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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About Clostridium
April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Clostridium is a rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in soil as well as the gut of humans and animals. They are known as obligate anaerobes, which means they cannot grow in the presence of oxygen. The organism is able to…
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Activities for Babies That Promote Physical Development
Your baby’s physical development depends upon repetitive activities and games. Besides being crucial to his development, playtime can help bring you and your baby closer together. Be patient and calm. A baby may not take to some games at first,…
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BMI Interpretation
April 28, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Body mass index (BMI) is a measure used to determine your health status in relation to body composition. This measure utilizes a formula that takes into account a person’s height and weight. The formula is weight (in pounds) divided…
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What Is Milk Thistle Seed?
Overview Milk Thistle, a member of the sunflower family, probably originated in the Mediterranean. Today it is often found as a weed growing throughout California and other states. The plant has a purple flowering thistle that produces black seeds containing…
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How to Compare a Roth to a Regular IRA
Overview Both Roth Individual Retirement Accounts and regular IRAs, also known as Traditional IRAs, offer tax-advantage savings for long-term investors. However, the tax features of each type of account are very different, affecting both contributions and distributions. Determining which account…
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Wedding Dress Neckline Styles
Choosing the neckline of your wedding dress is one of the most important decisions regarding your dress that you can make, as it is one of the key factors in determining the formality of your gown. Finding just the right…
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What Are the Side Effects of Lamivudine?
April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
The drug generically named lamivudine is marketed within the United States under the brand name Epivir. It is used in the therapeutic treatment of infection by the hepatitis B virus that is long-term. Physicians sometimes use it with other types of…
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Dating Tipsthe Schmoozesecond Date
Getting a second date is easy that’s if you do all the little things right during the first date. The secrets to getting a second date are: 1. Time consciousness: if your date is picking you up, make sure s/he…
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Basic Volleyball Rules for Six Players on a Side
April 28, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Indoor volleyball typically requires six players on each side, unlike beach volleyball, which requires only two players. The players try to score by hitting the ball to the opponent’s court so that it hits the floor before the opponents can…
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Acinic Cell Carcinoma
April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Acinic or acinar cells are grape-shaped cells present in many different glands, include the pancreas and salivary glands. Although rare, acinic cells can become cancerous, resulting in acinic cell carcinomas. These types of cancer tend to grow slowly but…
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Why it is so Difficult to Meet People when You’re Shy
It can be terribly difficult to have to deal with meeting new people when you’re shy because you tend to be extremely self-aware to the point that it affects your ability to interact. Being shy can make it hard for…
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How to get Great Skin
There are a number of ways to get clearer skin, some of which will probably not work for you, because all people are different. Just remember that if you’re problem is product not working, give it at least a month,…
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A Child With Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
April 28, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Lymphoma is the third most common childhood cancer, according to the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) Children’s Hospital. In non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, tumors develop from white blood cells in the lymphatic system, a network of vessels that fights disease throughout…
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How to Give Shoes as a Gift
Shoes are perhaps one of the hardest things to give as a gift. But when the giver hits the nail on the head, they can be one of the best gifts to receive. In order to successfully give a pair…
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Womens Fashion where to Find the best Christmas Party Dresses for 2010
With Christmas on the horizon, finding the perfect party dress is high on the agenda for many women . Finding the perfect mixture of style colour and glitz without breaking the bank can be a challenge but there are such…
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What Makes a Man Sexy
Just like everyone has their own opinion of beauty, the same applies for what makes someone sexy. For many it is something physical, the handsome face and wash-board abs. For others it is intelligence. Being able to have an intellectual…
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Organic Medicinal Herbs
Organic medicinal herbs are some of the very first medicines man ever used. Today there are testing facilities designed to check herbs for their use against medical conditions. Clinical trials have been done on some herbs to detect their effectiveness…
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Bridging the Communication Gap with your Kids
It is common knowledge that the ability to communicate develops throughout one’s life. Therefore, it could easily be concluded that younger children may have a great level of difficulty coming to their parents with complicated issues or problems that may…
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About Rotator Cuff Pain
Overview Injuries to the rotator cuff occur in a spectrum ranging from mild inflammation to complete destruction of the shoulder. Pain can be present in the shoulder with any of the conditions. The range of motion of the shoulder may…
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A Guide to Surviving your Relationship
In considering how to survive your relationship, you must first ascertain the distinction of whether or not you should even be with the person you’re dating. Most dating relations and ergo marriages fail because one party expects something or somethings…
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Work Out Programs for Abs
Abdominal workout programs can vary from intense, focused abdominal exercises multiple days a week to a few exercises included as part of another workout. The abdominal workouts you choose to do should be dictated by your goal. Heavy intense exercises…
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Goldenseal Root for Yeast Infection
April 28, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Natural Standard ranks goldenseal as one of the top five selling herbals in the United States. In the late 1990s, goldenseal flew off the shelves so rapidly, the plant that had grown uncultivated in such abundance became endangered. Goldenseal…
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Is there any Romance Left Today
I recently had a girl’s night out’ with my friends. After a few drinks, we got on the subject of boyfriends, past and present. We discussed how none of us had ever been given flowers by a man, serenaded with…
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Yoga Ball Exercises for Rapid Toning
A yoga ball is made out of durable rubber and it gets inflated to widths of 55 to 75 cm. Known by other names like physio ball, stability ball and fitness ball, the yoga ball causes you to be off…
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How to Give your look an Instant Update with Makeup
Are you tired of your usual, everyday image that everyone, including yourself has gotten used to? Well, you do not have to spend thousands on such ideas as cosmetic surgery or fancy new clothes to change your look. It is…
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How to Use Powertec Squat Rack
Overview Made from high-grade steel material, Powertec squat racks are built for safety and can be used in both commercial and residential settings. Powertec was the first to design plate-loaded leverage machines, which basically combine the intensity of free-weight training…
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Women Body Guide
The most common problem for boyish figures are the shoulders, chest, middle, butt and hips. For some women, these boyish traits can be found in just one area or a combination of two or more problem areas. Personally, I have…
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Tips on Float Fishing
April 28, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Fishing floats, sometimes called bobbers, are familiar to most fishermen from when they first began fishing. A simple rod and reel, fishing line, a hook and a float were all that was needed. Although many experienced fisherman believe they have…
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Understanding the Importance of Safer Sex
Yesterday, my mother and father came to our home with my eighteen year old neice in tow. She looked at me, and said, “Want to see some pictures?”. “Sure.” I replied to her, not knowing what I was getting myself…
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How Do Radon Detectors Work?
Overview Radon is a radioactive, gaseous element that is odorless, tasteless and colorless. Because radon emits ionizing radiation, long-term exposure can cause lung cancer. Radon is commonly found in homes, particularly those with underground basements, where radon seeps through cracks…
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