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 Challenge Items in Your Credit Report
Overview Your credit report may be riddled with mistakes that are bringing your credit score down. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) findings show that 16 percent of reports may contain harmful and incorrect information, Bob Sullivan, an MSNBC columnist, warns. The…
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Teach the History of Gays
Teaching gay history is vital. Students have the right to be informed. Without information they will remain biased and act to their own detriment. When they do not understand something, they avoid it or even try to stamp it out….
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What Causes Fluid in the Ankles?
Swelling in the ankles, also called peripheral edema, can be caused by many things. Sometimes there is a temporary build up of fluid, while other cases are related to medical conditions. If you develop this symptom, you should speak with…
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3 Ways to Treat Fibromyalgia With Lidocaine
1. Ask About Intravenous Lidocaine Studies have shown that receiving intravenous lidocaine significantly reduces overall pain in people with fibromyalgia. In fact, it seems to improve many aspects of their lives. People who received intravenous lidocaine in a 2002 study…
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Specific Herbs for Arthritis
November 2, 2013 Specific Herbs for Arthritis
Arthritis is characterized by chronic inflammation. Foods that act as anti-inflammatory agents may alleviate some of the pain of arthritis. Herbs, specifically, offer many health benefits and healing properties. The volatile oils of herbs such as basil, sage and thyme…
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Kinds of Uterine Cancer
November 2, 2013 Women's Health
The uterus is a female reproductive organ that has two parts: the lining, called the endometrium; and the outer layer of muscle, called the myometrium. While the majority of uterine cancers start in the endometrium, some start in muscles of…
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What Are the Side Effects of Gabapentin?
November 2, 2013 What Are the Side Effects of Gabapentin?
Gabapentin, also known by the brand name of Neurontin, is an antiepileptic medication that is frequently prescribed to treat partial seizures in adults. This medication prevents seizures by increasing the amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical in the brain…
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Have Gays and Lesbians been given too many Rights – No
Too many rights? The last time I checked, the homosexual community is still fighting to have the same rights heterosexuals have. In fact, it may be that the heterosexual community has too many rights. It is my humble opinion that…
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What Causes Headaches?
Seven out of 10 people experience a headache each year, according to the Academy of College Physicians. Headaches can vary in the degree, location and duration of pain and, in some instances, may be so severe as to cause nausea….
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How to Interpret High Blood Pressure Numbers
November 2, 2013 How to Interpret High Blood Pressure Numbers
Overview Your blood pressure number is one that doctors commonly use to measure your overall cardiovascular health. A patient information page at the “Journal of the American Medical Association” notes that elevated blood pressure puts extra strain on the cardiovascular…
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Ways for Men to Lose Weight & Build Muscle
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Men are able to kill two birds with one stone and build muscle while losing weight. The benefits from taking an integrative approach to changing your body is that you can lose weight and lose even more fat as your…
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Top Home Remedies to Avoid Acne
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Acne, a disorder of the sebaceous glands, is an inflammatory condition linked to the entrapment of a sebaceous gland (located beneath a hair follicle) with natural oils and, resulting in inflammation and an accumulation of bacteria. The onset of acne…
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Vitamins to Take for Hair Loss in Women
November 2, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Although hair loss is traditionally thought to only happen to men, women actually account for 40 percent of American hair loss sufferers, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Hair loss can be psychologically traumatic and damage a woman’s self-image…
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Fish Oil Vs. Flax Oil
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Fish oil and flax oil are both used as dietary supplements to gain the benefits of their healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Because omega-3 fats are not made by the body, they must be consumed through food or supplement sources….
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Home Remedies for Cough
A cough can occur due to the common cold, postnasal drip, asthma, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, or as a side effect of some blood pressure medications, says the Mayo Clinic. If a cough has lasted longer than a week, consult…
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Kinds of Human Parasites
Parasites are organisms that live off of a host by feeding off of its nutrients. They can be introduced into the human body through ingestion or breaks in the skin. Many parasites are invisible to the naked eye. Types of…
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How Lack of Confidence can Affect your Relationships at Work Lack of Confidence your Colleagues
November 2, 2013 Friends and Peers
Self confidence empowers you to do your best and aim for the skies. It provides you with the necessary emotional strength to face obstacles and achieve goals. Lack of self confidence has the exact opposite effect. When it comes to…
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What Are the Causes of Female Facial Hair Growth?
November 2, 2013 What Are the Causes of Female Facial Hair Growth?
Excessive hair growth, also known as hirsutism, is a common problem that women can experience at any time in life. Hirsutism consists of dark coarse hair growing on a woman’s face or body in similar placement to that of male…
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What Causes Dark Circles and Bags Under the Eyes?
November 2, 2013 What Causes Dark Circles and Bags Under the Eyes?
The appearance of under-eye dark circles and puffy eyelids may overwhelm you. For some people, dark circles, like blonde hair, come as part of a genetic package, while for others, these symptoms appear and fade in relation to everyday activities….
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3 Ways to Treat Mononucelosis
1. Get Plenty of Rest and Fluids Since mononucleosis is a viral infection, there is no cure for the disease, and no specific treatment can effectively eliminate symptoms. To alleviate the symptoms, including the significant fatigue that accompanies the disease,…
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Types of Golf Tees
Tees are an important tool in golf. They are used to elevate the ball off the ground, making it easier to strike for the player. The tee is only permitted on the first shot of a hole. There are a…
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Home Remedies for Sore Throat & Congestion
If you have the common cold or the flu, you may experience symptoms of a sore throat, nasal congestion, a thick feeling in the back of the throat, and chest congestion. Congestion can give you a headache, cause sinus pain…
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Abortion Pill Effects
November 2, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
The abortion pill is known in the medical community as mifepristone, RU 86, or mifeprex, which are all names for the same drug. The abortion pill can be taken up until the 49th day of pregnancy under the close supervision…
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Accepting Gay Marriage
I learned a few [precious many] years ago with the blessed experience of attending my favorite Biology professor’s class that inherently all animals are compelled to a basis of core behaviors that are determined by their environment, the population with…
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Types of Epilepsy Syndromes
Characterized by high levels of electrical activity in the brain, epilepsy syndromes clinically present with several different kinds of seizures predominantly in children, but also in adults. Because the seizures happen during sensitive times in brain development, when they occur…
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What Are the Effects of Crystal Meth?
November 2, 2013 Children's Health
Crystal meth is a strong and dangerous drug. Also known as methamphetamine, crystal meth is a stimulant that increases levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, causing a euphoric and energized feeling. This feeling can last for hours, and…
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Kidney Stone Procedures
November 2, 2013 Kidney Stone Procedures
Kidney stones, or renal calculi, can form anywhere in the urinary tract, although they occur most frequently in the kidney itself. Stones can be composed of different elements and result in pain, obstruction and infection. Smaller stones can usually be…
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Wood Vs. Aluminum Bats
Overview Two of the most common types of baseball bats are wood bats and aluminum bats. Among the distinctions between these two types of bats are design and performance. History of Wood Bats Wood bats have been used since the…
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What Are the Causes of Leg Cramps While Pregnant?
November 2, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Leg cramps are just one of the many complaints women have during pregnancy. Some women report persistent pain, while others experience the leg discomfort only at night. Physical activity may be able to alleviate the cramps depending on the cause,…
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Kidney DialysIs Procedures
Kidney failure causes accumulation of waste products and byproducts of protein metabolism in the blood. This also leads to excessive fluid buildup and electrolyte disturbances, resulting in high blood pressure. Kidney dialysis is the process of cleansing the blood with…
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