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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Making Face Masks at Home
Everyone loves a bit of pampering, but sometimes the cost of a facial or manicure is prohibitive. That doesn’t mean the treat has to be missed. Instead, have the spa day at home and treat skin to a home-made face…
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How Aromatherapy Relieves Stress
Overview Aromatherapy is widely used for stress relief and relaxation. In her book “Natural Beauty at Home,” Janice Cox says that aromatherapy and essential oils are effective at changing the physical and mental states of individuals. Certain essential oils contain…
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Kombucha Tea Side Effects
Kombucha tea is made by fermenting several species of yeasts and bacteria along with sugar in black tea. The colony of yeast and bacteria is called a kombucha mushroom, although it is not actually a mushroom. The resulting tea has…
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Black Womans Guide Find Good Man Relationship Soul Mate
Are you a black lady who is single and looking for a good black man? In order to accomplish your goal, it is important for you to look for certain characteristics in the black men you meet. Being a black…
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How to Apply Concealer
Concealer is a makeup artist’s best friend. Used to cover any imperfection on the skin, concealer is very versatile and is often under-estimated and under-used! Many people find the concept of applying concealer confusing and therefore do without it. But,…
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On saying i Love you
I love you. Three simple words, one easily uttered phrase. Those words, which could have so much feeling and emotion behind it, or something that becomes part of a dry routine, said without even thinking about it anymore. Saying it…
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Body Shops Body Butter
The Body Shop produces a variety of body butters, it is their most famous product and they are known worldwide for it. They have body butters for all different types of skin and also in a variety of different smells….
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Chemical Peel Risks
April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
All chemical peels involve some risk to the skin. There are different types of chemical peels, appropriate to an individual’s skin type, as well as different levels of chemical peels–superficial, medium and deep. Superficial and medium peels can be done…
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and her sense of style
Style icons are those who set trends, are willing to set their own style and sometimes make some daring style decisions. Style icons come in a variety of groups for obvious reasons. Royals are a group of their own. They…
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What Are the Treatments for Cocaine Addiction?
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cocaine addiction affects the user physically, socially, emotionally and environmentally. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicates that treatment is hopeful for a cocaine addict and that many options are available for help. However, treatment for cocaine addiction is…
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Why its Difficult for some Spouses to Apologize
It is simple to apologize for being wrong, but when a person is in a relationship with someone who tends to dwell on the wrong done, it may be harder. They may feel constant pressure to be right all the…
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Reasons to not Move in together before Marriage
It is never wise to move in with someone prior to marriage unless it is an emergency situation. Some people who move in with the intent of getting married end up separating permanently, and many of these do so on…
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A Beginners Guide to Eyebrow Piercings
Eyebrow piercing has always been controversial because of worries about the procedure being carried out incorrectly, causing pain and damage. The fact is that provided a piercing takes place in a clean and healthy environment and is carried out by…
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Holistic Headache Remedies
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Many things can trigger a headache, including stress, allergies or sinus infections. Tension headaches are often related to a muscle strain or pinched nerve. Migraines, on the other hand, are caused by an acute dilation of blood vessels in the…
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Yoga Core Strengthening Exercises
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise dating back to 3000 B.C. Originally practiced in Pakistan, yoga has been closely tied to Hinduism and Buddhism. Beginning in the 1960s, yoga experienced an increase in popularity as a form of exercise…
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Alternative Therapies for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, or weak and brittle bones, is a potentially dangerous disorder that can lead to spine and hip fractures, especially in the elderly. Hormonal factors and certain lifestyle practices can contribute to osteoporosis. Mayo Clinic cites low estrogen levels in…
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Cancers Caused by Smoking Cigarettes
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Smoking cigarettes is a dangerous and addictive habit that can lead to a number of life-threatening diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 21 percent of adults in the United States regularly smoke cigarettes, and 20…
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Side Effects of a Digestive Cleanse
Digestive cleanses are programs that claim to rid the body of toxins and lead to heightened energy, improved immune function and/or weight loss. Common programs involve fasting while taking various supplements. Though the efficiency of such programs lacks scientific evidence…
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Class II Symptoms of Heart Failure
Heart failure means that the heart muscle needs to work harder than normal to do its job of delivering blood and oxygen to the body. It is sometimes called congestive heart failure, right-sided heart failure or left-sided heart failure. It…
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How to Deal with a Boyfriend who has a Bad Temper
This title was a bit Gender biased. I have known many women who lose their temper, as well. Thus, for the sake of this article, I have attempted to be gender neutral when addressing the issue of uncontrollable anger. No…
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Healthy Fitness Plans
April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
If you want to get fit, an endless number of plans promoted by celebrities, trainers and others in the get-fit business are available. All those choices can make picking a good, healthy program overwhelming. Because everyone is different, no single…
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Body Shops Body Butter
The Body Shop produces a wide variety of body butters in many different scents suiting different skin types. This review is going to be about The Body Shop’s Brazil nut body butter. It is a discontinued line in the UK,…
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Great Calf Exercises
The lower body is split into several major sections–the quadriceps, the hamstrings and the calves. During lower body movement, such as running, all three of these groups work in unison. The calves being the smaller muscle group, they are often…
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Lower Back Fat Loss Exercises
If you want to lose lower back fat, you have to understand that spot reduction is not possible. To slim down your lower back, you have to lose weight throughout your whole body while building muscle. As the pounds melt…
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How to Dress up your Kids on a Budget
Have you noticed the price of children’s clothing these days? I think that everyone with children can benefit from advice on how to shop on a budget without compromising their child’s appearance. I find that it was less expensive when…
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Brown Sugar Body Polish Sugar Scrub Make your own Bath Products Body Polish Sugar Body Polish
Make Your Own Brown Sugar Body Polish Winter can be hard on your skin. Lack of sufficient humidity outdoors can leave you feeling dry and itchy. Indoor heating further removes traces of moisture drying skin even more. Winter Itch’ can…
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Calvin Klein Courts Controversy with Advertising
April 30, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Calvin Klein was born into a Jewish immigrant family and grew up in the Bronx, New York. He first saw the light of day on the 19th November 1942, the second child born to Flo and Stern Klein. Whilst other children his…
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Options Instead of Radiation for Breast Cancer
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, accounting for more than 190,000 new diagnoses and more 40,000 deaths in 2009, according to the National Institute of Cancer. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the…
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Dealing with Fear in your Relationship
Fear that you are losing your partner can drive you to do things that are normally not in your character. It can also cause unnecessary stress and problems in other areas of your life. One of the first things it…
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The Best Bass Lures for Muddy Water
April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Bass rely on different senses to hunt for food. In clear water, where the visibility is high, they use sight to locate their prey at a distance. In dark, cloudy or muddy water they rely on the vibrations of their…
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