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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How to Add something Blue into your Wedding
April 25, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
When you get married, you might want that special “something blue” to fulfill tradition. There are many different blue items from which to choose and many ways you can incorporate this into your look. Blue garter You can wear a…
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Foot Detox Warnings & Problems
April 25, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Foot detox pads are marketed as being able to extract harmful toxins from the body through ingredients such as distilled bamboo vinegar. The product, which is to be worn while sleeping, claims to suck out the toxins through the skin…
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The right to Dress in an Individual Style without Judgment
By now everyone has heard of the forty year old virgin, but what about the forty year old goth girl? The next time you are at the mall take a look around and you are almost sure to see at…
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Tips to Help My Child Sleep at Night
Nightmares, imagined monsters and a fear of the dark represent a handful of possible reasons your child might struggle with falling or staying asleep. Helping your child sleep at night sounds easier than it actually is in many cases. A…
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Really want to Hear the Truth
Do we really want to hear the truth? Well, that depends on just what is meant by “the truth.” You can use “the truth” to convey a lie with, usually by telling only part of the truth. For example, you…
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How to Anchor Down a Portable Basketball Goal
April 25, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Portable basketball goals are convenient because they allow users to quickly change the goal’s location or store it away when not in use. Before playing on a portable basketball goal, you must first anchor its base to provide the…
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Tips for Recovery From Heart Bypass Surgery
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, also called heart bypass surgery, is a surgical treatment for clogged and blocked arteries in the heart. Blood vessels are taken from another part of the body and grafted to healthy coronary arteries in…
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Kids Fashion Finding the Perfect Fit
Can you imagine if your clothes were sold in sizes according to your age? Picture yourself going up to the cash with a pair of jeans that said “47”. We wouldn’t like it one bit. As adults, the smaller the…
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Tips for Shopping with your Preteen Girl
Are preteens just mini versions of adults these days? It seems that way when you look at the fashions they are wearing in magazines and television. And just try dragging your twelve year old pat the window of a store…
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Eighties Fashion Making a Comeback
Is it a surprise the 80’s are back? We saw bellbottoms, platform shoes and smiley faces rise from the dead in the 90’s reminiscent of a simpler, more hairy time just two decades earlier. Though I wasn’t exactly around in…
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Big Calf Exercises
The calf muscle, or gastrocnemius, is responsible for ankle extension. Because of the importance of ankle movement, proper training of this muscle group should not be taken lightly. You can choose from a variety of exercises that can effectively fatigue…
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Negative Views of Goth – No
Let’s face it, if you are going to costume yourself to look like the ‘Grim Reaper’ there are going to be some people out there in the real world who will have a tendency to look at you with a…
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Natural Herbs for Kidney Function
According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 20 million Americans have chronic kidney disease and 20 million others are at increased risk. One way to help prevent and treat kidney conditions is through complementary medicine and its use of…
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Tips for Shopping with your Preteen Girl
First and foremost to remember is that you need to take your patience and humor with you. Preteen is a very difficult time for your daughter and image and what her friends think of her is foremost of importance to…
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Dangerous Implications of Complaining and Negative Communication on your Health
Dangerous consequences of complaining and negative communication When we realize our days on earth numbered, time becomes our most precious commodity. Cancer patients can tell you about the value of time. Some speak slowly. They reflect on each word. They…
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Folk Remedies for Heartburn
Heartburn, the burning sensation in your chest that has you reaching for the antacid, is caused by excess stomach acids that build up in the stomach and flow into the lower esophagus. The acids can cause a feeling of burning…
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Different Ways you can Sell Unwanted Gold Jewelry
You may be wondering where you can sell jewelry, especially if you are in a financial hardship or need some extra cash to pay an urgent bill or meet an urgent need. If this sounds like you, one thing you…
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Dos and Donts of your Summer Wardrobe
When the weather starts getting warm and summer fever kicks in many people lose all sense of the dos and don’ts of clothing. During the summer these dos and don’ts may change as apposed to other seasons during the year….
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How to Treat Dark Elbows
April 25, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Darkening of the elbows can be attributed to constant pressure from leaning or overexposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. Melanin, the skin’s natural pigmentation, settles and increases in production in the elbows when these triggers are present. This…
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Benefits of Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar
April 25, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Like all vinegars, Heinz apple cider vinegar can be used for a wide variety of purposes. The Heinz brand of apple cider vinegar is notable because it is an all-natural product. It has a mild flavor when compared to other…
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Selenium Supplements Benefits
April 25, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Selenium may be best known as the active ingredient in some dandruff shampoos. As a nutritional supplement, the Office of Dietary Supplements reports that it is an effective antioxidant and potential preventer of prostate cancer, while studies reported in “The…
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Relationships Forgiveness Love and Marriage
April 25, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Forgiveness in a marriage is something that cannot be taught or learned, instead it is something that has to be done in the face of great adversity, even when the end result could be the final curtain call for the…
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Salicylic Acid & Pregnancy
Overview Salicylic acid is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter and prescription products. It can help remedy many skin conditions and disorders. However, like any medication, caution must be taken when using it while pregnant. This is because everything you…
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Grass Volleyball Rules
April 25, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Grass volleyball is similar to beach volleyball in many ways and is played by many of the same rules. The game is popular among volleyball enthusiasts for whom a beach is not readily available, and among players who simply prefer…
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Best Eyeshadows for Blue Eyes
Eyeshadow is a cosmetic product that enhances the eyes to make them a focal point or to simply brighten the face to make the eyes pop. You can use eyeshadow to add some dimension to the face or make your…
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Alexander Technique
Overview The Alexander technique is a unique bodywork process that uses the awareness of body posture—specifically the head, neck and spine—to improve movement, reduce pain and increase overall physical functioning. Used by athletes, performers and fitness-minded individuals, the Alexander technique…
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Marriage Divorce Rate – relevant
April 25, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The better question to ponder is “with the lack of stable marriages, is this what will ultimately be the reason behind our extinction?” While extinction is such a harsh term to use, the lack of stable marriages is leading to…
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Is it Wiser to always tell the Truth – Yes
Is it wiser to always tell the truth? There is an old saying, “the truth can never hurt you.” Another way of saying it is: if you are honest, with no hidden motives, nothing but good can come to you….
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How to Refinance a Home Mortgage Loan
Overview Homeowners can sometimes benefit from refinancing their mortgages, especially if the existing mortgage is an adjustable-rate mortgage in which the rate has risen or a fixed-rate mortgage that was established at a rate higher than current lending rates. Some…
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How to Give a Deep Tissue Massage
April 25, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Deep-tissue massages focus on relieving tension deep within the body’s musculature. To give a good deep-tissue massage, you will need to know the basics of human muscle anatomy, how to properly apply deep pressure without causing pain, and how…
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