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 Approach and Deal with Contentious People
October 23, 2013 Communication
The world is basically made up of two types of personalities with varying degrees in between. There are those that agree with you and those that disagree. The ones that agree with you or have no opinion of their own…
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How to Use Acupuncture to Stop Smoking
Overview Quitting smoking is one of the hardest experiences a person can face, because the nicotine in cigarettes is highly addictive. Though people may face withdrawals and temptations during the period where they try to stop smoking, succeeding and avoiding…
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The Quickest Way to Lose Weight in a Gym
October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Many people want to lose weight, but not everyone has hours to spend working out in the gym. A specific technique can be used in the gym which increases fat loss in a short amount of time. A high-intensity…
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Exercises for Your Underarm
If you were to look under your arm, you would see skin, flab and muscle. The muscle found here is known in anatomical terminology as the triceps. To exercise your underarms, you need to do elbow flexion exercises that work…
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Hay fever Remedies
Hay fever, which is the common name for allergic rhinitis, can cause many of the same symptoms as the common cold, such as runny nose, cough, sneezing, congestion and sinus difficulty. According to the Mayo Clinic, hay fever is not…
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4 Ways to Treat Cold Sores
1. Choose From a Range of Antiviral Treatments Your most effective line of defense against cold sores will come from prescription antiviral drugs designed to speed the lesions’ healing. Expect your doctor to prescribe orally ingested medications for severe or…
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How to Get Rid of Acne Redness
Overview Some people might experience acne that’s merely a few flesh-colored bumps. But for most, acne is inflamed and results in red blemishes that seem to take over your face. While the battle against acne requires diligence and perhaps even…
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How to Reconcile with someone you have Fallen out with
October 23, 2013 Communication
It is not unusual for you to enter into a fight with a friend or relative once in awhile. However, sometimes such fights often lead to a fall out which necessitates the need for reconciliation. Sometimes a fall out with…
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Home Remedies for Chafed Skin
Chafing is a very uncomfortable skin irritation that develops when skin rubs against skin, clothing or another material such as a bike seat. Chafing is most common in athletes and overweight people, and it typically occurs during physical activity such…
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Harmful Effects of Being Underweight
October 23, 2013 Mental Health
Dangerously low body weight can lead to an array of potentially serious complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a body mass index that falls below 18.5 is considered underweight by medical standards. If you experience low…
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When to Give Advice and when to be Quiet
October 23, 2013 Communication
Tact is a very important thing in relationships; or at least, it is if you want to have positive relationships. However, there are times when you need to speak out and say things that the other person may not want…
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3 Ways to Manage Manic Depression
1. Take the Right Medications Most cases of manic depression require some kind of medication. The medication helps keep manic episodes under control and prevents depressive episodes from getting out of hand. Your psychiatrist or personal physician will be able…
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Which Chemicals Are in Sunscreen?
October 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Sunscreens have evolved over the past few decades to offer a range of formulas to offer sun protection. The best sunscreens are called broad-spectrum sunscreens, because they can block light at a range of wavelengths to protect your skin from…
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How to Stay on Good Terms with your ex Spouse for the Sake of the Children
October 23, 2013 Communication
Divorce can be cruel. It can wrench out your heart and destroy your self esteem. You may blame your spouse for causing the break up regardless of who is at fault. With all the blaming going on it’s often easy…
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Advanced Stages of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is cancer of the reproductive glands in women that produce eggs. Staging of cancer is a standardized system of describing the spread and extent of the cancer. Accurate staging is important, especially for ovarian cancer, because treatments and…
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Contentious People Deal with Approach Argumentative
October 23, 2013 Communication
Contentious people, who are they really? The best way to begin this discussion is to define the word contentious. According to Dictionary.com, Contentious as an adjective means the following: “tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome: a contentious crew.; causing, involving,…
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At-Home Exercises to Burn Fat & Tone
October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Working out at home can be advantageous if you do not like the gym atmosphere, or if you just simply want to save money. If you are looking to burn fat and tone up, there are multiple exercises you can…
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5 Ways to Control Rosacea
October 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Avoid Your Triggers Triggers of flushing can induce rosacea, which is a common skin disorder leading to redness and pimples on the nose, forehead, cheekbones and chin. These triggers may include hot beverages, spicy food, sun exposure, saunas, hot…
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Exercises for Reducing Belly Fat
Having a trim, slender midsection isn’t only important for looking good. According to Michael Jensen, M.D., an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic, excess belly fat can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, sleep apnea, some types of cancer…
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Herbal Treatments for Ringworm
Ringworm is something of a misnomer. It’s a fungal infection of tinea corporis, not a worm. According to the Mayo Clinic, ringworm leaves round, itchy patches on the skin. The outer area is red and a bit raised, while the…
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Head Concussion Symptoms
The brain is a relatively soft organ, with about the consistency of tofu. The skull and cerebrospinal fluid act as shock absorbers against the bumping and shaking that occur with daily life. A blow to the head can overwhelm this…
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Basketball Goals for Children
Young children may be drawn to the game of basketball when they see older siblings playing the game on the playground court or in the driveway, while watching it on TV, or if they just pick up a ball and…
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Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking is the cause for nearly 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States. Seventy percent of current smokers report they want or are trying to quit. In…
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Back Hair Removal Techniques
October 23, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Depending on the person, back hair can cover a lot of surface area, or it can appear in small patches. Regardless of the severity, if you have unwanted back hair, you have several removal options at your disposal. Being that…
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3 Ways to Manage Money
1. Study Your Money First, you need to gain an understanding of your income and expenses throughout the year. Gather your bank records, credit card statements and receipts from cash purchases for the last 3 months. Create a spreadsheet with…
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Hay Fever Cures
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, describes a group of symptoms triggered by an allergen. Dust, dander and pollen are common offenders, which can prompt sneezing, itching, a runny nose and tearing in individuals with allergies. Symptoms that may…
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Home Remedies to Cure Lice
Lice are small parasitic insects that infest body hair and feed on your blood. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are three types of lice: head, body, and pubic. Body lice live in clothing and bedding and usually affect people…
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4 Ways to Accomplish Your Goals
1. Write Down All of Your Goals One of the best ways to make sure you accomplish all of your goals is to commit them to paper as specifically as possible. Writing down goals is a way to transform them…
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Harmful Effects of Smoking on the Heart
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the adverse effects from smoking tobacco account for nearly 443,000 deaths each year, or one in five of all deaths in the United States. Smoking tobacco causes a wide variety of…
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Ways to Avoid Arguments in a Relationship
October 23, 2013 Communication
Let’s face it, everyone argues from time to time. But there are ways to avoid arguments if time and care is taken to effectively communicate with one another. Many times disagreements turn into arguments simply because one party feels they…
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