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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Cold & Allergy Symptoms
May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview It may be difficult to differentiate between cold and allergy symptoms because they are so similar. Some of the most common symptoms of colds and allergies are a runny nose, sneezing, cough and sore throat, according to the Mayo…
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Causes of Painful Knee Swelling
When it comes to joints, pain and swelling often go hand in hand. The conditions that produce swelling are generally painful, and the added pressure of the swelling itself compounds the pain. The knee is a particularly common victim; being…
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Communication Habits that Make a Person more Effective in their Pursuits
Effective Communication through Emotions There are many characteristics that make a person more effective in their pursuits at good communication skills. In order to effectively communicate with others and get your point across one must be in tune with their…
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Home Remedies for Children’s Diarrhea
May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Diarrhea in children and infants is the elimination of loose stools. Diarrhea most commonly occurs in response to gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses, according to the National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC). It can also be brought…
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Using Makeup to Enhance your Eye Color
According to most make up artists, the color palette and technique you use on your eyes can really make or break your look. Your eyes are the most versatile feature on your face and using colors that help to bring…
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Natural Antibiotic Foods
May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The Greek physician Hippocrates, considered by many as the “father of Western medicine”, once said, “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” Certain foods are considered functional foods, that is, they contain healing properties above…
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Ideas for a Family Home Evening
Spending the evening at home provides a good bonding opportunity for the family, saves money over expensive activities and keeps the kids in a comfortable environment. Many activities offer educational benefits for the family. Getting the kids involved in planning…
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Natural Home Remedies for Discolored Nails
Fingernails and toenails reveal volumes about your body. Nail discoloration can be attributed to reactions to medications, bacterial and fungal infections, age, smoking or melanoma. As cited by Dr. Robert W. Griffith in a December 2009 article from the Health…
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Makeup Tips for Teens
While youth favors skin in many ways, including providing a toned base for foundation and a face which isn’t yet ravaged by years leaving wrinkles as footnote trails, it can also present difficulties. Acne, teenage spots and greasy skin can…
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Perfume Reviews Exclamation by Coty
Having been wearing this perfume nearly every day for about a decade now, I really do feel qualified to review it. Being the difficult thing that I am, I’m actually allergic to most perfumes – with the exception of Exclamation….
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Activities for Kids With Autism
May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Autism is a condition affecting children that usually manifests itself before the age of 3 and can have a significant effect on child’s ability to communicate and carry on personal interaction, according to the Mayo Clinic. Autism affects only about…
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Dating an ex
The possibility of dating an ex is one of the hardest things you may go through. Not only do you have the memory of your past relationship hanging over you, but you also have the memory of its failure. Getting…
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What every 50 Year old should have in her Makeup Bag
Women over 50 need not shy away from cosmetics. With proper tips and tricks they can easily continue to wear them without standing out in a crowd. So pucker up those kissers and let those smiles shine through with these…
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Magnesium Oxide Facts
Overview Magnesium is an element, with the chemical symbol Mg. The human body needs magnesium to function properly. Humans contain about 25 grams of magnesium with about 60 percent found in the skeleton and 27 percent found in muscles. The…
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Perfume Reviews Satsuma by the Body Shop
The Satsuma Eau De Toilette by The Body Shop is a lovely citrus, fruity fragrance that is all summer. Made with natural Satsuma extract this EDT immediately hits with a strong Satsuma whiff so no questions about the truthfulness of…
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Chosing a Foundation Color the Perfect Foundation Style and Beauty Makeup
Choosing the perfect foundation color is not an easy task for most women. Contrary to popular belief, dabbing a little on the underside of your wrist is not the proper way to check for color. There are many varieties and…
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Tongue Piercing Pain Process
Overview The fear of intense pain during a tongue piercing procedure may make you shy away from receiving one. Ironically, the pain is minimal during the procedure, while you experience the most pain during the healing period. The healing period…
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Stomach Exercises for Women at Home
Whether it’s toning up for bathing suit season or trying to get rid of stubborn post-pregnancy belly weight, many women are looking for ways to exercise the stomach. But sometimes getting to the gym to use an ab machine just…
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Men and Womens Body Issues
Body Issues Are Not Just a Woman’s Domain Today’s women are known for their often neurotic body issues. From weight worries to concerns over whether or not their nose is too big, women’s body insecurities can be endless. And who…
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How Does a Solar Heating System Work?
Overview There are various kinds of active and passive solar water and air heating systems available for residential use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Heating your water and your home with solar energy can be cost-effective while conserving…
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Resistance and Aerobic Training for Fitness
Overview The American College of Sports Medicine defines physical fitness as your ability to perform physical activities like resistance and aerobic training to improve your health, your physical skills and your body’s cellular processes to keep you alive. Resistance and…
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Should you Date your Friends ex
Dating a friends ex is a situation that many people encounter at some point in their lives and one which if not handled correctly can be fraught with dangers. Of course no two cases are the same and there really…
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Using Humor to Defuse a Tense Discussion or Argument
How can humor be used to defuse tension and stress? Aren’t they complete opposites? Recent studies have proven that laughter is the best medicine there is. Health care professionals have discovered that when tense discussions or arguments ensue the result…
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What Are the Benefits of Night Vision Goggles?
May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Dark nights pose difficulties for everyone. If you can’t see what you are doing, you can’t do much of anything. Night-vision goggles maximize the low-level light in a region to illuminate your surroundings, even in pitch-black conditions. Some models also…
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Choosing a Foundation Color
With so many foundation colors on the market, it’s hard to choose that color that is exactly right for the skin. The different types of foundation matter as well as the color, because each produces subtle tones and one may…
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A List of Activities to Do With Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder of the brain that affects basic motor functions such as movement of the limbs, speech and muscle coordination, according to the National Institutes of Health. Cerebral palsy cannot be cured, but there are many…
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Non Statin Alternatives to Crestor
Crestoris is the brand name for the medication rosuvastatin, which belongs to a class of cholesterol lowering medications called statins. Statins can cause a number of unpleasant side effects, so many patients prefer to take non-statin medications for their high…
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Choosing a Color of Foundation
So once again, it’s time to walk up and down the isles of your drug store, in search of the perfect color of foundation. Trying to figure out the color codes on each bottle is a daunting task, to say…
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What Is Sole Custody of a Child?
Overview Sole custody represents an exception to the legally presumed custodial arrangement in divorce, legal separation and paternity cases in the United States, according to “The Child Custody Book” by James W. Stewart. The preference in the law is for…
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Exercises to Improve Circulation to Feet
Poor circulation in the feet can cause chronic cold feet, numbness, tingling and pain. Whether the poor circulation is a result of advanced age, varicose veins or the “pins and needles” feeling that you get from sitting in the same…
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