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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Pamper Pedicure Manicure Indulge
Everyone’s trying to pinch pennies nowadays but that doesn’t mean you can’t still indulge yourself! It doesn’t take a lot of money to pamper yourself and it basically boils down to giving yourself the gift of time. Make it a…
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Psoriasis Symptoms and Treatment
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes scaling and inflammation and is believed to be a disorder of the immune system. This non-contagious skin disorder is extremely uncomfortable and highly unattractive, causing the individual possible embarrassment. Psoriasis affects approximately…
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Body Balance Benefits
Balance training is an increasingly popular method of exercise. Equipment like physioballs, balance boards, BOSU balls and stability mats are all designed to increase body balance. Stabilization training engages more muscles throughout the course of each exercise, requires more concentration…
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Symptoms
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a spectrum of conditions in which fat deposits accumulate within liver cells. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease occurs in people who drink little or no alcohol. The spectrum of liver damage associated with the condition ranges…
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Buying Shoes Cheap Shoes Branded Shoes Shoes
Women have great passion to go for a big collection of shoes to match their dresses and to wear them din different occasions. The craving is endless for super brand shoes. Their shoe racks will be full with so many…
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Rotator Cuff Physiotherapy Exercises
Physiotherapists, also known as physical therapists, often refer to the rotator cuff as the SITS muscles: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These four rotator cuff muscles are responsible for keeping the shoulder joint stable during motion and for…
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Aventurine: The Healing Properties
Overview The idea that crystals could heal by resonance has been dismissed as unprovable since the Enlightenment. Yet lasers are routinely used in surgeries and ultrasound is used to diagnose disease conditions, monitor growth and development, and destroy gallstones, kidney…
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Clemastine Fumarate Side Effects
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The medication sold as clemastine fumarate is used for the treatment of allergies with such symptoms as a runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, watery eyes, cough and other upper respiratory problems. This medication is an antihistamine…
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Does Age Matter in a Relationship
When I was in my teens and early twenties, I thought the age of a partner was irrelevant. I told my friends, “Age is just a number.” However, now that I’m older and more experienced, I would be happy to tell…
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Aquatic Exercises for Seniors
Aquatic exercises such as water aerobics, water pilates and deep-water pool jogging are effective ways for seniors to stay fit and improve aerobic health. Low-impact aerobic exercise elevates the heart rate while reducing pressure on joints. The water provides resistance…
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Hip Capsule Stretches
The hip capsule is a ligament that connects the top of the leg to the pelvis. The hip is a ball and socket joint like the shoulder. Since it moves freely in a variety of directions, it is easy to…
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Common Symptoms of Bladder Prolapse
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
A bladder prolapse, also called cystocele, is a condition in which the bladder of a woman bulges into her vagina. This, the Mayo Clinic reports, is caused because the tissue that supports the separation of the vagina and the bladder…
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The best Places to Find Work Shoes on a Budget
Many people are tightening their belts right now due to the slower economy. However, you may not be able to avoid buying work shoes. There are different places where you can find work shoes on a budget, including the following…
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What Is Personal Injury Liability Insurance?
Overview Personal injury liability insurance, otherwise known as bodily injury liability insurance, is required by the law of most jurisdictions to drive a motor vehicle on public roads. This type of insurance protects you from liability for injuring someone else…
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Exercises for Abdominal Separation
Abdominal separation, also called diastasis recti, often occurs during pregnancy. When the weight of the growing uterus pushes against the abdominal area, it causes a split in the linea alba, which is the abdominal area’s midline. While this abdominal separation…
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The Disadvantages of Hybrid Vehicles
April 30, 2015 The Disadvantages of Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid vehicles boast lower emissions and increased gas mileage, making them a more environmentally-friendly option than standard vehicles. In 2009, however, hybrid cars only accounted for 2.8 percent of all new car purchases in the U.S. Although hybrid vehicles are…
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About Avian Bird Flu
April 30, 2015 About Avian Bird Flu
Overview Avian flue, or bird flu, (H5N1 virus) is caused by a virus that specifically targets birds, but can infect humans with deadly consequence. Outbreaks have occurred in Asia, Africa, and Europe in the past few years, according to the…
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The Best Sleeping Bags for Backpacking
April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
A good backpacking sleeping bag strikes a balance between weight and roominess. Unlike a typical car camping sleeping bag that is usually square in outline, backpacking bags feature a tapered cut and integrated hood to save weight and conserve body…
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Ways to Stay in Touch with Militar Spouse
Having retired nearly 20 years ago at the age of 65, I may sometimes feel I was a veteran of World War I. Then, the only way for spouses to communicate with soldiers and sailors was through the U.S. mail….
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Top five Ways to Pamper yourself
How is it that we are so good at knowing how to take care of those we love most, and pretty much neglect doing the same for ourselves? While ‘ego’ gets a bad wrap, pretty much most of the time,…
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Buteyko Breathing Information
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Russian scientist and physician Konstantin Buteyko pioneered a novel asthma treatment, writing in 1991 that, “The essence of the method is to decrease the depth of breathing by will power and by relaxation of breathing muscles until one achieves…
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Cardio Aerobic Workouts
April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Staying in shape and enhancing your fitness level heavily depends on cardio aerobic workouts. For endurance, your workout should be comprised of at least three cardio aerobic portions a week. This is important to increase your stamina and to enjoy…
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How to Dress up your Kids on a Budget
It was when I was pregnant with my first child, that I first encountered the sticker shock associated with buying children’s’ clothing. I couldn’t believe the prices of some of this stuff and I already had an idea how fast…
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L Glutamine Powder Side Effects
L-glutamine is a nonessential amino acid, meaning it is produced naturally by the body and people do not need to obtain it through diet. Glutamine powder supplements can be of benefit, however, after physical stress resulting from intense exercise, an…
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Tips for Shopping with your Preteen Girl
One of the greatest test of the true marrow of a dad, is the a day of shopping with his preteen daughters, or daughters in my case. Being the proud chauffeur of two wonderful daughters ages ten and twelve, I…
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How to Buy Slippers for Christmas for the whole Family
Family members can be some of the most difficult people for whom to buy Christmas presents, especially those who are at the get-togethers every year, but whom you don’t really know especially well. Slippers can be a great Christmas gift…
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Womanizer Jerk Sex Adventure Men Relationship Attraction Dating Tips
So you wonder why many men have this insatiable desire to be with numerous women? You wonder why we men have this attitude of not being contented with our partner? You wonder if we are related with rabbits wherein we…
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The Best Surf Fishing Sinkers
April 30, 2015 Sports & Recreation
When surf fishing, it’s important to use a good sinker. Sinkers can include pyramid, pancake, bank and breakaway sinkers. Each of these sinkers has a markedly different design. One type of sinker will work better than another, depending upon the…
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The Challenges of Dating a Married Man
Well certainly I didn’t think it would ever happen. But as complicated as relationships have come to be. I found myself dating a married man, literally something I would never thought would happen. As time goes by and single men…
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Renal Cancer Types
April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Renal, or kidney, cancer is more common in people older than 40, according to the National Cancer Institute. The institute says that almost twice as many men than women have the disease. The cause of kidney cancer is unknown, but…
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