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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Self Defense Techniques for Women
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Self-defense is a most worthy type of knowledge every woman should know to help keep herself and others safe and not to be transgressed against. The following self-defense techniques will prove helpful in various real-life situations. Those who attack women…
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What Basic Skills Are Needed for Lacrosse?
Lacrosse is a game that tests an athlete’s overall athletic ability, along with strength, agility and determination. The game involves bursts of explosive running and is played on a field that is 110 yards long by 60 yards wide. Cardiovascular…
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How to Calculate the Calories Burned
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview If everyone took a 30-minute walk each day, overall health worldwide would tremendously improve. That’s the view of the American College of Sports Medicine, which advocates keeping exercise simple and notes that walking is the simplest aerobic activity. You…
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Basic Facts About Depression
November 24, 2013 Mental Health
Depression is the most common mental health disorder. In general, depression is the experience of a depressed mood and loss of interest in life for a significant period of time. Depression can occur at any age and last weeks, months,…
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How to Get Rid of Red Bumps on Your Legs
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you shave your legs, you may develop red bumps on the surface of the skin. Razor bumps occur when the removed hair grows back into the follicle. The skin becomes inflamed and irritated as a part of your…
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Are some Victims of Rape Irresponsible – No
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Someone throws you on the ground, rips your clothes off and rapes you and the question is are victims of rape irresponsible? NO! What on God’s earth could make a woman irresponsible because she was the victim of a rape?…
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5 Ways to Eat to Avoid Heart Disease
1. Say Goodbye to Unhealthy Fats The most important way to alter your diet to prevent heart disease is by reducing the amount of unhealthy fat you take in. These include trans-fats, saturated fat and cholesterol. Some of the easier…
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What Are the Dangers of Remifemin?
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Remifemin is an over-the-counter supplement containing extract from a plant known as black cohosh. This supplement is marketed as a natural treatment for alleviating menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes or mood swings. The safety and effectiveness of Remifemin has…
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List of Things Needed for When Baby Arrives
As if the concept of having a new baby to care for weren’t enough, soon-to-be parents must be adequately prepared for their bundle of joy by having all necessary supplies on hand. Though many necessities are given as gifts during…
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Drugs for Vertigo
Treatment of vertigo is intended to reduce the sensation of dizziness. According to Dr. Michael Strupp and Dr. Thomas Brandt, treatment may include medication, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, and in rare cases surgery. When diagnosed with vertigo there are several types of…
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What Are the Side Effects of Actos Medicine?
Actos (pioglitazone) is a medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It may be used in conjunction with other medications, dietary changes and exercise. Before taking Actos, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure or heart…
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Uva Ursi Uses
For at least 2,000 years, uva ursi has been valued for its role in the treatment of common diseases and conditions. This versatile medicinal fruit was the preferred treatment for urinary tract infections until the advent of antibiotics, according to…
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3 Ways to Benefit From a Mediterranean Diet
November 24, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. It’s Delicious Not only does the Mediterranean diet benefit your health, you’ll enjoy many of the delicious foods you can eat on the diet. Most of your diet will consist of fruits and vegetables, but you also eat generous…
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A Diet Plan to Lose 40 Pounds of Weight
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing 40 lbs. requires a commitment to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Although fad diets and supplement manufacturers promise you fast results, these diets usually cause frustration and weight regain in the long run, notes the American…
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How to Maintain your Privacy when in a Committed Relationship
It is easy to become so involved with your partner, especially during the first few years of your time together, that you forget about your own needs. Nevertheless, you need to have time to yourself to follow dreams and explore…
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Parenting Classes for Divorcing Parents
November 24, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When parents divorce there can be a lot of anger present. The problem with many divorcing parents is that they are so wrapped up in their feelings that their judgment is clouded when it comes to the needs of their children and that is…
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The Best Rotator Cuff Stretches
Effectively stretching the rotator cuff is important before engaging in any strenuous activity involving the shoulder joint. The shoulder joint is one of the most complex and easy to injure on the body. If a person has strained the rotator…
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The Best Organic Protein Bars
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The selection of brands and flavors of protein bars in a grocery store can be overwhelming. Some of the protein bars have an extensive list of ingredients and preservatives to prolong shelf life. Organic protein bars, however, contain 100 percent…
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Herbal Remedies for Sleep Problems
Sleep disorders affect the amount or quality of sleep a person obtains. There are a variety of sleep problems, some of which include insomnia, sleep apnea, night terrors and narcolepsy. While pharmaceutical sedatives may help relieve sleep problems like insomnia,…
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Rapid Weight Gain in a Child
November 24, 2013 Children's Health
Overview The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 17 percent of children and teens are obese. If your child experiences a significant weight gain, your first goal should be to find out why. A pediatrician who is…
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How to Discourage your Partners Annoying Habits
November 24, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Annoying habits are most often performed unconsciously. My husband used to interrupt people in the middle of conversations. It took awhile for me to recognize the fact that this was not a deliberate action. His mind was simply functioning at…
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Basic Fried Rice Nutrition Facts
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A way to use leftovers, fresh ingredients and boiled rice, fried rice can be created many different ways. Traditionally, Chinese rice dishes were named after their main ingredients. Fried rice was so named because its main ingredient was fried…
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How to Heal a Headache While Lifting Weights
Overview Headaches are often a sign of overexertion during weightlifting exercises. Headaches resulting from exercise are typically primary (benign) exertional headaches, according to an article published in Current Pain and Headache Reports. However, it is possible a headache is a…
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Colic & Babies
November 24, 2013 Children's Health
Overview All babies cry, and some cry more than others. However, in some babies, the crying is more frequent, more vigorous, and the baby seems to always be in pain. If your baby cries for three hours a day, for…
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Why Suicide should be Talked about Openly in Society
November 24, 2013 Crisis Support
Suicide should be talked about openly because it is a fact of life. It certainly isn’t one of the bright and cheery things that we as people would prefer to talk about, but it demands recognition out in the open…
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List of Different Push-Ups
The push-up is a popular upper-body exercise to train the pectoral muscles of the chest. The push-up works the tricep muscles in the back of the upper arm and the deltoid muscles of the shoulders, too. There are variations on…
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What is the Leading Cause of Hair Loss in Women?
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview No one wants to see a clump of hair in the bathtub drain, but excessive hair loss can be especially distressing for women. When a woman’s hair becomes noticeably sparse, the cause is usually a derivative of the male…
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What Are the Benefits of a Vibration Machine?
November 24, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A vibration training machine offers nueromuscular training with the intention of improving muscular strength, balance and power. The machine features a platform with a removable pad on which you sit, stand or lie down. The vibrations’ frequency and amplitude are…
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About the Herbalife Tea Diet
November 24, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Since 1980, Herbalife has been producing products aimed at weight management and nutrition. In the 21st century, it is increasing its commitment to research, development and manufacturing of these products. Herbalife employs a Nutrition Advisory Board full of experts…
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5 Ways to Identify Signs of Bulimia in Teens
1. Recognizing the Warning Signs Researchers estimate that almost half of all women in America have dealt with an eating disorder in their lifetimes, and most of these experiences take place in the teen years. Teens are especially susceptible to…
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