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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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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We all need a bit of a boost once in a while; an emotional boost from friends, an energy boost from working out in the fresh air, or a color boost for your dull tresses. Perking up hair color is…
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There are many reasons why a woman might have a fear of commitment. Once a woman opens herself up to being vulnerable and enters into a relationship that seems to be heading towards a commitment it can sometimes become overwhelming….
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There are people who snub their nose at the likes of stores such as Walmart, K-Mart, Target and other discount retailers. They believe that money equals quality when it comes to clothing. Whether or not that is true is largely…
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Eulogies can be tough, awkward, stark, emotionless or too emotional. They may even seem like blah formalities. Sometimes they can leave grieving family and friends coming away feeling even more grief-stricken. Personally, when I hear one, I hope to be comforted. I hope to enter into a…
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Families often wonder when they release the deceased for cremation what the process entails and if their dearly departed are respected and loved in death as they were in life. If the family intends to have a viewing or open…
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Everyone is dying. Some will die tomorrow. Some will live for several more years before their life ends. Some are forewarned of their impending death. For others, death is sudden. So the question then becomes: ‘Should you be allowed to…
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One of the must-haves in one’s closet is a pair of fabulous jeans. Almost everyone you know owns a pair. And it’s likely you know someone who has a pair of jeans that has been there for more than a…
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Lots of relationships become stale, boring, predictable, routine and samey after a bit. But having an affair is not necessarily the answer. The affair cannot go on forever and will not solve how bored you are at home, it just…
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Dye my grey hair? DYE it?! Why on earth would I do that? I love my “silver wings”, and all they represent. Allow me to introduce myself. I am pretty average in so many ways. I am middle-aged, apparently, being…
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The role of Funeral Director has evolved from its undertaker roots in the old west. Undertaker was the title given to the individual who shouldered the responsibility of preparing a departed loved one for burial. Modern Funeral Directors continue this…
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“Life is too long, but the time is too short” is a well known saying. I started appreciating life, much more when I lost my father right before my eyes and couldn’t do anything about it. That gut wrenching feeling…
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When cremation is your choice, and is your way of saying goodbye to loved ones, your loved ones may not be aware that cremation services now include more options that can accompany your choice. For those considering the option of…
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Just because the weather’s bad doesn’t mean you can’t look good. Yet the offerings at many stores leave the fashion-forward wondering where to find stylish raingear. Fortunately, there are some not-so-secret sources that specialize in functional yet fashionable rain wear….
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From ashes you came and to ashes you shall return. (Genesis 3:19) Providing your loved one with a dignified resting place is essential in the funeral planning process. For those who choose cremation, whether for practical, religious, or environmental beliefs…
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Jealousy: An Inner Battle Just when I think the conflict will subside, when the jealousy will drain from her very being, something will set her off and the battle within starts all over again. She is 64 years old now….
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Skinny jeans, the most popular jean out there, pretty much. They come in a wide selection of colors, red to normal denim. These jeans are so versatile and can be worn with almost anything. They can be worn with fun…
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Women have long been seen to seek the security of marriage. It was, at one time, thought to be part of the female emotional profile. In recent years women’s place in the work force has changed. More females are achieving…
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Do you feel guilty, ashamed or trapped by your past? Do you want to start living for the future and put the past where it belongs? As someone who has been there I speak from experience when I say that…
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The best haircuts for fine hair, can significantly help to make your hair look thicker and less flyaway. This article provides advice on some of the best and worst haircuts for fine hair. Additional tips on caring for fine hair are also…
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There’s nothing quite like stepping out in a brand new pair of jeans to make you feel great at the same time as looking great. Unfortunately, if you don’t know how to take good care of your jeans they are…
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The death of a loved one can be a tremendous burden, both emotionally and financially, on a grieving family. This period of grief, however, can be soothed by a little careful planning in advance. Preplanning for one’s own death may…
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If you are considering cremation for yourself or a loved one, you probably have a lot of questions. Cremation may seem a little mysterious at first. However, it is becoming increasingly popular because of the simplicity and dignity it offers….
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When you step out of the shower after spending over half an hour waiting for a dye to process, the very last thing you want to see is that the colour has turned out far too dark. Luckily this isn’t…
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Death is a time of deep emotional grief as well as a time of careful contemplation when laying a loved one to rest. It is a time of difficult decisions and heart-felt remembrance which requires careful planning and consideration. Cremation…
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Comforting someone after a miscarriage extends not only to the woman, but her partner as well. When a woman has a miscarriage she will be distraught, and she will have an utter sense of loss and despair due to losing…
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You’ve lost a cherished loved one. The last thing you want is to be bogged down with overwhelming details. You need the freedom to mourn without worrying about incessant incidentals. A funeral director’s job is to relieve you of those…
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When someone you love dies, it is easy to get so caught up in the mechanics of arranging for the disposal of their body that the emotional needs of those left mourning are neglected. And when you choose cremation the…
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The Women’s Fashion Forecast for Spring 2009 is Bright and Juicy Warmer weather was definitely on designers’ minds when they kicked off the spring season at New York’s fashion week last September, with their daring and colorful feminine fashions. When…
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When discussing young girl’s clothing too much is not the issue. It is the too little that bothers most parents. I can’t stand watching eight year old girls wearing halters and short shorts. It is just plain wrong. Why? Because…
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With so many cremation horror stories in the news today, loved ones have every right to be concerned. After all, when a loved one dies and is going to be cremated, assurance is needed to ease the heart, knowing the…
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