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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The Side Effects of Taking Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is an herb that acts as a natural antioxidant. The seeds of the milk thistle plant contain a substance called silymarin, which protects the body, especially the liver, from some of the toxic effects of alcohol and non-aspirin…
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Are Salon Facials Worth the Money – No
Salon facials are not worth the money in terms of the results after the facial has been done. The procedure itself is pampering. It feels good to experience that someone else is looking after you appearance. The face is the…
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Great Hairstyles for Women over 50
One ageless beauty that I admire is Catherine Deneuve, another Jane Seymour. It is not so much in how one may appear but in how they project themselves. Albeit, hormonal changes among post menopausal women or lack thereof leads to…
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Dealing with Adult Tantrums
Dealing with a temper tantrum is not at all fun. It’s even less fun when the person who is having the tantrum is not a 30 lb child that you can pick up and embrace, reassuring them that all will…
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How to Reuse Fake Eyelashes
Fake eyelashes can be a great help to those that have short eyelashes or close set eyes, they open the eye and add instant drama. But fake eyelashes can be expensive, particularly if you use them every day, so reusing them can…
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The Best Forged Irons in Golf
April 23, 2015 Sports & Recreation
You should look into forged irons if you are a highly skilled player who favors feel and workability over forgiveness in your irons. In order to make forged irons, club makers sink the metal into a rough shape and hammer…
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Possible Side Effects of Tylenol
Tylenol is a common over-the-counter (OTC) oral medication whose active ingredient is acetaminophen, which is commonly used to help alleviate pain and reduce fever. This medication is not intended to–and does not–reduce inflammation. Tylenol is fairly safe for most people…
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Dealing with Adult Tantrums
She did it almost every time I saw her. There was always some reason for her to throw a tantrum. The last time it was because her long-suffering husband had bought her a surprise gift and she didn’t like the…
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How to Avoid being Judgmental towards Homosexual Relationships
One of the best ways to avoid being judgmental towards gay relationships is to begin by exercising good judgment. It isn’t at all uncommon for anyone to see something they do not like or understand and make a snap judgment…
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Lamaze Breathing Exercises
Lamaze breathing is the most widely used birthing technique in the United States, says KidsHealth.org, a division of the Nemours Foundation. It is a method of birthing and dealing with the pain and stress of birth through breathing exercises. Lamaze…
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Uses for Uva Ursi
People have used the leaves of Arctostaphylos uva ursi, a plant also known as bearberry, for medicinal purposes for nearly 2,000 years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Because hydroquinone, a chemical in uva ursi, can cause…
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Helping Shrinking Violets
Shyness is a personality trait that tends to run in families. It is not a character flaw. Some people are naturally more reserved than others. They tend to be private people who are good listeners and take a while to…
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Developing Social Skills in Shy Children
I happen to know about child shyness first hand. And I also know what can happen when this shyness is not properly dealt with: it can turn into extreme shyness which can develop into social phobia. And *that* may take…
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How to Reduce Hair Loss in Women
April 23, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Although hair loss is most often associated with men, approximately 40 percent of hair loss sufferers are women, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Causes of hair loss in women include trauma, hormonal changes, malnutrition, extreme stress and…
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Depression Indications
April 23, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Depression is a mood disorder that can range in severity from mild to debilitating. It can be classified as both a change in mood and as a medical diagnosis requiring intervention. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMN) states that…
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What Are the Causes of Blurred & Double Vision?
Patients should also consult a physician to investigate any changes in vision. Blurred vision, double vision and other complications can indicate an underlying disease. Changes to vision can impact the quality of life and in seniors it can result in…
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Sexy Hair Tips
Every woman wants sexy hair. If we didn’t we would not go to such lengths trying to achieve it. We color, decolorize, cut, perm, relax, tease, spray, curl and straighten all for the sake of beauty. We spend hours and…
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Examining the Issue of Spiritual Abuse Perpetrated against the Gay Community
The issue of Spiritual violence against those who are gay and whether or not the Bible really is gay-friendly have both been touchy subjects for years. Now, a 2007 documentary film brings those very issues to the forefront. In his…
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Healthy Ways to Lose Belly Fat
April 23, 2015 Weight Management
Belly fat increases a person’s risk for high blood pressure and Type II diabetes, Dr. Mehmet Oz says. It pushes the internal organs around, making it more difficult for them to perform their duties efficiently. Oz suggests a person’s waist…
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Home Remedies to Make your Face Glow
Home remedies are natural and excellent for your face and the best part you do not have to spend any money to make your face glow. All what you want is already there in your kitchen. So you just need…
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What Home Remedies Relieve Itchy Skin?
There are numerous reasons why your skin may begin to itch, according to the Mayo Clinic. For many people, it’s often a result of dry skin causing this particular sensation. However, allergies, dermatitis, eczema, hives and chickenpox can also play…
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Lymph System Detox
Overview Branching throughout the body like a vine knitted with bean-shaped nodules, the lymphatic system plays a pivotal role in the body’s cleansing factory. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease describes one function of the lymph system: “Cells…
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Walking Shoes
As the weather warms up, it is natural for people to want to venture outside more. Walking is a great way to get exercise. Anyone can do it, it doesn’t require that one purchase an expensive gym membership, and one…
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Developing Social Skills in Shy Children
We had two kids who showed, very early, what we thought was a serious lack of social skills. Their mother is a gregarious, outgoing, chatty therapist, and their father a public and community relations specialist. As highly-social people because of…
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Causes of Pain & Back Ache
April 23, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Back pain and aches cause more visits to doctors or absences from school or work than any other illness, according to the Mayo Clinic. Acute back pain can last a few days or up to three months, but a chronic…
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Frostbite Treatments
Frostbite is a serious condition that requires immediate attention. If it is treated soon after symptoms appear, recovery can occur. If left untreated, serious complications can result and amputation of the affected area may be required. The first step is…
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Why do People Judge Gays and Lesbians
We are all different in some way, this is for sure. Some people share certain characteristics and are put into categories based upon them. We, as humans, make generalizations and stereotypes based upon what little we know about a group,…
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Techniques of Using Rigs for Catfish Fishing
April 23, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Catfish is a popular species of game fish, sought after by many anglers. It puts up a good fight and is an excellent eating fish, with a firm, sweet flesh. A number of catfish rigs can be constructed that can…
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Being Bisexual is a Blessing
Great discussion. I recently had to tell a lesbian friend that I was indeed bisexual. I was terrified. She was cool with it. Why was I scared of telling her? Because there is a lot of distrust of bisexuals in…
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Recipe for a Happy Family Life
It’s strange, and quite sad, how easily we take our mothers for granted as we get older. The small things, which we appreciated as small children, become seemingly cumbersome and unnecessary to us as teenagers. Where once we would have…
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