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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About Skin Lightening
November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Topicals that lighten skin are often the first line of defense against discoloration caused by sun spots, melasma, or post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation that occurs after an acne lesion or other wound to the skin heals. Hydroquinone is the active ingredient…
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Homeopathic Remedies for a Head Cold
When a viral infection takes root in the body, a cold can occur as a result. A stuffy nose, a runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing are typical symptoms. You may also experience a fever, sore throat or coughing. Homeopathic…
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What Causes Heartburn During Pregnancy?
November 4, 2013 What Causes Heartburn During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy may be the first time a woman experiences heartburn. If she had the discomfort in the past, she may find that it is more frequent or intense during the pregnancy. Treatment of the discomfort often focuses on prevention when…
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Kidney Stone Surgery Complications
November 4, 2013 Kidney Stone Surgery Complications
Kidney stones are a painful medical condition in which mineral deposits form in the upper urinary tract. The upper urinary tract is composed of the kidneys and the ureters, the narrow tubes that drain urine from the kidneys into the…
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Warning Signs of Abusers
November 4, 2013 Warning Signs of Abusers
Domestic violence takes many forms, and abuse can be physical, emotional or sexual. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists identifies domestic violence as one of America’s greatest health concerns and one of the most under-reported. It cites that 35…
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Physical Development of Child in Different Stages
November 4, 2013 Children's Health
Children, from infancy through adolescence, grow and change significantly as they reach different stages. The physical development of an infant begins with total helplessness and uncoordinated movements. As that same infant grows into a young teen, he has probably grown…
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Benefits of a Massage for Depression
November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Massage therapy is an often-overlooked healing art form that can provide not only physical benefits but also mental benefits, such as relief of stress and tension. A study published by Reuters in March 2010, conducted by Dr. Wen-Hsuan Hou of…
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Bodybuilding Workout Exercises
Bodybuilding is the sport of building the most muscular and well-defined physique possible. There are dozens of monthly magazines published on bodybuilding and countless books written by former champions and coaches. For the genetically average, amateur bodybuilder, though, who is…
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Holistic Medicine & Aging
November 4, 2013 Holistic Medicine & Aging
Overview Americans are living longer than ever and presenting increasingly complex conditions to their health care providers. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D., author of “Healthy Aging” and founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, the best approach for…
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Infant Stages of Sleep
November 4, 2013 Infant Stages of Sleep
Much like adults, infants experience different sleep stages while getting shut-eye, notes the University of Michigan Health System. Various stages of alertness mixed with rapid eye movement sleep complete your baby’s sleep cycle. Understanding the different infant stages of sleep…
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Early Signs of Heart Attack
November 4, 2013 Senior Health
The National Institutes of Health reports that, while a heart attack can occur suddenly, some heart attack symptoms start slowly and are not immediately recognized as being heart-related. Early warning signs of a heart attack can affect men and women…
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Howtennesseewilliamshelpedshapethegayrightsmovement
What can we learn from the author who gave us “A Streetcar Named Desire”; or, whose other popularly-successful plays proved equally memorable for their characters and timeless prose which are still read by his fans all over the world? When…
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The Best Ways to Break in Baseball Gloves
When a player gets a new baseball glove, it can be used in games right away–that is what many manufacturers tell the consumers. However, the glove may be too stiff and hard to maneuver for a fielder–especially a young player–if…
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6 Ways to Control Asthma
1. Prevent Attacks With Corticosteroids Your doctor will likely give you an inhaler or corticosteroids in pill form as a preventative measure to help ward off asthma attacks. The purpose of these medicines is to inhibit your body’s production of…
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Fitness Tips on the Core
The word “core” is a fitness industry buzzword that refers to the deeper layers of abdominal muscles. The core muscles support your internal organs and facilitate optimal balance, stability and postural alignment. Likewise, dynamic balance exercises, as well as optimal…
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Understanding the Choice and Necessity of Sex Change Operations
Sex change operations are a necessity not a choice. They have two inherent meanings. A choice is having the freedom to pick from several options without it threatening your life. I chose an to a eat an apple, instead of…
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What Are the Benefits of Myrrh Essential Oil?
November 4, 2013 What Are the Benefits of Myrrh Essential Oil?
Dark, reddish brown and distilled from the resin of small trees native to areas around northeast Africa and southwest Asia, myrrh essential oil has been used for its medicinal benefits for thousands of years. Soldiers in ancient Greece carried along…
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Chlorambucil Side Effects
November 4, 2013 Chlorambucil Side Effects
Part of the treatment for lymphoma and leukemia may include the generically named medication chlorambucil, which is marketed in the United States with the brand name Leukeran. It is an alkylating agent that helps to restrict the growth of cancer…
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5 Ways to Prevent Underage Drinking
1. Talk to Your Child Communication is a vital component of preventing underage drinking. It means sitting down and talking with your children about drinking, but it also means talking with them about other things, being involved in their lives…
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What Are the Different Types of Skin Disease?
November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Skin diseases occur for many reasons. Skin coming into contact with certain substances, an inflammatory reaction of the immune system or an infection can all be causes of skin problems. Your skin serves as protection for the body and yet,…
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How to Get Rid of Face Redness
November 4, 2013 How to Get Rid of Face Redness
Overview Chronic face redness is usually caused by a disease called rosacea, a skin disease in which the blood vessels on your face become defective, enlarge and make the skin on your face look flushed in appearance. The National Rosacea…
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Common Side Effects of Temazepam
The generically named drug temazepam is marketed in the United States under the brand name Restoril. Your physician may prescribe temazepam as a temporary medication to help you overcome insomnia. The Mayo Clinic reports that this usage generally does not…
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Tips on Building Muscle for Teens
November 4, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Strength training and bodybuilding are fantastic activities for teenagers because building muscle is never going to be easier than during these developmental years. Getting started can be difficult for many teens because of their lack of knowledge and experience regarding…
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Basketball Point Guard Training Tips
November 4, 2013 Basketball Point Guard Training Tips
The point guard is often called the quarterback of the basketball team, and for good reason. As the primary ball handler, passer and initiator of the offense, the point guard has a whole host of responsibilities. If you are called…
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Effective Ways to Get Pregnant
November 4, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Approximately 75 to 80 percent of couples having unprotected sexual intercourse will become pregnant within a year, according to BabyCenter.com. However, many couples who decide to start trying to conceive want to have their bundle of joy sooner rather than…
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Muscle Bulk Tips
November 4, 2013 Muscle Bulk Tips
Nothing makes a powerful impression like serious muscular bulk. Building bulging muscle is never easy. It takes time, effort and smart planning. If you’ve been frustrated with the results you’ve been getting in the gym, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate…
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4 Ways to Treat Bell’s Palsy
1. Discuss Medication Options with Your Healthcare Practitioner Many people recover from Bell’s Palsy without pharmaco-intervention, but your physician may recommend a course of oral corticosteroids to decrease nerve aggravation and help you heal more quickly. Most experts believe that…
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Drugs for Shingles
November 4, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Shingles is a condition caused by the herpes zoster virus. This virus also causes the chicken pox virus. After recovering from the chicken pox, the virus remains dormant in the body. Later in life, the virus can reactivate and cause…
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The Best Exercise Machines for Losing Weight
November 4, 2013 The Best Exercise Machines for Losing Weight
The best exercise machines for losing weight help you burn a significant amount of calories in the least amount of time. It is important, however, that you choose a machine you like and that fits your particular needs. Although certain…
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What Is the Pilates Reformer?
Overview To the uninformed, it may look like a torture device from the Middle Ages. But ask any Pilates devotee to name their most effective workout, and it’s likely the reformer exercise machine will top their list. Knowing that resistance…
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