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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Essential Oils that Kill Germs
Throughout history, people have distilled or pressed oils from flowers, herbs and plants. These essential oils provide the base for fragrances, food flavorings and medicinal preparations. Folklore and home remedies indicate that some essential oils may have germ-killing properties. These…
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2010 Academy Awards Red Carpet Winners and Losers
The 2010 Academy Awards red carpet was filled with winners and losers before a single Oscar was ever awarded. Some people showed up looking ravishing and polished while a few looked like they probably should have stayed at home or…
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Home Remedies for Dry, Chapped Lips
If your lips are red, cracked and irritated, they may be chapped. Chapped lips are not a serious medical condition, nor are they usually the sign of any underlying disorder, says Mayo Clinic dermatologist Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D. In most…
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Remedies for Dry Eye
Dry eyes are common, affecting about 12 million people in the United States, according to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The American Optometric Association (AOA) adds that most people older than 65 have dry eyes, which can burn,…
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Choosing the best Eyeglasses to Suit your Face
People who wear glasses are no longer forced to wear heavy and uncomfortable frames made even heavier by the weight of the lenses. There are so many styles and colors available, so here are some things to consider when looking…
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Chinese Herbs to Increase Circulation
Poor circulation is a common health problem that can be caused by disease or a unhealthy lifestyle. Circulatory problems can lead to more uncomfortable symptoms and even dangerous conditions–ranging from numbness, cold temperatures and wounds that do not heal in…
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Pelvic Stability Exercises
In America, back pain strikes 8 out of every 10 people, according to MedlinePlus. Weak core muscles are often the culprit. The spine needs strong muscles to support it, and when that support system is weak from sparse use, injury…
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Disadvantages of Facial Piercings
Along with their creative intentions, facial piercings often lead to various disadvantages. In fact I can’t think of an advantage of facial piercings. They can show a side of creativity, who you are. They can be cool, neat, trendy, etc.,…
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Online Shoe Stores
More and more people are turning to the internet for their shopping needs and for good reason. The Internet is a wonderful tool. It allows you to browse thousands of products in minutes without causing you to leave the comfort…
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Child Development and Behavior
Overview Your child responds to the world around him and to internal stimuli such as hunger, thirst or pain. His stage of development strongly influences the way he behaves. As a toddler he has temper tantrums as he tries to…
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The Best Lures for Catching Bass
May 1, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Bass can provide some of the most exciting fishing for the experienced angler. Hit them on the right day and it seems like they jump into your boat. Go out on the wrong day and it seems like they aren’t…
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Should a Husband tell his Wife about his Romantic Past – No
Why would anyone openly talk about their romantic past with the one they are in love with?Unless your husband’s romantic past will have a direct affect on your healthful well being in regard to a past STD he may have…
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Lsong him
Your stomach turns and you hope you didn’t make a mistake giving this guy your love, you don’t want to be clingy, you don’t want to let him know you’re scared. What if he wants you to need him though? …
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Mole Removal what you need to know
How do you remove moles? Flood their holes! Just kidding; we’re talking about a different kind of moles anyway. You know, the pale-to-dark, usually roundish spots on some people’s skin? Not freckles, moles are often a little raised from the…
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Skullcap Benefits
Dozens of plants exist within the Scutellaria species, better known collectively as “Skullcap.” One species in particular, American Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), provides the herb used in most frequently in alternative herbal remedies, according to the PDR for Herbal Medicines. Local…
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Broken Fingernails a Guitarists Dilemma
I am a guitarist who often plays acoustic finger-style (finger-picked)pieces as part of my repertoire. This requires maintenance of long-ish finger and thumb nails on the right hand (or picking hand). My finger style has developed from basic self-taught classical…
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Ways to Prevent Toxic Waste
Toxic waste is produced and released into the environment every day in the United States and in most industrial countries. Although many people think of toxic waste coming mostly from commercial or industrial applications, many household products in your home…
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What Is No Flush Niacin?
April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Niacin, taken to lower triglycerides and low density lipoprotein cholesterol—the “bad” cholesterol—has as its most common side effect a reddening of the face and neck often accompanied by feelings of warmth, tingling, burning and itching. Using a slow-release form…
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Pregnant Pilates Exercises
During pregnancy, exercise is often the last thing on a woman’s mind. Between the nausea and fatigue that often accompany pregnancy, it is often difficult to work up the energy for daily exercise. However, regular, low-impact exercise is essential to…
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Pros and Cons of Steel Toed Boots
Many workplaces require steel-toed shoes, but if it isn’t mandatory where you work it can be difficult to decide whether they will be good for you or not. It might not be such a big deal, but steel-toed shoes or…
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Acceptance of Hominophobia or Androphobia and Relationships
Hominophobia or Androphobia is best described as the fear of men or masculinity. While it is a relatively less thought of phobia it is one that may be held by far greater numbers of people than diagnosed. This is simply…
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Causes of Skin Discolouration on the Face
Unless you go always out in a ski mask or with a paper bag over your head, your face is on show all day, every day. And most ladies want to present a smooth, soft, evenly coloured face to the…
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3 Ways to Use a Towel in Neck Muscle Training
1. Find Your Neck Reach behind your head and rest your hand on the back of your neck. Say, “Hello” to your neck. It has an important job to do–support your head. The muscles of the neck rotate and flex…
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How to be a Romantic Datetips on how to be Romanticromantic Ideas for Relationships
Love and romance can open up a whole new world for you and can be personally enriching. Whether your are at the start of a relationship or you and your partner have been together for years, your approach to your…
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Safe Ways to Clean Your Ears
Dirt and oil accumulate in the outer portion of the ear due to exposure to environmental pollutants, sweat and other substances. The inner ear produces earwax that washes dirt out of the ear, but this wax sometimes hardens and fails…
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Tips for Talking to Women
Sometimes we all need some insider tips on how to communicate with the opposite sex. Recently, one of my friends has talked about his past woman problems, all of which were spurred by his confusion of how to talk to…
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How to get Rid of Freckles
People who have natural light hair and fair skin often get freckles. The brown spot on the cheeks and nose tend to become more difficult to deal with during summer, especially after exposure to sunrays, which is why many wish…
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How to Accentuate your best Attributes with a Tattoo
The best way to accentuate one’s best attribute with a tattoo is not to get one. Logically thinking, why would someone want to cover up a part of their body they are particularly proud of? The answer is obvious: “I…
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Bass Fall Fishing Tips
April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
In Canada and the northern United States, bass feed vigorously in the fall to prepare for the long winter ahead. During the winter months, food is more scarce, and bass are less willing to expend energy chasing their prey, so…
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Types of Chemotherapy for Bladder Cancer
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Bladder cancer is a highly treatable cancer because, according the American Cancer Society, 74 percent of bladder cancers are found before they have spread beyond the bladder. According to the society, men have a much higher incidence than women and…
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