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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The Perfect Woman
May 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I read about the “perfect” woman. Let me tell you about her. The perfect woman: The first thing I read was that she always helped her husband and did not work against him. Her husband was a well known civic…
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About Tulsi
Overview Tulsi is an essential ingredient in red and green Thai coconut milk curries. It is also one of the holiest plants in the Hindu religion. Tulsi and other basils are woody shrubs in tropical regions, but grow as herbaceous…
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The Effects of Exposure to Secondhand Smoking
May 20, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Individuals with lung or heart health problems are sensitive to airborne pollution, which includes pipe, cigar and cigarette smoke. They may suffer an increase in the symptoms of their conditions after inhaling smoke, especially if they are children. According to…
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Fashion Color Trends for Fall and Winter 2011
The jewel hued tones are rich and exuberant. When you think of purple consider the deep alternative found in amethyst or aubergine. These colors exude royalty and add sophistication and class to your outfit.The same is true for the color…
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Immediate Effects of Ankle Weights
May 20, 2015 Immediate Effects of Ankle Weights
Ankle weights are a popular tool to increase the intensity of exercise. They are often used to tone legs, get in better shape and burn more calories during a workout. While they do offer some benefits, they should be used…
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Clear Blue Pregnancy Test Information
Overview Throughout the centuries, women have used varying methods to find out if they were pregnant. Many of these methods were inaccurate, inconvenient or time consuming. With the invention of the home pregnancy test, confirming pregnancy became a simple and…
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Goal Setting Exercises for Youth
Goals range from a simple short-term aim such as getting an A on a test to long-term goals such as becoming a doctor. Goals help young people make decisions about how to follow their ambitions and dreams. You can help…
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Keys to Keeping your Childs non Custodial Parent Involved
May 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
If you are spending any time wondering whether or not your child’s other parent needs to be part of their lives, then maybe you aren’t the right choice for custodial parenting. A custodial parent has a huge responsibility to their…
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Top Supplements for Weight Gain
May 20, 2015 Weight Management
The top supplements for weight gain may surprise you with their simplicity. The most effective supplements on the market are usually not that flashy and are often relatively inexpensive. Gaining weight ultimately comes down to nutrition, taking in more nutrients…
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How can you Trust your Teen
Do you trust your teenager? Have you done a good job raising them and preparing them for what they will face in their teen/high school years? You think back in time to when they were little and say to yourself,…
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Learning to take Responsibility for your own Behavior
Responsibility, it’s been said, is your ability to respond. You have to respond in some way to all aspects of your life and everything in it and what happens in it and even everything that is happening to you in…
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Child Custody Rights for Fathers
Despite some minor variations in the law from one state to another, the child custody rights for fathers are similar in all jurisdictions in the United States, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. These rights include…
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Wushu Exercises
May 20, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A traditional Chinese martial art, wushu utilizes both the mind and body to shape a unique fighting style that can also be seen as a true artistic expression. External and internal training must be undertaken to excel at wushu, which…
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Payday Nutrition
Overview Payday is a candy bar that consists primarily of peanuts and caramel. The Martoccio Macaroni Company introduced the Payday in 1932 and it passed through multiple owners until Hershey Foods acquired the Payday brand in 1996. Several versions of…
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Home Made Bronzer
If you’ve ever tried a bronzing product more than likely one of two things happened. You turned an awful and embarrassing shade of orange, which left everyone you came in contact with one thought “FAKE TAN”, or you ended up…
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Reiki Healing & Meditation
Overview Reiki is a popular energy healing technique. Derived from traditional Japanese healing, Reiki has become an increasingly accepted part of complementary and alternative medicine by nurses and hospice workers. Besides the claims of stress reduction and healing, the tradition…
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Should non Custodial Parents be Treated Differently than Custodial Parents
May 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I think the non-custodial parents should be treated different then custodial parents.My ex-husband is the non-custodial parent.I have the custody of our two boys.My ex-husband didn’t want to have any kids at all when we was married.When I found out…
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The Best Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer
The best way to approach an interview with a divorce lawyer is to remember that you are the employer and are hiring her to represent your interests. With that in mind, pay attention to how she behaves during your meeting….
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What Are the Benefits of Organic Cocoa Beans?
Raw and unprocessed organic cocoa beans are considered extremely healthful, with a multitude of surprising benefits. These beans are loaded with magnesium, chromium, iron, vitamin c, omega-6 fatty acids and fiber. Mind-body benefits come from the pharmacologically significant ingredients phenylethylamines…
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Christmas Makeup
Whether you are ready or not, the holiday season is just around the corner. Even if you already have your Thanksgiving dinner planned and your Christmas shopping done, there are still a few things to think about. For instance, you…
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Epimedium Effects
Although epimedium, also commonly known as horny goat weed, has a long tradition of use, little science exists to back claims about it. According to Dr. Ray Sahelian, author of “Natural Sex Boosters,” you’ll find epimedium used in traditional Chinese…
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Wife’s Rights for Alimony in a Divorce in California
Overview In California, the law does not distinguish between a wife or a husband’s rights to alimony in a divorce. Rather, the law considers a wide variety of factors to determine which, if either, spouse is entitled to receive some…
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Homemade Shampoo and Conditioner Recipes
As a committed vegetarian and supporter of a “greener” way of living, I am always looking for ways to protect the environment. One of the obvious ones is to use cosmetics, shampoos and general household products that have not been…
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Vitamins That Burn Fat
May 20, 2015 Weight Management
Vitamins are substances your body needs to develop normally. They support and enhance the various metabolic functions that your body goes through, burning fat and converting food into energy. Of the 13 vitamins your body needs, many of them can…
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How to Cope with Family Gossip
How to cope with family gossip Trust means everything to you, and you confided in your sister to keep your break-up with your boyfriend secret. Your sister couldn’t wait to get on the phone with your cousin and aunt to tell…
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Living with Parents
We had finally been enjoying a period of just over 3 years as empty nesters, when our youngest son, (23), actually suggested that he move back home to help us pay our bills each month. You see have been out…
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Custody Battle Protection Orders
May 20, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A protection order is often nothing more than a permission slip, stating who to stay away from, and how far away to stay. In the event that protection is truly needed, the last thing that will help is a protection…
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The Best Ways to Fight Belly Fat
May 20, 2015 Weight Management
Although no amount of crunches can shrink your stomach, you can fight belly fat with a few exercise and eating secrets designed to whittle your middle almost as quickly as you can slip into your swimsuit this summer. Swap Refined…
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Normal Pulse Rate for Adults and Infants
Overview Your pulse, or heart rate, is the number of times your heart beats in 60 seconds. The pulse rate is fastest at birth, when the small chambers of the newborn’s heart beat rapidly to supply oxygen to the body…
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Oils For Healing the Skin
May 20, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Using essential oils is a natural way to heal many problems of the skin. Some of these include dryness or imbalances in oil, acne, wrinkles and scarring. It is also important to know the best kinds of oils, their…
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