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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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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Overview Milk thistle, officially known as Silybum marianum, originated in Europe but now grows wild along both North American coasts. It grows so well, in fact, that Oregon and Washington state have declared it a noxious weed and encourage its…
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An anal fissure is a painful tear in the anal lining, usually caused by constipation. Straining and hard stool, combined with increased anal sphincter tone, cause tearing. The repeated trauma of bowel movements prevent healing, leading to a fissure. Goals…
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Knee high boots are a fashion classic. Every season these highly versatile boots re-emerge in one form or another . Both beautiful and highly practical for the colder weather, knee high boots can look as elegant with a pair of…
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Aerobic training, or “cardio” training, involves continuous movement of the major muscle groups for an extended period of time. Cardiovascular training is a great way to burn fat. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, you must perform 30…
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According to the University of Maryland, Coenzyme Q10 commonly shortened to CoQ10, has many important functions in the body including, the production of protein and the contraction of muscles. The Mayo Clinic website points out that CoQ10 levels in the…
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Cheating is a betrayal of the vows taken between a man and a woman. One reason we say for better or worse, is that sometimes it is worse! Sex is a desire, not a need, and can be satisfied in…
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Grapefruit juice has a tart, tangy taste with an underlying sweetness. It has many benefits including a significant amount of potassium, magnesium and fiber. The American Dietetic Association recommends two to three servings of fruit a day. A small glass…
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Overview Many different kinds of bacteria live in and on the body. Different types of bacteria have different requirements that they need for effective energy utilization. Anaerobic bacteria are common bacteria that do not need oxygen to survive and can…
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The shoes we wear can make or break an outfit. You may wear a very formal business suit, but when worn with sneakers or flip-flops, the style you are trying to create goes right out the window. As such, you…
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Facial massage is not simply a beauty treatment that you receive from a spa treatment. The face has numerous nerves and blood vessels that can benefit from the right kind of facial massage. As a result, a good facial massage…
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Chronic stress can lead to serious health and emotional concerns. A healthy solution to reduce stress hormones and effectively deal with the body’s response to stress is exercise. During exercise, the body releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins. These chemicals, coupled…
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Illinois Compiled Statutes Chapter 750 governs divorces in Illinois. The statutory scheme sets forth the types of divorce proceedings you can pursue in Illinois as well as the general procedures used to file and pursue a divorce in the state….
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Choosing the right lipstick sounds like a daunting task for many women, but the truth is that it is easy to identify the best lipstick if you stick to several simple rules. How to choose lipstick according to hair color…
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All kids love their mom, to get to any single mother’s heart; you have to first and foremost get her kids to like you. It’s hard but it is also simple. There are certain things to understand when dating a…
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According to the American Diabetes Association, blood glucose or blood sugar is an important measure of your health. Keeping your blood sugar at a reasonable level is important to help ward of pre-diabetes, diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity and metabolic syndrome….
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Slimming down your thighs means taking on an exercise regimen that focuses on combining strength training with cardiovascular work. In their textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor…
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Important fact to not forget is, an ex is an ex for a reason. When an ex wants you back what do you do? You tell him or her no thank you, been there done that! If he or she…
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Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, has uses for cooking, cleaning and deodorizing, and also is an effective antacid. An antacid absorbs and neutralizes stomach acid, and is helpful for relieving your heartburn and indigestion. Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology of…
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Cells are the basic units of structure and function for all living organisms. From one celled bacteria to multi-cellular humans who have over 100,000,000,000,000 cells, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information website. Each cell requires nutrients, converts those…
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Any woman who has pierced ears will understand the frustration of not being able to find the mate to an earring. On the flip side, you may have so many pairs of earrings that you don’t know where you’ve stashed…
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How to handle a date when kids come along You forgot it was your weekend to have the kids. That was the arrangement after the divorce for you to take Katie and Johnny every other weekend. You have a date…
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Overview Parents can expect their babies to spend many hours sleeping or playing in their cribs. With numerous recalls of cribs hitting the news on a frequent basis, parents might wonder how to ensure the model they select is the…
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Vitamin K cream is a skin cream that contains Vitamin K as an active ingredient. It is found in many vegetables, such as lettuce and broccoli, and is used by the liver to produce proteins that support blood clotting. Vitamin…
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The circulatory system of the body consists of the heart, blood vessels and blood. The heart works to pump the blood, which travels through the complex network of arteries, veins and capillaries to supply all the cells of the body…
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Cross country running is a completely unique and a different kind of sport which has its own unique sets of opportunities and challenges. Another reason which contributes to its uniqueness is, obviously, the requirement of its special kind of footwear….
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Overview More than half of all babies experience some form of acid reflux, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. While this condition is common, it can be difficult to watch your baby experience this form of stomach upset….
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Overview Tootsie Pops are a type of lollipop that contains a small ball of Tootsie Roll in the center. A Tootsie Roll is a hard, chewy candy flavored with chocolate and other ingredients. The Sweets Company of America introduced Tootsie…
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May 8, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that increases signals to the brain’s pleasure centers. Long-term cocaine use can alter the brain’s physiology and lead to addiction. As cocaine use continues, a tolerance to the drug develops, and the user must consume…
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Dry skin has its fair share of problems, since the low levels of sebum leave the door open to wrinkles and irritations. Pollution, extreme weather conditions, wind and dust can cause a lot of problems for dry skin, which is…
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Super-nerd geeks are in fact the new breed of hip, cool and in! What’s more these brainiacs have pretty much inherited the earth! Just consider Bill Gates, Clark Kent (Superman) and even fellow dorksters that have gone on to become…
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