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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Softball Pitching Methods
Competitive softball is a game that is dominated by pitching. Top pitchers can throw their fastballs at speeds approaching 70 miles per hour, which, at the shorter distance, is the equivalent of a baseball thrown at 93-plus miles per hour….
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Morphine Withdrawal Side Effects
Morphine sulfate, a legally prescribed narcotic pain-killer, is classified as an opiate and is derived from the poppy plant. Morphine is a highly effective and addictive analgesic that alleviates moderate to severe pain. Opiates work by binding with and activating…
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About the Lemon Fast Cleanse
Overview The Lemon Fast Cleanse, also known as the Master Cleanse and the Maple Syrup Cleanse, was created by Stanley Burroughs in 1941 and regained popularity in the mid-nineties. In his book, “The Master Cleanse,” Burroughs states that his cleanse…
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Causes of Severe Flatulence
During normal digestion, small amounts of harmless and odorless hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, and sometimes methane are released. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, passing gas normally occurs approximately 14 times a day. Severe flatulence may cause…
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Baseball Stretches & Warm-Ups
Overview Baseball does not require players to do continuous activity over an extended period of time, like basketball and soccer do, but baseball does require a high level of skill, speed, power and flexibility to swing a bat, catch, throw…
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Bullying in Families is Wrong and never Acceptable
Every family has at least one family bully, while large families tend to have more than one. Different generations often reveal a pattern of bullying, that may not be recognized or dealt with in any way. Dysfunction families can result…
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4 Ways to Prevent Rib Stress Fractures in Tennis
1. Over and Over Again Rib stress fractures are extremely common injuries among serious tennis players. And, about 60 percent of athletes who sustain a stress fracture have had one in the past. Although stress fractures can come from playing…
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How to Deal with Rudeness without Losing Calm
November 14, 2013 Communication
Rude people have a way of getting under your skin. They often act entitled to whatever they want. They think their time is more valuable than yours, and they tend to push people around. Even worse, rude people often just…
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Glycemic Index Diet & Diabetes
November 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The human body uses insulin to carry glucose–blood sugar–to the cells. People with diabetes do not produce enough insulin, which causes glucose to remain in the blood. High blood sugar levels increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases, blindness, neuropathy,…
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About Over-the-Counter Colon Cleanses
Overview The colon stores fecal matter until it passes out of the body in a bowel movement. Some companies sell over-the-counter products for the purpose of detoxifying and cleansing the colon, but medical professionals indicate that the liver and kidneys…
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Define Tincture
Overview Many people use herbs as part of their overall health care regimen. Herbs can be eaten raw in salads, powdered into pill form, steeped in hot water for teas or taken as a tincture. Though tinctures, a liquid preparation…
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Rules for Softball
The rules and regulations of softball differ based on skill level and the ages of the players, but the most general rules remain the same. The rules determine the field layout, game length, pitching methods and batting. All leagues require…
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Directions for an Ab Doer 2
November 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Ab Doer claims to do it all by targeting the abdominals, the spinal column, the muscles of the back, and the obliques, while providing an aerobic workout that burns fat and calories. The Ab Doer II–an updated version…
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3 Ways to Pick Macrobiotic Foods Based on Climate
November 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Do Your Research Following the macrobiotic diet requires discipline and planning. Picking foods for your macrobiotic diet based on the climate that you live in can be somewhat difficult. One of the best ways to pick macrobiotic foods based…
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Natural Diet Remedies for Gout
Diet solutions for dealing with gout focus on controlling the production and elimination of uric acid. This is the substance that forms the crystals that build up around your joints to cause gout. According to the Mayo Clinic, uric acid…
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Why Swimming Is a Good Cardiovascular Exercise
Overview Swimming is a good form of cardiovascular exercise because it utilizes large muscle groups in the shoulders, back, legs, arms and chest, and allows you to work those muscles in a sustained, rhythmic fashion. This challenges your heart, lungs…
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How to tell if he or she is Lying to you
The adage “It’s not what you say, but how you say it” rings the truest when attempting to detect the signs of deception in another. Accordingly, roughly 93 percent of communication is non-verbal and only 7 percent verbal. Non-verbal communication…
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How to Use Tonics
November 14, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Many soft drinks were once touted as tonics that improved health in some way. Coca-Cola, which contained extracts of kola nut and coca leaf, was advertised as the “ideal brain tonic, specific to headache,” according to Eric Bly’s article…
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About Frontal Temporal Dementia
Overview The frontal lobes of the brain helps control behavior, whereas the temporal lobes of the brain contain many areas that are important for language. Patients who develop frontal temporal dementia have dysfunction in both of these parts of the…
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Kick Techniques for Kickboxing
November 14, 2013 Kick Techniques for Kickboxing
As the name implies, kickboxing utilizes a variety of kicking techniques in a manner similar to how a boxer uses hands. The kick movements require flexibility, balance and will provide a cardiovascular and muscle-building workout. Outside of the gym, kickboxing…
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What Are Symptoms of Osteoarthritis of the Knee?
Osteoarthritis of the knee can be a serious, aggravating condition that can negatively affect a person’s ability to move. What can begin as a mild aching in the knee, can progress to a significantly disabling, painful condition which can interfere…
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4 Ways to Prevent Shoulder Injuries While Bowling
1. Stretch It Out The first and primary way to avoid injury while doing any sport, bowling included, is to make sure your body is properly conditioned. To prevent shoulder injuries while bowling, be sure you stretch before and after…
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How to tell if You’re being Lied to
November 14, 2013 Communication
Everyone has been lied to at one time or another. We’ve all encountered a person who lies all the time. But how do you know someone is lying to you. It’s not always easy to tell. But there are few…
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4 Ways to Treat Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
November 14, 2013 Children's Health
1. Reduce Inflammation With Corticosteroids Patients with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) experience inflammation and damage to the myelin coatings of the nerves in their brains. A major part of the treatment of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is to reduce this brain…
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Reasons for Thinning Hair in Women
November 14, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hair loss is medically defined as alopecia. The most widespread and generally permanent form of alopecia is pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia. According to the Mayo Clinic, one-third of both women and men are afflicted by this condition. The loss…
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Common Upper-Body Stretches
Upper-body stretches help increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension, increase the range of motion of your joints and improve circulation, according the Mayo Clinic. It’s important to stretch to warm up for a workout and cool down afterward, but you can…
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About Heel Bone Spurs
Overview Heel bone spurs are hard bony formations. The bone spur irritates surrounding nerves and bones in the back of the foot, causing pain. Osteophytes, or bone spurs, can form on any bone in the body. Most often bone spurs…
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How to tell if your Boyfriend is Lying to you
How can you tell if your significant other is lying to you? You think your boyfriend has another girlfriend. Should you rely on your natural instincts or “gut feelings”. Yes, because you have subconsciously picked up clues that he is…
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Benefits of Yoga for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, results when blood pressure regularly and consistently reads 140/90 or higher. Stress, a high sodium diet, smoking, obesity and even age and family history can all have an impact on blood pressure. Some…
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How to Handle Critical People
November 14, 2013 Communication
You feel yourself starting to cringe. An unwelcome critique of your work, personality, family, or some other aspect of your life is about to be delivered. The world is filled with people who seem incapable of saying anything nice or…
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