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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Is Sharing Housework between Husbands and Wives the Key to Successful Marriages – Yes
May 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
When you decide to enter into a commitment, much more into the married life, you have to be ready for all the responsibilities attached with it. Those share responsibilities are the reason why the relationship will work out eventually. I…
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Greek Healing Herbs
Like many cultures around the world, the Greeks utilized nature’s healing powers in the form of herbs, flowers and roots in practicing medicine and healing. Famous Greek physician and surgeon Galen (129 AD – 216 AD) promoted the practice of…
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Lacrosse Rules for Beginners
May 15, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. According to a May 20, 2009, article in the “Wall Street Journal,” data compiled by the National Federation of State High School Associations showed the number of boys…
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Kidney Dialysis Complications
Many patients just beginning dialysis experience problems at first. Equipment issues, latex allergies, clotting and infections seem to present insurmountable obstacles that need to be worked out. However, the good news is that almost all of these problems can resolved…
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Handwashing Guidelines for Emergency Situations
Emergencies are typically messy by nature and call for an extra helping of hygiene to be efficiently dealt with. Whether you are called to administer first aid, change a flat tire or a messy diaper, your hands will need a…
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Families Falling apart Reasons and Recovery
If we had all the answers in life, we could figure this one out. With over half of all marriages ending in divorce these days this is the single most important question around, how do we keep families from falling…
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Alternatives to Cardboard Recycling
More than 85 percent of the products sold in the United States are packed in cardboard, according to CardboardRecycling.org. While recycling this cardboard is one way to save trees, reusing it provides additional benefits because that doesn’t require any energy…
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Classifications of Heart Failure
A condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to all parts of the body is called heart failure. Risk factors for heart failure include coronary heart disease which is narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart…
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Weight Training on the Ball
Overview Well-rounded fitness routines include weight lifting. Lifting weights strengthens muscles, increases bone density and increases your metabolism. Incorporating a fitness ball into the workout routine adds balance and coordination components and works to strengthen core muscles. Stability balls come…
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Treatments for Sjogren’s Syndrome
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly attacks the glands that produce tears and saliva. Predominantly characterized by severely dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjogren’s syndrome can predispose patients to developing more severe dental and vision…
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Working Spouses
May 15, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
If I could live as my two cats, I think I would be very happy. Eating food that magical appears on my plate, a bathroom I never have to clean, rent I would never have to even contemplate paying because…
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The Rules in Baseball
May 15, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Baseball legend Babe Ruth once said, “I won’t be happy until we have every boy in America between the ages of 6 and 16 wearing a glove and swinging a bat.” The game of baseball began as a pastime for…
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Types of Solar Heating
Passive solar is as simple as opening the shades and letting the rays of the sun warm a room. The sun has been used for thousands of years to heat and light human dwellings. Modern technology has found new ways…
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Lipstick Tips
Lipstick is undoubtedly an essential to any woman’s makeup routine. In fact, on super busy days, all you need is some lipstick and a pair of sunglasses to complete your look. Because lipstick is so basic and pertinent, it is…
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10 Tips For Feeding Infants
Babies spend their first several months eating formula or breast milk, which supplies all of the needed nutrients. A growing baby usually begins showing signs of interest in eating solid foods as she nears six months of age. Knowing how…
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Open Marrage
May 15, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Open marriage does not go wrong, it just gets more open then you preferred. I have always had open relations and I set the ground rule before it gets started. The rules go as follow: 1. What is good for…
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Problems With Kidney Dialysis
Dialysis makes the difference between life and death, but it is not always easy. Regardless of whether the patient chooses hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, problems can arise. It is important to resolve as many of these issues as possible because…
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The Steps in Breaking up a Relationship
Everyone wants to imagine that their relationship will be the epitome of fairy-tale relationships: meet, fall in love, stay together through thick and thin, and ultimately live happily ever after. Unfortunately, this idea is a “tale” for a reason. The…
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Stress Relieving Exercises
A variety of exercises can help you evoke the relaxation response, a trainable process that leaves your body feeling refreshed. The stress-eradicating benefits of meditation, yoga and dance are popular primarily because they don’t require special equipment or classes. The…
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Types of Range of Motion
According to the Merck Manual, when restricted, your range of motion (ROM)–the degree of joint movement that you can perform–can cause you pain or discomfort and interfere with your ability to perform your activities of daily living. The Merck Manual…
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How to Deal with Break Ups
Breaking up with your partner can be a traumatic experience and you may be left with overwhelming emotions that can be hard to cope with. Part of dealing with the break up is accepting that you are never going to…
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Adverse Effects of Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is an herbal remedy commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition known as an enlarged prostate. Studies have demonstrated that taking saw palmetto can improve symptoms of BPH, such as difficulty urinating and frequent nighttime urinating,…
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Dementia and Personal Hygiene
Several years back I was diagnosed with right sided brain damage. I was assured it wasn’t too bad, but it was bad enough to affect my ability to remember where I put things. It has also affected my mood and…
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The Most Common Causes of Dandruff
May 15, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Dandruff is a disorder of the scalp that causes itching and flaking. The Mayo Clinic says the condition is common and is not serious. But it can be embarrassing. The good news is that it’s usually treatable, especially if your…
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Couples Tips for a Happy Reunion after a Deployment
May 15, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Relationships within the realms of military life are definitely different than those among civilians. You deal with circumstances that other people never have to encounter. There is a camaraderie among military families that is unusually close, for one thing. Another…
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Being Dumped by the one you Love
I was fine being alone. I had my son and despite financial difficulty, I was happy with where my personal life was. I had a plan and was working on it. After several failed relationships throughout my life, including a…
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Vitamins for Improving Hair
The appearance, health and general abundance of hair can all be improved by the use of certain vitamins. Healthy hair grows stronger and faster, so using vitamins that are known for aiding the health of hair and follicles will improve…
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Vitamins That Increase Circulation
The circulatory system passes important bodily substances such as blood cells, hormones and nutrients throughout the body. Poor circulation can result in hypertension, hardening of the arteries and varicose veins. These disorders are common in elderly people because the arteries…
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Anti Anxiety Herbal Remedies
Financial difficulties, relationship issues, and pressures at work or school can cause anxiety for many. However, long-term stress and anxiety may lead to deeper health issues such as high-blood pressure or even panic attacks. A variety of natural herbs may…
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Break up of a Long Term Relationship
Depending who you talk to, people have many different opinions on long term relationships. If you’re talking to the 17 year old “player” in high school, he’s going to tell you any relationship is a joke, and you should be…
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