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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Pilates, an exercise method based on the work of Joseph Pilates, focuses on increasing flexibility while strengthening the body–particularly the core–and improving posture. Performing Pilates exercises slowly to maintain proper form and alignment is essential for an effective workout. According…
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Overview Earwax, or cerumen, is a natural secretion of hair follicles and glands in the ear canal designed to protect your ears by preventing the entry of harmful microorganisms and dust particles. If you produce excessive amounts of earwax, it…
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My experience with Match.com was and education…Let’s just say, I learned a lot of valuable lessons. I decided to take a risk and try Internet dating. I had seen a lot of commercials for many dating sites, but for some…
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Whether an item of vintage clothing is a bargain or not depends on several factors which you may like to take into consideration. What you are actually looking for plays a large part in whether it fits the bill of…
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Contemplating a divorce in Idaho requires you to obtain a basic understanding of the marriage dissolution laws in the state. The specific provisions of divorce law in the state are found in the Idaho Code, Title 32. The statutory provisions…
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Some of the points which make shopping for clothes at Goodwill fun, are also those which make doing so a challenge. In many Goodwill shops clothes are grouped by gender only, and occasionally mistakes are even made in these categories….
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Millions of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP) use saw palmetto to reduce symptoms, such as the frequent urge to urinate, incomplete emptying of the bladder and “dribbling” after urination. The National Institutes of Heath points out that while several…
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Overview If you are a sushi lover, you are quite familiar with nori, the type of seaweed used to roll your favorite seafood, vegetables and rice into culinary heaven. However, if you haven’t yet heard of nori’s close cousin, sea…
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Taking responsibility for past actions. This can be hard to admit and come to term with. I am going to write this in a little different light and view point with some past experiences I know of. In relationships especially…
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Hair can become damaged for any number of reasons ranging from lifestyle to vitamin deficiencies; the most common cause, however, is the harsh treatments and styling methods we use to make our hair look pretty. Who would’ve thought being pretty…
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According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 300,000 women received breast augmentation surgery in 2009. Some women, however, find the costs of surgery—both in terms of dollars and potential side effects—too great and turn to herbal remedies…
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Breaking up is never easy. It is very difficult to lose someone who was such a big part of your life. Not only can it cause you to be hurt and angry, but also lonely and confused as to what…
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Relationships between men and women are interesting at best and can be completely disillusioning at worst. While not every person is the same, there are some common mistakes that each of the genders make in relationships. The following are the…
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Overview The natural lens of the eye turns yellow and hard with age, and doctors refer to this as a cataract. Cataract surgery allows doctors to remove the natural lens and insert an implant. The procedure is one of the…
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Exercises for the heart rate are known as cardio training exercises. Cardio exercises get your heart pumping and your lungs burning as they provide increased blood and oxygen to meet increased energy demands. Cardio training workouts involve continuous training using…
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I lost a hand-made Navajo bracelet in the Ross Dress for Less store on Almaden Blvd. in San Jose, California this afternoon. It is sterling silver with turquoise and coral stones, and has great sentimental value for me. After looking…
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The most difficult thing about online dating is getting started, and even with eHarmony.com, that is no different. With most other websites, you post a non-descript picture of yourself, a few lines, some pertinent information such as suggestable responders to…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Anxiety is a normal response to stress, fear or even danger during certain developmental stages. When anxiety spirals out of proportion to the life situation causing it, however, to the extent that it impairs functional ability, it is abnormal…
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The only way to get over one man is to get under another. That little piece of advice was handed down to me many years ago, long before I had even considered the thought of a rebound relationship. I’m by…
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Overview Hershey’s is a company focused on making candy and chocolate products. Their flagship products are the Hershey’s chocolate bar and Hershey’s Kisses. In each of these products, Hershey’s uses a variety of ingredients and a specific cooking process to…
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A sore chest often accompanies a cold with a deep, constant cough. There are several home remedies to ease the pain, allowing you to get some rest. These remedies can help with the symptoms that make colds uncomfortable, but will…
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For decades, movie stars have had an obsession with rare and expensive jewelry. Marlene Dietrich wore her huge suite of cabochon emerald jewelry in the movie, “Desire,” and Jean Harlow wore her 150 carat cabochon sapphire in her last movie,…
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The best solution to solve this fashion dilemma is to shop at second hand stores for hidden gems or if those are not available to you, I’ve found that retail stores such as Marshall’s and TJ Maxx have a lot…
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Overview A bond is a promise to pay principal and interest to investors who have loaned a borrower money. A bond is said to be in default if the issuer does not keep this promise to make payment. In order…
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Stretches for the neck and shoulders can be done in the convenience of your own home or pool. The exercises help to increase your range of motion and keep your joints and muscles operating properly, while also diminishing your pain…
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The bad hair day is one of the most annoying things you have to deal with on a regular basis. When time is short and you’re dealing with all the challenges of preparing the family to for the day and…
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Your obliques actually consist of two muscles, the internal and external obliques. These muscles work together to compress your abs and support your spine along with the other muscles of your abs. Lying or sitting on a stability ball that…
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Children outgrow their clothes so quickly that most of us just cannot afford new clothes from trendy children’s stores. That doesn’t mean your children need go around in cheap clothing from discount stores that tear easily and shirnk or stretch…
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May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Smoking is the number one cause of premature, preventable death in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. While everybody knows the health problems that smoking causes–heart disease, cancer, stroke, lung disease–smoking also damages your skin. Quitting smoking…
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Avena sativa is a common food and also has potential benefits as an herbal remedy. The seeds of this grain are called oats, while the grassy part is known as oat straw. Oats are prevalent in cereals, breads and other…
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