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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Athletic Performance Training
Overview According to physical therapist Gray Cook and sports coach Vern Gambetta, optimal athletic performance requires building a foundation of stability and mobility before you can gain strength, endurance, power and speed. This helps to reduce the risk of injury…
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Low Intensity Exercises
According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise intensity “reflects the amount of oxygen your body uses to do an exercise and the number of calories you burn while doing it.” The harder you breathe and the more oxygen you consume while…
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How To Reverse Wage Garnishment from a Credit Card Company
Overview If you’ve fallen behind on your credit card debt, one option creditors have to recover what’s owed is to obtain a judgment against you so they can initiate a wage garnishment. Under the terms of the judgment, the garnishment…
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Makeup Tips the best Foundations for Oily Skin
Oily skin can be a terrible curse for those that suffer from it, but the good news is that there are plenty of cosmetic products on the market that address such skin problems. The best makeup tips for oily skin…
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How to Deal with a Passive Aggressive Person
Dealing with a passive aggressive person can become extremely emotionally taxing. Usually, people who have been labeled as “passive-aggressive” are simply inadequately prepared for healthily expressing their aversion or any other emotions and, subsequently, generally avoid conflict altogether. These individuals…
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Tips for using the Proactiv Solution Acne Kit
Proactiv Solution is considered one of the best products out there on the market today. But, for some the product just doesn’t seem to work, or is too harsh on sensitive skin. Here are some tips to help make the…
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The Side Effects of Milk Thistle Extract
April 29, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Milk thistle, a popular medicinal herb, has been used for centuries as a holistic treatment for cirrhosis, hepatitis, gallbladder diseases and other disorders affecting the liver. Modern botanical medicine frequently use milk thistle extract, which contains standardized quantities of medicinally…
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Acne Acne and Food Treating Acne Foods Affecting Acne Acne Care Tips Acne Tips Acne Chocolate
Nutritionists are still unable to reach an agreement concerning the manner in which specific diets affect acne. Some believe that a direct relation between foods and the appearance of acne does exist, others reject this theory. In their belief, acne…
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ACL Repair
Overview The anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL, is a critical part of the knee anatomy. This ligament is responsible for keeping the tibia and the femur aligned in the knee joint. Damage to this ligament may involve…
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Side Effects of Milk Thistle
When used as directed, milk thistle is generally safe and associated with few side effects. However, this popular liver-supporting herb can cause disruptions ranging from mild to severe, particularly when it is used in excess. Anyone who is taking medication,…
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Requip Side Effects
April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Requip, or ropinirole, is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, which includes stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms and poor muscle control, states Drugs.com. Additionally, this medication is prescribed for restless leg syndrome. Low levels of dopamine,…
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Remedies for Diarrhea in Children
Diarrhea is a common childhood ailment caused by a variety of factors including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and even food sensitivities. Most parents handle diarrhea by using tried-and-true remedies, and there is no cause for concern. Contact a doctor if diarrhea…
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How to Cover Blemishes with Makeup
Foundations may not cover your blemishes and they still may be visible, so that is why concealer is needed to give the appearance of clear skin. Applying your foundation and then powder after will give you flawless skin. Concealer Choose…
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Flu Symptoms Checklist
April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The influenza virus causes the illness commonly known as the flu. This is a highly contagious respiratory illness that passes from person to person through contact with the virus that enters the body through the nose, mouth or eyes. Only…
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What Makes Heart Rate Increase?
Overview The heart is a muscle that must work continuously and nearly perfectly to sustain life. The engine of the circulatory system, the heart ensures an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients to the body parts that need it, while…
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How to Conceal a Belmish
Blemishes are annoying and can crop up at the most inopportune times. Just when you’re stepping out on a big first date or even worse, preparing to walk down the aisle, a pimple is sure to show up front and…
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Uses of the Herb Eyebright
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) is an herb that’s used internally and externally to treat eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis/blepharitis and irritated eyes. The entire eyebright plant is used medicinally in making teas or tinctures that are either ingested or used in…
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The Side Effects of Silymarin Milk Thistle
Silymarin, the primary medicinal component of the herb milk thistle, is a popular natural treatment for liver diseases including cirrhosis and hepatitis. Like all pharmacologically active herbal products, silymarin and milk thistle can cause side effects. The side effects of…
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How to Dress in Style for a Holiday Party
Dressing for a holiday party can be one of the more difficult things to pull off unless you’re used to dressing to the nines and heading out, and that’s because holiday parties are where people go all out to look…
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Herbal Relief for Anxiety
Overview Most people get nervous and anxious from time to time, but when your anxiety gets in the way of your everyday life, it may be a more serious problem. If you have persistent anxiety that causes problems with your…
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Makeup for Dark under Eye Circles
Tired of waking up with dark under eye circles when you had a perfectly adequate amount of sleep? I have had a hate/hate relationship with dark circles ever since i can remember noticing them…and perhaps even before they were truly…
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Information on Clove Oil
Overview Before using clove oil, you must first determine what type of clove oil you are dealing with. Clove oil can come from any of three different parts of the tree, and each has a different chemical makeup. Water distilling…
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Honesty is the best Policy in Dating
Ever wonder why dating relationships don’t go as smoothly or as well as you would like them to? Does honesty harm or improve the dating scene? Well from a man’s point of view, I would say honesty really is the…
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5 Ways to Treat Radiating Neck Pain
April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
1. Get Moving Many patients treat radiating neck pain with an exercise program that focuses on strengthening the muscles of your neck, shoulders and upper back. Your doctor can recommend a physical therapist experienced with treating neck pain. Many of…
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You are not a Good Cook
Feeling the necessity to tell someone you know they can’t cook is something you may want to think about carefully, as it most likely will lead to hurt feelings or worse. If you are contemplating doing this to a person…
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Anal Carcinoma
April 29, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview The lower end of the intestines is called the anus; there is a tube called the anal canal that connects the bottom part of the large intestine to the anus and the outside of the body, according to the…
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Milk Thistle Risks
Milk thistle, known scientifically as Silybum marianum, is an herb that has been used for centuries as an aid to treat ailments associated with the liver and gallbladder, and it is still commonly used as a supplement to promote liver…
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Why Impractical Shoes are Trendy
I feel Toni Collette said it best in the film In Her Shoes, “shoes always fit.” She provided, rather the author of the original novel (which imdb.com just informed me is Jennifer Weiner,) provided me with what I feel, is…
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Facts on Water Recycling
Overview Like many other resources, water can be recycled. Several different options for water recycling exist. While some require large water treatment facilities or other specialized equipment, others require little to no equipment and can be done at home. Definition…
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Technology changes Communication
There have been so many technological advances in our ability to communicate in the last decade that we may overlook the ways in which radical changes have happened in the past. We would hardly consider it technology today, however, the…
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