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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What to do when someone Dies and there was no Time for Good Byes
Coping with the death of a loved one is not only one of the most difficult human experiences to face, it is also an extremely personal event. In many cases, loved ones struggle through prolonged illnesses or are extremely old,…
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Sensitive Tooth Pain
Overview If you feel tooth pain upon taking that first bite of food or sip of a drink, chances are you have sensitive teeth. Problems such as cavities, fractured teeth and untreated periodontal disease can be the underlying cause of…
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Chocolate Graham Cracker Nutrition Information
Overview Graham flour contains white flour, wheat germ and wheat bran. A plain graham cracker uses graham flour and typically has a coating of cinnamon and sugar. A chocolate graham cracker contains a chocolate coating, which you typically eat as…
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Returning to Work after the Loss of a Child
A natural cycle of life has been disrupted with the loss of a child. In a normal world for us, our child would have to oversee our death and burial plans, not the other way around. Our natural initial response would…
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Homemade Perfume Recipes
Perfume need not come with a heavy price tag. Many forms of body fragrance can be made at home without special tools. Once you have bought that gorgeous antique perfume atomizer, try one of these homemade perfume recipes to fill…
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Marriage Divorce Marital Choice Child Abuse
May 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
If every child in the world had the type of parenting that I used to envy on television when I was a child-as was the case with Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, as well as Ward and June Cleaver, for example-then…
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Fun Home Exercises
Getting fit does not require a gym membership, only a few household items and a little space in your own home. There are many ways to incorporate fitness into your everyday household chores, and to use common household items in…
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How Can a Father Get Custody of a Child?
Overview As a father, if you desire to obtain custody of your child, you must follow both court procedures and meet statutory requirements pursuant to the family laws in force in all states, according to the American Bar Association Section…
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ADHD Testing Methods
May 11, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder, or ADHD, symptoms can appear in children as young as seven years of age, according to the Behavioural Neurotheraphy Clinic. Identifying and accurately diagnosing ADHD is subject to very specific parameters outlined in the Diagnostic and…
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How to get Big Hair
Big hair is all the rage. And, fortunately, it’s not that difficult to get big, voluminous hair. In fact, you can do it yourself right at home, just by using a few products or by following the method described below….
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What Is the Normal Human Pulse Rate?
Overview The normal human pulse rate varies by age and activity level. Children have higher pulse rates and athletes are likely to have lower pulse rates. The normal human pulse rate is determined while one is at rest due to…
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Behavior Problems in the Gifted Child
The term “gifted” is applied to children who learn at an above average rate. In the United States, registration with the National Association for Gifted Children allows the association to keep track of the number of gifted children in each…
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Florida State Laws on Divorce
Divorce can be a complicated process, especially if both spouses cannot agree on issues such as spousal support and child custody. In Florida, special statuses are established to help the court make these important decisions. Specific laws also detail what…
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Eco Burials Natural Burials Green Burials
One would hardly expect a licensed funeral director, dedicated to embalming a body as hard as a rock, breathing in toxic embalming fluid fumes, and committed to bringing in a large fee per funeral based upon 100-300% mark ups on…
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Herbs to Strengthen the Kidney
Your kidneys act as living filters that remove toxins from the bloodstream and allow you to expel them from your body in urine. Kidney stones, kidney disease and other ailments that affect the organ can be painful and even deadly,…
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Five ways to wear makeup and look older than your real age
Many women despise looking old. In fact, one of the reasons women treat their faces with a wide range of beauty and skin care products which are not exactly cheap is so that they will appear more youthful. Additionally, women…
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Exercises for Fat in the Lower Tummy
Getting a tight, toned tummy takes more than just a few sit-ups and leg lifts. You need to burn calories through cardio activity as well as perform exercises that will eliminate fat in the lower tummy. Fortunately, there are numerous…
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Causes of Elbow Joint Pain
The elbow is a hinge joint where the bones and muscles of the upper and lower arms meet. This joint, which can bend, flex and rotate, also contains tendons, ligaments and bursa, or fluid-filled sacs, that can become irritated or…
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Moving on after a Loved one Dies
I was ten years old when they died. I can’t describe the pain, the confusion and the grief I felt as a ten year old who loses two of her brothers. Matthew, my first brother to die, was only eight…
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The Custody Laws of Children
Despite some minor variations from one state to another, the custody laws of children largely are the same across the United States. These statutes set forth the types of custodial arrangements available in each state as well as the standard…
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Style Tips for Men
For most men, the challenge is not finding stylish clothing, but putting together an outfit that works. Knowing how to coordinate clothes is one of the finest skills a man can learn because even the best articles of clothing won’t…
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World of Warcraft Addiction World of Warcraft is Ruining my Relationship
May 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I use to work in a call center and a lot of my friends from there played World of Warcraft. For weeks they tried to get my boyfriend to play but he kept saying “That game sounds stupid, D&D (Dungeons…
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Bicycle Laws for Kids
May 11, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Cycling offers children an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, as well as develop a lifelong interest in healthy activity. Bicycling contributes to youth muscle development, hand-eye coordination and building of stamina. SafeKids estimates that nearly 70 percent of children ages…
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Why People are Prepared to Experience the Pain and Discomfort of Surgery to look Good
The number of people opting to have cosmetic surgery has risen over the past couple of decades, as an awareness of what is involved has increased, as well as the cost of cosmetic procedures falling. This is a world where…
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Alimony Laws in VA
Alimony is referred to as spousal support in Virginia. According to Virginia Divorce Law, spousal support did not exist in Virginia until 1980, when it was established as a way to provide for a spouse who needed support after a…
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What Is the Normal Heartbeat?
Overview Normal heartbeat ranges are different among children and adults. A normal heartbeat is determined by taking the pulse at rest. Exercise normally increases the heartbeat rate, usually above the suggested ranges. Stressful situations may cause the heartbeat rate to…
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How to Care for Hair Extensions
These article tips on looking after hair extensions can be used on all hair extensions to maintain their silky, smooth look, from when you first bought them. “Sarah Your hair looks gorgeous” Was definitely something I got used to the…
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Information on Kundalini Yoga
Overview Kundalini yoga came to the United States in the 1960s, but has a history spanning thousands of years. It uses sequences of exercises that incorporate chanting, meditation and breathing techniques to tap into a dormant store of energy known…
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Home Biceps Exercises
When you are asked to flex your muscles, the asker is typically referring to your biceps. The size of the muscle and its proximity to the skin’s surface make the biceps one of the more visible indicators of overall physical…
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How to Remove the Smell of Moth Balls from Sweaters
Not only do mothballs smell horrendous, their high toxicity can cause a plethora of health problems and is a known carcinogen. The offending content is naphthalene, which turns into a gas at room temperature. Removing the smell of mothballs from…
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