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 Causes Ear Infections in Babies?
Babies and children under 3 years of age are more prone to ear infections, also known as the disorder otitis media, than older children or adults. In fact, three out of four babies will develop an ear infection before they…
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Side Effects of Goji Guarana
Goji Guarana is a powdered drink containing extracts of Lycium barbarum, more commonly called goji or wolfberry, and Paullinia cupana, known as guarana. Goji Guarana is marketed as an energy drink, appetite suppressant and sexual enhancement product. Goji berry is…
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Heart Rate Training for Cycling
Overview Monitoring one’s heart rate during cycling workouts is a method to maximize your time on the saddle. A heart rate monitor can provide cyclists with a plethora of information about their workouts, past and present. Strap one on and…
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What Are the Different Types of Percocet?
May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Percocet is a Class II prescription drug that comes in six different strengths and is prescribed as a pain reliever for moderate to acute pain. The main active ingredients of Percocet are oxycodone and acetaminophen. This blend classifies Percocet as…
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Benefits of Fennel
Fennel is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cooking. The bulbous vegetable, also known as anise, is eaten raw or roasted, like a celery. Its seeds are dried and used as a flavoring in soups, seasoning in recipes or to flavor…
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How to Apply Concealer
Concealer Application For a Flawless Complexion Concealer is a girl’s best friend when it comes to covering up dark circles, redness, imperfections and any unsightly marks you wish to hide or conceal’ as the name implies. Many concealers on the…
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When you don’t want to tell your Family whom You’re Dating
Dating can be such a confusing time and finding the right one can be a challenge. There are so many fishes in the sea! So when you finally find someone that likes you in return, this is great cause for…
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What Are the Treatments for Arterial Hypertension?
Hypertension is similar to trying to squeeze toothpaste from a tube through a small hole–the condition increases blood pressure, the force needed for the heart to pump blood against hardened arteries. Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers; a systolic…
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Drugs That Work Against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that most frequently attacks a person’s lungs, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s spread from one person to another when an infected person releases minute droplets of saliva into the air by coughing or sneezing….
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Breast Enlarging Herbs
The claims of advertisers make breast enhancement formulas sound so appealing, offering increased breast size with the help of an all-natural product. But these claims often do not match up with reality. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists discourages…
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Beauty Tips
Who says that you have to wear makeup to be beautiful. There are plenty of ways that you can make your beauty stand out without using makeup. These tips can save you both time and money, since you will not…
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Procedures for Removing Water From the Lungs
May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Extra water in your lungs complicates breathing and must be removed. Water can be inhaled, as in near drowning, or it can enter by a medical lung-washing procedure called lavage. Your lungs can also fill up with water leaking from…
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Uses of Solar Energy
A clean, green, renewable energy source, solar energy has grown easier to harvest, thanks to technological developments. As solar panels have become more efficient and more reasonably priced, more people are considering solar energy a viable option. Solar energy holds…
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Gout Signs
May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid gets in the bloodstream. This is also called hyperuricemia. Uric acid is a natural by-product of digestion, but if individuals produce too much, or if their kidneys…
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Signs of Sadness
About 14.8 million Americans will experience some form of depression each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. To understand the difference between a mere bad mood and true clinical depression, however, it is important to be able…
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Who can Wear Blue Eye Shadow
Forget everything you’ve ever heard or read about blue eye shadow being a fashion faux pas. With so many new shade choices and updated application techniques, that old-fashioned rule no longer applies. According to fashion experts, blue is the hot…
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Uses of Oregano Oil
In addition to its reputation as a culinary herb, oregano has medicinal uses for antibiotic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory purposes. Pure oregano oil is cold pressed and steam distilled from wild Origanum vulgare, native to mountainous areas of the Mediterranean. The…
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When is a Girl too Young to Wear Make up
In an age where Selena Gomez and Mylie Cyrus dominate the Disney channel and boys have crushes on the star of iCarly- Miranda Cosgrove, it’s easy for a girl to get lost in the world of make-up and fashion. Young…
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Why Relationships Die
For every reason that exists to begin a relationship, there’s probably an opposing reason to stick one in a grave. Most of the romantic relationships you enter into in your life in your pursuit of that one special “I’m yours…
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Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
Overview Bleeding that occurs between periods, is extremely heavy or lasts for more than a week at a time is abnormal, explains the Mayo Clinic. Although not all abnormal bleeding is dangerous, it sometimes indicates serious medical and gynecological conditions….
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Home Remedies for Colds & Sinus Congestion
The common cold may cause symptoms of coughing, a headache, a sore throat and sinus congestion, says the Mayo Clinic. In most cases, the common cold does not require a doctor’s care and will go away on its own within…
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How to Apply False Eyelashes
False eyelashes have become a real style staple. Once only the domain of the cabaret act they now hold a firm place in the fashion and beauty world. Millions of women all over the world use them everyday or as an alternative…
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What to do when your Girlfriend Brings her Kid on your Date
It can be extremely difficult for a man when his girlfriend brings her children on their date. This is because dating is intended to be an adult activity. There will need to be changes made to the plans for the…
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Ayurvedic Herbs for Women’s Health
Ayurvedic herbs have been used to treat women in Indian tradition for centuries, according to Dr. Virender Sodhi, who believes that modern research will prove the effectiveness of ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda is a holistic medical system that treats each woman’s…
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Shoulder Stretches for Swimmers
As swimmers propel themselves through the water, their shoulders sustain immense stress as they constantly rotate the shoulder joint. This stress can lead to tendinitis, a painful injury commonly referred to as swimmer’s shoulder. Prevent tendinitis through regular stretching and…
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Nebraska State Laws on Child Custody
Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 42 sets forth the provisions pertaining to establishing, enforcing and altering child custody orders in the case. The statutory provisions also include the procedures used in child custody cases in Nebraska. Child custody cases are brought…
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If you can only have one Lipstick or Lip Gloss – Lip gloss
I cannot tell a lie. I have a serious appreciation for lip gloss and the boost I feel it gives me when I am wearing it. I do not leave home without it. If I were stranded on a deserted…
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How to Treat Cracked Lips
The winter is the hardest time to keep lips soft, smooth and healthy. We’ve all experienced the pain of dry and cracked winter lips. It may start out with a burning sensation or the constant urge to lick your lips. Before…
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Alcohol Prolonged Withdrawal Symptoms
May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
During prolonged alcohol abuse, particularly among daily heavy drinkers, the brain is forced into hyperactivity to compensate for the depressant effects of alcohol. When an alcoholic suddenly stops drinking, this hyperactivity continues leading to symptoms such as tremors, vomiting, increased…
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How to Avoid Emotional Cheating Affairs being Unfaithful
Some people think the definition of being unfaithful is when his or her partner engages in a sexual relationship with someone else. But there are other forms of being unfaithful to your partner that does not involve sexual relationships at…
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