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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Medicines That Cause Liver Damage
One of the liver’s functions is to break down drugs into substances the body can eliminate. Byproducts of this process may be toxic to hepatic (liver) cells. In this way, many medications burden the liver; effects are more severe if…
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A List of the Steps of Aerobic Respiration
Aerobic respiration is the process of the body’s breaking down glucose, or sugar, to produce energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP provides the energy that allows the cells of the body to do the work necessary for…
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Can second Marriages Work – Yes
November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Once bitten, twice shy: the old adage has merit. However, with marriage, hope surmounts experience and we continue to believe in the institution. When we fall in love, often common sense and clear vision disappear because it is possible to…
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A Description of Alzheimer’s
Overview Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder and the most common form of dementia. The disease affects a person’s memory, judgment and decision-making abilities. Discovered nearly 100 years ago in Germany, the condition affects one in eight people over the…
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Medications That Cause Neuropathy
November 9, 2013 Medications That Cause Neuropathy
A patient with neuropathy has damage to one nerve or multiple nerves, resulting in a loss of sensation and problems moving. Certain medication can cause this damage, specifically to the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside the spinal cord…
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Home Remedy to Treat a Boil
Overview A boil, or furuncle, is a painful, pus-filled bump that develops beneath your skin when one or more of your hair follicles becomes infected, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These bumps grow until they ultimately rupture…
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Common Reasons for Adultery
November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Why do partners cheat? In light of the devastating effects that extramarital affairs can have on a marriage, one can’t help but questions the philandering spouse’s motives. Could it be because society is more accepting of the behavior? Have the…
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Cheating Spouses Affairs Tips for Saving a Marriage after an Affair
November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The pain of learning of an affair can crush a marriage in record time. There is no greater heartache apart from death, than the shock one suffers finding out about their spouse’s infidelity. Knowing your spouse has betrayed your trust,…
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About Rejuvenation
November 9, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Since the beginnings of recorded time, and likely before that, people have searched for the key to staying young. Cleopatra soaked in milk to keep her skin fresh-looking, while Ponce de Leon searched for the proverbial “fountain of youth.”…
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Infidelity you can Forgive but can you ever Forget
November 9, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Everything dear and precious to Kenneth was lost in a single moment. Never in a million years would he have believed either of them capable of what they did. Kenneth and Barb had the perfect marriage. She was his best…
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Pushups for Chest Exercises
Pushups are body weight exercises that place a primary emphasis on your pectoral muscles and a secondary emphasis on your triceps and shoulders. When you want to add some spice to a chest workout, you can perform multiple pushup variations….
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Fibromyalgia Resources
November 9, 2013 Fibromyalgia Resources
Fibromyalgia affects 10 million people in the United States, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association. Fibromyalgia causes chronic muscle, joint and soft tissue pain all over the body. There are several organizations and resources where you can find current information…
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Exercises for Good Neck Posture
November 9, 2013 Exercises for Good Neck Posture
Achieving and maintaining good neck posture helps you prevent neck, upper back and shoulder problems, such as headaches, muscle strains, disc bulges and herniations and arthritis. According to the Neck Solutions website, for every inch that your head is craned…
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3 Ways to Control Hematuria
1. Diagnose the Underlying Cause If you experience hematuria, or the presence of blood in your urine, this may be caused by a number of different conditions. If you notice blood in your urine, it is important to make an…
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Why it is Unhealthy to Seek Revenge against a Cheating Spouse
November 8, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
It is unhealthy to seek revenge against a cheating spouse as you may do more harm than good to yourself in the process. By seeking revenge you are going to invoke feelings of anger, despair and anxiety into your mind. …
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2200 Calorie Diet Ideas
November 8, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A 2,200 calorie diet is substantial enough to provide energy for exercise and daily activity. Even if 2,200 calories per day leaves room for some indulgence, eat quality whole foods like fresh produce, low-fat dairy, and whole grains the majority…
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3 Ways to Avoid Asbestos Poisoning
1. Know Where Asbestos Is Found Asbestos was used as insulation and fireproofing material in buildings constructed before 1960. It can be found in attics and crawlspaces, wrapped around pipes, in furnace ducts, as the backing in floor tiles and…
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Isometric Exercises for Lower Back
Unlike dynamic exercises, isometric exercises are performed without any range of motion. Simply put, you hold a contraction for a series of seconds with no lengthening or shortening of the muscle. You can work every muscle group with isometric exercises,…
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Medicines That Help Quitting Smoking
November 8, 2013 Medicines That Help Quitting Smoking
There are many different types of techniques to help people quit smoking, including medicines that can help smokers quit if used correctly. There are two different types of medicine doctors prescribe to help patients stop smoking. The first family of…
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Essential Oils & Children
November 8, 2013 Essential Oils & Children
Overview Children are naturally receptive to essential oils, and it is possible to treat a number of health-related children’s problems with essential oils. However, some essential oils are not suitable for children, so it is necessary to understand which essential…
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Diets for Perimenopause
Menopause is determined by your last period, but during the three to 10 years leading up that point, you may experience the physical, mental and emotional symptoms of perimenopause. Your hormone levels may fluctuate and you may suffer from hot…
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About Typhus
Overview Typhus is a type of bacterial disorder spread by fleas and lice. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), typhus is also referred to as Brill-Zinsser disease, jail fever and murine, and epidemic and endemic typhus. Patients…
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The Dangers of Emotional Infidelity
November 8, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Some people may feel that desires of the heart are okay, as long as you don’t act upon them. I disagree. Where your treasure lies is where your heart is, too. If you are married or dating someone, then your…
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What Are the Treatments for Wrinkles Around the Mouth?
November 8, 2013 What Are the Treatments for Wrinkles Around the Mouth?
There’s a lot you can do to prevent wrinkles; wearing sunscreen, avoiding smoking and using a rich moisturizer can all help keep the signs of aging away. But despite your best efforts, there’s a good chance that your wrinkles will…
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5 Ways to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
1. Use Stretching as a Treatment Method Stretching out a tight plantar fascia–the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot–can be an effective way to ease pain and inflammation that occurs with plantar fasciiitis. Your heel…
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Medicines Used to Treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Tick Fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsia. The illness is contracted from the bite of an infected tick, most commonly the American dog tick or the Rocky Mountain wood tick. The Centers for…
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Causes of Excess Facial Hair in Women
November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As you enter into sexual maturity during puberty, the colorless, vellus hairs of your body become coarser, darker and curlier in response to changes in the male hormone androgen. Variations in androgen levels can effect hair growth all over the…
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Do Men Cheat more than Women – Yes
November 8, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Really? Is this a question that can even be debated? Let me begin by saying my point of view is not a jaded one, based on past experience. Like so many others though, I have listened to friends’ stories, read…
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Effective Ways to Get Rid of Pimples
November 8, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne and problem skin can mar even the loveliest skin–and no one wants a pimple on her face. Pimples can sprout due to hormones, excess oil in the skin and even stress, says the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). When…
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How to Cope when you Find out your Wife has been Cheating
November 8, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Discussing how to cope when you find out your wife is cheating makes this sound a little loaded as if women don’t have to cope or that men would never cheat but it is the question posed so heres the…
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