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 Total Gym Machine
The Total Gym machine is a home gym that is capable of exercising all your major muscle groups including the muscles of your chest, back, legs, arms, abs and shoulders. A simple increase of the incline on your Total Gym…
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5 Ways to Treat Pesticide Poisoning
1. Remove the Pesticide From the Environment The first step to treating exposure is to remove the victim from the pesticide. If the poisoning took place in an enclosed space, get him out to fresh air where there are no…
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Family Life Tps for Overcoming Family Conflict
Conflict within families is normal and often deemed par for the course. This is because every single human being is an individual with their very own views, beliefs and ways of doing things. At times, family members clash due to…
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Steps to Overcome the Effects of Physical Abuse
October 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Physical abuse is devastating to experience. It plays with your mind and damages the body. Many times the wounds heal, but the scars, both seen and unseen are permanent. The person being abused struggles with the paradox that love must…
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10 Diet Programs
October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
With so many choices at the bookstore, online and at the grocery store, diet programs and their brands can become a bit of a maze. Regional foods, famous doctors and special calculation methods can all form the basis of a…
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Self-Help Techniques for Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal feeling, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). It is nature’s way of readying the body to face a threatening situation. Some people feel anxious even when they are not directly facing danger. This…
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Causes of Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection involving the covering on the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. Common symptoms associated with meningitis include a severe headache, a high fever and a stiff neck. Viruses, bacteria and fungus may all cause a…
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3 Ways to Count Calories on the Hacker’s Diet
October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Consult Calorie Counting Charts The Hacker’s Diet comes complete with a calorie counting chart of common foods. It even contains information on various fast foods such a Burger King Whopper. Use this chart to obtain the number of calories…
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The Names of the Muscles in the Human Body
The human body moves voluntarily and involuntarily via our muscular system. Muscles contract and shorten in response to nerve stimuli as they counter gravitational forces and maintain posture and balance. There are over 600 muscles in our body, which make…
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Exercises for the Calf & Thigh
The muscles of the calf and thigh constitute most of the major lower-body muscles. The calf muscle is called the gastrocnemius. The muscles of the thigh include the quadriceps muscles on the anterior (front) side, the hamstrings on the posterior…
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Good Parenting Skills List
Parenting isn’t easy for the best, most experienced mom or dad, because each child is so different and because children’s needs constantly change. Common sense sometimes works, but children don’t always respond to motivators for the adult. Their emotions of…
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Foods to Eat With Candida
Candida is a type of yeast that naturally grows in the body. According to the National Institutes for Health, candidiasis, which is also sometimes simply referred to as candida or yeast overgrowth takes place when the body when the immune…
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Is Living together before Marriage is a Good Idea
Although it can be said that there are disadvantages to cohabiting before getting married, It can also be argued that there are many benefits of living together before tying the knot too. This includes the fact that you never truly…
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Overcoming Communication Problems in Marriage
October 25, 2013 Communication
Communication problems in a marriage can cause any couple to disagree in even in the smallest things, making what should be everyday simple conversations a pain to get through, and even worse: a headache. Most couples that have a lot…
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The Best Baby Jogger Strollers
Jogging strollers feature a three-wheel design that allow for easier maneuverability while jogging or taking a brisk walk. Joggers typically include plenty of storage space, so you can stow your diaper bag, water bottles, keys or other necessities as you…
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Signs your Career is having a Negative Impact on your Relationship
October 25, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Most people do not have career and relationship problems. The vast majority of people combine their work lives and home life adequately and as the expression goes: “The twain never meets.” Some people have high powered jobs which are very…
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Early Signs & Symptoms of Being Pregnant
October 25, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Women who might be pregnant are understandably eager to know whether they have conceived a child. But a pregnancy test isn’t accurate until about two weeks after conception, and some women with irregular periods may find judging the timing of…
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Fluoxetine Serious Side Effects
October 25, 2013 Mental Health
Fluoxetine hydrochloride is an antidepressant medication used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, eating disorders and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Fluoxetine affects multiple body systems and has the potential to cause serious side effects. It can take anywhere from five…
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How to Make a Relationship Work when you don’t have Time for each other
October 25, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Life tends to get swallowed up in the demands of work, school and other activities. In years past people were busy but they functioned in a much smaller circle. In simpler times parents came home and engaged the family in…
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Drugs to Take for Fear of Flying
October 25, 2013 Mental Health
Phobia refers to an overwhelming fear of a certain object or situation. In fact, a fear of flying is classified as a specific phobia. Symptoms associated with this phobia include anxiety, fear, sweating, trouble breathing and a rapid heartbeat, the…
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How to Help a Child Concentrate at School
October 25, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Concentration, or self-regulation, requires the ability to overcome distractions and focus solely on the task at hand. Children who are unable to concentrate typically struggle in school, since that requirement sums up the expectations of students: sit still, be…
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Exercises for Inner Thighs & Buttocks
The muscles of the buttocks and inner thighs are called the glutes and adductors, respectively. The adductors should not be confused with the abductors, which are the muscles of the outer thighs. You can train these groups separately by doing…
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Ten Ways to Build a Postive Retirement Relationship
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
How exciting. You are planning to retire. Retirement is unlike any other phase of married life. Up to that point, you are employed. You have deadlines, responsibilities and receive a paycheck. There’s a routine and pattern to daily living. When…
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Exercises for Free Weights
Free-weight exercises involve the use of barbells, dumbbells and weight plates. As opposed to machines, free weights force you to use stabilizing muscles when you perform exercises to maintain proper form and postural alignment. You can do free-weight exercises to…
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Exercise Equipment for Obese People
October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Low- or no-impact workouts are the best option for obese people (those with a body mass index greater than 30) because these workouts put the least amount of stress on the joints. Walking, recumbent biking and elliptical training are all…
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How to Feed a Baby With a Milk Allergy
Overview An allergy to cow’s milk is the most common type of food allergy among young children, according to DrPaul.com. This can be a major roadblock to parents as they try to wean their child off breast milk or formula….
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4 Ways to Get a Job Over 50
1. Update Your Technological Know-How Many companies look for people over 50 who are up to date on the latest technologies. If you aren’t a computer “power user,” increase your IT skills to become more viable in the job market….
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Exercise Ball Exercises for Cellulite
Cellulite is a non-life-threatening substance that builds up under the skin and makes it look rough and dimpled. Although cellulite is nearly impossible to get rid of altogether, you can take proactive measures to make it less noticeable. According to…
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Foods to Control Diabetes
Controlling and managing diabetes requires a lifestyle that supports normal blood sugar and a healthy weight to prevent diabetic complications and promote health. All foods can be consumed in a diabetic diet however certain ones should be limited more than…
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Overcoming an Unrequited Love
In this lifetime, I’m almost sure that each one of us have hoped for a love that would bring us happiness and contentment. The greatest feeling I think is loving someone who can love you back. At one point or…
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