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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Unhealthy Ways to Rapidly Lose Weight
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Healthy weight loss comes gradually, by incorporating better eating habits and increased physical activity. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out, the most successful weight loss occurs at the rate of one to two pounds a week….
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Travelling as a Transexual
Transexual travel issues are all to common in the community I belong to. Being a transexual Male to Female myself, this impacts me directly. I have friends in the United States that I would like to visit and in May…
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What Are the Benefits of Fitness Centers?
November 3, 2013 What Are the Benefits of Fitness Centers?
A gym membership may seem like a big investment, until you calculate the various benefits. Careful fitness center selection maximizes the benefits and minimizes buyer’s remorse. Select a gym that is clean, progressive and convenient to your home or workplace….
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Cleve Jones National AIDS Quilt
Cleve Jones is a prime example of being in the right place at the right time. Born on October 11, 1954, in Lafayette, Indiana, young Cleve became aware of portions of who he was very early in life, but where…
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Ways to Reduce Acne Scars
November 3, 2013 Ways to Reduce Acne Scars
Finding an effective treatment for acne can prove both difficult and costly. Once you find a treatment that works, the last thing you want to look at is scarring where your acne used to be. However, once you find an…
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The Role of Gay Community Groups
In communities across the country, and the world, individuals come together to form interest-specific groups. Like many of these other community groups, gay community groups serve several functions for its members. Gay individuals often make the decision to form or…
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What Are the Most Effective Essential Oils?
November 3, 2013 What Are the Most Effective Essential Oils?
Essential oils are used in aromatherapy and in therapeutic body creams for physical, emotional and mental health. Essential oils from herbs, flowers and other plants have different qualities and uses such as healing and relaxing. Essential oils are effective for…
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Home Treatments for Sore Throats
There are a number of ways to treat a sore throat at home. When a sore throat is caused by a virus, throat obstruction or any other serious health concern, home remedies may improve the symptoms, but the underlying cause…
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Amoxil Side Effects in Children
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is an antibiotic that treats a variety of bacterial diseases ranging from infections of the ear to those of the urinary tract. Pharmacies dispense amoxicillin in both the tablet and the liquid form. For children that do not…
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About Trichotillomania
November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by an irresistible desire to pull hair from the head and other hairy areas in the body, such as the eyebrows. This condition can leave patients with patches of hairless spots. Trichotillomania is sometimes…
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Teething Baby Remedies
November 3, 2013 Children's Health
Some babies have no trouble when their teeth come in, but others react by crying, drooling and acting more fussy than normal. The teeth most likely to cause pain are the first to erupt and the molars, which are bigger…
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3 Ways to Identify the Different Parasites
1. Discover the Motive of the Parasite Parasites are living organisms that spend their time on or inside another living organism. They don’t pose a problem if they are alone in your body, but they like to multiply in order…
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New Transgender Passport Gender Change Requirements
The U.S. State Department announced on June 9, 2010 that persons identifying themselves as transgender and intending to have a sex change do not have to have undergone sex reassignment surgery to have their gender changed on their passports. The…
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The Impact of AIDS on the American Gay Community
It is no secret that the A.I.D.S. Virus has killed millions of Gay People within the United States of America since its entry into our Country from within the body of a Gay airline steward from Canada. He went to…
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What Are the Causes of a Sinus Infection?
November 3, 2013 What Are the Causes of a Sinus Infection?
Sinusitis, also called a sinus infection, is a condition that occurs when the sinuses become inflamed due to an infection. There are three main types of infectious agents that cause a sinus infection: viruses, bacterium and fungi. Many health conditions…
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4 Ways to Treat Warts With Salicylic Acid
November 3, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Head to the Drugstore Using topical treatments containing salicylic acid is one of the easiest and most common ways to treat all kinds of warts. Over-the-counter medications that contain salicylic acid, such as Compound W or Occlusal-HP, are available…
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A List of MAOI Medication Drugs
November 3, 2013 Mental Health
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are antidepressant medications that are specifically used to manage major depression. Major depression is a psychiatric condition in which people suffer from hopelessness, sadness, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. Other symptoms of this condition include a poor…
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Fastpitch Softball Pitching Tips
November 3, 2013 Fastpitch Softball Pitching Tips
Fast-pitch softball pitching is more difficult than slow-pitch pitching because of the speed needed to deliver a pitch. The circular motion that’s used is designed to put maximum speed behind the softball, but it puts a lot of stress on…
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How Gays Benefit from Online Dating
While there are drawbacks to online dating, that is true for everyone, not just gays. Online dating has opened up the world for everyone and gays have perhaps been the greatest benefactors of this world. Meeting people in clubs is…
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What Is Augmentin?
November 3, 2013 What Is Augmentin?
Overview Augmentin is the brand name for the combination of medications amoxicillin and calvulanate potassium. Augmentin is a penicillin antibiotic used to kill bacteria and stops their growth. This medication is only available with a health care provider prescription and…
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Cardiovascular Training for MMA
Overview Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is a combat sport that combines skills from different styles of fighting into one discipline. Competitors fight during a set period, which can vary depending on the federation to which they belong. Regardless of…
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Married Life Date Night Ideas for a Saturday
November 3, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Saturday tends to be a very popular night for dating, even among those who are already married. For most people, there is no work or school. It is usually easier to find a babysitter. It is also one of the…
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Quick Thigh and Butt Exercises
People always seems to be pressed for time, especially when exercising is involved. However, several exercises are available to tone the lower bodies of the people short on time. Besides trimming the waistline, toning the lower body is a top…
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Drugs to Help You Stop Smoking
In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 46 million adults in the United States were cigarette smokers. About half who keep smoking will die from smoking-related illnesses. The American Cancer Society reports that 70 percent of…
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The History and Impact of the Stonewall Riots
Centered around the Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street in New York City, the Stonewall riots (Often regarded as “The hairpin drop heard around the world”) between the New York police department (NYPD) and local members of the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) community…
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A List of the Most Popular Martial Arts
Martial arts are a fantastic way to get in shape and stay in shape, and they also help people improve their self-confidence. Many people begin studying martial arts as a method of getting in shape or defending themselves in the…
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Gerber Stage 1 Baby Food
November 3, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Gerber is one of the most well known and popular baby food companies. According to Gerber.com, their slogan, “Start Healthy, Stay Healthy,” refers to their nutrition system, designed in stages to help simplify the feeding transition from birth to…
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Exercise Equipment for Sculpting Abs
The rectus abdominis, or abs for short, is the long muscle located at the front of your torso. It has ligaments (called linea alba or white lines) dividing it into sections that give it its six-pack appearance. Running from the…
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Plyometric Work Out Plans
November 3, 2013 Plyometric Work Out Plans
Plyometric exercises use explosive motion as part of an athlete’s training. Many people incorporate plyometric exercises into their workouts due to their ability to tone muscle, increase speed and promote weight loss. Not only do plyometric exercises have benefits such…
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A List of Things You Need for a Baby
A baby may be small, but they require quite a bit of preparation, planning and baby items. Some items that are recommended for a baby really are not necessary until she is older, or at all. Other items are essential,…
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