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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5 Ways to Control Head Lice
November 4, 2013 Children's Health
1. Use Head Lice Shampoo Head lice shampoos that include pirperonyl butoxide or permethrin are the standard of care for treating lice and their eggs. These shampoos can be purchased over the counter. Brand names include A-200, Pronto, R&C, Rid,…
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Differences between a Drag Queen Transsexual and she Male
There are only two genders, right? Male, which means a person with masculine reproductive organs. And female, a person with feminine reproductive organs. And everyone dresses, acts, and dates in the way that society deems “normal” for that gender. Everyone…
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3 Ways to Control Pain After Surgery
1. Completely Block the Pain Surgeries involving the chest, abdomen and legs can use epidural anesthesia to control pain in the first few days immediately following surgery. In epidural anesthesia, a thin tube is inserted into the epidural space in…
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Resistance Band Glute Exercises
Your gluteal muscles are made of three components: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus–the largest of which is the gluteus maximus. To develop these muscles, resistance or weight-bearing exercises must be performed. One way to accomplish this is…
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What Causes Women’s Hair to Fall Out?
November 4, 2013 What Causes Women's Hair to Fall Out?
Most women view their hair as a part of their identity. They mold it to express their taste and personality, and consider it an important symbol of their beauty. For this reason, hair loss can be depressing and even devastating…
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Feminine Itch Causes
November 4, 2013 Women's Health
Feminine itch causes run the gamut from simple irritation to infection by organisms such as yeast, bacteria and protozoa. While most causes of feminine itching are simple and easy to treat at home, post-menopausal women experiencing frequent vaginal itching should…
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The Benefits of Jojoba Oil to the Hair
November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Jojoba oil is a natural oil widely used for beauty purposes. It is made from the seeds of the jojoba plant, which grows in the southwestern region of the United States. It is available in most drugstores and is relatively…
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Baseball Pitcher Exercises
Achieving pitching proficiency requires you to perform constant repetition of key pitching movements. Malcolm Gladwell, in his book “Outliers: The Story of Success,” posits the existence of what he calls the “10,000-Hour Rule,” which suggests that the key to your…
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Understanding the Choice and Necessity of Sex Change Operations
I don’t think that sex operations are a necessity, but an emotional choice-it is an act of pure insanity. As men we have a load of responsibilities. Many times our marriages, careers, children, and even families can put tons of…
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What Muscles Does Soccer Build?
November 4, 2013 What Muscles Does Soccer Build?
Soccer is a demanding sport that requires you to be aerobically fit, posses speed and agility and be able to perform short bursts of intense exercise. According to ExpertFootball.com, if you’re a soccer player, it’s important for you to develop…
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Eligard Side Effects
November 4, 2013 Eligard Side Effects
Eligard (leuprolide acetate) is a prescription hormone medication used to alleviate symptoms associated with the advanced stages of prostate cancer. This medication inhibits the release of a naturally-occurring hormone–called gonadotropin releasing hormone–which helps regulate testosterone levels in the body. Eligard…
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What Are Symptoms of a Low-Producing Thyroid?
November 4, 2013 What Are Symptoms of a Low-Producing Thyroid?
Low thyroid function, also known as hypothyroidism, may cause widespread symptoms throughout your body. Located beneath your Adam’s apple, your thyroid gland produces hormones which increase the metabolism of every active cell in your body. According to MD Consult, low…
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How to Stop Cellulite
November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Cellulite accumulates when there is excess body fat. Cellulite gets its dimpled or “cottage cheese” appearance because it protrudes under the skin through weak connective tissue. To stop cellulite it is important to clean up your diet and engage…
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Kinds of Drug Addiction
Drug addiction may be most commonly associated with illegal drug use, but it also can happen to anyone who takes a legal medication for a length of time. Drugs that kill pain are particularly addictive because, as a side effect…
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Different Types of Inhalers for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. There is no cure for asthma, but its symptoms can be controlled and treated with medication. Drugs that treat asthma are usually…
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First Aid Procedures for a Nose Bleed
November 4, 2013 First Aid Procedures for a Nose Bleed
Nosebleeds can happen for many reasons such as trauma to the nose, dry skin inside the nose or from use of certain medications. Nosebleeds usually start in the septum which separates the nostrils, and though scary for the amount of…
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Reputable Herbal Remedies for Depression
In his article, Herbal Remedies, Peter DeSmet, Pharm D., Ph.D. reported for “New England Journal of Medicine” that herbal remedies are becoming an increasingly popular form of alternative therapy in the United States. There are many popular alternative remedies for…
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3 Ways to Find Counseling for Teenagers With Bipolar Disorder
1. Make Your Teen a Partner in Therapy Teenagers are at an age where they want to start making their own decisions. Being forced into therapy or being made to go to a certain therapist or doctor may cause resentment….
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3 Ways to Minimize the Risk of Bird Flu
1. Travel Wisely Minimize your risk of catching the bird flu by avoiding places where outbreaks commonly occur. Most outbreaks take place in Southeast Asia, although significant epidemics also have occurred in Africa and the Middle East. Stay current on…
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Yoga Tailbone Exercises
November 4, 2013 Yoga Tailbone Exercises
Yoga poses for the coccyx or tailbone are generally those that alleviate pressure to the area and allow greater circulation and flexibility in the case of injuries. Since a tailbone injury is extremely painful, the postures you use must be…
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The Wonderful Healing Properties of Common Foods
November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), a plant-based diet consisting of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes can help detour stress and disease because of the protective nutrients and powerful antioxidants. The American Heart Association says that…
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Badminton Playing Rules
Badminton may be a classic lawn game, but it is also a popular worldwide Olympic sport played in dozens of countries. Badminton is a kind of hybrid between tennis and volleyball. As in tennis, the players use racquets to get…
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What Are the Treatments for Cardiac Arrhythmias?
November 4, 2013 What Are the Treatments for Cardiac Arrhythmias?
The normal heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. If the heart beats faster or slower or produces erratic rhythms, it causes shortness of breath, loss of consciousness requiring hospitalization, cardiac arrest or even death. The electrical…
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Kidney Diseases in Children
According to Kids Health by Nemours, the kidneys help filter waste through the body, as well as monitor water levels, regulate blood pressure, red blood cell production and calcium and mineral levels. When development of the kidneys does not occur…
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Love is the Catalyst that Binds a Broken Friendship
November 4, 2013 Friends and Peers
People have a need to be needed. No man is an island and thus each of us find company in one another in order to fulfill the need to be with another. However, friends could not be just anyone you…
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Honey Remedies for a Cough
A cough may occur due to allergies, the common cold or flu, bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, hay fever or croup. In rare cases, a cough may be the sign of a more serious condition, like lung cancer. If it is…
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Problems With Curves Workout
November 4, 2013 Problems With Curves Workout
Curves is a chain of fitness center franchises providing 30-minute workouts exclusively for women in a supportive environment. The Curves exercise circuit consists of hydraulic resistance machines, and women move from one to the next with aerobic exercise in between,…
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What Are the Different Types of Dementia?
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that affect thought processes and social interactions severely enough to interfere with normal activities. Common symptoms include memory loss, change in personality and difficulty with communication, learning or planning. Some types of dementia…
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Understanding the Choice and Necessity of Sex Change Operations
Speaking as a pre-operative female to male transsexual, I can say that some sort of gender transition is necessary for quality of life. I personally have no intent of completing what is referred to as “bottom” surgery, that is having…
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Homeopathic Medicine for Influenza
November 4, 2013 Homeopathic Medicine for Influenza
Influenza is the name given to a number of virus strains. Flu sufferers may have many of the symptoms of a common cold, but with much more intensity. Fever, headaches, fatigue and muscle aches may all be present. Some strains…
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