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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Marriage until Death do us Part
May 12, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage like many other things is taken for granted until death does part you. As many other couples you start your life with the best of your shared dreams. You follow in pursuit of your first home and furnishings, and…
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How to Put on Foundation
If you ever met my younger sister, Kim, you would have a hard time not laughing in her face. Bless her heart, she is a beautiful girl but she doesn’t realize it. She opts for makeup and because she was…
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No Excuse for Domestic Violence
Two weeks ago, there was a story that hit the headlines in America of Domestic Violence. In Atlanta, renowned televangelist Juanita Bynum and her estranged Husband Bishop Thomas Weeks III, were involved in a domestic dispute. They meet at an…
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Easily Digestible Gluten Free Foods
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder which involves an inability to digest gluten, the protein-rich portion of wheat. When people with celiac disease eat gluten, they experience symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps and even weight loss. Therefore, it is…
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What is the most Popular Perfume
It is hard to select the most popular perfumes because each year may new fragrances are launched and everyone has different tastes when selecting a scent. And since each one of us has an individual body chemistry, every scent reacts…
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Why we should Heed the Warnings of Child Abuse and Neglect
I am what you would call living proof that we should all move forward in protecting children from abuse, but not just physical but all types of abuse, emotional, sexual, and any other form of abuse that a child suffers….
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13 Ways Seniors Can Lose Their Mojo
Problems coping with life often lead to depression. Depression is not a normal part of aging, but unfortunately, it is very common. Late-life depression affects about six million Americans age 65 and older, but only 10 percent receive treatment. This…
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How to Apply Foundation to your Face
Begin your make-up with a good, even base. If you are fortunate enough to posses one naturally, a plain or tinted moisturizer with a light dusting of blusher over the cheekbones is probably the best daytime look. If the skin…
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Marriage is definitely Worth it – Yes
May 12, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Much can be learned from choosing to get married, being married and staying married. Through all of its ups and downs, the relationship between the two individuals become sweeter and kinder, thus creating an everlasting, and enduring marriage. When individuals…
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Five Tips for Flat Abs
Getting flat abs can do more than boost your self-confidence. It can also help reduce your risk for disease. Fat that appears on the stomach has a tendency to become deep and wrap around the organs. This is called visceral…
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Lacoste Touch of Pink Perfume Review
Lacoste Touch of Pink Eau De Toilette is a fragrance made by sports fashion designers Lacoste, who also make a range of perfumes. This perfume is available from a variety of perfume shops and department stores, as well as many…
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Yoga Ball Excercises for Obliques
The obliques are the muscles found on the sides of the stomach. They are activated when you make lateral and rotational trunk movements. Strengthening the obliques can help in the functioning of daily activities like golfing, shoveling snow, throwing hay…
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Copper IUD Side Effects
May 12, 2015 Copper IUD Side Effects
Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, a commonly used contractive method worldwide, account for only 2 percent of the contractive market in the United States, the Indiana University Medical Group reports. The two types of IUDs currently available in the United States…
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Colazal 750 mg Side Effects
Physicians prescribe Colazal 750 mg in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, a hereditary disease that causes inflammation in the intestines. The medication, known generically as balsalazide, works to prevent digestive chemicals that cause overactive bowels. This reduces the inflammation, which…
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Apply Foundation
Foundation earned its name for a reason; it is the absolute base for all cosmetic application. Without it, makeup has nothing in which to adhere. If you choose to wear cosmetics, learning how to apply foundation is pertinent. Following is…
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No Excuse for Domestic Violence
Domestic violence brings to mind memories of running to my neighbor’s home and cowering as my mother cried out at each beating delivered from the hands of my father. On more than one occasion, it was the only place where…
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Abuse and self Esteem
The verdict is out! Judge and jury eye each other. The abused hangs her head. The abuser looks coldly at the walls of the courtroom. Everyone has been shattered and the social worker tilts her head to side. The abused…
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What Is the Acupressure Point for Stress?
Overview Acupressure.com recommends acupressure for stress and defines acupressure as an ancient healing art that uses the fingers and other parts of the body to skillfully press key points. When these points are stimulated using gentle but firm pressure, they…
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The Keys to Successful Relationships – Yes
May 12, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It may not be “The” key but it is definitely a very important part of a successful marriage. Mutual respect, consideration and appreciation for one another are the ultimate foundations of any successful relationship, romantic or otherwise. When it comes…
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Everyday Minerals Parabens Cosmetics
Want a good mineral make up line that’s not going to break the bank? Then try Everyday Minerals. This Texas based company is an absolute gem , offering good quality cosmetics at a fraction of what Jane Iredale and Bare…
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Exercises to Treat Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve condition that may occur after doing repetitive motions with the hands or wrists over an extended period of time, says the University of Maryland Division of Administrative Affairs. Carpal tunnel syndrome may occur after…
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Five Good Reasons to Wear a Hat
Depending on where you are going and/or what you are wearing, there are plenty of reasons you may want to wear a hat. Hats are usually one of the more underrated accessories when combining wardrobe and so forth. One can…
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Make up Tips for Small Lips
What’s the one feature that most women would like to make bigger? No not that one. Their lips. Most women would like to have fuller lips. This is because full lips are seen as seductive and sensual. But unfortunately, we…
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Looking for Avon Perfumes
I used to be a big fan of Avon cosmetics and the monthly visit from the local Avon representative was always something to look forward to. Now we no longer seem to get an Avon representative call at the door…
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Good Foods for the Hair, Eyes, & Skin
May 12, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
You already know how important eating a nutritious diet is to your general health and well-being. But nutritious foods which are high in vitamins and antioxidants are good for more than just your heart and other organs. Such foods have…
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Water Treatments for Backpacking
May 12, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Water purification is essential in the backcountry. Water-borne pathogens are plentiful even in the most pristine backcountry streams and lakes, and even a small exposure can end a trip or worse. The most common of these, giardia and cryptosporidium, infect…
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Natural Makeover Natural Makeup Natural Cosmetics Safe Cosmetics Dangerous
Women have come to trust makeup as a camouflage for flaws, as a way of enhancing natural beauty. But we rarely stop to ask ourselves: What is in this lipstick? What goes into making foundation and mascara? Before your next…
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Stages of Grieving in the Loss of a Loved One
Grief is different for everyone who experiences it, but in the 1960s Elizabeth Kubler-Ross outlined five stages that a person will typically go through to one degree or another as they feel the loss of a loved one. Some people…
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Summer Makeup Tips
Year round, makeup that reflects the season is essential to one’s glamour surviving the elements. Summer is a season where beach trips, hula barbecues, and nights out on the town demand something more exciting than a bare face (but less…
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Causes of Low Serotonin
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter found in the brain. It is responsible for regulating many vital functions in the body. Serotonin is involved in the regulation of body temperature, sleep and sex drive, to name just a few of the processes…
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