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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Relationships Cheating Trust Suspicion
Relationships; Is trust and suspicion ruining your relationship If you have ever been told that your significant other was out doing bad things with some other person you know exactly what this article is addressing. The suspicion that your “baby”…
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Home Remedies for Dry Facial Skin & Wrinkles Around the Eyes
May 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
When you have dry facial skin, the wrinkles around your eyes may look more pronounced. Dryness results from a lack of moisture in the skin, typically caused from environmental factors and improper skin care. Wrinkles and facial dryness can be…
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Snacks Rich in Protein
Protein contributes to lean tissue development, tissue repair, mental function and blood sugar balance. According to the Mayo Clinic, protein-rich snacks can help manage hunger and energy between meals and serve as nutrient-rich alternatives to commercially prepared snack foods, such…
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Causes of Severe Wrist Pain
The wrist is an amalgamation of many bones, joints, nerves, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels, all of which can be injured and produce pain. Pain is subjective, however, and is felt differently from person to person. Severe pain is generally…
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Healthy and Shiny Hair
For healthy, shiny hair, I have been using a colour glaze product which produces great results. Luminous Colour Glaze, Chocolate to Espresso, is part of the Brilliant Brunette range of products developed by John Frieda. I am quite a fan…
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Why do Marriages Fail
May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Why the failed marriage? Marriage as we all know is the agreement between two different but compatible individuals to come together to form an indivisible union for the process of realizing prospects and goals for the future. This is my…
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Kava and Anxiety
Overview Kava, the best studied herb for treating anxiety, is unique in that it keeps the mind alert while the body relaxes. Kava holds the title for the most relaxing botanical, with the exception of the opium poppy. It is…
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Good Things About Noni Fruit
Noni, also known as Morinda citrifolia, is an evergreen type shrub that can grow to a height of 10 feet. It produces a small fruit that is packed with several health benefits. Noni fruit has an unpleasant taste and odor,…
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Closed Chain Knee Exercises
Strengthening or rehabilitating knees and legs requires both open- and closed-chain exercises. A closed-chain exercise requires that the body part at the end of the chain stays fixed on the ground or other solid object. These exercises tend to mimic…
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What Are the Treatments for Halitosis?
Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, can negatively affect many factors of a person’s life. Properly identifying the cause of a person’s bad breath is essential in figuring out how to treat it. Bacteria in the mouth that produce sulfur…
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Can a Christian and a non Believer Make a Marriage Work
May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A Christian and a non-believer can make a marriage work, but it is very difficult. That is why the Bible addressed this issue so strongly. Christ himself spoke of this truth when he addressed the situation as the two being…
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3 Ways to Prevent Neuroblastoma
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Assessing Risk Factors There are no known prevention strategies for neuroblastoma, since risk factors are genetic in nature and cannot be avoided. Your best bet is to assess your child’s risk in cooperation with your pediatrician, especially if you…
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Causes of Elevated Liver Function Tests
Physicians use liver function tests to measure how well the liver is functioning as well as to indicate the presence of a disease and manage liver diseases. MayoClinic.com notes that some of the things liver function tests look at include…
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What Are Treatments for Esophageal Cancer?
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Esophageal cancer–cancer of the esophagus, a tube connecting the throat to the stomach–is three to four more times likely to occur in men than women, as the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance explains. Its symptoms include indigestion, pressure or burning in…
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Keys to a Successful Relationship
A successful relationship need not be a perfect union of companionship and affection, but it must have a considerable element of flexibility at it’s core. As every aspect of life is constantly changing, relationships require the ability to expand and…
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Stress Anxiety Physical Health Effects
Stress and anxiety have the ability to cause many physical health effects because the body responds to the way people feel and act, according to FamilyDoctor.org, the website for the American Academy of Family Physicians. Certain illnesses or conditions may…
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Love Relationships
When is it love – from the eyes of an older woman. Men and woman are not that different when it comes to love. There are silly romantic woman just as there are silly romantic men. I recently found myself…
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How to Remove Spider Veins for Men
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Spider veins, which are similar to but smaller than varicose veins, are commonly thought of as a women’s health concern. But men suffer this side effect of poor circulation as well. Spider veins may cause pain, swelling and discoloration…
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How to Create a Gothic Makeup look
Whether you’re aiming for the undead vampire look or simply want to take inspiration from the gothic look, there are a few makeup essentials necessary to rock the goth. Gothic makeup is part of a unique subculture; the pale skin…
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Great Cheap Date Ideas
Although I am married, both my husband and I feel it’s important to keep the romance alive in whatever way we can. Quite often the details and distractions of daily life can leave little room for us to just be…
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Renova Ingredients
Renova is a topical retinoid used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles, splotchy pigmentation and skin roughness, explains the Mayo Clinic. This drug is not available without a prescription. Renova must be used with sunscreen because it increases the…
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Ways to Measure Body Fat Percentage
May 17, 2015 Weight Management
It’s easy to get caught up in measuring body composition based on one’s weight. Height-to-weight ratios have been around for years; many doctors still use them — and most people are comfortable with determining how much they should weigh based…
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5 Ways to Treat Molluscum Contagiosum
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Wait It Out Molluscum contagiosum surfaces most often in children under age 10, but it can also spread to adults. If you contract the virus and have a healthy immune system, it usually resolves in 6 to 18 months….
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Exercise Ball Routine With Dumbbells
A set of dumbbells give your upper body a good workout. Adding an exercise ball can make your workouts even better. Performing exercises on a ball can improve your core stability, posture and overall balance. It is important to choose…
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3 Ways to Test for Spina Bifida
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Prenatal Blood Tests During the second trimester of pregnancy, women have the opportunity to have a blood test to screen for birth defects. This is called the maternal serum triple or quadruple screen. This test only involves drawing blood…
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Trendiest Clothing Websites for Teen Girls
When searching for the trendiest clothing websites for teen girls, one must keep in mind the cost. Many website are very nice but they offer fairly expensive clothing when young teen girls are unlikely to be able to afford those…
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Celebrity Style Icons
There have been celebrities who are known for their iconic looks and for bringing classic elegance into fashion and then there are those who are known for doing the wild and unexpected in releasing their individuality through fashion. Both, whether…
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Knowing when You’ve Found the right one
Everyone’s terminology of ‘the right one’ is different. Instead, I will tell you how I knew when I met the right person for me. I met my husband on March 16, 2004. I was 17 years old, and he was…
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Dyspraxia Checklist
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder that effects motor coordination. Also commonly called developmental coordination disorder or motor disability, dyspraxia affects approximately 6 percent of children, 2 percent of which are severely affected, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities….
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Chemotherapy Drugs for Stage 4 Breast Cancer
Breast cancer, the uncontrolled proliferation of tissues within the ducts, lobules or nipple of the breast, is a life-threatening disease. The cancer begins as a growth of cells within the breast that begin to invade neighboring tissues and eventually circulate…
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