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Contributor November 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition

Insomnia is a frequent complaint of pregnant mothers. Rapidly changing hormone levels, increased size, heartburn, and anxiety over the future are all culprits. The FDA rates sleeping pills such as Ambien (also known by the generic name zolpidem) or Lunesta…
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Easy Exercises to Burn Fat at Home

The most efficient way to burn fat is by using a combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training, or weight lifting. Aerobic exercise not only burns fat, but is good for cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes…
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4 Ways to Prevent Rabies

Contributor November 11, 2013 Children's Health

1. Avoid Contact With Rabies Carriers To prevent rabies, limit your exposure to the virus or avoid it altogether. Since the rabies virus is primarily passed to humans by rabid animals, you can implement some safety tips to avoid rabies…
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Things Women wish Men Knew

Jennifer Wells November 11, 2013 Communication

If the television contains any true indication of what men think about women, there are several things I would want made clear on our behalf before wading into the dating pool. We are not all dramatic. There are plenty of…
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Tips on Keeping the Skeletal System Healthy

Contributor November 11, 2013 About Epidemic Typhus

Your skeletal system doesn’t function alone, but rather interacts with the muscular system to enable you to balance and move. The spinal cord, which runs down the center of the spine and regulates body function, requires strong vertebrae and connective…
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About Epidemic Typhus

Overview Epidemic typhus is due to a bacterium called rickettsia and transmitted by the human body louse which lives on clothes and is found in places with poor sanitary conditions such as jails; hence, the disease is sometimes called “jail…
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Body Odor in Young Children

Contributor November 11, 2013 Body Odor in Young Children

Overview Body odor usually begins at the onset of puberty, around 7 to 9 years of age, according to Kids Health, a website of the Nemours Foundation Center for Children’s Health. For some younger children, however, body odor is a…
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3 Ways to Treat Facial Warts

Contributor November 11, 2013 Cancer

1. Avoid Facial Shaving or Depilatory Application Don’t shave or apply depilatory creams or gels to any areas on your face on which facial warts have appeared. Shaving and applying harsh chemicals to the affected area can exacerbate the condition…
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What Are the Effects of Brain Cancer?

Cancer is a disease process characterized by the out-of-control growth of abnormal cells that can invade normal body cells and tissues. Cancer in the brain causes the growth of tumors that are classified by the type of cell they invade….
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Building self Confidence to Improve your overall Success

Heather Tripp - 515500 November 11, 2013 Communication

Often when you look at someone who exudes confidence, you think “they were just born with it”. That is not true however; confidence is not inborn. It is a learned trait. Luckily for those who suffer from low self-esteem, it’s…
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Ballet Limbering Exercises

Amanda Sullivan November 11, 2013 Communication

Stretching should be an essential part of every ballet dancer’s training. Flexibility is not only required for many of the steps to be executed properly, but it will also decrease your chances of getting injured. Traditionally, the teacher will lead…
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Sincere Compliments Dating Tips how to Make a Woman Feel Loved

Everyone wants to feel admired. It’s even better when you are admired by someone you admire. Most women probably need to be complimented more then most men. Compliments are always appreciated, but they need to be sincere. Also, there is…
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Exercises for Thigh & Knee Cellulite

Cellulite is a type of fat that clusters under your skin and gives it a rough, dimpled look. Factors such as age, gender, skin thickness and body fat can all contribute to cellulite. Although this substance is not life-threatening, it…
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Shoulder Flexibility Exercises

Shoulders have the greatest mobility in the body and are also prone to injury, joint problems and stiffness. According to Vern Gambetta, director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems, they are part of the myofascial sling system that produces rotational movement,…
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Exercise Ball Instructions

Overview According to the American Council on Exercise, the exercise ball has been part of the fitness industry for the past 20 years. What may have started as a new exercise gadget or fad has now become an essential piece…
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Free Weight Exercises to Tone the Biceps & Triceps

The triceps and biceps are antagonistic (opposite) muscles on each side of the upper arm. They can be trouble areas for men and women. What both sexes usually want is more tone or definition in these two muscles. To tone…
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6 Ways to Treat Razor Bumps

Carmel Brulez - 538252 November 11, 2013 Communication

1. Shave Right After You Shower Razor bumps are caused by the sharp edges of freshly shaven hair. The hair becomes ingrown and creates an irritated red bump on the skin, similar to a pimple. They are particularly prevalent among…
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Signs of Jealousy in Women

Jealousy is an awful thing, it can destroy the person who is jealous and those they are jealous of. Jealously usually comes from insecurity but it depends on the situation and what they are jealous of. I have known women…
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Tips on Toning Up Your Body & Losing Weight

Contributor November 11, 2013 Tips on Toning Up Your Body & Losing Weight

Being overweight or obese comes at a physical and mental cost. Not only can your self-esteem become low, but you can also subject yourself to multiple chronic conditions–diabetes, depression, infertility, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis are among the many examples….
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Dry Skin in Children

Overview Just like an adult, a child can experience dry skin. Although it is quite common, dry skin can be irritating and bothersome to both child and parent–especially when it is associated with other painful symptoms. Causes range from environmental…
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Flat Bench Press Techniques

Contributor November 11, 2013 Equipment for a Running Back

The flat bench press is most often viewed as one of the main staples to a person’s workout routine and for good reason. It is used to work the upper body, including the pectorals, deltoids and triceps. A person lies…
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Equipment for a Running Back

Professional football players are always under high levels of physical duress. In fact, football players are regularly slammed into at high speeds by players who can weigh upwards of 300 lbs., so they must wear safety equipment to avoid serious…
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What Are the Treatments for Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine?

Degenerative Arthritis is often referred to as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, and is a progressive, wear-and-tear breakdown of the joint surfaces and nearby soft tissues. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, inflammation, and decreased range of motion. Degenerative arthritis causes…
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Acidophilus & Colon Cancer

Contributor November 11, 2013 Great Butt Exercises

Overview Probiotics, or “friendly” bacteria, have been steadily gaining popularity in the United States since the mid-1990s. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, sales of probiotics nearly tripled in the United States between 1994 and 2003….
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Great Butt Exercises

A great butt is one of the most desired physical attributes in both men and women. Unfortunately, you cannot “spot” reduce. In other words, simply engaging in weight training or toning exercises alone won’t give you the results you desire….
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6 Ways to Treat Vitiligo

Contributor November 11, 2013 How to Cleanse Your Colon Naturally Without Buying Colon Cleanser

1. Cover the Area Cosmetically Vitiligo is a patch of abnormally pale skin on your body. The pigment level in those skin cells is much lower than in other parts of your skin, which makes the patch look white. Doctors…
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How to Cleanse Your Colon Naturally Without Buying Colon Cleanser

Overview “The key to optimal health is a colon cleanse.” You may have read something along these lines countless times on websites designed to lure you into buying a colon cleanser, be it a canister of miracle powder or special…
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Men don’t Listen

K. Russell November 11, 2013 Communication

It’s not that women talk too much, it’s that men don’t listen. In a study conducted by Matthias R. Mehl, et al (Science Magazine, 2007), the urban myth that women talk more than men was finally destroyed, though no one…
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Herbal Tips for Breast Enlargement

No clinical studies have demonstrated that any herb can increase a woman’s breast size, according to Mayo Clinic internist Sandhya Pruthi. While herbal breast enhancement products have not been proved to be safe or effective, many women turn to them…
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