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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Passive Range of Motion Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease
November 12, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease is a motor system disorder caused by a decrease or loss of dopamine in the brain, with symptoms such as trembling of limbs, jaw and face as well as stiffness, slow movement, bodily instability and poor coordination. These…
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Green Resistance Band Arm Exercises
November 12, 2013 Green Resistance Band Arm Exercises
Exercise band manufacturers color-code their products according to their resistance level. While coding may vary by manufacturer, most companies use green to designate the bands with the least amount of resistance. Novice exercisers, seniors and people suffering from upper body…
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Uses of Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint oil (Mentha x piperita) has a variety of medicinal uses. Peppermint oil is taken in liquid format or in a capsule. It is also mixed with other oils and placed on the skin. Taking peppermint oil orally or using…
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Talking with your Teenage Girl
November 12, 2013 Communication
Most teenagers are hard to talk to. Teens are close to adulthood and this makes them very independent-minded. This helps them when it’s time for them to go into the grown-up world of jobs and their own apartments. However, it…
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How to Remove Corns & Calluses
November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The Mayo Clinic characterizes both corns and calluses as thick, hardened layers of skin. They often develop as a result of friction and pressure placed on the skin from improper footwear or repetitive motions. Corns typically develop on the…
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How to Detox the Colon Using Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup & Water
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Master Cleanse, also known as the lemonade diet or the lemon cleanse, is a detoxification diet that consists of drinking a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup and water. The Master Cleanse was created by Stanley Burroughs. Burroughs…
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What Is Macrobiotics?
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, “Macrobiotic is a diet based on the Chinese cosmological principles of yin and yang that consists of whole cereals and grains supplemented especially with beans and vegetables.” It is a comprehensive and effective approach…
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Eczema Symptoms in Toddlers
November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that initially develops most frequently in infants, toddlers and children. There are many different forms of eczema, the most common of which is called atopic dermatitis. Approximately 10 percent of children develop eczema,…
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What Causes Inflammation of Sinus Membranes Without Infection?
November 12, 2013 What Causes Inflammation of Sinus Membranes Without Infection?
According to the Mayo Clinic, the inflammation of the sinus membranes is not caused by an infection; instead, it is the inflammation that allows infection to set in. The most common causes of sinus membrane inflammation are: allergies, a deviated…
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Detox for the Body
November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you’ve been feeling lethargic, congested or overweight, a detox diet may seem an attractive method for addressing your health issues. Detox diets attempt to deal with physical ailments brought on by exposure to toxic influences in the environment….
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How to Listen to your Teen
November 12, 2013 Communication
(the) Man-Child It was a rare night that Matthew was home. Fortunately for me he was as I left in black early winter evening to go feed my little mare. It was snowing. Not much, but we had had a…
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3 Ways to Treat Complications From Carpal Tunnel Surgery
1. Watch for Signs of Infection While your doctors will take appropriate precautions, infections may occur following carpal tunnel surgery. Intense pain in your hand or wrist, a fever of more than 101 degrees F, visible redness and unusual swelling…
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Medicines to Treat Shingles
November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Shingles refers to a viral infection in which the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) leads to such symptoms as pain; burning or numbness on one side of the body; itching; a red rash; fluid-filled blisters; chills and a fever. The Mayo Clinic…
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Checklist for Physical Development of Toddlers
November 12, 2013 Checklist for Physical Development of Toddlers
Children acquire many skills in oral, fine and gross motor development during the toddler year. Toddlerhood is considered to be from the age of 12 to 24 months. Opportunities to explore their environment and master physical skills are critical to…
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Causes of Salmonella Poisoning
Salmonella are bacteria that can cause food poisoning (gastroenteritis), typhoid fever, and bacteremia. All Salmonella infections start by ingestion of contaminated water or food; egg-associated salmonellosis is a major cause of food-borne illness. Typhoid fever is transmitted from human to…
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Yoga Poses for Back Pain
Because yoga is generally a safe form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities, you can use appropriate postures to help with back pain. Some of yoga’s poses can help bring relief to spinal pressure and muscular tension…
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Disorders of the Middle Ear
The middle ear is an air-filled space located behind the eardrum. The Merck Manuals Medical Library describes the middle ear as containing three tiny bones, called ossicles. These bones transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. Therefore,…
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5 Ways to Treat Children’s Constipation
1. Avoid Constipating Foods If your child is often constipated, one culprit may be the foods in his diet. Begin by tracking the foods your child eats. A food diary can help you do this. To keep a food diary,…
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Types of Helpful Bacteria
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the National Institutes of Health, probiotic bacteria are beneficial when eaten. You can find probiotics in various dairy and soy products and in some juices. You also can buy dietary supplements that contain live probiotic bacteria. Probiotics include…
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Brain Functions That Control Emotions
November 12, 2013 Mental Health
The human brain weighs only three pounds but is estimated to have about 100 billion cells, according to the clinical neuropsychologist Glen Johnson in his book “The Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide.” As with other organs in the body, each…
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Types of Carcinomas of the Breast
The breasts have a branching morphology made up of numerous lobules, which connect to the nipple by a series of ducts. Fat cells, lymph nodes and connective tissue surround the lobules and ducts to support and shape the breasts. Each…
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Parents how to be a Dream Catcher not a Dream Squasher
November 12, 2013 Communication
It is often difficult for parents to watch their child take a different path in life than the one they had envisioned for them. A mother or father who is athletic and passionate about sports may find it hard to…
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Foods That Burn Belly Fat Fast
November 12, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing stubborn belly fat is the number one struggle when you are on a weight loss program. Not just exercise, but good nutrition are the major contributing factors for obtaining a flatter stomach. Choosing the right foods to include in…
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Medicine Ball Training Tips
Medicine balls are a simple, low-cost and commonly used training aid that can improve a variety of fitness and sports-training routines by adding easily controlled weight to exercises. Using medicine balls to add resistance to limit, explosive and reactive strength…
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3-Day Detox
Overview Detox diets attempt to address health concerns by removing harmful substances from daily fare, maintaining a strict diet regimen lasting several days, then permanently replacing bad dietary habits with healthier substitutes. Though experts such as Catherine Collins, chief dietician…
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3 Ways to Notice Signs of Vaginosis
1. That Burning Sensation Burning when you urinate is a frequent sign of vaginosis, especially if that burning lasts more than a couple of days. However, this is a common symptom for several sexually transmitted diseases, so you’ll need to…
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4 Ways to Understand Adult ADHD
November 12, 2013 Children's Health
1. Know Signs and Symptoms of Adult ADHD If you have problems with organization, regulation and impulse control, it’s possible that you may have adult ADHD. While you’ll need to undergo a series of psychological and developmental tests to arrive…
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How to Get Rid of Fat on Upper Thighs
Overview The upper, front part of the thighs contain a large muscle group known anatomically as the quadriceps. On the back part of the upper thighs are the hamstrings. To get rid of fat on the thighs, you need to…
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No Teenager Parent
November 12, 2013 Communication
There are any benefits that teenagers can derive from parents saying a firm ‘no’ to their demands from time to time. Teenagers who get every material thing that their hearts desire are going to eventually become ungrateful and spoilt. Children…
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What Is Bilateral Gynecomastia?
November 12, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Bilateral gynecomastia is the enlargement of both breasts in men. According to Mayo Clinic, gynecomastia occurs when an imbalance between the hormones estrogen and testosterone occur. Gynecomastia is not considered a serious problem although some men and boys feel…
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