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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How to Lose a Woman’s Belly Fat
November 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview For women, the belly can be one of the hardest places to lose fat. The most common places women store fat is in their belly and buttocks. Although it might be time-consuming, losing belly fat can be one of…
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Bone Diseases of the Spine
The spinal column consists of four regions: the cervical (neck); thoracic (mid back); lumbar (low back); sacrum/coccyx (tail bone). Different categories of disease can affect these regions, ranging from arthritis to cancer, infection and even metabolic. Age, gender, lifestyle, trauma,…
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Kyokushin Karate Training Methods
Kyokushin karate was created by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama. Oyama lived in Korea, China and Japan, and trained in several styles of martial arts, including kempo, judo, Goju-ryu karate and Shotokan karate. Oyama used his knowledge of the martial arts to…
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About Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Overview Diabetes is a condition in which patients have elevated blood sugar. Patients with type 2 diabetes do not produce enough of a hormone called insulin, which pulls sugar out of the blood. This can be due to decreased insulin…
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BMR & Weight Loss Plateaus
November 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The key to successful dieting is increased caloric output and decreased caloric intake. Simply put, more calories out than in. The underlying factor in this process is basal metabolic rate, or BMR. BMR is the amount of calories needed…
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What Are the Early Symptoms of Being Pregnant?
November 13, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Trying to conceive can be stressful. The approximate two-week waiting period from conception to a missed period may seem like an eternity when you’re trying to become pregnant. Some early symptoms of pregnancy may appear prior to a missed period….
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Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy
November 13, 2013 Women's Health
Overview While some bleeding is common during pregnancy, it can also be a sign that something is wrong or that there is a complication. Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy-related conditions that can lead to abnormal vaginal bleeding are…
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Excessive Exercise for Weight Loss
Overview Excessive exercise for weight loss comes in various forms with debilitating consequences. Aerobic and resistance exercises can be done to such an extreme you will suffer from overtraining syndrome. The American Council on Exercise advises excessive exercise can lead…
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About Ski Machine Workouts
Overview If you told your fitness instructor that you were interested in ski-specific exercise, she might advise you to “train the chain.” The chain refers to the kinetic chain, which describes a biomechanical movement sequence. Optimal sport performance requires proper…
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The Official Rules of Tennis
Singles and doubles are the two types of tennis. The differences between these two types of tennis are the number of people on the court (four vs. two) and understanding that in doubles, you are able to hit the ball…
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4 Ways to do Break Dancing Drops
1. Drops are Basic Transition Break Dancing Moves Drops are some of the most commonly seen movements in break dancing routines. The drops are considered one of the three basic movement areas in break dancing. The first being your “top…
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Downhill Ski Racing Tips
Skiing occurs for about a half a year, from as early as October until late March, when the snow begins to melt and the seasons progress. When you’re on the slopes, though, there are many areas to focus on in…
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Boosting your confidence
November 13, 2013 Communication
Shyness is not a fate that you have to accept. It is something you need to work on to improve your relationship with yourself and others. Simply wanting it is not enough, of course. There are certain things you need to…
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Gym Exercise Regimen for Beginners
Overview A well-rounded gym exercise regimen for beginners will address all aspects of physical fitness. A gym has exercise equipment to improve the major components of fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition. The American College…
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How to Live with Shyness Shyness Shy People Compare
November 13, 2013 Communication
Many people experience tremendous difficulty in their lives, because they are too shy. Opening up, expressing their feelings and thoughts freely, asking questions and saying no are too difficult tasks for them, and as a result they make their lives…
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Holistic Medicine Information
November 13, 2013 Holistic Medicine Information
Overview Holistic medicine is an approach to caring for a person as a “whole;” considering the spiritual, physical, and mental aspects of healing along with alternative and conventional medical practices, states the American Holistic Medicine Association. Holistic medicine does not…
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Communication Between Couples
Overview If you and your partner are having trouble communicating, you’re hardly alone. Communication problems are the ticking time bombs in a relationship. Without solutions, eventually you can expect a blow up. But if you can learn to express yourself…
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National Volleyball Rules
Volleyball is a popular team sport played throughout the United States. Volleyball in the U.S. follows the rules created by the International Federation of Volleyball, the governing body of international volleyball. Regardless of discipline or level of play, the objective…
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Vitamins That Promote Energy
November 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The hustle and bustle from day-to-day activities can zap the energy right out of you. Vitamins are the perfect natural remedy for fatigue. Whether you get vitamins from supplements or from natural sources like meats or fruits and vegetables, a…
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The Best Body Workouts to Gain Muscle Naturally
November 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The typical gym member is not interested in the massive, bulked muscles of the professional bodybuilder. Even those who are interested in building the biggest muscles they can are seldom interested in the use of steroids and other illegal and…
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Eyesight Exercises for Baseball
Having 20-20 vision is necessary to perform at a high level in most sports. Yet, according to Timeonline, 40 percent of all athletes have vision problems. Further research has shown that keen vision and overall performance are connected. By doing…
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Softball Game Rules
Competitive softball is played at the youth, high school, college and professional levels. It is a sport that is dominated by pitching and defense. Runs tend to be at a premium, and many games are low scoring. Since so many…
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4 Ways to Pick Seasonal Macrobiotic Diet Foods
November 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Know Your Diet Following the macrobiotic diet takes discipline. You have to know the foods allowed a lot, a little or even forbidden. For instance, brown rice, wakame, tofu, broccoli and miso are foods allowed a lot. Fish, nuts,…
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3 Ways To Get Jenny Craig Recipes
November 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Ask Your Consultant Your consultant is going to provide you with a number of booklets and materials throughout your progress with the program. You can find recipes in many of these materials. Plus, your personal consultant will have some…
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Huntington’s Disease Complications
The progression of Huntington’s Disease (HD) and accompanying cognitive loss takes between 10 to 20 years to complete, with complications resulting from the loss resulting in death. According to the Huntington Disease Society of America, typical onset occurs between the…
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How to Sever Ties Gently
November 13, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
One of the worse feelings in the world is when you are out with your best friend, and you know that this will be one of the last times you get to see them. Imagine, if you will, that you…
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What Vitamins Are Good for Skin Pigmentation?
November 13, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Your skin’s pigment is important to helping protect your skin from the sun’s rays. Pigment levels can vary among individuals and ethnicities. They can also form discolorations on parts of the skin where pigment clusters, coagulates or disperses from. These…
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Meditation Techniques Against Pain
NW Health Sciences University supports the use of meditation techniques to combat pain and its accompanying symptoms of anxiety, stress, fatigue and insomnia. When meditation is used as a pain management modality, it can be effective in several ways. Some…
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Cures for Poison Ivy, Sumac and Oak
November 13, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Poison ivy, sumac and oak are all plantings that release a toxin known as urusiol oil. Many people experience an allergic reaction that includes itchy rashes and blisters they’ve had contact with the oil of one of these three plants….
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Swimming Exercises for Back Pain
Physical activities, such as swimming, are good for those with back pain because of the low-impact consequences involved, according to doctors at the University of Michigan Health System. Swimming does not put any direct stress, twisting or rough contact on…
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