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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Gear Basics for Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is a sport of managed risk. Even in a climbing gym, which is the most controlled climbing possible, a bad fall or belayer’s mistake can still result in serious injury. Climbing shoes, a harness and a belay device…
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What a Family Vacation Means to the Children
Children love being away from home, that is why they are always looking for whom to visit and get excited when they are going somewhere new. Having fun is part of children, they love having fun and because they have…
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Common Overactive Bladder Medications
An overactive bladder, also known as urge incontinence, refers to a medical problem in which people develop the strong urge to urinate because of bladder contractions or spasms. Medline Plus, a website of the National Library of Medicine, indicates that…
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Basic Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
The thyroid is a small gland with a big job. Sitting just below the Adam’s apple, the thyroid gland produces hormones that control the metabolic rate–the activity level of the body’s cells. As such, the thyroid influences all body tissues…
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The Healing Benefits of Glucosamine
November 5, 2013 The Healing Benefits of Glucosamine
Although the popularity of glucosamine is mostly attributed to its association with osteoarthritis, there are other lesser known benefits of glucosamine. Glucosamine may provide healing benefits in areas such as intestinal health, wrinkle prevention and blood clotting. All of the…
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What Causes Gallstones?
According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), gallstones are small, hard, rock-like substances that form in the gallbladder. There are two types of gallstones that can form: cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Cholesterol stones are yellowish-green and are…
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Different Types of Allergies
November 5, 2013 Different Types of Allergies
An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to a specific substance, known as an allergen. People are not born with allergies, but they develop over time as the immune system produces antibodies against the substance recognized as…
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3 Ways to Choose a Part-Time Job
1. Consider Your Experiences Look for a part-time job matching an area you are already familiar with in your career path. For example, if you are a writer, pick up freelance jobs with a local newspaper, magazine or e-zine. You…
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How to Use a Sauna Belt
November 5, 2013 How to Use a Sauna Belt
Overview The infomercials for popular sauna belts like the Velform and the Rio promise you weight and inches lost without much effort on your part. Those claims are currently being investigated by the Federal Trades Commission. If you own a…
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Diabetic Microvascular Complications
Diabetes complications occur primarily due to deleterious changes in the blood vessels caused by long-standing hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Complications due to abnormalities in the smallest blood vessels–the capillaries–are microvascular complications and include retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy. Good blood sugar…
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Different Levels of Changes for a Pap Smear
November 5, 2013 Different Levels of Changes for a Pap Smear
A pap smear is a test to detect changes in the cells of your cervix. The National Cancer Institute estimates that about 55 million pap smears are done annually in the United States. Of those, about 3.5 million or 6…
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Males Contributing to Lesbianism – No
Male Attitudes Contributing to Sexual Desire There is nothing that a man can do that would cause a woman to desire a relationship with other women. Many times we hear a woman say that she’s considering being with a woman…
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How to Workout in a Gym & Lose Weight
November 5, 2013 How to Workout in a Gym & Lose Weight
Overview A gym membership is a useful tool for weight loss. Your local gym has aerobic, weight training and flexibility equipment and classes conducive to body fat loss. The secret to losing weight via gym workouts is you must actually…
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Complex Focal Seizure Symptoms
Complex focal seizures are a common type of seizure in adults and children. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) reports 60 percent of people with epilepsy experience focal seizures. A focal seizure–also called a partial seizure–occurs when…
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Benefits of Giving Up Smoking
November 5, 2013 Benefits of Giving Up Smoking
People who quit smoking get rewarded immediately. Their heart rate and blood pressure begin to return to normal, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports. Carbon monoxide levels in the blood begin to decline within hours. Carbon monoxide, found in cigarette…
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Workouts to Tighten Loose Skin
November 5, 2013 Workouts to Tighten Loose Skin
Loose skin develops over time as you lose weight. Younger patients who lose large amounts of weight do not experience loose skin as much as older folks. With aging, the skin become less elastic and does not rebound as easily….
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Salicylic Acid Wart Treatment
November 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Warts are the bane of many kids and adults, especially when they crop up on a visible area like the fingers or face. They are also annoying on the feet, even if they aren’t visible, because they make walking…
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Hire a Private Detective to Prevent Online Dating Fraud
Preventing Online Dating Fraud: Hiring a Licensed Private Detective as the First Line of Defense An estimated 20 million people worldwide visit a multitude of online dating sites per month sifting endlessly through personal profiles and photos hoping for…
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Transsexualism and the Liberal Movement what were the Implications
In the way of Tantra, every human is the combination of both the genders, male and female. It should be so, because every child is born by the physical relation of a man and a woman. Man and woman both…
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Different Soccer Moves That Are Used
Soccer moves often demonstrate the difference between a player of standard ability and a particularly skillful player, and the results of a good move can sometimes even decide the outcome of a match. What is more, learning a few extra…
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What Lesbians in Love need to know
Things every lesbian needs to know when looking for love are various. I will start with the unwritten young lesbian dating rules. Do not date women with children, do not date bi-sexual women, and do not date married women. Throw…
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Elderly Parents and Care how to Hire a Competent Elder Care Giver
It’s a well known fact that the average life expectancy has increased dramatically. Therefore the chance that you may eventually be caring for an elderly family member is highly possible. If you work outside your home this can create a…
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3 Ways to Identify the Types of Muscular Dystrophy
1. Physical Symptoms A physical examination by a doctor is often the first step toward diagnosing muscular dystrophy (MD) and identifying which specific type of the progressive disease you or your child has. The doctor will take a detailed family…
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What Are the Benefits of a Portable Punching Bag?
Hitting a portable punching bag is one of the best training tools for any boxer who does not have access to his regular equipment at the boxing gym. A boxing speed bag builds quickness, hand-eye coordination and accuracy, while a…
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Boxing Pre-Fight Training Tips
Preparing for a fight means a boxer must come into the ring at peak efficiency. He needs to have endurance, sharp reflexes, proper technique and the power to throw effective punches. As the fighter gets close to the fight date,…
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Full Body Stretch Band Exercises
Resistance or stretch bands can add versatility to your strength training regimen. They are they lightweight and portable, and offer a different type of resistance for your muscles compared to traditional weight training. They come in different strength levels, so…
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Basketball Drills & Tutorials
Basketball is a sport where overall athleticism and physical ability play a key role for many players. Tall, athletic players who can run well and jump high would seem to have an advantage over those with normal stature and average…
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Deep-Breathing Relaxation Techniques
November 5, 2013 Deep-Breathing Relaxation Techniques
Your breathing provides oxygen to your blood, which helps your body function properly. Breathing also can soothe and relax you, particularly in a stressful or emotionally difficult situation. Breathing for relaxation takes more effort than standard breathing. It requires purposeful,…
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3 Ways to Build an Investment Portfolio
1. Use a Brokerage Firm to Build a Portfolio Perhaps the easiest way to build an investment portfolio is through the services of a brokerage or investment firm. Set up a meeting with a potential investment manager who will be…
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No Realtionship Stays the same when you have Gender Identity Disorder
Before writing about the effects of relationships because of Gender Identity Disorder, it is imperative to diagnose first what the disorder is not. A person experiencing Gender Identity Disorder is not gay. A gay person is attracted to their own…
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