weight requires you to use 3,500 more calories than you consume, according to Help Guide. Combining exercise with diet will allow you to lose weight faster, while staying healthy. However, you should avoid losing more than…
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4 Ways To Maintain Healthy Weight With Grains
November 25, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Lose It and Use It After going through all the hassle and discipline to lose weight and get into shape, the goal should be to maintain that weight. Part of that process includes sticking to the healthy practices you…
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Tricks to Help Acne Clear
November 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is more than a nuisance–it can interfere with your life. But just because you have a few spots, doesn’t mean you have to hide until they go away. You can implement several tricks to clear your acne for good,…
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Easy Ways to Find Missing Persons
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
If you are looking for a lost love, an old school mate, or even a relative, there are easy ways to find missing persons. It can be so easy to lose track of friends and people you want to get…
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What Are the Available Treatments for Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed type of cancer in women, after skin cancer. Men also get breast cancer, but in much smaller numbers. A number of options are taken into consideration before a doctor determines the right breast…
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Tips for Keeping a Flat Stomach
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The perfectly sculpted stomach is the type of thing men and women across the United States and the world dream of. There is something to be said for a person with a flat, ripped belly. It indicates a person’s quality…
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Allergies to Soy Milk
Overview A soy allergy is much like any other allergy. It’s the body’s immune response to a foreign substance. With a soy allergy, the immune system creates antibodies that recognize soy as an allergen. When any product containing soy is…
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5 Ways to Practice Water Safety
November 25, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Learn to Swim Both adults and children without swimming experience should participate in a swimming class to learn basic water-survival skills. Drowning can occur in shallow water, and inexperienced swimmers can fall into a false sense of security if…
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About Kidney Dialysis
Overview Dialysis is necessary when people develop end-stage kidney failure, in which 85 to 90 percent of kidney function is lost. Kidney failure occurs gradually because if one kidney is still working or both are functioning partially, normal kidney function…
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About Lung Cancer
Overview Lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2009 there…
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5 Ways to Add Whole Grains to a Diet
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Read the Label Sometimes it’s difficult to discern whether or not a product contains whole grains. The word “enriched” doesn’t signify that the product includes whole grains; enriched means that the manufacturer adds vitamins and minerals to the grains….
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What Are Signs of Alcohol Poisoning?
Alcohol poisoning occurs when an excessive amount of alcohol is consumed in a short period of time. According to the Mayo Clinic, rapidly consuming five or more drinks in a row is binge drinking, which is the primary cause of…
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List of Foods That Have High Fructose Corn Syrup
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
High fructose corn syrup is used instead of sugar to sweeten a wide variety of beverages and foods. The possible adverse health effects of consuming high fructose corn syrup include obesity and kidney disease, although studies have been conflicting. The…
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How Controlling Personalities Create Marital Discord
November 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In most relationships one of the partners has a more assertive personality than the other. In fact, usually in most relationships personalities complement each other. This is the cornerstone of most relationships making the marriage bond tight. This permits one…
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Health Benefits of Wheat Grass Juice
Wheatgrass is a slow-growing plant that contains high levels of the light-harvesting pigment chlorophyll and low levels of simple sugars. Since wheatgrass has many nutritional benefits and can be grown in a small pot on your kitchen counter, it is…
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Bosu Fitness Exercises
The Bosu ball is one of the most dynamic pieces of portable exercise equipment. It can be used to perform a number of exercises and add difficulty and strength training to the most classic exercises, according to inventor David Weck….
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Hip Fracture Symptoms
According to the Mayo Clinic, hip fractures can occur at any age, but most hip fractures occur in people older than 65. This occurs because bones lose mineral density as we age, which causes bones to become weak and more…
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Best Remedies for Cough Due to a Cold
Cough is one of the most pervasive cold symptoms. Some prescription medicines suppress or relieve cough symptoms. Medications prescribed by a doctor are generally stronger and longer lasting than over-the-counter anti-cough medications, which come in two types, antitussives and expectorants,…
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About Ocean Kayaking
Overview Ocean kayaking involves taking a kayak out on the waters for a day of activities and physical fitness. AllKayaking.com states that most ocean kayaks are made from Kevlar, fiberglass or molded plastic. Ocean kayaks are designed to withstand harsh…
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A List of Medications for Nausea
Nausea refers to a queasy feeling that typically accompanies vomiting. Sometimes, nausea can occur as a result of motion sickness or a serious medical condition. In some instances, nausea occurs early in pregnancy. Fortunately, medications for nausea exist. Trimethobenzamide Trimethobenzamide,…
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Qigong Method
Overview Qigong, pronounced “chee-gung,” is made up of two Chinese words. “Qi” means “life force,” and “gong” translates to “work” or “accomplishment.” Together, qigong is an ancient Chinese method of healing that uses breathing techniques, slow movements and meditation to…
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What Is a Hip Flexor?
Overview Many people do not tend to pay much attention to their hip flexors because they cannot see them with surrounding muscle. However, when they experience back pain, knee pain and hip stiffness, these symptoms are often caused by tight…
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5 Ways to Stretch Before Ballet Class
1. Stretch Before You Dance Warming up and stretching are the first things that a ballet dancer does when entering a class or practice session. In fact, it’s so important that it’s a part of the class. A ballet dancer…
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5 Ways to Talk to Teens About Birth Control
November 25, 2013 Children's Health
1. Successful Presentation When you are having the sex talk with your teen, having all of the facts ready is very important. A lot of the talk about birth control will focus on statistics. You should present these facts in…
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Arm Exercises for Women
As a woman, toning your arms can go a long way when it comes to boosting your self-confidence. To achieve this, you can do arm exercises like men, but you will most likely have to use less weight. According to…
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While Behavioural changes will Occur it is a Normal and Finite Process
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Everyone grieves differently. There is almost an expectation on someone who knows that a relative or friend is suffering from a terminal illness to be prepared for the end and the grief that will follow; similarly, we can make the…
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Depressed Spouse
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
The husband/wife relationship is usually considered the closest relationship in existence in most cases. Therefore, when someone watches their spouse go through a time of depression in their life, they must do everything they can to help them get out…
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Signs & Symptoms of Peanut Butter Salmonella
Salmonella is a type of bacterial food-borne illness. This means that it is generally passed to humans through food or fecal contaminants. Scientific American states that there are up to 40,000 cases of salmonella annually, with approximately 600 deaths. Peanut…
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