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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Kimonos are not the only aspect to Japanese fashion. In fact Japan has been heavily influenced by Western countries. One of the earliest innovations in Japanese fashion came in the area of school uniforms. The Japanese were fascinated by the…
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April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview The common dandelion weed, Taraxicum officionale, is often maligned as a lawn invader. But this sometimes-pest has many popular uses, including as a curative herb, culinary delicacy and beverage inspiration for wine, tea and coffee substitutes. The sunshine-yellow flowers,…
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Dressing like an anime character is tough work, especially for those that wish to cosplay. But what if you just want a style to go out in for everyday? Well, Melfina from outlaw star has a style that is cute…
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Shoulder length hair can be styled in a variety of ways, depending on individual taste and your face shape. Hair which ends on your shoulders is versatile to style, leaving you free to wear your hair either up or down…
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April 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Should there be government grant for long relationships? It seems that long marriages are becoming a rarity these days, in view of the increasing divorce rates. Families should be encouraged to stay together through some kind of financial incentive. There…
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Build A Powerful Wardrobe. We all know that we really only utilise about 20% of our wardrobes. Now, the idea is to reduce the lousy duplicates and replace them with good pieces that love you just as much as you…
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Shea butter is a creamy substance that is extracted from the nuts of the Karite trees that grow in certain regions of East and West Africa. It is regarded as a beauty essential because of its intensive moisturising properties. But…
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Overview A single whiff of tea tree oil, with its strident, medicinal aroma, is alone testament to this herbal’s antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties. The University of Michigan Health System states that most of the time, tea tree oil is safe…
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April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Overview Cascara sagrada, Spanish for “sacred bark,” comes from the American buckthorn tree (Rhamnus purshiana) native to western North America from California to British Columbia. It also appears as far inland as western Montana. Used for at least 1,000 years…
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There was once a time when troubles with body image was something that was associated almost entirely with females, but that is not the case any longer. Today, males of our society are plagued with those same nagging self-doubts and…
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April 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Nothing can cause more pain and despair in a relationship than discovering that your partner has been unfaithful. Infidelity decimates families and destroys happy homes each day, leaving one or more parties hurt, angry, and in some cases unable to…
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April 24, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Acne is a common condition that affects millions of Americans. While it is most common for teenagers and women facing hormonal changes, anyone of any age group can experience acne. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common causes…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
A lot of people would say a friend isn’t a true friend if (s)he won’t help you see through the hard times, and I would agree, but I think there’s more to it than that. A true friend is the…
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April 24, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the small joints in the hands and feet. RA occurs when the body’s own immune system inappropriately attacks the lining of the joints in the body, instead of bacteria or other foreign…
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April 24, 2015 Weight Management
An access amount of fat tissue around your neck may not only be unsightly but it also carries with it a multitude of health risks. Individuals with a substantial amount of fat around their neck are at risk for diabetes,…
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Overview An infant is born with an intact brain and this 4 lb. structure continues to change throughout life. The first years are an amazing process of overgrowth, building millions of neural connections necessary for navigating and enjoying the world….
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More commonly known as multivitamins, lipoflavonoids are commonly taken by many people every day for the treatment of various minor diseases, disorders and for the promotion of overall good health, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Naturopathic…
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April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
White kidney beans contain trace amounts of phaseolamin, a compound that has been repeatedly investigated as a possible treatment for obesity and diabetes. While no large-scale studies have conclusively demonstrated the benefits typically associated with these versatile supplements, preliminary evidence…
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Many women wear slips under their outfits. It can provide extra coverage as well as hide your undergarments. There are many different types of slips in various colors, styles and shapes. There is much to consider when deciding which slip…
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April 24, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Aloe vera, also known as lily of the desert, burn plant and elephant’s gall, has been used for more than 6,000 years, according to the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, or the NCCAM. In…
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April 24, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Pole aerobics, also termed as sensual aerobics or aerobics striptease, is a relatively new trend in fitness. Many attribute its popularity to Carmen Electra’s Aerobic Striptease Collection, first released in 2003. Classes of the format burn between 250 and 400…
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Communication is essential to our daily existence. In fact, it is impossible to go through a single human interaction without communicating, whether the communication is direct, indirect, verbal or nonverbal. It is essential to understand the methods of human communication…
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St. John’s Wort, or Hypericum perforatum, is an herb used popularly in over-the-counter supplements to alleviate the symptoms of depression. The National Institute of Health’s Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine states that medicinal uses of this herb were first…
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Ponytails are one of the most practical hairstyles for everyday living, and with a little attention to styling they can also be very pretty. This article explores several pretty ways to put your hair in a ponytail. Six pretty ways…
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April 24, 2015 Diet & Nutrition
Vinegar has been used for a variety of purposes since the ancient times of Hippocrates in 400 B.C. It can aid in weight loss, act as a household cleaner, treat insect bites and help with hair in a variety of…
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April 24, 2015 Weight Management
Even as a beginner, you can start performing qigong exercises as a self-healing or stress-reduction modality right away. With practice, qi, or chi, the Eastern concept of “life force” or “energy field,” can produce warmth, coolness, tingling sensations or even…
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April 24, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The answer to this question is yes and no. Now hear me out. If you are an adult and you are married and you are unhappy and you have really, truly, tried to make this marriage work and it is…
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April 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Sarah felt like a child all over again. As a two year old, her mother had left her. She had left the girl and her father, and had gone to her parents. The marriage had been a shambles, something out…
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Several common (and some not so common) herbs have proven to be effective in regulating blood sugar levels, many of which are used traditionally in treating diabetes. These herbs can address both basic causes of diabetes, which are the body’s…
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Swimming is a gentle form of exercise, yet many swimmers still suffer from shoulder pain. This occurs when the rotator cuff muscles are overstretched, allowing the arm bone to wobble in its socket. Terry Laughlin, in his book “Total Immersion,”…
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