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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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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Resistance bands are versatile, lightweight, portable and don’t require much space to exercise with. You can tone all the muscles in your upper body with resistance bands, and with a little maneuvering, you can use them to strengthen your lower…
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November 24, 2013 Cocoa Powder Nutrition Information
Overview Cocoa powder comes from cocoa beans, which are produced by the cacao tree, which is farmed in many tropical countries. The beans are processed into chocolate liquor, most of the fat is removed, and the remaining paste is dried…
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November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Survivor’s guilt doesn’t make logical sense, yet it can be overwhelming. You did nothing to cause the loss of life of others, but you can’t help feeling that your survival wasn’t fair. You believe you could have saved someone if…
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People frequently depend on caffeine for an added energy boost, for enjoyment or to reduce sleepiness during the day. Though moderate caffeine consumption is considered safe and harmless, caffeine can cause unpleasant side effects. If you believe that caffeine is…
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November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If your toenails are yellow, brittle and break easily, you may have toenail fungus. Toenail fungus grows in damp, moist environments created by synthetic socks, public showers or swimming pools. If you catch nail fungus early, you may be able…
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November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
i think it is fair to say that some rape victims are irresponsible. This is not to say that all rape victims can prevent what happens to them, however, there are some who increase their odds of being raped by…
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Helmets have become adapted to different types of riding, like bicycles themselves. Bicycle helmets come in all types, designs and color schemes. Finding the right “lid” for your ride has never been so easy. Helmet manufacturers have designed a plethora…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Soybean oil provides several specific health benefits. It’s a good source of nutrition, and it contains essential fatty acids and beta-sitosterol. You can obtain soy oil not only in bottled form, but in soy margarine and mayonnaise as well. For…
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November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
When someone you love is suffering from depression, you want to help, but it can be stressful. The irritability and fatigue your spouse feels can put strains on your marriage and if you’re not careful you can start to feel…
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November 24, 2013 Mental Health
Anorexia and bulimia are complex psychological disorders that pose an array of physical complications. People with the disorders may abuse laxatives in attempt to rid their bodies of calories, lose weight, or to improve digestive regularity. Laxative addiction is a…
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Ditch the juice fasts and extreme detox programs in favor of a safe, natural way to detoxify your system. Use whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, to improve your body’s ability to cleanse itself. Capitalize on…
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If the cells located within the breast tissue begin to grow out of control, they can form a tumor or mass. This mass can be benign, but if the cells reproduce with mutations, the mass can become cancerous. Breast cancer…
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Family is the one gift we get whether we want it or not. Many of us have fond memories of days spent with family, meals eaten, vacations, holidays, and numerous other occasions filled with love. Love is the family’s glue….
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Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a spore-forming bacillus that produces two toxins capable of causing inflammation of the colon and colitis. The symptoms of C. difficile are mild to severe abdominal pain and watery diarrhea. Severe cases carry the potential…
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November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
What is best abortion or adoption, to kill or to give away? When we are talking about a very small person – of course it is better to give away. At least the person has a chance at life. Are…
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November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Para-aminobenzoic acid, also known as PABA, is a naturally occurring chemical found in a range of food items including brewer’s yeast, molasses, mushrooms, liver, eggs and whole grains. It is taken internally as a supplement and is also an ingredient…
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November 24, 2013 Children's Health
A concussion is a brain injury that can be caused by any accident which causes a direct blow to the head. When the head sustains trauma, the brain may wobble inside the skull, causing swelling and bruising of the brain…
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If you want to improve your running speed, stride length or gait, you’ll need to develop power and speed in the leg and gluteal structure while also developing core muscle stabilization. To increase leg strength and endurance, you can use…
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November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
If you asked this question of my husband, my children, or I, this question is a no-brainer. You see, my husband was adopted. I am forever grateful to the mother he has never met for her courage and strength in…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Additional Calories on Your Veggies We fool ourselves into believing that as long as we’re eating a vegetable, it’s good for us, right? To avoid the high-calorie vegetables, we have to avoid any vegetable that’s breaded and fried. For…
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The upper back muscles range from the traps below your neck to the lats just below your shoulders and rhomboids in the center. To target these muscles, you can utilize several exercises that engage them while working their supporting structures…
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Prolonged use of high-dosage anabolic steroids to improve sports performance and athletic abilities can lead to serious side effects. Steroids can impact the testes and mammary glands in males. For females, steroid use affects the menstrual cycle and facial hair….
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November 24, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Eat Breakfast Breakfast is the meal of champions. It is also the meal of choice for keeping your weight under control. People who eat breakfast have more energy and tend to snack less throughout the rest of the day….
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview With American obesity rates soaring, more and more people are attempting to change their eating habits to slim down and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Though dietary changes can make a difference, including an exercise regimen in your…
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The breasts undergo periods of tightly regulated growth and development throughout puberty and pregnancy. When cells within the breast become mutated, leading to dysregulation of cell growth, this causes uncontrolled cell proliferation, and breast cancer can develop. There are a…
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Overview Fibromyalgia is an illness that causes chronic pain and fatigue. The pain occurs in the muscles and fibers in any area of the body and causes other symptoms as well. According to Dr. James Balch, a physician and surgeon…
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1. Harness the Power of Potassium If you are one of the millions of Americans who struggle with high blood pressure (hypertension), you may find help in the vegetable garden. When Grandma said, “Eat your veggies,” she was right. All…
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November 24, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
After the exchange of the marriage vows a young couple begins to realize that it takes more than love to maintain a happy home. If the couple had savings before marriage, they are surprised to see how quickly these savings…
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November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fiber is found in all plant-based foods. It is an important part of any nutritional diet, and including high-fiber fruits and vegetables in your meals is one of the best ways to make sure you get enough each day….
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The plantar fascia is a tendon-like structure that runs along the bottom of the feet. The plantar fascia act as a shock absorber and cushion the feet with every step we take. When they become damaged or inflamed, this condition…
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