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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Depression Spouse Support
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
It’s astonishing how often depression is ignored as just “bout of lows that will pass” rather than an disease that needs to be treated. Yes, you heard it right-depression, is just another disease needs ATTENTION! The changes you may notice…
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What Exercises Done With Machine Weights Can Be Done With Free Weights?
Machine weights have been developed to take the guesswork out of weight training. The design of machine weights enables the exerciser to perform an exercise, working through a range of motions in a fixed plane. Every single machine exercise available…
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3 Ways to Treat Puncture Wounds
1. Soap, Water and a Little Bit of Blood Can Prevent Infection Any injury that pierces the skin carries a risk of infection. The best way to avoid infection is to clean the wound as quickly as possible after it…
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Bach’s Rescue Remedy Side Effects
Rescue Remedy, a popular over-the-counter anxiety treatment made from highly distilled “flower essences,” generally causes no side effects beyond placebo. According to a systematic review by Edzar Ernst, Rescue Remedy contains no pharmacologically active herbal ingredients. An additional review published…
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Benefits of Panax Ginseng
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Panax ginseng has been used for more than two millennia by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This versatile medicinal herb has been used to treat a wide variety of common conditions and…
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How to Comfort someone after a Miscarriage
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
It can seem awkward to know the right things to say and do when comforting someone after a miscarriage. It’s a very sensitive time, where the lost baby may have even been given a name. Showing care can greatly enhance…
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Cracker Jack Nutrition
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Cracker Jack is the brand name for a snack consisting of popcorn coated with caramel and peanuts. A box of Cracker Jack also contains a prize of nominal value as a type of advertisement. F.W. Rueckheim trademarked the Cracker…
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Banana Chips Nutrition
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Bananas, native to Southeast Asia, are a popular fruit typically grown in tropical areas. The sweet content of a banana makes it a delicious choice for desserts or snacks. Deep-frying ripe bananas in oil makes banana chips. This process…
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3 Ways to Weigh Pros and Cons of the Macrobiotic Diet
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. How to Do It The macrobiotic diet consists mainly of whole grains and vegetables. Meats, if included, consist only of fish a few times a week. Beef, poultry, dairy products and other meat products are strongly discouraged. Whole grains…
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Brief History of Baseball
Overview Baseball is often called America’s national pastime because of its rich tradition. According to sports historians Richard Swanson and Betty Spears, it was one of the first games governed by a standardized set of rules; it was also one…
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Ways to Prevent From Having Salmonella
Every year, more than 40,000 reports of salmonella poisoning are made. The signs and symptoms of salmonella poisoning include vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. It can make a person extremely ill or even cause death. Salmonella poisoning is extremely preventable as…
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Dong Quai Side Effects
Dong quai has been used for centuries as a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), primarily as a treatment for menopause, menstrual disorders and heart disease. As of 2010, evidence of dong quai’s efficacy is extremely limited, according to the…
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Uses of Eucalyptus Essential Oils
It’s understandable if the first things that come to mind when you think about eucalyptus–other than koala bears–are cold medicines and decongestant rubs. Eucalyptus oil’s frequent inclusion in everything from over-the-counter cold medicines to mouthwashes make it a distinctly familiar…
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What Are the Symptoms of Wheat Allergy in Kids?
According to the Mayo Clinic, an allergy to wheat is one of the most common food allergies in children. An allergic reaction takes place when the child’s immune system does not recognize one of the proteins found in wheat. The…
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How to Deal with a self Harming Teenager
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
According to http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/ 10 per cent of teenagers will self-harm at some stage, usually by cutting themselves. Why do they self-harm? The answer may not seem logical, it may not seem reasonable, but for many teenagers self-harming provides them with…
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Cream of Tomato Soup Nutrition
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Tomato soup has a very low fat content because it generally contains only tomato sauce and a few seasonings. Cream of tomato soup also contains sour cream, which increases the fat content, but it still remains very nutritious. You…
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3 Ways to Compare Wild Rice to Brown Rice
November 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Go Wild for Fiber Although brown is comparatively high in fiber, wild rice still blows brown rice out of the water: wild rice has nearly twice the amount of fiber per serving than brown rice. This equates to an…
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Acne in the Eyes of Kids
Overview A small, pimple-like lump that appears in your child’s eyelid or eyelash is similar to a pimple, but is not actually acne. Likely, that lump is either a stye or a chalazion. Sties and chalazia–plural for chalazion–can grow under…
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5 Ways to Sanitize a Cutting Board After Meat Preparation
1. Give Your Cutting Board a Bath Every busy kitchen has at least one cutting board. It’s important to keep the cutting boards clean and sanitized after every use to avoid illness. Scrape off any excess residue from the meat…
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What Muscles Are Used to Throw a Ball?
There are many different ways to throw a ball, and each way requires a different pattern and degree of muscle recruitment. Perhaps the most common way to throw a ball involves using the overhand throwing motion performed by baseball pitchers….
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What Are the Side Effects of Femara?
Femara (letrozole) is a chemotherapeutic drug used to prevent the growth of cancer cells in postmenopausal patients with breast cancer. This medication inhibits the function of a particular enzyme called aromatase, which is known to play a role in breast…
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Meditation Techniques
According to Dr. Andrew Weil in an interview posted on his website, meditation has been proven to have a positive effect on overall health because of its ability to combat stress. By training the mind to observe silence and focus…
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Diet & Exercise for Teens
Overview A healthy diet and regular exercise are vital for teens to reduce obesity, which can cause life-threatening conditions. A balanced diet also gives teens the nutrients they need to develop into healthy adults. Exercise is important to prevent obesity….
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4 Ways to Eat Smaller Meals to Prevent Acid Reflux
November 25, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Avoid 3 Square Meals a Day When you have acid reflux, you should avoid relying on 3 square meals a day for your caloric intake. Ideally, you want to eat as many as 5 or 6 smaller meals each…
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ADHD Health Diet
November 25, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Since there is no cure for ADHD, many people turn to treatments or lifestyle changes that claim to…
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Talking with your Teen Depression and self Injury
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Talking to your teen about anything can be a challenge, but when you enter something so intimately deep as a discussion on depression and self-injury the challenges are compounded. Self-injury (SI) itself is a symptom of a deeper issue, not…
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About Depilatory
November 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Chemical depilatories are one of an array of temporary hair removal methods on the market. They typically come in cream or liquid form, though shaving powders are also available. They dissolve the hair by reacting with its protein structure,…
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How to Support your Partner through Depression
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Depression is a mental illness that plagues many. It is an overwhelming disease for the person living with it as well as for their partners. I am not an authority on the subject but I am a person who…
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Best Online Support Groups for Military Kids
November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Being a military kid can be difficult, because they are constantly facing the possibility of not seeing their parent(s) for months at a time, or even worse, having to move every so often because their parents get transferred from base…
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Remedies to Help You Sleep
When you can’t sleep, you can’t do much else either. Lack of sleep affects your brain function, mood, health and well-being in profound ways. Sleep studies and prescription remedies may be helpful for more severe sleep problems, but many common…
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