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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Fast Way to Lose Weight Without Pills
October 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Anyone can lose weight fast without pills. In fact, diet supplements only speed up the process at best and many of them contain high amounts of stimulants. The real focus should be placed on diet and exercise. In the…
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What Are the Most Effective Ways to Remove Acne Scars?
October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When a person experiences severe acne that affects the skin’s dermal layer, this can cause damage to the skin. As a result, scar tissue forms and a person can be left with numerous acne scars. While acne scars are not…
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Dyscalculia Resources
October 26, 2013 Children's Health
A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects one or more psychological processes involved in using or processing language. Dyscalculia specifically interferes with the ability to perform mathematical calculations. The condition affects about 6 percent of U.S. children, according…
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Tips on Weaning From Breast-feeding
October 26, 2013 Children's Health
Just as the decision to wean a baby may depend upon the individual baby, how a baby is best weaned may take some trial and error. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast-feeding exclusively for your baby’s first 6 months…
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How to tell your Husband you want a Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce Of course, the best way to convince anyone of anything is to have a clear reason why you think that route is the best one. Some things to consider when contemplating…
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Essential Oils & Their Purpose
Essential oils contain potent concentrations of healing and balancing compounds from flowers, leaves, seeds, trees and herbal plants. Essential oils have varying qualities and are used for relaxing, concentration, improving mood, decreasing stress and anxiety, boosting the immune system, cleansing…
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List of Foods to Avoid If You Have Type 2 Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) says people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, or T2DM, can enjoy a variety of foods. You should limit some foods, however, because they can lead to diabetic complications when consumed in excess. The key to…
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Massage Therapy Tools
October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Use massage therapy tools to enhance your client’s therapeutic experience or to perform self-massage. Massage therapy tools work best for trigger point therapy and to facilitate the dissolution of muscle knots. The different tools are designed to give you leverage…
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Strategies to Help Baby Sleep Through the Night
October 26, 2013 Children's Health
Bags under your eyes and frequent yawns are the hallmarks of your life as a new parent. While some babies may not yet be old enough to sleep through the night due to a smaller bladder, about 70 percent of…
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Low Impact Exercises to Reduce Your Waist
Reducing the waistline can be done through a number of methods that lead to relatively fast all-around weight loss and a flatter and more toned waistline. Reducing calorie intake while increasing low impact exercises is one of the best ways…
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Telling Grown Children about your Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce breaks up the family unit and changes it forever. Even once your children are grown, there are still details that should remain private and kept from the children. Telling your grown children “the truth” is not always necessary because…
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Effects on Children of Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
For any parent considering divorce, I believe the first priority should be minimizing the trauma of the divorce for the children. In many cases, adults in the middle of divorce proceedings, concern themselves only with financial interests and possessions acquired…
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Define Depilatory
October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The word “depilatory” can refer to a type of hair-removal product, but it also embraces specific hair-removal techniques. Of the many ways to get rid of facial and body hair, depilation is one of the quickest and least expensive–but…
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Remedies for Clogged Pores
October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
When functioning normally, your pores secrete oils that keep your skin soft and hydrated. However, due to hormonal fluctuations or the presence of outside dirt, dead skin and oils, your pores can become clogged. Known in the dermatological world as…
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Home Remedies for Blocked Pores
October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The skin contains many tiny holes called pores, which carry oil, or sebum, from the sebaceous glands to the skin’s surface. Sebum is important to the health of the skin and keeps it moisturized and supple. Sometimes blockages can develop…
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6 Ways to Treat Prostate Cancer
1. Use Hormone Therapy Your doctor is likely to turn to hormone therapy as an early intervention against prostate cancer. Because male hormones are known to contribute to the spread of prostate cancer, reducing or eliminating their production is often…
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3 Ways to Prevent Neck Pain
1. Sleep in the Right Position Don’t sleep on your stomach, since this will put stress and strain on your neck, which could lead to pain. The stress will be there whether you’ve got your face down in the mattress…
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Tips for Dealing with the Lonliness of Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The loneliness of divorce can be devastating if one allows it to take control of their life. Nothing is going to take away the pain that one feels during this type of transition, but there are things that can be…
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Medicine Ball Exercises for Track Athletes
It is important to train for strength, speed and explosive power to be a successful track athlete. Medicine ball exercises are a great addition to traditional weight training and plyometric workouts. The medicine ball provides great core strength exercises as…
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The Best Supplements for Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in tissue, and primarily affects foot, knee and hand joints. Gout is usually treated medicinally with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), pain medications and steroids. Changes in diet…
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Divorce Top 5 Reasons
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
You’ve dreamed about this day from when you were a little girl. You planned out every detail from the flowers and favors, to the invitations and wedding dress… The day has finally arrived and your dreams are coming true….
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Divorce
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Bitter ex spouses often can not wait to tell the children that the other parent was abusive or cheated and that is what caused the divorce. They want the children to take sides and in some cases, turn against the…
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Chemotherapy Drugs for Cervical Cancer
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells and interfere with cancer cell growth, according to the National Cancer Institute. These medications are systemic, meaning they travel through the bloodstream and kill cancer cells throughout the body, and not just in…
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Proper Breathing Exercises
October 26, 2013 Mental Health
Breathing correctly can help alleviate the negative impact stress has on the body, researchers at the University of South Florida say. It is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and can help prepare the body for external stresses. The American…
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What Household Products Will Help With Breakouts When Pregnant?
October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Many of the most common acne medications are dangerous for pregnant women to take, according to the American Pregnancy Association, and those that are approved are best used in serious cases. Still, glowing skin isn’t the case for every pregnant…
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Natural Ways to Stop Smoking for Pregnant Women
October 26, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Smoking while pregnant not only leads to low birth weight, according to the American Pregnancy Association, but “The 2001 Surgeon General’s Report” on women and smoking found that women who smoke while pregnant are at risk for serious pregnancy complications…
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3 Ways to Treat a Bulging Disk in the Neck
1. Take a Painkiller Pain relieving medication offers the easiest and cheapest way to treat the pain of a bulging disc in your neck. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can relieve inflammation and promote healing. Depending on the severity of the bulging…
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Causes of Stretch Marks
October 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
The appearance of stretch marks–scar-like, discolored streaks across the skin–may alarm and distress you, but usually they do not indicate anything more severe than the superficial breaking of the epidermis. According to research by New York dermatologist Dr. Neil Sadick…
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Children Swimming Safety
Overview Swimming is a much-anticipated warm-weather activity for children of all ages. Playing in the family pool, at the community water park, during school PE classes or at the lake offer many ways to enjoy time with family and friends….
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The Impact of Divorce on self Esteem
October 26, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
John Donne famously wrote, ‘No man is an island,’ but he was quite wrong. Divorce can break a person’s world until they stand alone among oceans of doubt and uncertainty. Marriage may give them a home, a group identity, a…
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