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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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Doctors often prescribe ciprofloxacin hydrochloride as an antibiotic treatment for many types of bacterial infections, the Mayo Clinic reports. This medication, sold outside the United States as Cifran, kills bacteria that cause the infections and stops them from growing. The…
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May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Ahh, it’s the holiday season again! The time of giving and families, togetherness and warmth. For some, it’s a time of stress and guilt. Whether your spouse has a tendency to over do it a little over the holidays or…
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May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I have not been in an open marriage-but my parents have. When I was three years old, my parents (let’s call them Don and Jennifer) were close friends with another couple (let’s call them Carl and Karen). They were all…
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May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A little openness goes a long way. But there are times when even a little can go too far. Open marriages are mutually agreed upon situations where a couple allows relations sexual and otherwise to occur with persons outside the…
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May 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
1. Use Better Bathing Methods Change your bathing ritual to be more kind to your skin. Frequent long, hot showers and baths can dry your skin, causing xerosis. Bathe healthier by taking them less often, for shorter periods (about 15…
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Hip replacement surgery can be very beneficial for those who suffer from chronic end-stage arthritis. Removing arthritic joint surfaces and replacing them with artificial components can result in a significant improvement in quality of life. However, for all the benefits…
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The knee joint is a common cause of pain for many people. There are multiple injuries and conditions associated with pain and stiffness in the knee joint. Stiffness is usually caused by inflammation or swelling in the knee. The knee…
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When you wear above a size 12 or 14, it can be extremely challenging to shop for special occasion pieces. There are many reasons for this, due to the limited availability of selection and the lack of designers specializing in…
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Overview A restraining order is a legal injunction issued by a state court that commands one person to stop harming another person. The purpose of the order is to prevent an abuser from harming, harassing or even contacting a victim….
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May 17, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
People fix false or fake fingernails for many reasons, but mostly for protection of their natural fingernails. Since false fingernails are very strong and don’t easily break or crack like natural nails, they do serve as coverings for the natural…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Constipation is a common problem that can affect anyone, regardless of sex, age or race. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse defines constipation as fewer than three bowel movements a week. Constipated bowel movements are infrequent, painful and often incomplete,…
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In the spring of 55 A.D., the Apostle Paul tried to answer this age-old question. In the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 13, Paul wrote, “Love is patient. Love is kind; it does not envy you or boast, it is…
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Solar energy is a growing alternative energy source that captures natural radiation from the sun and transforms the radiation into energy that you can use both at home and commercially. Although solar power is a renewable and clean source of…
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1. Acknowledge and Confront the Problem The hardest step for someone with a personality disorder is the first one: acknowledging the problem. Because of the rigidity involved in the condition–the patterns of behavior that are designed to avoid responsibility–it can…
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How should we react? Do we need time to think about it? What do we need to think about? This person and relationship you have invested your emotions and feelings into has stepped away from you. They showed to someone…
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May 17, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is the chief identifiable symptom of narcolepsy, and typically the first to manifest. Almost 90 percent of all narcoleptics suffer from EDS. EDS can strike even if a person with narcolepsy got…
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May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Whether refusing to give up smoking is grounds for divorce is a matter of personal limitations. If you are a nonsmoker married to a smoker, how does your spouse’s smoking affect you? Does it make you sick? Make your home…
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May 17, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Accutane, also called isotretinoin, is a medication used to treat severe cystic acne. It works by decreasing oil production and reducing inflammation. Accutane carries a risk of severe side effects and should only be used when other treatments for…
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Overview Alimony awards occur in divorces on a case by case basis, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Pursuant to the divorce and alimony laws in force in every jurisdiction in the country, a couple can…
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Yoga improves breathing, calms the mind, increases flexibility and strengthens and tones the muscles. The ACE Fitness article “Does Yoga Really Do the Body Good?” by Mark Anders cites a study that proves regular practice of Hatha yoga significantly improves…
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Absolutely NOT…….women first come in all shapes and sizes. The thing is this might I add; shape what is it? First off are we looking at the clothing it self or the women wearing them. Some women are just biologically…
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May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
In the beginning of time it was said by the Lord that living with a person that you are not married to was wrong and we never really understood what the big deal was about. Now as time has went…
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Water exercise, also referred to as aquatics, is a low-impact form of exercise that can provide an effective workout. Water workouts can benefit anyone from the highly skilled athlete to disabled and obese people. Aquatics are a common form of…
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Infants come into the world with more than 100 billion brain cells and quickly begin building connections between them. This network of connections becomes the foundation for skills we use throughout our lives. You can help your children get a…
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Overview Located along the picturesque Atlantic ocean is the small beach town of Corolla, North Carolina. Corolla is known for its slower pace, with wild horses nearby, sprawling beaches and quiet nightlife. This area has an abundance of healthy events…
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May 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
While marriage is one of the most sacred relationships any of us will experience in our lives, some of us make the mistake of not protecting that relationship from the temptations of the world. Having an open marriage leads straight…
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Love is a very delicate topic. It is a different feeling for different people. Love is more then one emotion mixed into one. People find different ways to express it and even feel it, but it’s mainly one thing. It’s…
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What is love? That’s a question that I myself sometimes draw blanks trying to figure out. It took me 2 years of being the best friend before I realized that I was in love with her. I missed her when…
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Overview Campbell’s Chunky Roasted Beef with Vegetables soup is part of Campbell’s line of hearty, stew-like homestyle soups. Canned soups make a tasty, quick and convenient meal or snack. While a better choice than many other quick-serve options, this soup…
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Pamela Anderson, Tina Turner, Demi Moore, Ann Margaret, Nicole Kidman, Nicole Sheridan, … proof you are never too old to wear a mini skirt as long as you are still in awesome shape. Whether or not you should wear a…
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