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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Alternative Medicines for Anxiety
Everyone feels anxiety from time to time, but if you find that you are anxious most of the time, and your anxiety is interfering with work and relationships, then you may seek help in the form of life changes, therapy…
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Tips for Parents Raising Transgender Children
Parents that learn their child is transgender often feel lost. There are often questions regarding whether it has something to do with what they may or may not have done, or the manner they raise their child. Even after acceptance…
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Lower Body Stability Ball Exercises
A stability ball is a functional training tool that is often used to work your core muscles. In realty, you can use the ball to work every muscle group in your muscular system. When you goal is to work your…
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Easy Yoga Exercises
Flexibility, strength and mindfulness are a few of the numerous benefits of yoga. The ease of a yoga pose comes from aligning your movement with your breath, staying in tune with your body and blending controlled effort with conscious surrender….
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The Best Vitamins for Vegetarians
November 3, 2013 The Best Vitamins for Vegetarians
A vegetarian diet can be a healthy and balanced choice. However, in some cases nutrients that are mainly found in meat, eggs and dairy products may not be adequately consumed through food alone. These include vitamins such as vitamin B12…
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The Best Ways to Lose Weight Quickly Without Medications
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
America currently suffers an epidemic of weight gain. An estimated 66 percent of Americans are overweight or obese according to the National Institute of Health. A study cited at Reuters predicts that if current trends continue, by 2015 obesity will…
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What Are the Causes of Hair Growth in Women?
November 3, 2013 What Are the Causes of Hair Growth in Women?
Hair growth occurs on the scalp, face and other parts of the female body. Controlled by a delicate balance of male and female hormones, several factors affect the amount and speed of hair growth in women. If you suspect excessive…
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The Best Ways to Increase Metabolism
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Increasing your body’s metabolism is the quickest and most-effective way to lose weight. When your metabolism increases, you will burn more calories, turn fat into muscle and have more energy. While metabolism is generally based on your gender, age and…
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Exercise Tips for the Thighs
Leg toning exercise requires a sculptor’s perspective on muscular balance, symmetry and definition. Keep in mind that genetics–which include your leg length, your tendency to build muscles and your inherited leg shape–influence results, so set realistic goals. Use a certified…
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Push Up Exercises
Whether you’re trying to increase your strength, build lean mass or simply warm up before a workout, push-ups are a valuable exercise to have in your repertoire of fitness activities. This body-weight exercise targets your arms, shoulders and chest, improving…
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Forward Head Posture Treatment
Overview Good posture is a boost to your appearance as well as your health. Habits such as leaning your head on your hand, slouching and reading in bed with poor back and neck support can all lead to a forward…
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A look at Atlantas Gay Community
Although it is located in the heart of the conservative south, Atlanta, Georgia is an incredibly open-minded, industrialized city. It’s sprawling suburbs are home to several nationally recognized universities including the University of Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and…
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How to Exfoliate Your Feet With a Pumice Stone
November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Exfoliating your feet is just one part of a full foot treatment known as a “foot facial”–a spa treatment designed to improve the health of your feet and skin. This luxurious treatment can be expensive when received from a…
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Treadmill Options
As with most modern exercise equipment, treadmills now come with a variety of bells and whistles, from in-console televisions and radio receivers to proprietary networking and electronics communication technology. While most of these features are not strictly necessary for getting…
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The Ingredients in Sugar Scrubs
November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A simple sugar scrub gently exfoliates your skin, rubbing away dead skin cells so new ones can replace them. Making your own sugar scrubs is a fairly simple process, and you don’t need any chemicals to do it. Though some…
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What Are the Treatments for High Uric Acid?
November 3, 2013 What Are the Treatments for High Uric Acid?
Uric acid is a by-product of the metabolism of purines, which are chemicals found in many cells in the body. Purines are also found in many foods, especially some animal products. Uric acid is actually an antioxidant, so in normal…
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Remembering Deceased Remember Dying Memory Quilt
November 3, 2013 Crisis Support
I have as very precious keepsakes some final gifts that were given in memory after the deaths of my two children. So often people do not know what to say, but mementos that are given can last a lifetime. Besides…
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Home Remedies to Lower Blood Sugar
November 3, 2013 Home Remedies to Lower Blood Sugar
Many home remedies have been shown to lower blood sugar. From foods to vitamins to herbs, help can often be found in the kitchen pantry. To prevent high blood sugar, the American Diabetes Association recommends a diet low in fat…
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The Best Upper Body Stretches
November 3, 2013 The Best Upper Body Stretches
Stretching your upper body will allow your body to retain or gain range of motion, giving you the secondary benefits of increased muscle strength, practical reaching ability and a reduced chance of injury. It can also help you reduce muscle…
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Weight Loss & Depression Medication
November 3, 2013 Weight Loss & Depression Medication
Overview About 17 million people–over 5 percent of Americans–suffer from depression, according to Wrong Diagnosis. Many who could benefit from pharmacologic treatment suffer needlessly. They fear potential side effects including weight gain, and decide to not seek treatment. Do not…
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Supplies for Karate
November 3, 2013 Supplies for Karate
A variety of supplies are required for the proper study of karate. The martial art is taught with a pseudo-military structure, requiring a uniform and rank insignia. Other supplies are needed for protection while practicing karate and as targets for…
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About Pancreas Cancer
Overview Cancer of the pancreas, also called pancreatic cancer, is the overgrowth of abnormal cells in the pancreas, an organ found in the abdomen. The pancreas is responsible for producing chemicals that help digest food and hormones that control blood…
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What Are the Causes of a Sty in the Eye?
November 3, 2013 What Are the Causes of a Sty in the Eye?
A sty in the eye can be both painful and unsightly. The Mayo Clinic describes a sty as a red, painful bump that develops at the edge of the eyelid. It resembles a pimple and is often filled with pus….
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Seated Leg Extension Machine Features
All seated leg extension machines are designed to target the quadriceps, a group of four muscles that comprise the meaty front of our thighs. While a few of the quadriceps muscles perform other motions, such as flexing the leg at…
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The Impact of AIDS on the American Gay Community
When considering the impact of AIDS on America’s gay community it is a sad reflection on misinformation, fear, and anger. At this point in time it isn’t worth rehashing how AIDS entered the country, we just have to accept that…
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What Is the Difference Between a Blackhead & a Whitehead?
November 3, 2013 What Is the Difference Between a Blackhead & a Whitehead?
Overview The world of acne has its own diverse and often unpleasant-sounding lexicon: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. The American Academy of Dermatology states that these terms may be confusing; however, all are types of lesions, which the…
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4 Ways to Identify Hidden Sugars in Your Diet
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Keep Your Eye on the Label The obvious way to identify how much sugar a product has is by looking at the label–but you must look beyond “no sugar added” and “all-natural” claims. By law, companies must disclose how…
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An Overview of the Transgender Childrens Bill of Rights
Discussions of transgenderism often focus on the transgender rather than the child. While it is true that transgender adults need and deserve the support and respect of their family and friends, for transgender children the need is greater. Transgender children…
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All Gays under 60 please Read
When was the last time you took a gay senior citizen out for a cup of a coffee? When was the last time you sat and talked to a gay senior citizen? When was the last time you acknowledged to…
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Are There Any Vitamins or Medicines for Hair Loss?
November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Although baldness cannot be cured and is typically a result of genetic makeup, hormones and age, there are a number of hair loss treatments and vitamins that are available to help encourage new hair growth and prevent further hair loss….
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