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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How to Safely Clean Pearls. First of all, if you own pearls in any form of jewelry, then congratulations, they are so beautiful, gentle, subtle and somehow spiritual in the way they enhance the appearance of the wearer, at any…
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May 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A chemotherapy port is a small, circular plastic or metal button about the size of a quarter inserted below the skin. The port attaches a catheter and a vein. Chemotherapy drugs are administered via the port with a needle that…
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Toothache pain ranges from mild to excruciating, may affect more than one tooth and often spreads to the rest of the mouth, jaw, ears and head. Toothaches may cause throbbing or constant pain, with or without sensitivity to heat and…
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Maybe you have a big event, like your wedding day and you do not want that tattoo that you got several years ago to show up in pictures. Well, there is a way that you can cover up that tattoo…
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She caught my attention as soon as the door opened. Within seconds of gliding effortlessly into the room, every pair of eyes were upon her. Her smile brightened the small, dark establishment, which now seemed desperately overcrowded though only a…
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Greed, and self centered thought In simplicity, our hearts yearn to be heard and understood. the deep emotions in all of us, the part where we are the most lacking in practice and knowledge. With our determined mind’s, we push…
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Eye shadow sometimes comes in a triple palette. The palette contains three different shades, or tones of color, which are designed to flatter the wearer when worn together. The reason people like to wear three shades, rather than two or…
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Women who have become sexually active or over the age of 21 should get an annual Pap smear. During this annual exam, medical professional uses a speculum, which they insert into the vagina, and then wipe the cervix with a…
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Problems that can cause someone to be underweight are high stress levels, side effects of disease treatment, lack of sleep or poor nutrition. Being underweight can also be hereditary. Those who are very lean often have weaker immune systems, which…
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You’re looking beautiful’; You’re looking handsome’; You’re looking pretty’; You’re looking dashing’; You’re looking amazing’. These are some of the phrases you hear when someone is looking, to put in one word, good. And the common mind set that is…
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May 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Abilify, known generically as aripiprazole, is an atypical antipsychotic and commonly prescribed mood stabilizer approved to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and the irritability and aggression associated with autism. Abilify works by altering the way chemicals function within the brain….
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Overview Keeping fit once you have a baby can be challenging, as you try to adjust to less sleep and more demands on your time and emotions. A jogging stroller provides an outlet for many parents, allowing them to shed…
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Overview “I’m gonna wash that gray right outta my hair.” Years ago, the marketing wizards at Clairol switched the lyrics to a song from the musical “South Pacific” to encourage women to cover up gray hair with their product. It’s…
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Removing Eye Make-up While Protecting Your Eyes Removing eye make-up can be a dreaded task for many women. It can be a messy and painful ordeal, that tends to be annoying and can be harmful for the delicate eye area…
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What makes a man sexy? There are many men that you notice just walking down the street that could be described as sexy. It’s in the way that they look and carry themselves with confidence. We love eye contact. But…
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Young women just beginning to wear make-up often reach too deeply into the color palette and also spray on too much perfume. It is better to hold back when it comes to selecting and applying make-up, especially at a young…
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We should refer to others as we would have them refer to us, “The Golden Rule” always applies. Even the most inarticulate individual generally knows how to be polite. Address and refer to your elders with utmost respect. The manner…
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Sodium is an abundant mineral in the diet, derived mainly from consumption of salt. Within the body, sodium takes on a positive electrical charge becoming an electrolyte–a chemical capable of transmitting electrical messages. Sodium is the most abundant, positively charged…
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Overview Research in the area of diet and seizures is limited and inconclusive but some evidence that diet can have an impact with seizure disorders exists. The impact can range from stopping all seizure activity, to lessening the severity of…
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May 4, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Chickenpox is a highly communicable illness, seen most commonly in children under the age of 15, according to FamilyDoctor.org. Typically this illness is mild but it can lead to several serious complications such as brain swelling, pneumonia and skin infections….
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Overview Patients with abnormal heart rhythms often receive anti-arrhythmic medications such as amiodarone. During periods of improper rhythm, blood call pool in the heart leading to blood clot formation and increased risk of stroke. As a result, amiodarone patients are…
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Walking or running on a treadmill is a surefire way to burn calories and stay in shape. Sometimes, though, running in the same place can get a little boring. There are many fun treadmill workouts that can help you stay…
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The major macronutrients in the food you eat are carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Each of these provides energy for skeletal muscle function, but carbohydrates and fats provide most of your energy; protein is just a minor contributor. According to exercise…
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Overview According to Drs. Lauren Nathan and Howard Judd, contributors to “Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Obstetrics and Gynecology,” menopause is the permanent end of menstruation due to loss of ovarian function. It is diagnosed after one year of no menstrual…
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May 4, 2015 Facts about Creatine Powder
Overview Creatine is an amino acid that is found in meat, poultry and fish, and it’s also produced in the liver, kidneys and pancreas of the human body and stored in the muscles. Its function is to increase the availability…
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The style of the pants must match the style of the shoes . . . this is a commonly-known fashion regulation for all types of pants, but in the case of cropped pants, it holds especially true. Cropped pants –…
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The secret a flawless face is the perfect base. Foundation acts as the canvas of the face, the very base to which other makeup and cosmetics are applied. Properly put on, foundation can even out skin tone, cover blotchiness, redness,…
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A full body massage is a sensual way to do something nice for your partner. It feel good; it’s intimate and it usually involves sexy-smelling oils or lotions. Full body massage has almost all of the workings of sex without…
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Overview Muscular endurance refers to the amount of repeated muscular contractions or exertions that a muscle or muscle group can perform over time. Muscle contractions can be repeated movements or holding a static contraction in a motionless force for an…
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Prevention, by definition means taking the necessary steps before an activity to minimize the possibility of adverse effects. Therefore, preventing razor rash after shaving is a lot like avoiding pregnancy by slipping a condom on after sex: it doesn’t work…
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