Tips on a Soccer Sweeper
A soccer sweeper is the last line of outfield defense on a soccer team. A sweeper will sit back 5 to 10 yards behind the other defenders to give herself a head start for any long balls over the top,…
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Checklist of Baby Supplies for a New Mom
October 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Bringing baby home can be one of the most exciting–and stressful–times in a mother’s life. Making sure you are prepared and have all of the essential items needed for the proper care of a baby can help ease any potential…
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Side Effects of Depilatory Creams
October 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Depilatory creams contain the active ingredients sodium and calcium thioglycolate. This works to dissolve the protein structure of hair from the surface of skin. The results can last up to two weeks. Depilatory creams are often used on legs, underarms…
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About Chemical Peels
October 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Chemical peels are effective for diminishing fine lines, blemishes or age spots that make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. The cosmetic procedure uses acids to remove the top layer of skin that contains wrinkles or skin imperfections. Peels…
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How to Build Muscle With Food
Overview Contrary to common belief, food, not just weightlifting, is vital to building muscle. Food fuels our bodies, so it’s an important part of the muscle-building process. To gain muscle, you need to consume plenty of protein each day, because…
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Tennis Rules for Children
Tennis is a game that often attracts children. The size of the face of the tennis racquet and the relative ease that comes with swinging the racquet and making contact with the ball makes it a good game for children…
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Styles of Punching Bags
Punching bags are widely used by boxers and martial artists. These fighters use punching bags to improve the power and accuracy of their strikes and kicks. Some boxers and martial artists use a variety of bags to make them well-rounded…
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Soccer Practice Drills for Kids
Youth soccer is not about developing players who are going to be superstars. When kids play on soccer teams, the main idea is for the youngsters to enjoy themselves while getting better and improving their skill level. Practice drills should…
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5 Ways to Stage an Alcohol Intervention
1. Talk to an Alcohol Counselor First Counselors or “interventionists” are trained in successful interventions and know the various emotional pitfalls that are involved. People can react in innumerable ways when confronted by an intervention: denial, anger, evasion or even…
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5 Ways to Take Care of Your Prostate
1. Screen Early, Screen Regularly Catching problems early is the best way to take care of your prostate and fight any cancer that may develop. If you are over 50, or over 45 and at risk for prostate problems, have…
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What Are the Dangers of Oral Chelation?
According to Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary, chelation is “the use of a chelator (as EDTA) to bind with a metal (as lead or iron) in the body to form a chelate so that the metal loses its toxic effect or physiological…
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Tips on Breastfeeding Success
Breastfeeding is just as challenging as it is rewarding. It’s also an activity that’s loaded with benefits for the baby and for the mother. New studies, according to La Leche League International, reveal that breastfeeding may reduce a woman’s risk…
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How to Strengthen an Atrophied Calf Muscle
Overview Calf muscles atrophy for a number of reasons. Disuse following leg surgery, disease, nutritional deficiencies and genetic problems can cause the muscles in the calves to become weak and soft. Exercise, stretching and daily use can help with rehabilitation….
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How to Lose Six Pounds on the Special K Diet
October 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Kellogg’s created the Special K diet, which involves replacing breakfast and one other meal with a 45 g serving of Special K cereal with low-fat milk. If you follow this plan, the marketers promise you will lose up to…
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Cures for Ragged Cuticles
Cuticles may be dead skin, but they act as an important barrier between your nails and the outside world. They against bacteria that can enter the body through the nail beds if the cuticles are ragged or bitten. Cuticles that…
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3 Ways to Control Snoring
October 28, 2013 Mental Health
1. Change Your Diet and Exercise Habits Body weight is one of the main causes of snoring. Being even 10 to 15 lbs. overweight can cause severe snoring. The problem also increases at an exponential rate the heavier you become….
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Essential Oils & Tinctures
Overview Essential oils and tinctures offer a method of delivery for plant-based remedies. These potent liquids degrade over time and when exposed to light and heat. Store tinctures and essential oils in a cool place contained in an amber or…
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A Yogic Diet
Overview The original, ancient texts of yoga such as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and Bahgavad Gita do not detail a specific menu plan for a yogic diet. Rather, a yogic diet heightens your awareness about the consequences of food choices for…
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Soccer Winger Tips
The winger plays wide midfield in soccer. Two soccer wingers are on the field–one on the left side, and one on the right side. The winger must contribute on both offense and defense. When his team is in possession, a…
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Exercises to Do for Beginning Snow Skiing
Being physically fit will enhance your enjoyment when you start snow skiing. The muscles of the legs, hips and arms are all strongly involved in skiing and you’ll need to condition them so you can get the most out of…
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5 Ways to Treat Infant Poisoning
1. Remove the Poison and Call for Help The first step in any case of infant poisoning is to remove the baby from the toxin immediately. Take it out of his hands, pull him away from the area containing the…
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Fitness Boot Camp Ideas
Boot camp-style workouts have been popular for years because they offer a varied workout that is both challenging and fun. The workouts involve calisthenics such as push-ups, jumping jacks, squat jumps and other body weight exercises, and you work your…
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How to Fade Acne Spots
October 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne can leave spots all over your face because of the inflammation the acne caused to your skin. While these spots will fade away in time, you can reduce their appearance and encourage them to fade much more quickly…
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Herbal Remedies for Cough
According to the University of Michigan Health System, coughing is the body’s way of removing irritating substances, excess secretions and even foreign objects from the airway. The degree of coughing can be mild to severe, depending on the irritant. Intense…
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Medicinal Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
October 28, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Apple cider vinegar contains a potent combination of vitamins. It’s chock full of minerals including potassium, copper and iron as well as magnesium, phosphorous and enzymes, which provide many health benefits. In addition, apple cider vinegar cleans, disinfects, kills garden…
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Diaphragm Breathing Exercises
October 28, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle in the middle of the abdomen. When you take a breath, your diaphragm contracts and allows for your chest to expand and your lungs to be filled with oxygen-rich air. Diseases, such as…
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3 Ways to Treat Liver Parasites
1. Attack Trichinosis Trichinosis is a parasitic disease that can enter your liver if you eat meat that isn’t properly cooked. The disease can cause unpleasant symptoms that are usually proportional to the extent of the infestation. Your doctor will…
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Tips on Weaning a Baby From Breastfeeding
October 28, 2013 Children's Health
Weaning a baby from breastfeeding is a personal decision that mothers make at a variety of different ages of the baby’s life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of the baby’s life, followed…
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How to Get Rid of Saging Skin Under the Neck
October 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview As you age, the skin around your neck becomes less elastic and begins to sag, but loose or saggy neck skin also can be caused by weight loss surgery or extreme dieting. Having loose neck skin can lead to…
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Tips on Getting Rid of Blackheads
October 28, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Also called an open comedone, blackheads are the first stages of a pimple before bacteria gets into the pore. Acne forms when sebaceous glands produce oils that build up and clog hair follicles. For a blackhead to occur, oil obstructs…
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