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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Bodybuilding Tips & Diet
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Technique and diet are both extremely important when it comes to bodybuilding. It is important to understand what to eat and when to eat it. Consuming a high-calorie diet in addition to a proper bodybuilding routine will help you bulk…
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Certain Foods That Increase Sperm Production
November 7, 2013 Certain Foods That Increase Sperm Production
A number of factors could cause low sperm count. Stress, unhealthy social habits, health problems and environmental toxins have all been identified as possible culprits to male infertility and impotence. A poor diet could also affect the body’s ability to…
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Discipline for a Bipolar Child
November 7, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Bipolar disorder affects a person’s moods, causing fluctuations between periods of mania and depressed thinking. Children with bipolar disorder commonly exhibit symptoms of rapidly cycling moods and ideas, rambling communication, decreased need for sleep, and hypersexuality. Bipolar disorder in…
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3 Ways to Use Medication for Borderline Personality Disorder
1. Antidepressants are Routine One of the difficulties in treating borderline personality disorder is that patients usually have other disorders, such as depression, anorexia or anxiety. To further complicate matters, they may have only the symptom of the disorder and…
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Flowers for Funerals
November 7, 2013 Crisis Support
Olden times to Modern day a tribute of flowers has been accepted by so many for such different reasons throughout the world, a message of thanks, a symbol of love, an apology needed to be expressed or for a sad…
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Herbal Migraine Cures
November 7, 2013 Herbal Migraine Cures
More than 28 million Americans suffer from migraines–chronic headaches that can cause debilitating pain for hours or days. Conventional medication used to treat migraine headaches typically includes a class of drugs called triptans, says Dr. Andrew Weil, integrative physician. The…
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The Steps to Shooting a Basketball
Shooting a basketball is a simple act, but even professional basketball players spend years trying to perfect the technique. Proper shooting form requires specific body positioning, from your feet to your head, focusing your momentum and power toward the hoop….
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Marriage should be a Sacred Institution between only a Woman and a Man – Disagree
First off, There is a problem with the topic. As far as the federal and state governments are concerned, nothing at all should be considered a “sacred” institution because of the principle of a separation of church and state. That…
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3 Ways to Treat Male Menopause
1. Investigate Testosterone Replacement Therapy Male menopause–more accurately called andropause–describes a drop in testosterone levels associated with age. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can treat the symptoms, which can include decreased sex drive, body hair loss, depression, declining energy and/or confidence,…
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Weight Loss Tips for Kids
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If your child’s doctor has informed you that your child needs to lose weight, it can be difficult to explain this situation to your child. Instead of scolding or berating your child for gaining weight, involve him in a new…
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Fun & Unique Ways for Kids to Exercise
November 7, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Exercise is important for kids. It helps them stay healthy, prevent obesity and diabetes, and have a more positive outlook on life, according to KidsHealth.org. For adults, exercise may feel like a chore to be completed at the gym, but…
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Youth Softball Rules
Whether you are playing a casual kids’ softball game in your backyard or on the school playground, or participating in an official league team, you’ll want to follow the rules to make sure everyone has fun. The rules are different…
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4 Ways to Treat Sleep Dysfunction
November 7, 2013 Mental Health
1. Create a Sleep Diary If you have difficulties sleeping due to chronic fatigue syndrome or other reasons, take notes about your sleep patterns, including what time you go to bed and wake up each morning. Record how many times…
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Exercises for Back Flab
Back flab can cause your self esteem to take a hit, especially in the summer time when you take your first dip into a pool. If you want to get rid of this posterior fat, you need to create an…
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Dangers of Relacore
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Relacore is an over-the-counter dietary supplement that targets the connection between stress and body fat. Relacore’s combination of vitamins and minerals target cortisol, a hormone released by the body during periods of stress. Cortisol drives the body’s “fight or flight”…
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Menopausal Hair Loss & Minoxidil
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The fluctuations and decrease in female hormones associated with menopause result in noticeable hair loss for some women. Typically, menopausal hair loss results in hair becoming thinner and drier all over the scalp. The only FDA-approved treatment for hair…
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5 Ways to Treat Plankton Poisoning
1. Induce Vomiting Chances are that you haven’t gotten plankton poison directly. Rather, you’ve eaten some form of seafood that consumed toxic plankton before being caught. It is now passing the love on to you in the form of ciguatera,…
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Fast Ways to Get Rid of Acne Scars
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that targets the follicles of your skin. As sebum oil, produced by the sebaceous glands of your skin, combines with dead skin cells from the follicle, it forms a soft plug known as a…
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ASA Fastpitch Softball Pitching Rules
November 7, 2013 ASA Fastpitch Softball Pitching Rules
The Amateur Softball Association sets numerous rules for pitching in fast-pitch games. The pitcher has just 20 seconds to release the ball after the umpire shouts, “Play ball” or after receiving the ball. Many of the pitching rules apply to…
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How to Build Muscle in the Body
November 7, 2013 How to Build Muscle in the Body
Overview Building skeletal muscle happens automatically when you create a muscle growth stimulus by working out and then take in the proper nutrients for muscles to rebuild bigger and stronger. In fact, your body already knows how to build muscle,…
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What Are the Parts of a Golf Club?
November 7, 2013 What Are the Parts of a Golf Club?
Golf clubs have myriad features which affect their playing capabilities. From stiffness to weight to length, different characteristics provide both benefits and liabilities. Understanding the components of a golf club and how their various features affect a golf swing will…
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About Backcountry Ski Equipment
Overview The backcountry entices advanced skiers with the promise of untracked powder, solitude and freedom. Although the “great white open” is tempting, it is potentially dangerous and exhausting. Powder-skiing skills, strength and aerobic endurance, knowledge of safety measures and proper…
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Machine Weight Workout
Overview Resistance machines can be used by any type of individual, from a beginner to an elite athlete. These types of fitness instruments have three major advantages. Machines create a safe platform for resisted movements. Machines adjust to the biomechanics…
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Description of a Wood Baseball Bat Production Process
Overview During baseball’s early years, its batters went from swinging sticks to whittling their own bats to buying one from somebody who knew how to make bed posts. Then, in 1884, Hillerich & Sons, a company in Kentucky that made…
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Are People Born Gay
I am a mother of three daughters. Two of my daughters, my older two; have been in the lesbian lifestyle. My oldest, Stefanie, who is twenty, is out, engaged, and having her first baby. Daughter number two, Kassandra, who is…
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The Best Vitamins to Eat for Hair Growth
November 7, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Your hair health is a reflection of your overall health. Nourishing yourself from the inside out can help you get a healthy-looking head of hair. There are certain vitamins available that are known for stimulating hair growth. It is important…
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Tennis Rules for Beginners
November 7, 2013 Tennis Rules for Beginners
Tennis is a sport that requires relatively little in terms of knowledge in order to begin playing. With a racket, a court, a tennis ball and an understanding of the rules of the game, you’ll be ready to play in…
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Exercises for Hip Fat
When you have fat in one area, such as the hips, the only way to truly get rid of it is to lose weight throughout your entire body. That being said, you can perform exercises to build muscle and tone…
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Durability of Hockey Sticks
Overview When watching a pro hockey game, you often see numerous sticks break. However, more often than not, they are the same types of sticks that continue to snap like twigs. Some types of sticks are more durable than others,…
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Basketball Games to Play
Basketball was designed to be played five-on-five, but sometimes you just can’t get enough people to field two whole teams. There are a whole host of basketball games that can be played with only a handful of players, all of…
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