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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Advice for Treating Teen Acne
While you may logically know there are more serious things you could be dealing with, as a teenager, suffering with acne is the worst. With this in mind, there are a number of important things you can do and a…
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Love Finding the right Partner
The age old quest of finding the right partner to spend our life with. We silently wonder…..How do I find the right partner? How do I know if this is the right person for me? I believe that in order…
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Different Breathing Exercises
April 29, 2015 Different Breathing Exercises
The quickest way to reduce stress is to take several deep breaths: This simple action brings oxygen into the lungs and expels toxins. Pranayama, or breath control, is a part of Ashtanga yoga, meaning “eight limbs” or the eight elements…
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Ingredients in Origins Skin Care Products
April 29, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Orgins was founded in the 1980s by beauty professionals who were exploring the importance of the green movement and the role cosmetics would need to play in the 21st century. Today, their products are formulated using potent plants, herbs, organic…
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Body Piercing why you shouldn’t do it yourself
The problem with piercing, as well as with tattooing, is that people tend to make spur of the moment decisions. They get it in their head that they want a piercing and they want it NOW! So they don’t do…
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Pamper at Home
Ambiance is the most critical part of at home pampering. Home should be the place you like the most and feel the best – the most comfortable place in the world. If your home is cluttered, dirty, or noisy, you…
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Top Cardio Machines
Cardio, short for cardiovascular, describes a form of exercise that benefits your heart, lungs and blood vessels and develops aerobic fitness. Cardio exercise and being aerobically fit are linked to a reduced likelihood of suffering from a number of serious…
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How to Deal with a Difficult ex Spouse
The majority of divorced individuals can attest to the fact that a divorce does not always bring an end to your relationship with your ex-spouse. Especially in cases where children are involved, you and your ex will be in each…
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How to Handle Drunks
Given the popularity of reality TV shows and the increase in binge drinking, it seems like people are becoming more and more common in their behavior in public. It’s sad to see the way that people act these days, as…
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Characteristics of the Different Types of Bipolar
April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
When a person receives a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, therapists distinguish among three different types of the disorder: bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder and cyclothymia. When a therapist or psychiatrist pinpoints the specific diagnosis, many characteristics are considered. All…
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The Effects of Exercise on Bone Mineral Density
Falls and fractures are some of the leading factors contributing to death in individuals over the age of 65 years, according to The University of Maryland Medical Center. The weight-bearing areas of the spine and hips are particularly susceptible to…
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Fountain of Youth Exercises
Fountain of Youth exercises, also known as “The Five Tibetans” or “The Five Tibetan Energy Rejuvenation Rites,” are a set of five exercises first described in Peter Kelder’s 1939 book “The Eye of Revelation.” The purported health benefits you experience…
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Types of Angiography
April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Angiography is a clinical procedure in which doctors inject a special type of dye into a blood vessel. The data from an angiography test is called an angiogram. The dye, called contrast dye, is visible by X-ray imaging, and the…
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Information on Flounder Fishing
April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Overview A type of flatfish, flounder are first born with one eye on each side of their bodies. As they grow older, one of the eyes migrates to the other side of the body and they begin to swim on…
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Prescription Sleep Medications With Natural Ingredients
A 2003 review in “Social Science & Medicine” indicates that patenting traditional medicines is difficult. Because of the many issues involved, few drugs contain only natural ingredients. A 2009 report in “Sleep Medicine” suggests that people often use over-the-counter sleep…
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How to Deal with a Passive Aggressive Person
SHOT IN THE BACK! The sneakiest form of controlIs passive-aggression, I’m told.In sneaky ways, behind your back,The angry one will launch his attack. With backhanded compliments, he will tryTo break you down and make you cry.His own broken ego, he’ll…
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The Best Pieces of Exercise Equipment
Walking into a gym full of varied and often unfamiliar exercise equipment can be intimidating. To maximize your time and get the best workout, choose multipurpose equipment that target multiple muscle groups or work your core. Smith Machine The Smith…
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Fall Bass-Fishing Tips
April 29, 2015 Sports & Recreation
The key to successful bass fishing is finding the fish. Catching them is relatively easy compared with finding them. There is a lot of empty water in your favorite lake or river, and there are ways to narrow your search…
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Five Ways to Pamper yourself
Life is tough and full of challenges. We are fighting with life and all its challenges every now and then. Be it upbringing your toddlers, household activities or office work. They all make your tired no matter how well you…
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3 Ways to Do Neck Lateral Resistance Exercises
1. You are Your Own Best Resistance OK, so you’ve got those bulging biceps, barrel chest and wide shoulders. What about that pencil neck? Many bodybuilders agree that adding a thick, muscular neck to their physiques really completes the picture….
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How to Create a Spa Experience at Home
Stress, regular headaches, bad skin, bad hair, sleepless nights, aches and pains (everywhere!), low self esteem, restlessness and anxiety? If this sounds familiar then you need to declare a state of emergency, and prepare to seriously pamper yourself for a…
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Play Activities for Physical Development
Children develop physically through play and interaction at all ages. Babies need practice to learn important physical skills such as rolling over, crawling and walking. According to the American Heart Association, children 2 years and older should participate in at…
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Looking Good without Makeup
If your face is clean, moisturised and blemish free, why cover it up with layers of foundation? Your skin is the canvas onto which you apply the paint called make up. It must last you for life, so you should take…
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Uses of Damiana Leaf
The recorded use of damiana leaf dates back to the ancient Mayan Indians of Mexico and Central America, who called this herb mizibcoc. It is a short, flowering shrub that bears little yellow flowers. Damiana’s aromatic leaves contain a number…
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Childhood Lung Diseases
The respiratory system consists of a group of organs that work together to provide the body with oxygen—a gas that every cell needs to function. Although it seems as though the lungs perform breathing, it is actually the muscle known…
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Causes of Ear Pressure
The human ear has three main parts–the outer ear, the middle ear also known as the auditory canal, and the ear drum or tympanic membrane. The eustachian tubes connect the upper part of the throat to the middle ear. These…
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Spa Treatments Worth Indulging in
The range of luxurious spa treatments is huge, and it can be difficult to choose from the amount of massages, beauty treatments and body treatments available. If you are used to the standard manicures, pedicures and facials available in most…
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Common Symptoms of Tuberculosis
April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to American College of Physicians Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program, one third of the world’s population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis. The majority of people with tuberculosis have a latent form, and never become sick. According to…
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Glycolic Acid Peels for at Home use
Glycolic acid peels are chemical peels that contain AHAs, alpha hydroxyl acids, and slough off the upper layers of facial skin to improve skin clarity and texture. Glycolic acid is naturally extracted from sugar cane, pineapples and other fruits. The…
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Easy and Cheap Ways to Pamper Oneself
The day has 24 hours. In those 24 hours we get half as much sleep as we should. We do twice the amount of work that we need to, and endure more stress than we imagined we could. Then we…
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