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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Although the castor bean contains ricin, a deadly poison, it also contains an oil that is beneficial in softening skin and potentially useful in the treatment of other conditions. The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine reports the use of castor…
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Women choose to get genital piercings for a variety of reasons: for enhanced sensation, visual appeal, or to make a statement. However, genital skin is very thin and delicate, and this may lead to complications from a female genital piercing….
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There are several hand sanitizer formulas; all contain alcohol and some contain the antibacterial agent triclosan. During the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended frequent hand washing to minimize the chance of passing on the…
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Ab exercises do not need to be complex or hard to work. Some of the most popular exercises, like the crunch, are easy to do. Of course there are much more difficult variations of the crunch, but these exercises should…
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Not all moles are potential ‘beauty marks’ like the supermodels and celebrities boast and consider them to be. Though some moles do stick out (in some cases literally), they do not always do so attractively. Even if they are considered…
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Everyone appreciates healthy skin, the way it looks, the way it feels and how it glows. Face masks are a product that can help achieve this healthy glow and leave your skin feeling soft. There are a variety of products…
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Your biceps, more properly known as the biceps brachii, are responsible for flexing your arms at the elbow, supinating your forearms, and also help, albeit weakly, with shoulder flexion. The biceps also help stabilize the shoulder joint during some exercises….
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Looking after dry hair requires products that will care for it, repair your hair and leave it looking smooth and shiny. This again entails the need of products that can make your hair look and feel beautiful. Here are the…
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Jane who walks her body down the brightly lit hallway. She resembles a beautiful porcelain doll as she hypnotically places one foot in front of the other. She’s beyond sensational. She seems like a figment of someone’s imagination that prefers…
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Overview Deramaxx is an FDA-approved drug prescribed for the relief of osteoarthritis pain and postoperative pain in dogs. While these tablets are proven to be effective in dogs, there are some side effects related to your dog’s comfort and health…
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Vitamins are essential nutrients which are necessary for the health and proper functioning of the human body. Because they cannot be synthesized by the body, vitamins must be obtained through the diet. One of the many aspects of health that…
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May 2, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
There are many magazines and web forums discussing various issues related to pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children. There seem to be far fewer discussions for those of us who choose not to have children. We are taught from a very…
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If you are looking for an alternative means to treat minor health ailments or disorders, such as insomnia or fatigue, goji berry extract (commonly referred to as goji juice and derived from a plant by the same name) can be…
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May 2, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
We all hope that when we get married it will last forever. But in many cases today it does not. Most times people will say I do. But they really be thinking I am done. For many they seam to…
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Cervical carcinoma, or cervical cancer, is cancer of the cervix. The cervix is the bottom area of the uterus just above the vagina. This type of cancer is most often diagnosed in women over the age of 30, according to…
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A man and woman pass you, holding hands, seemingly happy in each other’s company. You stare, wondering how those two ended up together. You wonder because the two people are from two different races. It is not odd. It is…
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Spas list it as one of their skin care services. You’ve seen brochures about it at the dermatologist’s office. Commercials show products that claim to provide it. Microdermabrasion seems to be increasingly popular. But, what exactly is it, and can…
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May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Keloids are overgrowths of scar tissue that form during wound healing when too much of a connective tissue called collagen is formed and deposited at areas on the skin that have been injured. The reason some people—for instance, African-Americans or…
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Essential oils can be beneficial for many different types of skin conditions. Many essential oils have skin-enhancing properties that make them ideal for use in homemade cosmetics or for direct use on the skin when mixed in a carrier oil…
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Having an hourglass figure can be such a blessing, skirts, dresses and tops all accentuate your feminine curves leaving you with the body of a Hollywood starlet. But unfortunately, trousers do not always have the same effect, finding great casual…
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Overview In acute renal failure the kidneys are not able to completely filter or remove toxins from the body and do not maintain proper fluid and electrolyte balances. Diet plays a critical role in the care of patients with acute…
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Infant formula protein allergy, also known as cow’s milk protein or CMP allergy, affects around 5 to 15 percent of infants, according to the October 2007 issue of “Archives of Disease in Childhood.” CMP allergy occurs when an infant develops…
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Chiropractors are most well-known for their ability to manipulate and mobilize your spinal and extremity joints, but many chiropractors also perform soft-tissue work, including massage, to help relax your tight muscles and restore balance to your body. Your chiropractor may…
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May 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety “is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes. Anxiety disorders cause recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns and physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, dizziness, or a rapid heartbeat.” Because…
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In recent years the hair care industry has exploded. A wide variety of shampoos and conditioners are available, along with gels, mousses, serums and hair sprays. Yet despite the fact that we lavish a good amount of care and money…
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A certain thirty-something single gal once told of her standard for men: “He must have a pulse and be willing to get married.” When you have lived in the dating scene for awhile, you get to that point, don’t you?…
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Yes, Yes, Yes…. whether winning on the lottery or inheriting some money, I would definitely consider plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is something that every women considers at some time in their lives,with the ever increasing pressure of the body beautiful. …
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May 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Bass fishing has become such a competitive sport and pastime that using a regular worm on a hook probably won’t yield the kind of results you want. Anglers are always looking for the hottest bait, the newest lures and the…
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“Dating?!” Brooke’s eyes open wide, examining me as if I speak a strange dialect of Outer Mongolian. “Girlfriend, dating’ is what you do when you need to fill your otherwise empty planner. Dating’ is what you do when the cable’s…
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One of the common questions and misconceptions associated with laser hair removal is the difference between laser and IPL (Intense Light Therapy). Many people are unaware that there is a difference, few understand how each works and the dangers associated….
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