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 Are Damiana Leaves?
Overview Damiana leaves are an age-old herbal remedy dating to the ancient Mayan Indians. They are harvested from the damiana plant, a wild, flowering shrub that’s native to Mexico, Central America and parts of South America. Today, there is increasing…
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Reasons for Breast Acne
Body acne, more specifically breast acne, is one of the most common forms of acne that occurs in women and girls. Breast acne is not a serious medical condition, but it can cause emotional issues due to its unsightly appearance….
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The Ligaments in the Human Ankle
Overview The ankle joint has a structurally complex system of ligaments that help to hold the bones in place. On the medial or inside aspect of the joint is the medial/deltoid ligament complex. The lateral or outside aspect consists of…
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Canoe Fishing Tips
May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
For fishermen tired of sitting on the shoreline or trying to avoid scaring away fish with a loud outboard motor, canoe fishing can be a rewarding alternative and a relaxing way to bring home some fish for dinner. Fishing from…
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Stores for Trendy plus Size Clothes
Isn’t it ironic that the average woman wears between a size 12-16 and yet there are relatively few stores that specialize in trendy plus size clothing? Most catalogues and websites that “specialize” in plus size clothing generally offer the same…
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Agoraphobia Symptoms
May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Contrary to popular belief, agoraphobia is not the fear of people or public areas. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, individuals with agoraphobia suffer from the fear of having a panic attack. Crowds and…
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What Are the Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease?
A neurological disorder caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain, Parkinson’s disease affects about 1 million people in the United States, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Without enough dopamine, the brain cannot communicate properly with the muscles,…
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Guide for Buying Jeans for Menmens Jeanshow to Pick the best Mens Jeans
Nothing turns a woman’s head faster than a man dressed in a great fitting pair of jeans. Here are some tips for picking the perfect pair. THE FITThe fit should be comfortable, neither too loose nor too tight, especially around…
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Bb Seaweed Face Mask Review
Cosmetics and bath product specialists Lush offer a wide selection of face masks, tailored for different tastes and skin types, one of which is the BB Seaweed mask, which is named after the Tooth Wrack seaweed which it contains and…
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Secrets of Organized Families
Organization, a convenient place for everything and everything in it’s convenient place. My grandmother was a stickler for organization. Living on the farm with grandpa and grandma for summer vacations was dreadful at times, but I can still remember her…
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Types of Qigong
Qigong literally means to practice or work with the life force. It’s a form of healing and meditation from China that incorporates breathing techniques and often gentle movements or exercises. You can categorize qigong in several ways: It can be…
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Fun Questions to ask in a Speed Dating Chat Room
The internet has opened a whole new world for guys, girls and everyone else to get to know each other with lightning speed. Speed dating is a cyberspace game where participants can meet a certain number of potential dates within…
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Opiate Drug Effects
May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
All narcotics are derived from opium and are called either opiates or opioids. Narcotic painkillers used in today’s medicine consist of the opioid family, and are legally available through prescription from a doctor. The most common of these forms of legal…
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Perfume Reviews Candied Mallows by Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher has continuously come up with unusual fragrances that offer something different to enthrall a girl’s senses. Their Pomme Delice took all that is divine in apples and twisted it with a hint of vanilla to create magic. The delightful…
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How to Pay Creditors Under a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Overview Pursuant to the provisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to permit you to obtain a discharge of your debts. What this means is that when the bankruptcy proceedings conclude, you obtain relief from…
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The Best Ways to Cover a Tattoo
Workplace regulations, school dress code rules or the desire for privacy can lead to a tattoo enthusiast covering up a tattoo. Out of respect for others or fear of rejection in an interview, tattoo enthusiasts cover up tattoos temporarily. Tattoo…
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Nutrients That Benefit Macular Degeneration
The World Health Organization estimates that macular degeneration is the fourth leading cause of blindness worldwide, and the incidence continues to increase with the aging population. Macular degeneration can lead to a progressive loss of vision, but research indicates that…
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About the Herb White Willow
Overview Aspirin, the most widespread drug in the world, can sometimes cause adverse side effects, such as bleeding ulcers or clotting, according to the book “Herbal Folk Medicine,” written by Thomas Broken Bear Squier and Lauren David Peden. The main…
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Types of Gymnastic Equipment
May 3, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Humans have been exploring gymnastics for over 2000 years, according to the governing body for the sport in the United States, USA Gymnastics. In the last 100 years, gymnastics evolved into a competitive sport, and it remains one of the…
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Herbal Remedies for Acne Scars
Herbal remedies can be used to treat acne scars. According to the American Chronicle, the trick to making any herbal remedy effective is consistency. Scars form layer-by-layer, and most herbal remedies and even non-herbal remedies remove the scar layer-by-layer, which…
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Perfume Reviews Kylie Minogues Darling
It’s not just luck that Kylie Minogue has been at the top of her profession for twenty year. This woman is a workaholic and knows (and uses) every trick in the book to keep her profile in the public eye….
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Plus Sized Womans Guide to Dressing well
Being plus-sized can really get on your nerves. Why can’t you be as thin as those other women? But learning to embrace your curves isn’t too hard. I mean, you actually have a chest and hips, unlike those straight boyish-figure…
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Best Family Vacations for Teens
The key to successful family vacations for teens is to go someplace where they can spend time with other teens. A teen isolated from other teens is a forlorn and lost soul. This really doesn’t limit you that much. If…
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Classic and Versatile Wardrobe Staples
This is tricky because your wardrobe staples should be consistent to your personal taste that is based on your personality, lifestyle, social events that you attend, your age, and the climate where you live. A pampered housewife whose days are…
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Forms of Solar Energy
The sun is a huge energy source that radiates solar energy to the earth. The solar energy from the sun is in the form of heat and light. Solar is a renewable energy source that we can harness and use…
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Herbal Essential Oils in Pregnancy
When you get pregnant, you stop certain activities and exchange them for new things that now benefit you. This is also true of using essential oils during pregnancy. Some oils help allay new discomforts, while you must avoid other oils….
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Opiate Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms
May 3, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the Yale Substance Abuse Treatment Unit, opiates are a pain relieving class of drugs that include heroin, methadone, and oxycodone. Opiates may cause a feeling of euphoria, in addition to drowsiness and mood changes. When opiates are used…
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Homemade Facials
In many cases it’s true that you get what you pay for, but sometimes the best products available are the ones we can make for free in our own kitchens. Facial masks are perfect for making at home because some…
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Plants That Heal Wounds
Plants have been used for healing wounds since ancient times–for instance, Alexander the Great supplied his soldiers with aloe vera following a battle. Healing plants work in several different ways: Some have anti-inflammatory properties, and some are antiseptic, keeping germs…
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Medicinal Benefits of Aloe Vera
Used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, aloe vera is thought to benefit a broad range of conditions, though scientific evidence for some uses is lacking, suggests the Mayo Clinic. Traditionally, aloe vera has been used both topically, for…
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