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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Ballet Stretch Exercises
You don’t have to dance ballet to enjoy the benefits of ballet stretching exercises, which are great all-around stretching exercises for the entire body. Ballet and ballet stretches help improve posture, grace and fluid movements for some, and help those…
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Effectiveness of Therapycounseling
November 7, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Being a post graduate student currently living in Hudson MA with two masters degrees from Boston College one in Mental Health and the other in School Counseling, it would appear that any form of counseling is important and effective for single or married…
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Quickest & Easiest Way to Lose Weight
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Losing weight is no easy endeavor, but some weight-loss techniques make it quicker and easier to achieve results than others. Fast weight loss can be harmful to your health if done incorrectly, so it’s important to avoid weight loss…
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How to Run With a Knee Injury
Overview Knee injuries are a common occurrence among many runners. The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body, featuring multiple moving parts as well as several tendons and ligaments. Knees can also develop damage from wear…
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Creams to Reduce Oily Skin
November 7, 2013 Creams to Reduce Oily Skin
Oily skin can be caused by genetics, hormones and lifestyle. Oily skin in both adults and teenagers is prone to enlarged pores, blackheads and acne pimples. It results from the excess flow of sebum (oil) that lubricates the skin. In…
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At Home Exercises for Thighs
Thighs are often a tough area to tone, especially for women, because fat seems to gather on the upper legs. You can perform a number of targeted exercises at home to shape and tone your thighs, typically working your glutes…
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3 Ways to Understand Types of Genital Warts
November 7, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. High- and Low-Risk HPV You may contract genital warts from contact with the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 100 different types of HPV, but only 20 to 30 types spread through sexual contact and cause genital warts….
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3 Ways to Treat Aplastic Anemia
1. Blood Transfusion Pros and Cons Aplastic anemia occurs when bone marrow, the soft material inside the long bone cavities, can’t create red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Aplastic anemia can result in severe fatigue, infection, dizziness, headaches…
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Exercises for the Jaw Line and Neck
November 7, 2013 Exercises for the Jaw Line and Neck
Reduce or prevent sagging chins and jaw lines by performing facial and neck exercises daily. Lack of exercise in the face causes skin to grow slack and results in loss of muscle tone. This often leads to sagging jowls, an…
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How to tell your Parents that you are Gay
You’ve come to the conclusion that it’s time for your parents know you’re gay. But wait a minute, there are a couple of things you should consider before telling your ma and pa about your sexual orientation. Are they going…
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How to Use Ashwagandha
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Ashwagandha is an herb used in traditional Indian medicine, and is sometimes called Indian ginseng. Other names for this Ayurvedic medicinal plant are winter cherry, and withania somniferum. The root of the plant is dried and either brewed into…
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Easy Exercises for the Stomach, Chest & Arms
The muscles of the chest, abs and arms help in maintaining good posture. Training these muscles is important your overall fitness. Training your muscles using compound movements that activate several muscle groups is an effective way to train your abs…
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How to Diminish Acne
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne is a skin condition caused when the sebaceous glands in the skin secrete too much oil. Exercise, poor diet, stress and hormone imbalances can all contribute to acne breakouts. The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research points…
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Tips on Playing Golf
When it comes to playing golf, the expression, “drive for show, putt for dough,” is as meaningful today as it was the day it was coined. Overhitting conceivably causes more golf swing errors and inflated scores than any single mechanical…
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Home Remedies for Damaged Hair Using Olive Oil
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Damaged hair is characterized by breakage and split ends. It is also often dry and difficult to manage. Hair can become damaged by dry air, chemical treatments and heated hair appliances that damage the hair cuticle. Olive oil is a…
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Acne & Rosacea Treatment
November 7, 2013 Acne & Rosacea Treatment
Overview The skin disorders acne and rosacea often look the same. Both cause redness, swelling and inflammation, and both cause pimples. But acne, which potentially affects 50 million Americans at any one time, mainly affects teens and young adults, according…
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Cellulite Remedies
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Cellulite is a condition that causes skin to appear dimpled or uneven, according to Medical News Today. Although cellulite is most common in those who are overweight, anyone can have cellulite on the skin. In addition to lifestyle factors such…
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Goal Setting Strategies
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You probably have something you would like to do or accomplish in your lifetime. If you feel like you are not getting what you want out of life, maybe you need to sit down and brainstorm about what it is…
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Acne and Rosacea Skin Care Treatment
November 7, 2013 Acne and Rosacea Skin Care Treatment
Overview The common skin disease acne mainly affects teenagers, who often suffer from skin breakouts as their bodies attempt to adjust to hormone surges. Rosacea is a skin disorder that’s more common than acne and often worsens as people age….
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How Do You Build Pitching Stamina When You Are Pitching?
Overview For anyone who plays the position of pitcher in baseball, one of the key elements for success is stamina. Whether you are a situational relief pitcher or a starter who needs to be able to work deep into a…
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Remedies for Armpit Odor
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Armpit odor is normal and is caused by bacteria in the armpit when the body sweats. Although the sweat is odorless, you may smell a strong odor when the perspiration comes in contact with the bacteria on your skin. If…
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5 Ways to Create an Asthma Treatment Plan
1. Identify Your Treatment Goals You should create a treatment plan that’s tailored to the type of asthma from which you or your child suffer. If you have a case of extrinsic, or externally triggered, asthma, one goal of your…
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How to Build Muscle & Not Lose Weight
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Building muscle without losing weight is a bit tricky unless you follow the proper diet and exercise regiment. Typically, increasing muscle mass in the body initially leads to little to no weight gain, but after several weeks of weightlifting,…
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Benefits of Therapy for Abuse Survivors
November 7, 2013 Crisis Support
Many abuse survivors will often seek therapy to help them deal with the aftermath of what has happened to them. One of the ways that an abuse survivor can benefit from therapy is helping them see what the actual problem…
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Acne Treatment for Adult Females
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne ranks as the most common skin condition occurring in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), with around 40 to 50 million people suffering from it at any given time. Although acne mainly plagues…
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3 Day Workout Programs
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends exercising three times per week. Working out more often may be beneficial if you are looking to lose weight or are very serious about your training, but for the majority of the…
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Ear Cleaning Methods
Ear wax is a sticky substance that helps protect your ear. Without ear wax, foreign objects would enter your ear, causing damage to your eardrum. If excess wax builds up in the ear, you can clean it safely without doing…
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Japanese Martial Arts Styles
Japanese martial arts traditions have, in some cases, been passed down from family to family, from teacher to student, over dozens of generations and hundreds of years. Japanese martial arts emphasize the union of one’s physical, mental and spiritual aspects,…
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Body Building Work Out Tips
You don’t have to be a competitive bodybuilder to want to gain muscle mass. Few would argue that the best way to achieve this goal is by performing resistance exercise; however, there are many factors you should consider when designing…
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What Are the Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship?
November 7, 2013 What Are the Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship?
Domestic violence is the No. 1 cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Justice, and made up 20 percent of all nonmortal injury for women over…
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