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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Black Cohosh & Its Uses
One of the true “women’s herbs,” Actaea racemosa, or black cohosh, appears to ease a number of problems associated with menstruation and menopause. Native to the eastern part of the United States, black cohosh contains therapeutic properties in its root…
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Amblyopia Therapy
Overview Vision relies on the eyes, the optic nerve and brain processing of visual information. Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” diminishes vision as the brain learns to ignore input from a weak eye; if left untreated, amblyopia can cause permanent visual…
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Should you go Gray Naturally or Dye your Hair as you Age – Dye it
Dye it until you dont want to! There is no “time”. Many people are confused that once they reach a certain percentage of gray that it is “time” to start dying their hair. I have known many women well into…
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Dating Dilemmas Advice
Relationships are tricky enough without the added weight of lead baggage. We all know the way it feels to deal with a broken heart, be it from a broken relationship or unrequited love, but it is unfair to allow these…
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Bowflex Power Pro Instructions
Overview The Bowflex Power Pro home gym utilizes cables and pulleys attached to power rods that deliver 210 pounds of resistance, which can be upgraded to a 310 pound or 410 pound capacity. The power rods are made from composite…
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How to Remove Hanging Moles From Your Skin
May 18, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview A mole may be any growth on your skin that contains nevus cells. It typically has a raised surface and may develop a stalk. Moles that have an especially high surface are hanging moles, also known as skin tags….
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Amblyopia Patching Treatment
Overview Good vision requires the coordination of signals from both eyes in the visual cortex of the brain. Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye,” results when one eye is significantly weaker than the other, so that the brain comes to…
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Definition of Mental Abuse
Overview According to Steve Hein, an authority on teen depression and suicide, mental abuse is the attempt by one person to dominate another by means of guilt, manipulation, intimidation, or any other type of nonphysical coercion. Mental abuse can occur…
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How to ask a Good or best Friend out on a Date
If you have a friend that you beginning to feel some measure of romance towards and are considering asking him or her out on an official “date”, the first thing that you should do is take a day or two…
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About Coping
Overview A little stress can be good for you, mentally and physically. It keeps you challenged and alert. But when stress mounts up, you need to learn how to cope. There are healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Good coping strategies…
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Parenting Information: Toilet Training
Overview During the second or third year of life, most children develop the mental skills and physical control necessary for toilet training. Once your child is ready, it takes practice for her to learn to get to the toilet on…
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Is Real Beauty on the outside or the Inside – Inside
May 18, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Is real beauty on the outside or the inside? I would say real beauty is on the outside. We are only kidding ourselves when we say beauty is on the inside. The very reason why we have sight is to…
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Ayurvedic Herbs for Liver
Ayurveda means the “science of life.” It is India’s original medical system that has been around for about 5,000 years. Ayurvedic medicine utilizes herbs and foods to benefit the organs and bring health back to the body. One organ in…
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Hair Advertisements
All of us want to take the utmost care of our hair and make sure it is in tip top condition right? So of course sometimes we will look at ads that showcase what good hair is or show us…
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Coloring your Hair at Home
In an ideal world, the professionals are the best people to dye your hair, though not many of us can afford to keep our hair in tip top color, when bearing in mind that this costs a lot of money….
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What Is a Roth 401k Plan?
Overview Retirement planning involves the decisions and actions you take now that ensure you have enough money to survive and thrive in your retirement years. Several private and employer-sponsored plans can help you save and achieve retirement goals. An option…
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Marital Issues Linked to Video Games
May 18, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Technically, video games could kill a marriage. But, that is very much in a worse case scenario for the most part. This does touch base upon the fact that there have been plenty of marital issues linked with video games….
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Tips on Moving the Toddler Out of the Family Bed
The reasons are numerous why to share the family bed with your child. Some parents choose this sleeping arrangement for convenience, some for added closeness with their child. But, a time will come when you will be ready to move…
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Are False Fingernails Worth the Money
May 18, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Many women consider carefully manicured fingernails to be an important part of their physical appearance. For many women, maintaining a relatively short, well-performed French manicure is all part of portraying a certain image of a well-groomed professional. For other women,…
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Celebrating Christmas with your Christian Partner when You’re not Christian
The holiday season means different things to different people. For example: some people celebrate the religious aspect of the holiday. Some view the holidays as a special time to be with family and close friends. There are others that see…
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Qigong Liver Exercises
Qigong is an ancient Eastern healing approach that promotes physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Therapy is applied through the use of movements, postures and breathing exercises designed to manipulate energy fields within the body. Qigong theory contends that each person…
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Should Spousal Consent be Required before a Married Woman has an Abortion – Yes
May 18, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Should spousal consent be required before a married woman has an abortion? It is my belief a woman should have her spouse’s consent and approval before she gets an abortion of their child. A married woman and man who makes…
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Recommended Percentage of Body Fat
May 18, 2015 Weight Management
Overview The recommended percentage of body fat varies from person to person. It’s not only based on your gender, but also on your age as well as level of fitness. However, body fat percentages can be difficult to determine without…
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How Porn is Bad for a Relationship
May 18, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
As technology has advanced over time, pornography has become more available and less shocking. With television, the internet, and even printing companies growing, we are seeing more of, and therefore, getting used to seeing what was once considered very “private”…
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Money can Destroy a Relationship
May 18, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It is said that it is easy to stay in love but hard to stay in love. The problem is made worst if there are financial stresses in the relationship. Most people do not worry about money when they fall…
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Beauty Regime best Beauty Products
May 18, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Some say beauty is only skin deep. However, walking down the isles of any drugstore or department store, one can easily become bombarded with a plethora of beauty products which suggest otherwise. If you are like any other active woman…
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Acai Berry Myths and Health Benefits
Overview If you read the claims of health benefits of acai berry, you may be inclined to believe that this grape-like fruit from South American rainforests is a wonder drug, with a vast array of benefits. The beneficial properties are…
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Feverfew and Magnesium
Overview Feverfew, formally known as Tanacetum parthenium, is an herb with a long history of use in traditional European medicine. Magnesium is an essential element responsible for hundreds of biochemical reactions in your body. You may receive either of these…
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Peppermint Oil Treatment for IBS
Overview The peppermint plant grows throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The United States harvests 75 percent of the world’s supply of peppermint oil during the dry summer months just before the plant blooms and the oil content peaks. Valued…
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Your Child is being Verbally Abused by a Date when to Step in
If you are a single parent, the chances are that it may be pretty difficult to reenter the dating scene.There are major factors that you would need to think about. One major factor would be dividing time between yourself and…
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