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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Texting Relationships Funny Drunk Text Lol Drive Thumbs Audience the Dos and don’t of Texti
Watch Ur Txt! Now that we have become a society where we would rather text or e-mail than pick up the phone-you have to know the ground rules and how to play the texting game. This method of communication is…
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10 Ways to Run Faster
Running is a common and popular way to lose weight and achieve aerobic fitness. Plateaus occur, however, when you run the same distance at the same pace all of the time. To reach a new level of fitness, you must…
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Shoulder Resistance Band Exercises
Resistance bands are rubber training tools that have handles on the ends and movable nylon door attachments. When it comes to the shoulders, multiple exercises can be done with the bands. The major muscles involved are the trapezius, deltoids and…
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Home Remedies to Fade Dark Spots
November 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Dark spots, also called liver spots or age spots, are most likely to appear on portions of the body exposed to direct sunlight, according to Medline Plus, an online medical encyclopedia from the National Institutes of Health. The spots may…
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Chest Injury
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Please don’t sneeze Having had a chest injury a few years previously I thought the worst possible ordeal a person could have to accompany this injury would be a cough. But I was wrong because there is no comparison between…
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How to Double the Number of Pull Ups You Can Do
Overview Pull-ups are the ultimate test of upper-body strength. Because pull-ups require you to pull your entire body weight upward, many people don’t have the strength to do more than one. Unfortunately, the only way to get better at pull-ups…
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Basal Cell Skin Cancer Treatments
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer in the United States. One of the most common types of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma, and the prognosis for recovery from…
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5 Stages of Grief
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Every person in the world has had his brush with grief. When someone close to your heart passes away, you are overwhelmed with anguish and sorrow. When you miserably failed a major exam despite giving it your best by burning…
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Gym Exercises for Beginners
Working out in a gym can be intimidating for a beginner, especially for one who is not familiar with the various types of exercise equipment, such as a universal and free weights. For those who are just starting out, there…
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3 Ways to Avoid Refined Cereals
November 25, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Start Slowly If you are downing a bowl of fruity rainbow O’s and have been for the past 20 years or so, changing your habits to avoid refined cereals may be a difficult transition. You find comfort in waking…
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4 Ways to Pick Phosphorus-Rich Grains
1. Your Body Contains Lots of Phosphorus Phosphorus is a nonmetallic mineral that is present in the body. With the exception of calcium, it is the most plentiful mineral found in the body–the average person’s body contains 1 to 2…
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Drug Treatments for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer refers to a potentially life-threatening condition in which cells in the breast grow at a rapid rate. The Mayo Clinic says that breast cancer is one of the most common cancer in women within the United States after…
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Black Olive Nutritional Facts
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Olive trees are among the oldest known trees; some still in existence have been estimated to be 2000 years old. The fruits, also called olives, are widely enjoyed as a food and for their oil. Black olives are a…
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Chronic Sinus Headache Symptoms
A chronic sinus headache is the result of chronic sinusitis (sinus infection). A chronic sinus infection is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a sinus infection lasting more than eight weeks or is reoccurring. Chronic sinus headaches can impair your…
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The Best Ways to Run Faster & Be Quicker
If you want to run faster and be quicker, you need to learn the secret–that there are no secrets. Whether you play football, run track or just want to cover more of the outfield better, train and prepare properly to…
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Why Relationships Die
Relationships can die for a number of reasons. People can fall in and out of like in a matter of days. Getting to know someone can be fun and interesting at first. Sometimes people rush into a relationship based on…
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5 Ways to Treat Eye Herpes
1. Antiviral Eye Drops One effect way to treat eye herpes is through the use of antiviral eye drops. These special eye drops are available through prescription only and are very effective for eliminating and controlling eye herpes. If a…
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Purpose of Aromatherapy
Overview Aromatherapy is a holistic form of healing that dates back to ancient Egypt. It involves the use of essential oils to invoke certain feelings or moods and to heal different types of mental problems or disorders, such as depression,…
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What Foods Cause Uric Acid Build Up?
Broadly, uric acid serves as an antioxidant that helps prevent damage to blood-vessel lining. Uric acid is formed from the breakdown of purines, substances found in food and the body’s cells. The buildup of uric acid in the body results…
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Natural Foods for Cleansing Your Body
Most health professionals say that a daily bowel movement is ideal, yet some people report having only two or three per week. If you are in the group having the fewer bowel movements, consider eating whole foods that will provide…
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4 Ways to Prevent Vaginal Itching
November 25, 2013 Women's Health
1. Keep the Vaginal Area Clean To prevent vaginal itching, also called vaginitis, make sure you’re keeping your vaginal area clean and dry. However, douching can increase vaginal itching since it washes away normal lubricants and bacteria. Wipe or wash…
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What Foods Cause Loose Stools?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2005 Food Pyramid guidelines recommend that adults eat seven to eight servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans do not eat the recommended daily allowances of foods…
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Gay Men and Lesbians Coping with Bereavement
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Real men and real women do cry real tears and express real emotions. Bereavement hasn’t any gender. Some may mistakenly believe the loss of a heterosexual mate is much different from losing just a close “friend.” Anyone who would be…
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Ankle Fracture Causes
A fractured or broken ankle involves breaking one or more of the three bones that make up the ankle. According to the Mayo Clinic, the severity of the fracture can range from a small crack to a shattering break that…
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Exercise Programs for High Blood Pressure
November 25, 2013 Exercise Programs for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the result of increased force of the blood produced by the heart and the size and condition of your arteries. Your blood pressure is considered high if your systolic pressure (the pressure created during…
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Side Effects of Cayenne Pepper Treatment
Cayenne has analgesic properties due to the presence of capsaicin, which also gives the spice its heat. Capsaicin causes the body to release a neurotransmitter (“substance P”) whose job is to register injury and produce the sensation of pain. Research…
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The Active Benefits of Manuka Honey
Honey bees, on their endless quest to find sufficient pollen, propolis, nectar and water for their thriving hives, will only travel as far as they need to in order to locate these treasures, according to the Department of Energy. In…
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What Are the Health Benefits of Organic Coconut Oil?
November 25, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Populations in tropical countries have lower rates of heart disease, according to Peace Health, which could be related to their consumption of coconut oil. Natural health practitioners recommend coconut oil for heart disease, thyroid conditions, weight loss and even hair…
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How Grief is Processed
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Grief is the experience of loss and change in one’s life. It is the psychological process everyone goes through following the death of a loved one, a broken relationship, the loss of a job, etc. How grief is processed following…
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Uses of Neem
In South Asia, neem has long been known as the “pharmacy tree” for its many therapeutic benefits. Neem is traditionally used as an insect repellent, hair and skin cleanser and treatment, herbal remedy for high blood pressure and cholesterol, and…
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