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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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
There’s no cure for the common cold, but people have spent thousands of years trying to come up with ways to help ease the symptoms. Some folk remedies are as common as mom’s chicken soup and have scientific backing. Others…
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When you first look into natural acne treatments, you must really look at the possibility that your diet and to be more specific, certain foods that you are consuming could potentially be causing the horrid looking spots. Whenever you reach…
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Venting Stress: Does Too Much Complaining Hurt Relationships Complaining, yes, does hurt relationships. Not just between husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, but between friends and family. The more that we vent our stress on our relationships, then the possibility…
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Long distance relationships; just like all relationships are hard, but there are a few things you can do to maintain your relationship, and even use the long distance to create and deepen your bond. Make sure that you’re both willing…
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April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, or HPV, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. They spread from person to person, like any other virus, but infection can take months or years to manifest on the skin….
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Shoe queen here! Shoes serve many purposes besides protecting our feet. They are a fashion statement, they complete an outfit, they project what type of person we are and they even make us feel fantastic. My shoe collection consists mainly…
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April 30, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Two-thirds of men experience some degree of hair loss by the age of 35 years. Androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, accounts for 95 percent of all hair loss in men, according to the American Hair Loss Association (AHLA). Male…
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Most babies are born head down, and they naturally assume this position early in the third trimester of pregnancy. However, one in 25 full-term births are breech, according to the American Pregnancy Association. When a woman discovers that her baby…
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Beauty is pain! Women for generations have proven this saying true, ask any woman today and she will tell you, her favorite shoe in her closet is also the most painful. The reasons why women wear those painful heels are…
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There are people in our lives who we have all probably noticed drain our energy in some way or another. Sometimes this is quite obvious as we will feel it right away, and at other times it happens rather subtly…
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Have you ever wanted to know how to make your own moisturizer? Making your own skin moisturizer isn’t hard, and it is something that you can do inexpensively. With homemade moisturizer you can easily save over $5 to $10 per…
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A condition called atherosclerosis occurs when arteries that feed into the heart become clogged with plaque. In angioplasty, one treatment option, a small tube with a deflated balloon-type tip is inserted where the clogs are most severe. The balloon is…
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You body is made of thirteen body systems that work together to keep you alive and functioning. If any one of these systems is not working properly, it will cause a chain reaction that affects other body systems, which may…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The drug, generically named mirtazapine, is marketed within the United States under the brand names of Remeron and Remeron SolTab. According to the Mayo Clinic, this medication is used for the treatment of depression. This medication works by decreasing the…
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Overview Having large breasts might be a hindrance or problem for some women. The breasts are made up of primarily fat tissue that sits on top of pectoral (chest) muscles. Even though there is no such thing as “spot reduction”…
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Do you like to dress nice from time to time and are looking for different ways to change your look as well as ways to introduce new styles into your outfits? Then this article will help. It is my goal…
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Getting over the nervousness of asking out that cute girl is NOT simple; but by following a few guidelines, you can help rid yourself of the post question jitters and make her your girlfriend. First and foremost: Before you invest…
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April 30, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Caffeine is a stimulant found in many foods and over-the-counter medicines. Caffeine withdrawal occurs when a person stops ingesting caffeine after a period of frequent use. Symptoms may be mild to severe, and include headache, fatigue, irritability and cravings for…
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Your hands and feet often are the first parts of your body to get cold. According to Dr. Jonothan Earnshaw of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and the UK Circulation Foundation, in cold weather your body works hard to generate enough heat…
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Digestive problems among children are common and vary in type and intensity. Ailments such as constipation and diarrhea often pass without need for medical treatment. Lifestyle factors, such as adhering to a healthy diet, may help prevent or manage these…
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Cropped pants have been a fashion classic for a good half a century or more. Once referred to as three quarter pants, pedal pushers, clam diggers, flood pants, high water pants or other terms that denote the same thing, cropped…
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April 30, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Breast cancer is a group of diseases which stem from mutations in normal breast cells, causing the cells to proliferate out of control. Breast cancer is extremely prevalent–over 194,000 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States in…
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Overview The goal of deep breathing is to expand the lungs and the diaphragm, increase oxygenation to tissues, invoke relaxation, and massage the lymphatic system, says Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN. The practice of mindful breathing be calming and energizing, according to…
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A neurological condition first discovered in 1817 by Dr. James Parkinson, Parkinson’s disease affects patients’ mobility, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Caused by a dopamine deficiency, Parkinson’s disease results in a breakdown of communication between the brain…
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There is indeed biblical support on dating and courtship. The bible touches on numerous expectations when it comes to matters of the heart. It is very important to consider biblical teachings. When doing so, you will prevent some potential heart…
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Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine maintain that eczema is caused by a buildup of heat and moisture in the body, and they treat those imbalances with a combination of Chinese herbs. Five herbs in particular, known as the pentaherbs formulation,…
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Mother Like Daughter-Not! -Especially when it comes to shoes. I own in pairs-a gym shoe, a black sling back, a brown pump, and your garden variety sandal. This small menagerie is definitely utilitarian. Yet, scattered throughout our house are flip…
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Overview Sandalwood oil is a highly effective, but gentle essential oil that is used to treat many common skin conditions, such as burns, cuts, rashes and acne. Sandalwood oil is a key ingredient in many lotions and soaps due to…
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One of the best and the effective way to treat acne is to start the treatment from inside out. Eating the right foods can immensely help you to achieve a clean and clear skin. What you eat directly affects your…
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Overview Although all forms of yoga practice can have far-reaching physical and psychological benefits, restorative yoga is intended to supercede those levels of relaxation and renewal. Yoga teacher Judith Hanson Lasater has taught restorative yoga for many years and notes…
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