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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Breastfeeding and Infant Milk Protein Allergy
May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Though it affects only a small percentage of babies, cow’s milk protein is the most common cause of allergic reaction in infants. It is often the source of excessive gas and fussiness. The protein is passed through breast milk,…
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Exfoliating Facial Cleansers
St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Scrub is a product used for exfoliating theskin on your face to remove dead skin cells and any other debris usually left behind by regular facial cleansers. When it comes to exfoliating cleansers for my…
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Exercises for the Neck to Help with Whiplash
Whiplash is damage to the soft tissues of the neck from a sudden jerking motion, such as that caused by a car crash or amusement park ride. According to the National Institutes of Health, a person suffering from whiplash should…
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Green Tea Benefits for Skin
Tea is the second-most popular beverage in the world after water, but scientific research is beginning to show that it’s not just good for drinking. Green tea, an unfermented form of the leaf, is particularly promising for its health benefits,…
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What Is Assisted Living?
Overview Assisted living is a facility that provides help to people who may need assistance during their daily activities. Elderly individuals who can primarily function on their own but just require some minor assistance are typically members of an assisted…
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Total Gym Workout Plans
The Total Gym exercise system lets you work your entire body using your body’s weight as the resistance with the aid of cables attached to a moveable bench. You can create muscular strength or endurance exercises, as well as cardio…
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Christina Aguilera by Night Perfume Review
Launched in 2009, Christina Aguilera’s ‘By Night’ Eau de Parfum is just one in a long line of ‘celebrity’ perfumes to hit the shelves of late. Although I am by no means a fan of Ms Aguilera’s music, when I…
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Bleached Hair Home Treatment
Bleached hair home treatment If your hair is bleached seemingly beyond repair, but you love the sun -kissed- color look don’t despair. Purchase a small container of Citric Acid that is found in most large supermarkets. Use a small applicator…
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About Bikes’ Frame Size
May 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview When purchasing a bike, obtaining the appropriate size frame is vital for optimal comfort, performance and injury prevention. As frame size increases, the seat tube and top tube lengths increase proportionally. While the exact point of measurement varies, frame…
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What happens when you Cleanse your Skin
The first principle of any skincare routine is not to disturb the skin’s normal function any more than you have to. Left to itself, the skin is a remarkable, self-cleansing and self-nourishing organ, and both nourishing and cleansing come from…
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How Parents just want the best for their Kids
It clearly says in the bible “honour your mother and father”, and nowadays most teens just don’t. This is all due to a lack of discipline in teenagers lives, not just now but when they were younger too, if they…
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Should Teens get Plastic Surgery – Yes
Most people get an image of a nose job (rhinoplasty), face lift (rhytidectomy), or liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy) when they hear the phrase “cosmetic surgery”. However, one would have to think more in depth, and really figure out why exactly someone…
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How to take Care of your Hair
Does it seem like your hair just doesn’t like you? Some days it looks perfect and other days…not so much. Well here are some ways get perfect hair at home. These tips will make you look like you got your…
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Herbs for Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and weight loss. Traditional treatments for Crohn’s include medication, stress reduction, smoking cessation, exercise, dietary precautions and,…
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Are all Men really Dogs
For as long as I can remember being interested in the opposite sex I can remember women saying “all men are dogs”. For a while I thought to my self “we can’t all be dogs, I’m not a dog.” My…
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Homemade Exfoliator how to Exfoliate Make Exfoliator Benefits of Exfoliation Exfoliate Skin Tip
Homemade exfoliators are a great alternative to the chemical ridden ones in the stores. You know what has gone into it and they are 100% natural, green and extremely safe for your skin. They are also cheaper, quick and easy…
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Staying Single
I’ve been thinking of writing a book about my dating experiences. I might call it “S.A.N.E. (Single And Not Exclusively) Dating ~ or All You Need To Know To Join A Convent.” I’m a “closer to 50 that I’d like…
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Lotion Homemade Personalized Herbs Natural Safe Hypoallergenic Moisturizer Essential Oil
What could be more luxurious than a customized moisturizer? How about indulging in a quality, made just for you moisturizer at a bargain price. Sound too good to be true? Well it is not, as long as you do not…
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Guide for Joint Health
Overview Joint health is an issue of importance to millions of people suffering from joint pain every day. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “46 million adults in the United States reported some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,…
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About Sickle Cell
Overview Sickle cell is a disease caused by a deformation of red blood cells. This genetic blood disease affects over 70,000 Americans, according to the Nemours Foundation. Many more are carriers who do not show symptoms but can still pass…
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Product Review Suave Naturals Fresh Mountain Strawberry Conditioner
Having lots and lots of hair generally means having lots and lots of hair care products…and on my limited budget I’ve tried everything from the bottom of the barrel on up trying to find something that’ll give semi-satisfactory results without…
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Exercises for a Bad Lower Back
The lower back contains a number of small bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The slightest wrong move can lead to pain in the lower back. According to the American Chiropractic Association, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given…
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Family Fun on a Budget
Living on a tight budget does not mean your family should sacrifice having good times. There are numerous types of fun activities that can bring smiles to the faces of your family members. Your choice of activity may be affected…
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What Are Symptoms of Lymphoma Cancer?
May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes, includes a number of cancer subtypes. In general, lymphomas occur when the cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes, become mutated and begin to divide uncontrollably, leading to tumors. Lymphomas are generally classified as…
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How Do I Hit a Chip Shot With a Chipper?
May 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview In theory, the chip shot should pose no problems for most golfers. After all, they have a special club designed to make the chip possible and most of the time only have to chip a ball over a short…
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Hair Care Taking Care of Damaged Hair
Caring for damaged hair , can be a real chore. Using a plethora of lotions and potions is expensive and it can often take time to find ones that work. So what can you do , if like me, your beauty life…
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Effects of Bergamot Oil
You’ve consumed bergamot oil if you’ve tried Earl Gray tea. The oil, which provides a citrus flavor, comes from the bergamot tree’s fruit, and has more than 300 compounds in it. Linalyl acetate and linalool are the most prevalent. The…
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Self Facial Massage Fine Lines and Beauty
The face is an area that carries a great deal of tension, whatever is going on in your life or your body is reflected on your face, and many people have their back massaged or their legs, or any part…
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Blepharoplasty what to Expect before during and after
Blepharoplasty, surgery of the eyelids, is for people concerned about droopiness, sagging skin, or bags under their eyes. The operation removes excess skin that has sagged with age, shortens stretched muscles or tendons, and removes or redistributes excess fat deposits…
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Exercises to Remove Saddle Bags
Saddle bags–more often spelled as one word, “saddlebags”–those pesky pockets of extra flesh and fat on the sides and back of upper thighs, can be a problem area for many women and even some men. Though it’s tempting to tackle…
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