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 Exercise on a Stability Ball
Overview Performing standard resistance training exercises on a stability ball instead of a weight bench forces the core muscles in your abdomen, back and pelvis to work extra hard to stabilize your body because of the ball’s constant instability. There…
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Cures for Extremely Chapped Lips
Most of your body has sebaceous glands beneath the surface, which pump sebum, or oil, to the skin in order to keep it hydrated and protected from the elements. Your lips, however, rely on internal moisture and hydration to prevent…
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4 Ways to Treat Vaginismus
1. Understand the Causes of Vaginismus Vaginismus is a condition in which a woman’s pelvic floor muscles spasm involuntarily in response to penetration or attempted penetration. This makes penetration either impossible or painfully difficult. Many women have never heard of…
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Foods That Are Suggested for Type 2 Diabetes
The goal of a healthy diet in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is to support normal blood sugars and a healthy weight in order to prevent diabetic complications and promote general health. Type 2 diabetics can enjoy all types of…
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How to keep your Divorce from being Traumatic
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Keeping a divorce from being a traumatic experience is possible. You must view the experience as being something that is necessary in your life for your happiness. Making things personal in the court proceedings does not help anybody. Instead, try…
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Face Muscle Exercises
The muscles of the face, like any other muscle group in the body, must be exercised on a regular basis to maintain tone and function, says the Health Guidance Organization. In roughly 10 minutes a day, facial exercises can improve…
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Action Plan to Quit Smoking
Overview Quitting smoking is hard–after all, it is an addiction. Some smokers determined to become ex-smokers may be able to quit cold turkey, but the majority need some extra help. Thinking through your options when it comes to becoming smoke-free…
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How to Figure Out Calories Burned in a Day
October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview You may wish to estimate the calories you burn daily when you design a weight loss plan. This will allow you to predict your weight loss over a period of time. You can calculate the calories you burn in…
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4 Ways to Treat Syringoma
1. Talk to a Dermatologist Syringoma is a bump formed on the face, caused by cell overgrowth in the sweat glands that creates a small yellowish tumor. It’s benign, which means there’s no health risk, though it can make you…
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How to Fix My Credit Report If it Is Showing an Incorrect Name?
Overview Your credit report is used by banks and other lenders, as well as insurers and employers to make decisions about whether to give you credit or to hire you. The credit report information needs to be accurate because discrepancies…
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Seven Safety Rules for Skiing
Skiing can be fun if one is cautious. If reckless, however, the activity can become one of danger, potentially putting your life and the lives of others in peril. There are numerous ways to ensure your safety and the safety…
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Natural Home Remedies for Melasma
October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Melasma also goes by the name of chloasma or less formally, the “mask of pregnancy,” as this pigmentation disorder affects up to 70 percent of expectant women. The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) states that women who take birth…
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Prostate Procedures
Treatment procedures for an enlarged prostate can vary from minimally invasive to surgical. Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) occurs over a long period of time where normal tissue of the prostate gland multiplies and enlarges. The enlarged size of the prostate…
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After a Divorce Moving on to a new Life
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
My supervisor asked me an interesting question the other day. Basically, he wanted to know if I had any regrets or bitterness regarding my ex wife. Now, most guys would either immediately say, “I hate her,” or “I regret ever…
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Causes of Stomach Pains
The stomach is an organ found within the abdomen, which is the area between the ribs and the pelvic bone. Most people have had an experience with pain in the abdomen, which is often called stomach pain, but may actually…
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Herbs That Increases Testosterone
Low testosterone levels are a common complaint among middle-aged men. Reduced levels of testosterone can lead to infertility, poor muscle growth, sexual dysfunction and fatigue. Most herbs that boost testosterone have not been extensively researched; studies have not fully evaluated…
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How can i help my Children Deal with my Divorce
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In North America, almost 50% of marriages end in divorce. Children growing up in single-parent families have been proven to be at greater risk for physical and emotional illnesses, juvenile delinquency, dropping out of school early, and drug or alcohol…
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Harmful Side Effects of Marijuana
Marijuana is the name of a drug derived from the natural plant Cannabis sativa. It is usually formed into a cigarette or joint, using the stems, leaves, flowers and seeds, but may be ingested in many different ways. The main…
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How to Heal the Pain of a Divorce
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is, without a doubt, one of the most painful and difficult experiences an individual can endure. It can be a heartbreaking, depressing, and lonely ordeal. A tremendous amount of time is required in order to heal and recover from…
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4 Ways to Detect Iron Poisoning
1. Watch for Vomiting Diarrhea and Abdominal Pain Early signs of iron poisoning can point to a number of causes. You may experience gastrointestinal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and drowsiness. In serious cases, the stomach may bleed and your breathing and…
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Herbs That Help Sinus Infections
Most sinus infections self-resolve with little or no treatment, according to Mayo Clinic. In some cases, however, the infection can become chronic or severe. Conventional Western medicine offers only limited solutions for sinus infections. Because many are viral or fungal…
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About Wooden Bats
Overview Wooden bats have been used by professional baseball players since the sport’s inception. According to the website Baseball-Bats.net, early wooden baseball bats came in a variety of shapes and sizes. Players quickly discovered, however, that bats with rounded barrels…
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Dry Sauna Dangers
Humidity is kept very low in a dry sauna and water is not splashed on hot rocks to make steam. Temperatures average about 90 degrees F in a dry sauna with humidity levels staying between five and 10 percent. Sweat…
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Yoga Ball Exercises for Women
For years, gymnast and dancers have used yoga balls to tone, strengthen and improve their flexibility. More recently, physical therapists have begun incorporating them into their rehabilitation and wellness programs. In yoga, they provide additional support for moderate to difficult…
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Home Remedies for Dark Upper Lip Shadow
October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Some women develop an upper lip shadow–the development of thin, dark hairs that darken the upper lip and look similar to a very thin mustache. Having an upper lip shadow can be very embarrassing for a woman, even drawing mockery…
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Prostate Cancer Surgery Options
The prostate gland is responsible for secreting approximately 30 percent of the semen in which sperm are ejaculated. The removal of the prostate gland is a delicate procedure because it is located near nerves that control the ability to ejaculate…
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Flower Remedies for Anxiety
October 25, 2013 Children's Health
Using flower essence therapy is one way of using flower remedies for emotional healing, including anxiety. Dr. Edward Bach, an English physician rediscovered the use of the ‘essence’ of flowers for healing in the 1930s. Ian White, a fifth generation…
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3 Ways to Use Anti-Psychotics for Bipolar Disorder
October 25, 2013 Mental Health
1. Take Anti-Psychotics to Treat Mania Anti-psychotics are used to treat episodes of severe mania in bipolar disorder. Manic episodes can veer out of control quickly, and may produce symptoms of psychosis. An anti-psychotic drug may be prescribed for long-term…
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Aging & Thinning Hair
October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Everyone’s hair becomes thinner with age. If a person’s hair is thinning at an unusually fast rate, this may signal a health problem, and a physician should be contacted. Good nutrition, a healthy lifestyle with rest and exercise, and…
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How to Protect yourself Emotionally during a Divorce
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Protecting yourself emotionally during divorces can be a very difficult process. This is because you probably will have emotional connection with your former partner still. That makes it difficult to deal with emotions during the divorce proceedings. You must understand…
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