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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Leg Exercises With an Exercise Band
Exercise bands are versatile, affordable and portable. Three types of elastic resistance bands are used for leg exercises. Tubes resemble a jump rope, with handles on each end. They are best suited for squats and lunges. Ankle bands work best…
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Psychological Effects of Divorce on Women
According to a study conducted by Dr. Mark Hayward and Dr. Zhenmei Zhang through the University of Texas, women are more susceptible to the physical and psychological effects of divorce than their male counterparts. Their study illustrates that middle-aged divorced…
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3 Ways to Treat a Sprained Neck
1. Wear a Neck Brace Most physicians will prescribe a brace for neck sprains, at least for the first few days after your injury. A soft neck brace will support your head, removing the strain from the injured muscles and…
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4 Ways to Choose Low-Sodium Soups
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Go Organic For food to qualify as “health” according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a single serving must contain no more than 480 mg of sodium. That’s 20 percent of our recommended daily allowance. Finding a canned…
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Side Effects of Metabolife
Metabolife is an herbal dietary supplement taken for the purposes of reducing body fat, while accelerating metabolism. Originally, its success was largely due to a drug it contained called ephedrine (ephedra), an extract from the ma huang root. In April…
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Turmeric Medicinal Uses
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The spice tumeric is a member of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Most usage of turmeric is in the form of powder from the roots, for color, as well as for medicinal value. Curcumin is the orange-yellow component of turmeric and…
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How to Exercise on the South Beach Diet Supercharged
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
This version of the South Beach Diet includes a new addition focused on physical activity. The exercise program is broken into three phases, which are intended to complement the three phases of the nutrition program. You will start slowly and…
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How to Find Time for old Friends Staying Connected to old Friends
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Spending time with old friends is almost always a good time, depending on which old friend it is. The problem is finding the time to spend with your friends. As you get older your responsibilities seem to multiply, your obligations…
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What Are the Benefits of a Pilates Reformer?
Joseph Pilates developed his signature method of exercise in Germany in the early 20th century. He was living in England during the outbreak of World War I, and was placed in an internment camp because of his German citizenship. It…
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How to Have Clear Skin for Men
October 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Out of the 17 million adults who suffer from acne, 25 percent are men. Although many acne treatments benefit men and…
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5 Things to Know About the South Beach Diet Supercharged
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Follow a Three-Phase Plan This weight loss program involves a three-phase plan for improving your diet and performing daily exercise. The first phase of the dietary program is designed to give you a boost with weight loss and help…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Trigger Fingers
1. Triggering is properly called stenosing tenosynovitis. Stenosing means tightening. Tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendon lining. The tendons that bend the fingers run through tunnels. Either the tunnel gets too tight or the tendon gets too big. When…
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Breast Shaping Exercises
There isn’t a way to increase your breast size naturally, but you can help to influence the shape and positioning of your breasts through exercise. Exercises that focus on strengthening and toning the chest will tighten the tissue that supports…
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Natural Herbs for Social Anxiety
October 30, 2013 Mental Health
Many of us feel some butterflies when going to a social outing, but those who suffer from social anxiety disorder are in extreme distress when faced with talking in public or even writing a check in a grocery store. Although…
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Friendship Issues Advice
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be for a loan oft loses both itself and a friend”: Wise words from Shakespeare which have stood the test of time, and those who live by the adage should make their position known….
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Foods With Potassium Citrate
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium citrate is the supplemental form of potassium. Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte that the body needs for normal heart function, digestion, muscle contractions, pH balance, protein synthesis and metabolism. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),…
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How to Pop a Zit or Blackhead
October 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Zits, or pimples, and blackheads are common symptoms of acne, an inflammation of the sebaceous follicles. Hair follicles cover most of the skin’s surface and, in addition to a hair bulb, they contain the glands that produce the waxy…
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Tai Chi Names of Exercises
Tai chi’s slow, deliberate movements started out as a type of martial art, but they’ve become a popular mind-body exercise that improves flexibility, muscle strength, balance and aerobic conditioning, according to Harvard Health Publications. Tai chi, in combination with traditional…
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Weight-Gaining Tips for Really Skinny People
October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
With the majority of fitness literature dedicated to weight loss, finding reliable information on how to gain weight can be difficult. For skinny people, weight gain can be just as challenging and frustrating as dieting is for the overweight. Like…
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Herbs for Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body develops a resistance to the effects of insulin or when the production of insulin by the pancreas is insufficient, according to the Mayo Clinic. This results in a high blood glucose level (hyperglycemia)….
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The Perfect Stretching Exercises for the Entire Body
Stretching is an essential component to any fitness program. Day-to-day activities naturally lead to tightness in certain muscle groups, like the hamstrings and hips, which can cause postural imbalances or back pain if not properly addressed. Performing a full body…
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Types of Exercises That Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that results in loss of bone mass and strength. Most commonly, this condition is found in older women who have passed through menopause and are experiencing a decrease in hormones and calcium intake. Adequate exercise may…
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How to keep old and new Friends
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Much as we love our old friends, there’s always a thrill in making new ones. That’s as it should be; the more people we know, the more life experience we gain, but what happens when old and new friends collide?…
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Friendship
October 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
You have choices in life. Among them are the number of friends and acquaintances that we have. When it comes to friends having one good friend is far more beneficial than having a few dozen that you can’t rely on….
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3 Ways to Straighten Teeth Without Braces
October 30, 2013 Children's Health
1. Order a Removable Apparatus In some cases, children and adults may benefit from removable orthodontic apparatuses rather than traditional, fixed braces. Unlike the usual metal bands and wires, removable apparatuses are made of plastic. They fit over the teeth…
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Tips to Help a Fussy Baby
Fussiness can put a damper on an otherwise heartwarming bundle of joy. Life can be frustrating and stressful for everyone who lives under the same roof as a persnickety infant. The Mayo Clinic says the typical newborn cries for two…
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Home Remedies to Get Rid of Gas
Gas (flatulence) is air that forms in the intestine and passed via the rectum. Gas is a potentially embarrassing and uncomfortable condition that can cause abdominal pain and bloating. Intestinal gas is usually caused by the fermentation of undigested food…
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Weightless Shoulder Exercises
You don’t have to use weights, cable machines or other equipment to exercise the shoulders. A variety of shoulder exercises that use the body’s own weight and range of motion increase strength and flexibility. Weightless shoulder exercises may also be…
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Information on Facial Acne
October 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that ranges from mild, with a few blackheads, whiteheads or pimples, to the severe, which can include deep cysts and nodules. The condition often appears on the face and affects people of most…
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Natural Herbs for Nerves
When you chronically suffer from “a case of the nerves,” it can affect your ability to lead a fulfilling life. Nervous tension may be the result of a stressful situation in your life or may be a symptom of an…
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