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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Treatments for Acne on Older Skin
November 7, 2013 Treatments for Acne on Older Skin
The treatment options for acne on older skin are similar to those on younger skin. They typically involve a topical medication that helps to control the factors that contribute to this skin condition. This includes reducing bacterial buildup, removing dead…
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Physiological Effects of Massage Therapy
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine posits than an estimated 18 million Americans adults and 700,000 children utilize massage therapy during the course of a year. Reasons for its use are numerous and include pain management and relief,…
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When is Therapy Advisable for a Grieving Person
November 7, 2013 Crisis Support
Therapy is not for everyone. For those in grieving though, a therapist almost always is helpful. This is because the purpose of most therapy is to help individuals cope with common stresses of life, but grief therapy is designed to directly…
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The Best Jump Ropes
November 7, 2013 The Best Jump Ropes
Jumping rope is an effective, relatively low-impact aerobic exercise. It can be a rigorous discipline if undertaken at length. However, the right rope can help you avoid chin injuries or undue strain on your arms and back. Jumping rope is…
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4 Ways to Treat Impetigo
1. Use Antibiotic Cream or Soap Impetigo is a bacterial infection that causes red running sores on the face and arms. It spreads when the blisters rupture, and can cause infection on other parts of your body and on people…
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Solution Focused brief Therapy Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling involves some systemic approach by default. Marriage is a complex system of relationships between spouses, between spouses and children, and with the extended family. One option in marriage counseling is solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). SFBT offers a unique…
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5 Ways to Diagnose Spinal Stenosis
1. Get a General Examination The first thing to do if you suspect you may be suffering from spinal stenosis is to get your physician’s opinion of your symptoms. Your doctor will ask you about your level of pain and…
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Healing by Juicing
Overview Fresh juice is packed with nutrients that invigorate your body, strengthen your immune system and sustain your health. You can heal the body from the inside out with juicing because juice is easily digestible, and therefore, increases nutrient absorption….
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Gay Marriage History
Gay marriage is the marriage between two persons of the same sex or gender. Various types of marriages between the same sex existed in the history, starting from informal to ceremonious unions. The first same-sex marriage mention in the history…
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Ginkgo for Depression
November 7, 2013 Ginkgo for Depression
Overview Ginkgo biloba has been around for thousands of years, used medicinally for a variety of ailments. These many uses are under scientific investigation, since Ginkgo biloba is one of the top selling herbs in America. According to mayoclinic.com, studies…
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How to Exercise Flabby Arms
Overview When it comes to flabby arms, the actual flab is generally localized on the back of the upper arms. This area has a group of muscles known as the triceps. Exercising your flabby arms can help create better muscle…
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How Family Therapy Works
Family therapy is a form of therapy designed to assist in the nurturing and development of family bonds and relationships. Similar to that of couple therapy, family therapy can work for families of all sizes and the outcome is normally…
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The Best Women’s Running Shoes
Men’s and women’s conventional running shoes are quite similar, but it’s important to scrutinize running shoes to ensure selecting the best model for your feet. Portland, Oregon-based sports podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan suggests that the best women’s running shoe is…
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How to Calorie Shift Your Diet Plan
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Changing the calorie count in your daily diet can help you gain or lose weight. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that a good diet should include nutrient-dense foods that provide significant vitamins and minerals for their caloric…
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Bowflex Lower Back Exercises
November 7, 2013 Bowflex Lower Back Exercises
The Bowflex home gym is a brand developed by Nautilus, Inc. What makes Bowflex machines distinctive is the Power Rods, made of a composite material that takes the place of a weight stack. Each Power Rod has a different thickness…
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Exercises for Lower Stomach & Hips
The lower abdominal muscles and hips are two important areas of the core. The muscles of the core act to keep you balanced and stable during movement. In the case of the abs and the hips, these muscles act to…
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3 Ways to Treat Bulging Disc Pain
1. Consider Surgery Most people with bulging disc pain don’t require surgery. However, if your bulging disc is pressing on the root of a nerve or you’re losing control of your leg muscles or bladder, you are probably a candidate…
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3 Ways to Choose Foods That Burn Calories
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Eat Foods High in Fiber Celery and cabbage have long been touted as “calorie burning” foods, simply because the energy used to digest these foods is greater than the energy, or calories, ingested by eating the foods. An added…
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4 Ways to Treat Bulimia Nervosa
1. Stabilize Your Health The first step in treating bulimia nervosa is to make sure you are healthy enough to be treated. Bulimia can cause several medical problems, such as dehydration and anemia. In addition, you might have low electrolytes…
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ASA Youth Softball Rules
Softball is one of America’s favorite sports, with leagues for boys and girls, kids and adults. Because a softball is larger than a baseball and is pitched underhand, pitches are slower, allowing even unskilled players to get a hit at…
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Acne Scar Treatment Information
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Almost every teen and young adult winds up getting acne; the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that acne affects up to 50 million people each year, generally those between the ages of 11 and 21. Although most mild cases…
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How to Fade Age Spots
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots, or solar lentigines, are flat, dark spots that develop on sun-exposed areas of skin. They occur when the skin increases production of melanin to protect against sun damage. Age spots are most common in those over the…
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What Is Good to Get Rid of Blemishes?
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Blemishes, also called acne or pimples, occur when bacteria, dirt, oil and dead skin cells block pores in the skin. Breakouts typically appear on the face, neck, chest and back. According to the Acne Resource Center website, breakouts are…
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What is Homophobia
Homophobia is a strong attitude toward people who are not of the same sexual orientation as one might believe, in their opinion, to be right or proper. Heterosexual people seem to be the most homophobic people. Heterosexual people feel that…
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How to Make Fishing Lures at Home
Overview A fishing lure known as a jig is relatively easy to make with scrap lead and simple tools. Basically, molten lead is poured around a fishhook in a special mold that casts the lead in a specific shape, such…
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Elliptical Workout Tips
November 7, 2013 Elliptical Workout Tips
Elliptical machines provide a cardiovascular workout that’s directed by you. The adjusting resistance and moving platforms of the elliptical machine mean you can work as hard as you want to achieve a cardiovascular workout. As with many exercises, this requires…
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Acne Scar Prevention
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview If you get acne scars, it could be in your genes, says the American Academy of Dermatology. A history of acne scarring in your family is a big determiner in if you’ll get scars, as is severe acne. These…
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How to Melt Belly Fat
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Belly fat is the hardest type of fat to get rid of because it’s the number one place your body wants to store fatty tissue. Your body can be very stubborn about holding on to belly fat; however, it…
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3 Ways to Treat Anemia Related to Bone Marrow Disease
1. Erythropoietin Injections Erythropoietin is the hormone produced in your kidneys that stimulates red blood cell creation in the bone marrow. Cancer and its treatments can often suppress this production, leaving you tired from a lack of the oxygen-carrying cells….
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High Calorie Infant Foods
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many parents worry about their infant’s weight gain, especially if their infant has been diagnosed with failure to thrive. Failure to thrive is a diagnosis given when an infant has very slow physical growth or his growth drops at least…
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