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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Singles Tennis Rules
Tennis can be a lonely sport for singles players, who often have to make their own calls. Without a partner to help, tennis players must given the benefit of any doubt to their opponent, and use other rules of sportsmanship…
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Muscle Relaxation and Anxiety
Overview Stress management techniques like progressive relaxation may help people with anxiety disorders and can be a complementary adjunct to other forms of therapy. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), anxiety disorders are serious and require treatment,…
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About Migraines
Overview Migraines are a type of headache. The Mayo Clinic states that migraines are characterized by intense pain lasting for several hours or even days. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), migraines occur more often in…
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Ending your Marriage
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When you made the choice to get married, you believed it would be “til death do us part”. Sometimes it just isn’t meant to be. Sometimes love isn’t enough. As painful as it can be, the choice to end your…
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Male Fertility Diet
Overview A PubMed article says that 10 percent of couples seek fertility assessment and that a male factor is involved in half of all infertility cases. The article also reports that as much as 25 percent of analyzed semen samples…
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How to know when to Call your Marriage Quits
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Everything happens for a reason and ending your marriage may be one of those things.You know when you get that unsettling feeling in your gut that something isn’t right. When your heart is restless and your mind is anxious, it…
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Exercises for Muscular Endurance Assessment
Many weightlifters are looking to improve upon specific aspects of fitness. Some of these may include strength, endurance, and speed. Each of these qualities requires different exercise programs. To select the most appropriate program, it is always a good idea…
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4 Ways to Treat Excessive Urination
1. Determine the Cause Excessive urination, also known as polyuria, may be due to a wide range of underlying causes, ranging from urinary tract infections to prostatitis to general anxiety disorder. In order to determine the appropriate treatment, it is…
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Probiotic Effects
October 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Probiotics are live microorganisms like those naturally present in your gastrointestinal system. They are available in pill or capsule form or in foods. Foods that contain probiotics include yogurt, miso, soy milk, and some juices. Although you don’t need probiotics…
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Cream Treatments for Acne
These days, there is no short supply of creams that treat acne. The Mayo Clinic explains that these products basically work in a number of different ways. Some creams reduce the production of oil from the sebaceous glands. Others encourage…
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The Best Heart Rate Watches
Heart rate watches are a great addition to your collection of fitness gear. Heart rate watches can help you stay in your target heart rate range, which helps you exercise more efficiently. There are many heart rate watches, all with…
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Causes of Divorce Resentment in Marriage Incompatibility Choosing a Partner Deciding to Marry
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
We are brought up with the fairytale that we will meet Mr. or Ms. Right, fall in love, get married and live happily ever after. Oh how I wish that were true. Unfortunately, reality is much more complex than that….
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3 Ways to Live With ADHD
October 27, 2013 Children's Health
1. Identify Affected Areas of Your Life If you’re an adult living with a late-onset or lingering childhood case of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, symptoms may be interfering with your day-to-day life. It’s common for adults with ADHD to have underdeveloped…
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How to Detoxify From Caffeine
Overview A cup of coffee or a caffeinated soft drink stimulates your nervous system and makes you feel more alert and less tired. It might not be so easy to put down the cup for good–integrative physician Dr. Andrew Weil…
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Allergy Signs & Symptoms
More than half of Americans suffer from allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Allergies occur when a person’s immune system doesn’t recognize a particular substance such as dust, pollen or pet dander. The body releases…
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10 Stretches to Get Rid of a Stiff Back
Back pain and stiffness can occur for many reasons. Maybe you lifted something too heavy or were hunched over a garden all morning. Usually the pain is not severe enough to require a doctor’s care. According to the website SpineUniverse,…
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4 Ways to Use Colon Cleanses for Parasites
1. Impose Dietary Restrictions As you prepare to begin your colon-cleanse program, you should familiarize yourself with the various dietary and nutrition strategies you can use to starve intestinal parasites and inhibit their growth and spread. First, forget about eating…
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Prostate Surgery Procedures
The prostate is a small gland-like structure located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. It is an important part of the male reproductive system, as it is responsible for secreting portions of the seminal fluid….
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Why do Marriages Fail
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Some would say if a marriage ends in divorce, it is a failure. Technically, a failed marriage and a divorce are not mutually exclusive. It is possible to view a marriage as a success when you feel it’s time to…
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Baby Blanket Vs. Sleep Sack
October 27, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Walk around a baby superstore, and prepare to be overwhelmed. From the traditional baby items of pacifiers and diapers to high-tech video baby monitors and developmental tools, the old and the new are marketed to suit every need. Nursery…
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Causes of Marriage Failure
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are so many reasons why marriages fail that entire books have been dedicated to the subject. Even though the reason your marriage failed may seem unique, there are several universal causes of marriage failure. Rushing into marriage There is…
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Who gets Custody of Family Friends after the Divorce – Wife
October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When a couple divorces, not only are the property and possessions split up, but often so are the mutual friends. Ideally the former couple can maintain ties, although separate now, with all of their mutual friends when they were married,…
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What Are the Healing Benefits of Spices?
October 27, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Spices are added to foods for seasoning and flavoring. In addition to spicing up a dish, they also have inherent healing characteristics. Cultures all over the world incorporate spices into their cuisines; their use dates back to ancient societies. A…
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Hypothyroid Diseases
Hypothyroidism is a common disease. It has been diagnosed in more than 1 percent of the American population. Approximately 5 percent of people older than 60 years of age suffer from this disorder. Hypothyroid diseases occur when the body is…
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Remedies for Body Odor
October 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Body odor is not only embarrassing, but it can have negative professional and social implications if left unchecked. The Mayo Clinic notes that body odor results from bacterial growth that occurs as a natural result of the secretion of fatty…
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Benefits From a Sauna
October 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Most cultures around the world have used some form of sweat bath for thousands of years. Sauna bathing is the traditional heat therapy used by the people of Finland for more than 2,000 years. Saunas come in two types–dry heat…
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Common Muscle Relaxers
Back or neck pain as well as neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis are the reasons behind muscle spasms, says the National Center of Biotechnology Information. Muscle relaxers are a class of prescription medications that the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Home Remedies for Acne and Breakouts
October 27, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
If you have a hard time controlling your acne breakouts, chances are you have tried some of the over-the-counter (OTC) products that claim to provide miraculous results. However, before running to the nearest drugstore, you may want to take a…
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What Are the Causes of Liver Cirrhosis?
The liver stores blood, produces bile, manufactures vitamins and other components necessary for blood clotting and filters the blood to remove essential nutrients and toxins. It then metabolizes or breaks down and changes these nutrients and toxins into forms that…
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How to Help Women Break Away From Abusive Relationships
Overview While you may have suspected it for some time, it’s never easy to her that your friend is in an abusive relationship. You might be at a loss for words or too overwhelmed to know the right thing to…
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