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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Stretches for the Shoulders and Back
Your shoulders and back consist of numerous muscles and connective tissues that facilitate various movements of your arms and torso. Stretching these structures can help increase or maintain the range of motion of your joints. This will help them function…
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Opi Justin Bieber Nail Polish Preview
Justin Bieber inked a deal with OPI to market his own line of nail polish. While it is surprising to many that the androgynous tween star would be involved with such a project given it looks like his nails have…
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Reflexology in Feet
Overview Try simple foot reflexology techniques at home or make an appointment with a certified reflexologist to reap the benefits of this alternative treatment. For instance, you can rub the inside edges of your feet along the bone with your…
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Nutrients for Arthritis
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Arthritis refers to a large group of chronic illnesses that cause painful inflammation in and around the joints. Treatment for arthritis aims to prevent or reduce pain and swelling, and often includes physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, braces for affected joints…
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Why January is the best Month to Pick up Women
Happy New Year! For all you lonely, single men at the flip of a new calendar, do not despair. This year, or at least the start of it, boasts unlimited possibilities across an entire spectrum of dating bliss. January is…
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Review
It was only quite recently that I heard of Batiste dry shampoo, but when I did, I knew I needed to try it out. A colleague at work raved about the stuff and bragged how she hadn’t washed her hair…
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Cheating Boyfriend
Q. You just found out from a friend that your boyfriend is cheating on you with a one night stand. You confronted your boyfriend and he admitted that it happen. He explain that he was so drunk at that time…
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Homemade Shampoo and Conditioner Recipes
Hair! We cut it, we style it, we wash it and we damage it. We also spend millions of dollars every year on it. One simple solution, shave it off. Not a feasible solution for all, so look no further…
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Exercises for Sciatica in Pregnancy
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
An aching back is an unfortunate side effect of many pregnancies. Between the shifting center of gravity caused by an expanding midsection, a shift in hormones that causes looser joints and additional weight, a pregnant woman’s back works extra hard…
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Achilles Tendon Tear
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview An Achilles tendon tear is a painful condition in which the tendon connecting the calf to the heel ruptures. People who rupture this tendon may encounter difficulty walking, running and jumping. Types According to Drugs.com, an Achilles tendon tear…
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What Are the Treatments for Cushing’s Disease in Humans?
Cushing’s disease is a form of Cushing’s syndrome, a condition characterized by sustained high cortisol levels. Cushing’s disease is caused by a brain tumor called a pituitary adenoma, a hormone-producing tumor that promotes high cortisol levels. Patients with Cushing’s disease…
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Tools for Tying a Fishing Knot
May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Tying the right type of fishing knot properly can mean the difference between landing a fish or watching it swim away, often with your favorite lure still hooked in its lip. Several tools can help tie a knot that can…
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Causes of Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections are considered the most common childhood problem, as most children experience at least one ear infection before they turn two years old, according to Kidshealth.org. An ear infection occurs when bacteria, germs or a virus gets into the…
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Benefits of Exercise Balls
There are several types of exercise balls used by fitness enthusiasts, athletes and therapists to improve performance and restore functional capacity. Heavy medicine balls are used for muscular power training, while the 1-lb. to 3-lb. medicine balls are used for…
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Best Natural Exfoliants for the Feet
Your feet take you everywhere. They take you to work, to the gym, shopping and at the end of the day when they hope to be rested on a nice soft cushion, you take them dancing. In the process they…
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Stages of Grief During Divorce
Divorce is a major loss in your life, even if you initiated the split. It may have been the best choice due to incompatibility or abuse, but it is still hurtful. You lose the companionship of another person and your…
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Green Tea and Belly Fat
Overview Like many natural fat burners that get a boost from celebrity endorsements, green tea has taken this path. Mentioned by Dr. Mehmet Oz as an “anti-ager” on a March 2008 airing of Oprah Winfrey’s TV talk show, green tea…
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How to Paint your Nails Properly
There is nothing quite like the look of well polished, beautiful looking nails. They look groomed and sophisticated and can make you feel more confident. But so many women have no idea about the right way to apply nail polish….
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The Correct way to Wash your Hair
Knowing how to wash your hair properly can be one of the keys to improving the condition and health of your hair. Not everyone knows how to wash their hair properly, and the beauty products industry can be partly to…
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Cheating Husband Healing from an Affair
May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Healing from a relationship or marriage that broke up because one partner cheated is hard, but trust me you will heal. I have been there. Just because some fool cheated on you, it does not mean it will happen again….
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The Proper way to File and Shape your Nails
So you’re not exactly sure how to file your own nails, and you really can’t see spending your hard earned cash at the local salon, right? You my friend, are NOT alone! You see, whether male or female, filing and…
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Chicken Pox Symptoms for Adults
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
While chicken pox is more common in children, adults can get it too. It is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster and it is easily transmitted from person to person. In healthy individuals, chicken pox is usually not serious. However,…
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Racquetball Training Tips
May 17, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Preparing to play a racquetball match means making the best use of your practice time. Racquetball requires a player to be in top condition since the game requires constant movement, stops and starts and quick execution of shots. Shuttle runs…
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Homedics Jet Spa Foot Bath
In theory, it sounds great – a portable, plastic foot bath with jets and attachments and heat. But the HoMedics Jet Spa Footbath doesn’t live up to the hype. The foot bath is basically a round plastic tub that you…
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How Video Game Addiction can Ruin Relationships
A video game addiction can murder a relationship for only one reason: one is into video games and the other one is not. One could have an addiction while the other one could be a moderate gamer. Even though I…
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Hair Extensions Volume
Not all of us are blessed with gorgeous thick and full locks, and it can be really disheartening seeing celebrities, or even your friends, flaunting their stunning hair as you wonder how they managed to get all that volume. If…
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Pleural Mesothelioma Cancer Diagnosis
May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs called the pleura, according to Allaboutmalignantmesothelioma.com. Despite its location, it is not a kind of lung cancer, because it originates in the membranes, not the…
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Why some Black Women don’t Marry
May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Why don’t some black women marry? I think most black women who are not married, are not married for the same reasons that white women who are not married remain unmarried. These reasons can include not wanting to be married,…
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How do we really Define a Relationship
Families are self-contained systems. The family relationship starts with two individuals who agree to become one, not one individual but rather one unit. The new unit becomes a combination and balance of individual and marital needs. Like the balance of…
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The Abs Diet Exercises
May 17, 2015 Weight Management
“The Abs Diet” is a book by David Zinczenko with a sensible long-term approach to staying lean and developing your abs. The exhaustive list of 50-some abdominal exercises offers variety to keep your abs training fresh. You do the workout…
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