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 Make a Spa Scrub at Home
Overview You probably have everything you need to make a spa scrub right in your kitchen. You need the scrub ingredient, which can be sugar or sea salt, and you need a skin cleansing agent and nourishing agent. The Grand…
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3 Ways to Choose a Teeth-Whitening System
1. Consider Your Oral History While the goal in whitening teeth is a better appearance, health should not be compromised to achieve it. For some people, teeth bleaching is too harsh. If you are allergic to hydrogen peroxide or have…
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Prostate Diseases
The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system, about the size of a walnut, and is located in front of the rectum and below the bladder. There are a few different disorders of the prostate that are clinically…
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Developing Loving Freindships with People who have different Beliefs
October 23, 2013 Communication
“A friend is one who knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” This quote, taken from a little known writer named William Shakespeare, directs a…
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Dry Skin Care Tips
Dry skin has a fancy medical name–xerosis–but in most cases, is nothing to worry about. Skin cells that do not contain enough moisture can shrivel and lead to itching, scaling and wrinkling. Dry skin is most prevalent in the cooler…
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What Are the Disadvantages of Depo-Provera?
October 23, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Depo-Provera (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) is an injectable prescription hormone used to prevent pregnancy in women. This medication mimics the action of the naturally-occurring hormone progesterone and acts by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries. Discuss the disadvantages of…
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About Ofloxacin
Overview Ofloxacin, or Floxin, is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections in the body. According to Drugs.com, an online drug reference, ofloxacin belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Ofloxacin fights bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia,…
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3 Ways to Use a Handheld Muscle Stimulator
October 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Address Safety First Before using a handheld or portable muscle stimulator, check with your doctor to make sure it’s an appropriate device for you. Pre-existing health conditions, such as having a pacemaker or history of heart problems, may prohibit…
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What Are the Effects of Prilosec OTC?
Prilosec OTC, also known as omeprazole generically, is an anti-ulcer medication belonging to the class of drugs called proton-pump inhibitors. The drug is indicated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to help heal inflammation of the esophagus. If you get…
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4 Ways to Treat Joint Pain in the Hands
1. Take an Anti-Inflammatory Medication The first step in treating joint pain in the hands is to take an anti-inflammatory pain-relieving medication. Ibuprofen is one such medication, and it’s readily available over the counter in most supermarkets and drug stores….
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Dry Hair Tips
Hair is made up of what is essentially a dead protein called keratin, notes the American Hair Loss Association. That means when it becomes damaged, it has no way of healing itself. Dry hair is more easily damaged than healthy…
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What Are the Effects of Xanax?
October 23, 2013 Women's Health
Xanax (generic name, alprazolam) is a commonly prescribed anti-anxiety drug. As a benzodiazepine, Xanax works by “depressing”, or inhibiting, the nervous system. It may also be used to combat depression-related anxiety, as well as panic disorder. Because of the potential…
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How to tell if a Relationship Isn’t Working
October 23, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
When a relationship turns bad, it can become toxic for one or both people. The bad part about when a relationship is not working out, is that you may not really notice until it is too late. There are some…
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Different Pull-Ups
A pull-up is an upper-body exercise in which your body is suspended and you pull your body weight up, working the biceps, shoulders, abdominals and lateral muscles. There are numerous variations on this exercise, all of which focus on different…
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How to Stop in Roller Hockey Skates
Overview Roller hockey is a popular recreational activity for many children and adults. While the rules are similar to traditional hockey, this form of the game is played outdoors on the pavement with a ball instead of a hockey puck….
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What Are the Early Symptoms of Macular Degeneration?
In the human eye, the macula is a part of the retina and is responsible for sharpening and refining visual images perceived by the eye. Macular degeneration, which is also called age-related macular degeneration, is an eye condition that occurs…
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Ab Exercises With Bands
Resistance bands allow you to get a complete workout for your abs and any muscle group you wish pretty much anywhere you want. Bands weigh next to nothing and can be wrapped up into small bundles to fit in a…
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Exercises for Toning Muscles With Weight Training
Toning the muscles takes hard work and dedication. To pull this off, you need to perform various weight training exercises that target your entire body. Use free weights and body weight for resistance, and to make the best use of…
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Batting Cage Tips
Hitting in a batting cage is a wonderful opportunity for any baseball player who wants to work on hitting a baseball. Hitting a round ball with a round bat squarely is one of the most difficult jobs in sports and…
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Safe Bodybuilding Supplements
Most bodybuilders will try anything to gain muscle or lose body fat. In many cases, there is little regard for health or safety. However, great results should never come at the expense of health. Fortunately, there are a number of…
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Bowflex AB Exercises
Exercises on Bowflex home gyms may not be the only options for working your abs, but the resistance offered by the patented Bowflex power rods gives your abs plenty of weight to work against. Bodyweight exercises on the floor or…
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4 Ways to Use Home Remedies for Ear Infections
1. Fight Swimmer’s Ear With Vinegar You can use vinegar to treat fungal ear infections, such as swimmer’s ear. However, before doing so, you should get a medical professional to confirm that the cause of the problem is in fact…
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What Are the Effects of Herpes?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital herpes; it is spread through contact…
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Clinical Stages of Prostate Cancer
The prostate is an organ of the male reproductive system. More than 186,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Prostate cancer is staged I through IV and takes…
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3 Ways to Use Herbs to Treat Diarrhea
1. Astringent Herbs Can Slow Diarrhea Treat your diarrhea with astringent herbs that tone tissues throughout your body and “dry” various bodily secretions. Blackberry leaf and raspberry leaf teas are often used for diarrhea by brewing 1 tsp. of leaf…
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Public Speaking Practice Audience Materialsuccess
October 23, 2013 Communication
For many people, public speaking is a living nightmare, especially when it involves large crowds. While it is perfectly natural to feel nervousness when you are about to speak in front of too many people, especially when you do not…
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Complications of Pediatric Sickle Cell
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease that causes the normal red blood cells to form a sickle shape during periods of deoxygenation. The main component of the disease is the erythrocytes (red blood cells) change from the normal discoid…
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Running & Heel Pain
Overview Heel pain caused by running is most commonly caused by plantar fasciitis. The fascia is a band of tissue that runs from the base of the toes to the heel, along the arch of the foot. According to Drs….
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Bowflex Tricep Exercises
The Bowflex home gym series provides you with options to work your triceps as well as every other muscle group. The triceps run along the back of your upper arm. The triceps only job is to extend the elbow, which…
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Fitness Golf Tips
Since Tiger Woods emerged as a champion golfer, the image of the overweight, middle-aged golfer started giving way to more physically fit athletes out there on the course. While you many not want to spend hours in the gym, there…
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