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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How to say no without Feeling Badly
It sounds so simple, a word with just two letters, one tiny syllable, but it is one of the most difficult words we will ever learn to say with conviction. Think about how many times you have wanted to say…
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Triglycerides Vs. Herbs and Diet
Overview Your levels of triglycerides, one of your blood’s two major fats, can be significantly increased or decreased by your diet. “The New Pritikin Program,” “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” the websites of several medical schools and “What Are Triglycerides,”…
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What Causes Low Estrogen Levels?
Estrogen is a steroid hormone that is synthesized in the body and secreted into the bloodstream, where it circulates throughout the body, affecting a number of tissues and organs. Estrogen is normally synthesized in the ovaries in females, and to…
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Remedies for Poison Sumac
Poison sumac plants contain an irritating, oily sap called urushiol, which triggers a reaction when it comes in contact with the skin. The sap can live in the ashes of burned sumac plants, on an animal, or on other objects…
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2010 new Decade Color Trends Nature 1980s Clothing
The new decade is here. While we are moving into the future, we seem to be looking back to other times, simpler times. Consumers are enjoying a return to the shops, but they are not looking for flash and forward. …
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Best Shampoos Cheap Shampoos best Shampoos under 20
Walk down the hair care aisle of your favorite store or take a trip to your favorite hair products store and you will find dozens upon dozens of shampoos, all making promises of beautiful hair, thick hair, manageable hair, and…
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Military Style Clothes
The military trend is a hot way to keep your look fresh and refined and there are a lot of styles to add into your wardrobe that have this embalmed on to them. We are not talking about camo collared…
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How to ask a Complete Stranger on a Date
Cutting straight to the point can be daunting especially when it comes to asking out a complete stranger of the opposite sex (or the same sex if that’s your thing.) Don’t fret, there are some “tells” and suggestions that I…
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Neck Exercises for Boxers
Boxers need strong neck muscles to improve their ability to absorb the impact of a head punch. Having a strong neck will also protect the cervical spine from whiplash injuries associated with being punched in the head. You can strengthen…
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Reasons for Bunion Surgery
May 13, 2015 Reasons for Bunion Surgery
A bunion appears as a bump on the inside edge of the toe and forms when the big toe points toward the second toe. Bunions often run in families, develop as a result of poor-fitting shoes and occur along with…
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Would you Accept a Gift from a Man who Abused you
Would you accept a gift from a man who abused you Apologies are necessary only when it is meant straight from the heart. Giving a woman flowers and candy after violent behavior is typical for many abusers. They know that…
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False Domestic Violence Accusations
Domestic violence cases are some of the most common cases to pass through the judicial system. Married couples, dating couples, as well as ex couples is all a part of the growing number of 911 calls made to local law…
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Gym Exercises for Total Hip Replacement
A total hip replacement is a major surgical procedure designed to provide relief to the patient by replacing parts of the hip with synthetic material. A total hip replacement may require you to be in bed for up to a…
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Stomach Ball Exercises
A stability ball is ideal for a wide variety of stomach exercises. Because the ball wobbles as you use it, you use deep abdominal muscles to keep the ball stable — making such exercises much more demanding than their floor-based…
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Broken Hip Exercises
Hip exercises help increase strength, flexibility and range of motion, whether you’re stiff from sitting or have recently had hip surgery. However, prior to starting any exercise program following hip joint or hip replacement surgery, speak to your doctor about…
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The Benefits of Walking with Weights
May 13, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Walking is one of the easiest exercises to accomplish. Just put on your walking shoes and go. Walking will help to improve your overall health by burning calories, lowering LDL cholesterol, improving mood and lowering your blood pressure, according to…
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Does what you Wear Reflect who you are
Within the first few seconds upon meeting someone you already know if you like them or dislike them.How can this be?Because, we communicate a lot about whom we are through non verbal communication. That is why they say first impressions…
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Foundation for the Mature Skin
Mature skin needs so much more attention and special care than younger skin. Mature skin may not have acne, but it does tend to have things like as age spots, redness, wrinkles, and is typically dry and lacking the youthful…
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How to Wear a Tunic Dress to Suit your Body Shape
A tunic dress can certainly be worn with style, but it can also make a woman look frumpy or overweight if worn incorrectly. The trick to wearing a tunic dress successfully is for a woman to choose the right dress for her body shape, in…
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Best Family Vacations for Teens
Myrtle Beach is great for teen vacations. One ocean front hotel offers outdoor night pool disco with colorful spotlights as the other ones offer outdoor pool swimming and luxuries. When it rains or shines, some hotels offer lazy rivers. Lazy…
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How Active Listening Enhances Communication Skills
Active listening, when done correctly, enhances communication skills between family members. Learning to get an accurate idea of what each family member is trying to say or an expression of their opinions will open the doors to better communication with…
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Healthy Hair Inside and out
Healthy Hair Inside and Out As a woman I look for ways to improve the way I look such as trying to eat healthy and exercising on a regular basis. I always look for foods that can improve my hair…
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Asian Medicinal Herbs
Asian medicinal herbs are those heavily relied upon herbal remedies in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Asian society. Traditional Asian herbal remedies have been employed for centuriess to treat a variety of ailments. Today many clinical trials are testing and…
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Forearm & Finger Strengthening Exercises
Strong fingers and forearms are important for most sports, and can make everyday activities — from opening jars to home repair — easier. Many sports require strong fingers and forearms: grabbing and holding in wrestling, pinching a small hold in…
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Communicating with others in a Pleasant way
There is no better way to communicate but to communicate with the heart and soul. This is the most effective way to reveal your emotions. For truthful communication means the baring of one’s heart and soul whether in writing or…
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Great Elliptical Workouts
Stepping onto the elliptical and doing the same old routine can not only get boring after awhile, it can start to become less effective as your body gets accustomed to the repetitive motion and same resistance. Luckily, most elliptical machines…
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Ankle Boots how to Wear Ankle Boots with different Clothes
Ankle boots are very versatile footwear, being useful for both casual and formal wear. They can be fun, adding creativity to an outfit, or sophisticated, adding class and style. Short boots, as opposed to long boots, can easily be worn…
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What your Appearance says about you
When I was a child, I inhabited my body joyfully and completely. My plump, ruddy body caused me no shame; it was all I knew. Sledding down icy hills, skipping rope or playing hopscotch, my body served me well. And…
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Healthy Body Mass Index for Women
May 13, 2015 Weight Management
Overview The National Institutes of Health’s Medline Plus website explains that body mass index is a good indicator of whether or not your weight is healthy for your height. It gives your body composition a numeric value, helping to identify…
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Nursing Homes Go Green
A 2006 study conducted by Ecumen, a nonprofit provider of senior housing, concluded that 89 percent of baby boomers surveyed want to live their retirement years at home rather than in an assisted-living facility or nursing home. A shift away…
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