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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Simple Steps on How to Build Muscles
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Building muscles requires creating a growth stimulus with resistance training, then taking in adequate nutrients and resting so that your body can rebuild muscles bigger and stronger. Your body knows how to build muscle—all you have to do is…
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How to be just Friends with your ex – Yes
Yes, ex lovers can be friends and only that. Though right now depending on how close it has been since the breakup it may feel like it is the hardest thing to do in the world, if there was anything…
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Some Relationships can Brand the Soul
When you find yourself asking yourself, why is it so hard to get over an ex boyfriend this is part of the breaking up process. Looking for an answer that only leads you back to the reasons of why you…
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What Is Stevia Sweetener?
Stevia is an herb that grows wild as a shrub in South America. The leaves of the Stevia plant contain glycosides, including 10 percent stevioside, which provides its sweetness. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI),…
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How to Boost self Esteem at the End of a Relationship
In most cases, when a relationship ends, one or both people are left feeling lonely and upset. This can take a toll on a person’s self-esteem and affect how they interact with other people. Instead of letting your self-esteem take…
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How to Replace Bicycle Grips
Overview If you have recently taken up cycling as part of your fitness routine, you will no doubt have discovered the necessity of providing proper protection for your hands. Whether you ride mostly in the dirt or on the pavement,…
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Healthy Diabetic Snacks
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Choosing the right foods to eat can be difficult if you have diabetes. Your blood sugar levels must always be taken into consideration, and this can limit the options available to you. What you need to eat can depend on…
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Health Benefits of Bicarbonate of Soda
Bicarbonate of soda, also called sodium bicarbonate, is more commonly known as baking soda. It is a common item regularly found in kitchens and bathrooms. Used primarily as a leavening agent in baking, bicarbonate of soda also has several health…
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Is it ever Acceptable to Date a Married Person
“Promises are made to be broken. It’s fine as long as I don’t get caught. I’m not hurting anyone. Besides, marriage is just a piece of paper, right?” Not at all, yet every time someone buys into one of these…
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4 Ways to Dress For Hiking
1. Know the Area and Get the Basics When planning a hiking trip, you should know something about the area you will hike in. You should do some research on the climate and weather of the places you will be…
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Cheap Stretch Mark Remedies
November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Stretch marks can be an unsightly and embarrassing skin condition. Many different factors can cause their onset, from the most common cause of pregnancy to the lesser known cause of overuse of cortisone creams. Regardless of their origin, most people…
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Pregnancy Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
November 19, 2013 Pregnancy Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed oil is a natural source of alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, an essential fatty acid, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Your body has the capacity to convert ALA into two other essential fatty acids your body needs;…
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How to Break up when You’re still in Love
A friend of this writer, himself in the midst of a very hostile breakup, once remarked that he preferred those kinds of dramatic, angry splits to the more gentle “we can still be friends” variety. His reasoning was that if…
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A List of Good Bacteria
According to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, good bacteria assists with good health and serves its primary purpose in breaking down starches and food in the body during the digestive process. Good bacteria turn extra calories into fat and create…
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Ways to Lift Hand Weights
If you consistently weight train twice a week, as recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine, you may find yourself getting bored with the same old routine or even hitting a plateau. Using hand weights in new ways is…
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Side Effects of Low Potassium Level
November 19, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium is a mineral that is essential for the body to function properly. It is also an electrolyte, which conducts electricity in the body. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, potassium is crucial to heart function and plays…
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Child Obesity Due to the Popularity of Game Systems
November 19, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Game systems are popular methods for keeping kids entertained. Some parents claim they would rather have their kids at home playing video games, than away from home without adult supervision. Moreover, some games improve manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination and…
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Hot Pepper Benefits
They look lovely on the plate and add spice to your meal, but hot peppers can do more for you than just increase your culinary pleasure. Hot peppers contain a chemical called capsaicin, which has a number of applications for…
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Salicylic Acid & Skin
November 19, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you have ever suffered a minor skin condition, you may have heard of salicylic acid. It is a common first-line, over-the-counter treatment for a variety of problems. If it does not work, you head for a doctor and…
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What Are the Two Most Important Things in a Golf Swing?
The golf swing is a golfer’s signature. A player’s swing is his identity on the golf course; once someone learns the game, the idea is to hone and craft that swing so that the golfer can hit her shots with…
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Exercises to Strengthen the Hamstring
The hamstrings are a group of three muscles that run from the back of your knee and up your thigh to your butt. They flex your knees and also extend the hips, allowing you to straighten up after bending at…
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Good Relationships with Family Living Abroad
Twenty to thirty years ago it would have been far more difficult to keep contact with your family who live abroad than it is today. Some people are more in contact with their far-away family than what they are with…
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5 Ways to Treat Hay Fever
1. Avoid Hay Fever Triggers To eliminate or limit hay fever (allergic rhinitis) symptoms, avoidance of troublesome allergens works very well. Limit your time outdoors in the early morning or evening hours to avoid contact with allergens. On windy and…
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How to Unstop Ears
Overview Colds or influenza as well as other medical problems can leave the ears feeling clogged and under pressure. The condition is uncomfortable and can interfere with hearing and sometimes with balance. Stopped up ears can also create actual pain…
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How to Maintain Good Relationships with Family Members when Living Abroad
Many people work overseas because opportunities may be too good to pass up. The prospect of earning a lot more compared to a local job is enticing. It can be difficult to leave family and friends behind while embarking a…
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What Is Rolling a Softball Bat?
Overview In sports, everyone is looking for an edge that will let them run a little faster, jump a little higher, or in the case of softball, hit a little farther. In the past decade, a certain controversial practice has…
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Botulism Symptoms in Infants
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports infant botulism is the most common form of botulism in the United States, with approximately 75 cases occurring annually. Infant botulism occurs when a baby ingests the spores of the bacterium…
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5 Ways to Identify Hay Fever
1. Know Your Risk Factors Certain aspects of your medical and family history make you more likely to develop hay fever or allergic rhinitis. If you have a family history of hay fever, you have an increased chance of developing…
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Abnormal Cardiac Rhythms
November 19, 2013 Abnormal Cardiac Rhythms
Overview Your heart beats in a characteristic normal rhythm defined and identified by cardio-pulmonary function tests such as an electrocardiogram or ECG. Clinically identified abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias or abnormal electrical activity patterns in the heart, challenge your…
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Dangerous Side Effects of Quinine
Quinine is a medication that is used to treat malaria. Quinine is a naturally occurring plant substance that is native to South America. Currently, treatment of malaria is the only approved use of quinine by the U.S. Food and Drug…
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