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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Good Hair Versus Bad Hair
Beautiful, healthy hair is what we would call “good” hair, and damaged, dry, frazzled hair is what we would call “bad” hair. Everyone wants to have good, healthy hair on their head, but for some, it can be a difficult…
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Mans not only to Blame for Relationship Failures – No
Are modern day relationships giving men excuses to escape from responsibilities? Let the air be cleared with some definitions. The term “modern day relationships” refers to any number of relationships between a man and a woman that exist without not…
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Tattoo Addiction
Getting tattooed is painful and expensive event. However, millions of people per year willingly volunteer to go through this experience more than once. Some even get hundreds of tattoos, even if it means being ostracised by conservative society. The world’s…
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How to Tighten Loose Skin After Losing Weight
May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview You may experience loose skin after weight loss if your weight loss occurs rapidly, preventing the skin’s elasticity from adjusting and affecting its ability to retract with the rest of the body. This loose skin can be embarrassing and…
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How to Perform Foot Reflexology
Overview Reflexology is a healing practice based on the idea that you have reflex points in your hands, feet and ears that correspond to your internal organs. Practitioners of reflexology believe that applying pressure to these reflex points rids the…
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Taking Care of Damaged Hair
Our hair can takes a beating everyday. We use styling products, straightening or curling irons, or allow the sun to do its worst. As a result, we end up with damaged hair that has seen better days. So, how does…
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Acid Reflux Friendly Foods
May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Acid reflux, also called heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), happens when stomach acid rises into the esophagus due to a weakened esophageal sphincter, according to doctors at the Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology clinic. Chest discomfort, a burning sensation in your…
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Lupron Shot Side Effects
May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lupron or Leuprolide is a medication used for the treatment of symptoms of prostate cancer, endometriosis and uterine fibroids. According to Drugs.com, Lupron overstimulates the body’s own production of certain hormones, causing production to shut down temporarily thereby reducing the…
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Willow Bark for Headaches
Overview Willow bark has been known to bring headache relief since 400 BC when the Greek healer, Hippocrates, prescribed chewing willow bark for relief. Willow bark contains salicin from which aspirin was developed in modern times. Physicians at the University…
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Marriage Problems
May 10, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It seems strange referring to my first marriage, as a marriage at all. In retrospect it really wasn’t much of one. My definition of marriage, as a partnership, as a union of souls is so much different today, than it…
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Fungal Diseases of the Lung
Fungal or mycotic lung diseases are a growing public health concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that even previously harmless types of fungal organisms are beginning to create serious illness in those whose immune systems are weakened…
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Are Tattoos a Thing of the Past
There is nothing more seductive than a well placed tattoo and your body is a walking testimony to this fact. From the tiny eagle that flies enticingly across a bared shoulder, to the small red rose that sits seductively at…
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Home Treatment After Bedbugs
Overview Bedbugs are best described as small, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They most commonly hide in the seams, cracks and crevices of mattresses, box springs, bed frames and headboards, but they may also…
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About Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis
Overview The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint which gives the arm a large range of motion. Patients with frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, experience pain and stiffness in their shoulders. This condition can make many normal activities…
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Side Effects Fluoxetine
May 10, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Fluoxetine is an anti-depressant classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRIs. Fluoxetine is Food and Drug Administration or FDA approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder, and physicians typically…
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How to Prevent Dry Hair
Dry hair can be a problem for anyone at any time of the year. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend much to prevent or get rid of dry hair. In fact, all that you have to do is make sure…
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Should the Man or the Woman Pay
Feminism has taught women that they can do anything, even become president of the United States, but for some reason paying for a date is still taboo. This is because of the unspoken rules of dating; one of them is…
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What Are the Treatments for Babies With Eczema?
Approximately 20 percent of babies and young children have eczema, according to the medical advisory board at BabyCenter.com. The skin rash usually starts in the first year of life and many cases will improve on their own by the age…
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Fashion Tips for plus Size Teens
Although there are many plus sized stores out there and most department stores have a plus sized department, it is still hard for plus size teens to find stores that offer young fashions. Not surprisingly, teenagers are under particular pressure…
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What Are the Benefits of Bromolain?
In colonial America, a pineapple in a fruit bowl on the table was indicative of warmth and welcome, as it was considered a rare and exotic fruit. Today, pineapples are commonly found in the produce section at the local grocer,…
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Properties of Calendula Oil
Calendula, know also as pot marigold, is a member of the Asteraceae family and is a bushy annual with yellow to orange flowers that bloom thought the spring and autumn months. The color of its flowers is due to its…
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Fashion Trend how to Wear a Poncho
Ponchos are back with a bang this autumn and winter – everyone is wearing them. Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham are just two of the celebrities who have put on a poncho recently, but you don’t have to enjoy a…
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Self Piercing Advice
I have done a few at home piercings and have gauged several people’s ears (including my own.) However, ears are the only thing I would recommend piercing at home and even then ears can bleed quite a bit. If the…
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Liver Cleanse Instructions
Overview Your liver detoxifies poisons that make their way into your blood stream from your diet and bodily metabolic processes. Without your liver, these poisons would accumulate to fatal levels. Many liver cleanse and detox programs claim to clean out…
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The Danger of Tattoos
Tattoos are a form of body art. Some are really quite beautiful, artistic and placed in such a position they compliment ones features. On the other hand I’ve seen my fair share of very drab, ugly and boring tattoos. There…
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The Ways Women Attract Men
On a more serious note, it is all nature’s doing when men get attracted to women. You see all those silly magazines towards women stating the right steps in order to get a man to feel attracted to you. This…
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Yoga, Diet & Nutrition
Overview Hatha yoga, the branch of yoga that deals with the physical body, promotes flexibility, strength and mental discipline. Two thousand years ago yoga philosophers recognized that what they ate influenced their hatha yoga practice and categorized foods by their…
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About Antidepressants During Pregnancy
May 10, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Depression during pregnancy is not discussed as commonly as postpartum depression, but it does exist. According to the American Pregnancy Association, up to 20 percent of women suffer from depression during pregnancy. It is important for women to report…
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Easy Ways to Pick Up Girls
When it comes to hitting on women, there’s no exact science. All women are different, as are the men who are trying to draw interest from them. Because of this, certain things tend to work better for some men than…
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Outdoor Playground Equipment for Schools
May 10, 2015 Sports & Recreation
For many kids, recess is one of the most exciting parts of the school day. The opportunity to get outside in the fresh air and play can not only help them focus during the rest of the day, it can…
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