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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AB Exercises for Losing Inches
Exercising the abdominal muscles is one of the most effective methods for losing inches around the stomach. Among the results of abdominal exercise is a tightening effect. By tightening these muscles, the stomach pulls in and appears thinner. To achieve…
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A Sinus Infection Caused by Fungus
Overview In 2010, 35 million Americans suffer from sinusitis, according to Doctor Murray Grossan, an ear, nose and throat specialist in Los Angeles. Sinus infections are categorized by either the time of their duration (acute, chronic or reoccurring) or by…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Iron Deficiency Symptoms
1. It’s a Form of Anemia Iron deficiency is a form of anemia. Anemia is when the red blood cells don’t have enough hemoglobin. It is the most common form of anemia. The decreased level of red blood cells doesn’t…
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Recumbent Exercise Bike vs. Upright
Overview Electrically powered stationary bicycles come in both upright and recumbent varieties. Deciding which type is best for you depends on your exercise goals and physical needs. Both offer a way to fit in the American College of Sports Medicine…
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What are the most Common Lies Women tell Men
November 16, 2013 Communication
The most common lies women tell to men should be of little surprise to anyone, they are nearly universal in that some time or another almost every woman has used one of these gems. Some women are so good at…
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Diets for Children With Eczema
November 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema, a skin condition characterized by inflammation and irritation of the skin, afflicts infants, children and adults. Symptoms vary from person to person but can include itchy, dry, red skin and small, fluid filled bumps on the forehead, cheeks or…
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List of Aromatherapy Remedies
Aromatherapy is a healing art that dates back to Ancient Egypt. In her book, “Natural Beauty at Home,” Janice Cox states that aromatherapy’s roots go back 5000 years, and that incense, essential oils and perfumes were used by Ancient Greeks,…
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What Are the Treatments for Adolescents With Substance Use Disorders?
November 16, 2013 What Are the Treatments for Adolescents With Substance Use Disorders?
Adolescents with substance use problems have several options when it comes to receiving treatment, but if the adolescent does not does not want treatment, it is only be a waste of time and money. During drug treatment, it is important…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Breaking In Running Shoes
1. Walk About When you get that new pair of running shoes, do not immediately start to run in them. Walk around the house for a few days in them and wear the shoes when running errands around town. If…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Cognitive Therapy
1. Three Therapies in One There are many types of therapies that overlap cognitive therapy, also called cognitive behavioral therapy. First, you must sort the problems and recognize the difference between the inconsequential and the major. The second part of…
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Why do People tell Lies
November 16, 2013 Communication
There are many reasons why people lie. Some people lie because they are ashamed of the truth. They actually don’t want people to know the truth because they are somewhat embarrassed of what the truth actually is. Sometimes as kids,…
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Medications to Treat Bipolar Disorder
November 16, 2013 Mental Health
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, bipolar disorder–also known as manic-depressive disorder–causes serious alterations in a person’s mood, thinking and behavior. Dramatic mood swings range from the euphoria and heightened energy of mania to the lows…
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About Finasteride
November 16, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor in both tissue and liver enzymes. The enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Finasteride therefore decreases the serum levels of DHT. DHT is responsible for male pattern baldness and prostate growth in addition…
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Success Greed News Rage Anger Zen Positive Thinking Kindness Calm Peace Happiness
November 16, 2013 Communication
We must carve out our own space to be in; or this world will eat us up and spit us out like yesterdays news. You can see a problem stemming from overdoing, overcrowding, over the top living in some of…
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Cardio Gym Exercises
Cardio, short for cardiovascular, describes a form of exercise that challenges your heart, lungs and circulatory system. Cardio exercises will improve your ability to take in, transport and utilize oxygen during exercise, which is referred to as your aerobic fitness….
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How to tell if your Spouse is Hiding Money
November 16, 2013 Communication
How to tell if your spouse is hiding money It’s pay day for your wife and she normally get’s well over five hundred dollars a week. However, this week she’s coughing up a small amount of her salary to go towards the…
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Flat Tummy Exercises for Thin People
November 16, 2013 Flat Tummy Exercises for Thin People
No matter what body type you are, core exercises are necessary to get firm, flat abs. According to researchers at the University of Massachusetts, sit-ups alone will help strengthen core muscles, but they will not decrease belly fat. To achieve…
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Home Remedies for Children for Sinus Pain Relief
The most common symptom of sinusitis is a headache, according to The American Academy of Otolaryngology. Depending on your child’s age, it may be difficult to tell if the pain they are experiencing is from sinus pressure of some other…
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Homeopathic Medicines for Hypertension
November 16, 2013 Homeopathic Medicines for Hypertension
Hypertension is a serious condition that can increase the risk of stroke, heart conditions and kidney problems. Nervousness, stress and worry may all temporarily cause a rise in blood pressure, and is normal, but long-term elevated blood pressure can be…
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Importance of Communication in Marriage
Overview Without mutual respect, honesty, similar lifestyle expectations and agreement on basic values, any marriage might have problems. But without communication, there’s nothing to hold the relationship together and help it function smoothly. Many couples complain that they just don’t…
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What Causes Intestinal Gas?
November 16, 2013 What Causes Intestinal Gas?
Intestinal gas is extremely common, with most people producing 1 to 4 pints of gas a day. Most intestinal gas is the result of natural processes in the body. These gases are made up of nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide…
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Brain Strengthening Exercises
The brain is a sensory organ that is able to rewire and adapt itself. Like training your body, both physical and mental exercises can train and strengthen your brain by forming new nerve synapses (connections) and networks, according to The…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Gastric Bypass
November 16, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Pass the Candidacy Exam In order for a doctor to consider you for gastric bypass surgery, you need to meet the criteria. A weight-loss surgeon looks at your past weight history to see if you have been obese for…
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Anger and Relationship
November 16, 2013 Communication
How anger destroys relationships The Google online dictionary has one definition of relationship as: a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection). Sadly, instead of a relationship, too many of us live in something that is more like…
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Unconventional AB Exercises
Crunches may be good for your abs, but eventually they may get old. You can spice up your fitness routine by introducing a few unconventional ab exercises. Using a simple pull-up bar, wobble boards and medicine balls–and, above all, the…
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How to Use Coconut Oil in Cooking for Health
Overview Coconut oil challenges the notion that all saturated fats are unhealthy. In fact, the saturated fat from coconut oil may help fight disease, give you energy, burn fat and improve digestion, according to Jayson Kroner’s article “Coconut Oil: Another…
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Abdominal Gas & Discomfort
Overview On average, a person creates 1 to 4 pints of gas per day. It is eliminated from the body about 14 times a day through burping or passing it out through the rectum, according to the National Digestive Diseases…
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Abnormal Rise in HCG
November 16, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Pregnancy levels are measured by testing blood or urine levels of beta hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, which is produced by cells that form the placenta. Only blood tests give an exact reading of hCG levels, and are often…
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ADHD Best Foods
November 16, 2013 Children's Health
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects 9 percent of American children and teens, according to the January 2010 issue of Pediatrics. The disorder is a collection of symptoms beginning as early as age 3 that eventually develops into behavioral disturbances and…
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Clinical Cures for Depression
November 16, 2013 Mental Health
There are many forms of depression, the most common being major depressive and dysthymic disorders, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Regardless of the type of depression one suffers from, it is a serious illness requiring treatment…
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