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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How to Cure Spider Veins on the Face
November 5, 2013 How to Cure Spider Veins on the Face
Overview Spider veins are reddish or blue in appearance and often resemble a spiderweb or a tree with branches. Spider veins are typically smaller in size than varicose veins and may cover small or large areas of the skin. Although…
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Omni Cleansing Liquid Instructions
Overview Omni Cleansing Liquid is a type of supplement that was created to rid toxins and chemicals from the body. The product has gained a lot of attention since there are claims that if used correctly, Omni Cleansing Liquid can…
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Ways to Lose Five Pounds in One Week
November 5, 2013 Ways to Lose Five Pounds in One Week
You can lose a combination of body fat and retained water with a simple plan designed to help you drop 5 pounds in one week. Combine circuit training, calorie restriction, a reduction in salt and refined carbs, and an increase…
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Easy Exercises for Teens to Do at Home
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many teens love to participate in sports and exercise to have fun and to socialize. When exercising at home, your teen will enjoy simple activities that can be done with friends as well. The Fitness for Youth Program reported that…
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About the Treatment of Snoring
November 5, 2013 Mental Health
Overview Snoring occurs when the airflow through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose is obstructed. The tongue, upper throat and soft palate come into contact with each other, causing a vibration that creates the loud snoring…
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Baseball Drills & Exercises
Baseball is a game based on the ability to master skills. Whether it is being able to throw quickly and accurately, catch the ball consistently or hitting with power and confidence, athletes can do exercises and drills that will make…
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Ways to Lose Weight in Two Months
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
If you want to lose weight in two months, odds are you have an engagement on the horizon that involves revealing clothing. To pull this off, you need both mental and physical discipline. Not only do you need to change…
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Drugs to Treat Alcoholism
Alcoholism refers to a medical problem in which drinking excessive amounts of alcohol interferes with physical, social, mental and family life. MedlinePlus indicates that signs of alcoholism include drinking alone, confusion, nausea, vomiting, forgetting to eat or being violent when…
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3 Ways to Treat Ebola
1. Patient Isolation Is Necessary Medical protocol requires that a patient suffering from Ebola virus infection be placed in quarantine. This is necessary because the virus is contagious, and no vaccine is currently available to prevent its spread from person…
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How to Lose Weight With the Master Cleanser
November 5, 2013 How to Lose Weight With the Master Cleanser
Overview The Master Cleanser, also know as the Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet, is an extremely low calorie fasting plan. The diet is based on the book “Master Cleanser” by Stanley Burroughs, and is intended to not only jump-start weight…
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Is two Women Sleeping together Cheating
You cannot break the rules if the rules have never been defined. This is an important lesson for any relationship. As no two people are the same, neither are the relationships that they have with each other. Though we tend…
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What Are the Causes of Diabetes Mellitus 2?
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the heart, the kidney, the eyes, and the nerves. It occurs because of too much sugar in the blood, a condition called hyperglycemia. There…
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Exercises to Improve Hip Flexibility
Your hip joint is the site where your leg meets your pelvis. Because of the great number of muscles acting on or crossing over your hip joint, and because of these muscles’ propensity to become tight and inflexible with disuse…
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Depression in Midlife
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Everyone has occasional bad moods, according to Brown University’s Psychological Services, but a down feeling that lasts more than a week or two is classified as depression. Clinical depression, according to Brown’s Psychological Services, can “change one’s feelings, behavior,…
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Cable Machine Exercises for Weight Training
Cable machines are not the devices you plug into your TV. In fact, cable machines are the arch-nemesis of cable televisions. They require you put a load on rather than take a load off. Cable machine exercises have many benefits…
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Excess Skin & Extreme Weight Loss
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The skin is an elastic organ that stretches when underlying fat, muscles or baby growth pushes outward. If stretched for a limited period of time, such as for a pregnancy, the skin rebounds and returns to its normal shape….
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What Are the Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent?
Becoming a foster parent can be both a challenging and rewarding experience that may just change the life of a child in need. As of September 30, 2006, an estimated 510,000 children were present in the United States foster care…
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3 Ways to Choose Low Calorie Fruit
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Choose Fresh Fruit Over Dried There are two good reasons to choose fresh fruit over dried when you are on a low-calorie diet. First, fresh fruit has lots of water contained within its fibers. This means you stay more…
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What Are Some Good Exercises for the Abdominal Muscles?
November 5, 2013 What Are Some Good Exercises for the Abdominal Muscles?
Training the abdominal muscles can do more than just increase your self esteem when you expose your stomach. The abs are part of your core and, according to the Mayo Clinic, strong core muscles make it easier to do everything…
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Tips on Losing Weight Before My Wedding Date
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Wanting to look your best for your wedding is natural. If you are overweight, starting a healthy eating plan can help you lose weight before your wedding. Adding exercise in addition to the healthy eating plan will help you to…
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Different Exercises You Can Do With Your Home Gym
A big gym contains a lot of equipment, but you probably barely use any of it. And even if you do, you don’t truly need it. If you’ve got a pair of dumbbells and an adjustable bench (also known as…
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What Are the Causes of an Oily Scalp?
November 5, 2013 What Are the Causes of an Oily Scalp?
To protect itself from elemental forces such as wind, sun and bacteria, the body produces skin oil, also known as sebum. This mixture of dead skin cells and fat excretes from the underlying sebaceous glands of the skin to the…
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3 Ways to Battle Vicodin Addiction
1. Detox from Vicodin The first phase of breaking an addiction to Vicodin is detox. It is the most unpleasant step of the entire process, but critical if you ever hope to be free of this addiction. When you’ve been…
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Emotional Tips for Losing Weight
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight helps improve your appearance, your health and your overall well-being. Even if you know you should eat less and exercise more, making that commitment can be emotionally draining. There are times when you sabotage your own efforts by…
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How to Hire a Competent Elder Care Giver
As our population ages, more and more people are faced with the challenge of hiring a competent elder caregiver. With the need for caregivers for the elderly at an all-time high, more and more people are entering this profession. Sadly,…
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Exercises for Sexy Legs
Get your legs looking great by doing some simple exercises at home or at the gym. Whether you are going on vacation or just want to look great in your shorts, you can get toned up by following a specific…
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How to Replace Elastin in Aging Skin
November 5, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Elastin is a vital protein that maintains the structure and elasticity of your skin. Elastin constitutes about 25 percent of the total protein count in your body. As you age, it decreases. This causes wrinkles and fine lines to…
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Tips to Gain Muscle Quickly
November 5, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Gaining muscle is the goal of many people who are considered hardgainers. As the name indicates, these people have a hard time putting on weight. If you fall into this category, or if you play a sport and you want…
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Exercises That Work Back Muscles
Many exercises work upper, mid and lower back muscles. A strong back can enhance overall strength and improve posture, resulting in decreased neck tension and a slimmer appearance, according to Pam Mazzuca, personal trainer and athletic therapist, in a July…
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Cold Symptoms in Toddlers
A cold is a common illness that can be caused by a number of different viruses. Children and toddlers under the age of 6 typically experience an average of six to eight colds each year, explains UpToDate, a peer-reviewed health…
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