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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Exercises for a Small Waist
Excess body fat can gather around the waistline, motivating many people to start a fitness routine. Eliminating extra belly fat is a smart choice. According to the Mayo Clinic, strengthening and toning core muscles improves balance and stability and eases…
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Headaches Caused by Sinus Infections
Air-filled cavities called sinuses are present in your face. They are located in your forehead, in the cheekbones, between your eyes and behind your eyes. An infection of your sinuses called sinusitis causes swelling of the sinus lining. If you…
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How to know when to Call your Marriage Quits
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In the United States, one in two marriages will end in divorce this year. Those are disturbing statistics. Children of divorced parents have considerable trouble paying attention in school, a higher incidence of drug and alcohol abuse, and are frequently…
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About MS Disease
Overview Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, an MS support group website, the disease is unpredictable and disabling. Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages…
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How to Choose a Bike Seat for Women
Overview The wide variety of bike seats on the market can make it difficult to choose the one that is best—and women might have an especially hard time. The difficulties faced by women in finding a proper bike seat might…
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4 Ways to Help Someone With a Migraine
1. Educate Yourself About Migraine Symptoms If you haven’t experienced a migraine, it’s easy to dismiss it as a fictional or exaggerated condition. As a friend or relative of someone battling the condition, it’s important to realize that a migraine…
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Reasons for High Divorce Rates in the UK
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce rates, in The United Kingdom, have been worryingly high since the 1960s. High divorce rates are worrying because marriage stabilizes society by providing stable backgrounds and conditions for the raising of families. There are, periodically, hysterical headlines in the…
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Burdock Root Tea
Overview Burdock can be taken in several different forms–as a capsule, in a tincture, as a tablet, as a dried root and as a tea. Like many herbal remedies, burdock root has more historical than current medical relevance because of…
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Human Liver Fluke Symptoms
Human liver flukes are parasitic worms called trematodes. Infections typically occur from eating infected raw or undercooked freshwater fish or watercress. After ingestion, liver flukes travel from the intestine to the bile ducts of the liver where they mature and…
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Huntington’s Disease Home Remedies
Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder that disrupts movement, cognition and emotional functioning. It usually appears in a person’s 40s or 50s, but can begin at any age from childhood through the 60s. The University of Utah Genetic Science Center…
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Complications to Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is becoming a national health issue of epidemic proportions with about one-third of all adult Americans being obese in 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity is related to a wide variety of health problems…
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How to Deal with Jealousy when your ex Starts Dating
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The divorce is over, and you have both started new lives. Everything is going great, until you hear that your ex is dating again. You may think it could never happen, but being human, you will see the green eyed…
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What Are the Holistic Benefits of Juicing?
October 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Juicing, a holistic health strategy of obtaining nutrients by drinking highly concentrated natural juices of fruits and vegetables, offers a variety of benefits for those who practice it. Juicing provides more nutrition than eating fruits and vegetables because nutrients from…
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Easy Exercises on a Ball for Posture
You may appreciate how good posture makes you look, but standing correctly is also vital for good health. The Cleveland Clinic states that maintaining good posture will allow you to stand, sit, move and lie down with the least strain…
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How to Reduce Body Fat & Build Muscle
Overview Getting your body toned and in shape is not an easy undertaking, requiring determination and patience. However, following a proven diet and fitness plan will have you on your way to reducing body fat and building muscle within a…
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Divorce 101 the Facts and the Concerns
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A divorce is one of those things that no one wants to go through. After all it will be pulling at your heart strings in some way; you did love this person at one time. With that said there are…
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LIVESTRONG.COM Health: How to Strengthen the PC Muscle
October 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview The PC muscle, or pubococcygeus, is a muscle in the pelvic floor that connects the pubic bone to the tailbone. The muscle helps support the bowel and bladder and also the uterus in women. The exercises that can help…
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Different Ways to Jump Rope
Jumping rope is an effective cardiovascular activity to do at home because it does not require much space or specialized equipment. Jumping rope is also a big calorie burner. A 145-lb. person, for example, burns an average of 330 calories…
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6 Ways to Prevent Infection
1. Keep Wounds Clean Abrasions and cuts can easily become infected if you don’t treat them promptly and properly. If you suffer a scrape, cut or animal bite, you should wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, then treat…
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Dealing with Divorce Related Stress
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce can definitely be considered one of the most overwhelming life experiences that an individual must endure. The stress that occurs as a result of a divorce is often extremely difficult to handle, and it is essential that it is…
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Cures for Cellulite
October 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Cellulite is caused by deposits of fat underneath the skin–called subcutaneous fat–that reduce smoothness and evenness of the skin and lead to a dimpled appearance. Women’s subcutaneous fat cells are covered by a thinner layer of skin than men’s, so…
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How to Deal with Mind Games during a Divorce
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Unfortunately, I know all about playing mind games during a divorce because my ex played them and played them well. In fact, he has continued to play even after the divorce has been finalized. He is extremely angry at me…
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The Effects of Long-Lasting Anesthesia During Birth
While the ideal is a natural, uninterrupted birth, there are circumstances when intervention and anesthesia become necessary. Unfortunately these are not without side effects to both mother and baby. The adverse consequences increase in direct proportion to the duration of…
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Butt & Hip Exercises
Your butt sends a clear message about who you are, your physical condition and your sexual attractiveness. Being in such a prominent place, the butt can be easily seen, and yet it is easy to overlook the fact that numerous…
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Allergies and Sinus Infections
Overview For most people, allergies are easily treated with antihistamines and other over-the-counter drugs, but for others, allergies can lead to chronic sinus infections. An allergic reaction occurs when an individual’s immune system doesn’t recognize a particular substance, such as…
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How to Obtain Credit After a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Overview Carl Hartley of the Credit Repair & Debt Consolidation website explains that Chapter 7 bankruptcy can stop creditors from harassing you and give you a new start. You are usually able to keep your home and car, and you…
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Exercise Risks During Pregnancy
October 27, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
In the textbook, “NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training,” R. Earle and T. Baechle indicated that participating in an exercise program while pregnant can provide a woman with a variety of benefits such as increased self-esteem, improved cardiovascular and muscular fitness,…
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How to use Success as a Means of Revenge against your ex
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Although there are many people that do break up on amicable terms, there are also those that cannot come to terms with the ending of their relationship. For those who have been betrayed by their partner and perhaps forced into…
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3 Ways to Compare Teeth Whiteners
1. Examine the Active Ingredients Knowing what you put into your body in an effort to improve your appearance is essential to good health. In the case of teeth whiteners, you must balance the effectiveness with the associated risks or…
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Ways to Flatten Your Stomach
Many people look at the small pouch that has formed just beneath their belly button with a deep sense of disappointment. Belly fat, in fact, is an indicator of poor overall health and a sign that you need to make…
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