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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Breast Cancer Procedures
Various procedures help diagnose and treat breast cancer. The specific procedures used can depend on the stage and extent of cancer, subsequent treatment decisions and patient preference and age. Talking with your health care team can help you make the…
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The Real Reason why Relationships Die
There are a variety of reasons why relationships die, and I believe the root cause is obvious: people are simply being plagued and indoctrinated by the malicious venom they watch on the internet and on television. Let me give you…
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The Grief Process
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Grief is an emotion, and like the almighty Paradise, it cannot be expressed in arbitrary words. It is felt, perceived, acknowledged, and treaded through. Grief is a strong word, a strong saddened feeling; a natural response to loss. Grief, although…
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The Best Sleep Supplements
Sleep supplements help people who struggle with mild, occasional sleep problems. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), 48 percent of Americans report occasional trouble sleeping, and 22 percent have recurrent insomnia. If your sleep problems are persistent or severe,…
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What Factors Determine If Children Multivitamin Is Good?
The life of a child can be hectic. Between crazy schedules and finicky appetites, the little ones may not always get the type of nutrition they need to be as healthy as they can be. Just as adults can supplement…
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Why Marriages Die
There are many reasons for the failure of relationships. In this age of fast paced living, it would be easy to rush into a marriage causing it to be unstable in the beginning. If one does not take enough time…
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Echinacea & the Common Cold
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Echinacea, an herb belonging to the Aster family, is used to treat numerous cold-related conditions including influenza, cough and fever. Echinacea, or coneflower, was the most widely used medicinal plant of the Native Americans in the Great Plains region…
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How to help a Depressed Spouse
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Living with a person who deals with depression is challenging and it can also be heartbreaking. You love and care about your spouse, wishing that the depression would lift so that they could enjoy the vibrancy and joy of life,…
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Exercises Using Hand Weights
Hand weights, or dumbbells, provide a convenient option for performing resistance exercises. You can use them almost anywhere; most gyms have a wide variety of hand weights, or you can purchase a set to use at home. You can perform…
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Tips on Adult ADHD
November 25, 2013 Children's Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, it was once believed that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) only occurred in childhood. While anyone who suffers from this disorder must have experienced symptoms in childhood, it can continue to affect people into adulthood….
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How to help your Spouse through Depression
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Your wife (or husband) hasn’t been sleeping well lately, her appetite is low and she cries for no apparent reason. She has started to neglect doing things that she used to do and seems to be going through her day…
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Calories Burned by Various Activities
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
When you are trying to slim down, you need to follow a healthy diet and exercise. Combining these two lifestyle changes can create a caloric deficit, which is what you need for weight loss. To lose 1 pound of weight,…
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Valerian Benefits
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Prescription sleep aids have their known problems. Many of them lead to dependence, a condition where you cannot fall asleep without taking the medication. Some have side effects like daytime drowsiness, dizziness and headache, or can’t be taken with other…
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4 Ways to Treat Spider Bites
1. Treat and Clean the Bite Spider bites generally cause significant redness and swelling and can easily become infected. Wash the bite area with warm, soapy water as soon as possible. Ward off infection by applying diluted hydrogen peroxide after…
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What Are the Side Effects of Celexa Withdrawal?
November 25, 2013 Mental Health
For patients diagnosed with depression, their doctor may prescribe an antidepressant medication called Celexa to help alleviate their symptoms. Celexa is the brand name for citalopram hydrobromide, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that works by regulating the levels of mood-balancing…
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How Grief is Processed for different People
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
People process grief differently, because everyone is different. No two people will meet who are exactly alike, both in thinking and emotions. That being said, people are going to lose others that are close to them throughout their lives; this…
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Common Grief Behaviors
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Grief is a person’s reaction to a loss. Associated with grief are a set of emotions, behaviors and difficult sensations. Behaviors may vary from person to person as everyone deals with a death of a loved one in their own…
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How to Comfort someone after a Miscarriage
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Many women believe being a mom is a blessing, and it certainly can be. Women get pregnant and carry a baby for nine months. They want to have babies to pass down what they have learned growing up. They want…
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Acute Lead Poisoning Symptoms
Lead is a naturally occurring metal that is found in number of commonly used items, such as batteries, fishing weights and some children’s toys made outside of the United States. Exposure to lead-containing objects or lead dust can be life-threatening–especially…
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About Pregnancy & Toxoplasmosis
Overview Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can cause risks for an unborn baby. Caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii (or T. gondii), toxoplasmosis in an adult generally results in mild flu-like symptoms or even no symptoms. However, if the…
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Living with a Stroke Survivor and Acclimating the Rest of your Family
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
The effects of a stroke are life altering. Strokes are debilitating,dehumanizing and may destroy the foundation of most families. The entire family must recover from this devastating disease. Yes, the family has also suffered tremendously. They may have lost a…
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Abreva Side Effects
November 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Abreva (docosanol) is a topical antiviral medication used to alleviate symptoms associated with cold sores or fever blisters that develop as a result of herpes simplex virus. This over-the-counter cream has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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Heat Therapy Benefits
November 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Heat therapy is used to treat various injuries and ailments ranging from muscle stiffness to cancer. It works by exposing part or all of the body to high temperatures. In some cases, injections may also be involved–these are usually done…
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How to Support your Partner through Depression
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Depression involves a downward spiral into a sinking pit of despair. Any person who has suffered from depression will be able to relate to this opinion. Once you have sunk into a depression it will not be easy for you to…
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Mental Stages of Child Development
November 25, 2013 Children's Health
Child development encompasses all aspects, including physical, emotional and mental stages. Jean Piaget, a developmental psychologist renowned for his theory of cognitive development, identified four primary mental stages. Mental or cognitive development forms the foundation for the other aspects. Any…
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Natural Ways to Help Sleep
November 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Given the easy availability of coffee, sugar and constant mental stimulation from computers, cell phones and MP3 players, it is not difficulty to understand why it can be hard to “unplug” and get to sleep at night. While there are…
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What Are the Side Effects of Amaryl?
Amaryl (glimepiride) is a prescription medication indicated to help lower blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes. This medication is administered orally and should only be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Amaryl is part of a class…
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Common Causes of Sciatica
If the sciatic nerve, which runs from your back to your feet is irritated or compressed, you may develop a range of symptoms. These symptoms can be mild or severe. You may have pain in your lower back that radiates…
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How to help a Depressed Spouse
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
It can be heartbreaking to watch your depressed spouse suffer when you haven’t a clue how to help them. Watching them experience sadness and despondency is tough. Learning how to give them a helping hand can make you feel more…
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4 Easy Steps to Cure Your Premature Ejaculation Naturally
November 25, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
MedlinePlus defines premature ejaculation as a condition in which a man meets an orgasm before his partner wishes. Common causes of premature ejaculation are anxiety and too much sexual stimulation. Psychology and guilt factor also play a role in this…
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