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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4 Ways to Relieve Pain From Menopause
October 23, 2013 Women's Health
1. Treat Breast Pain Many women suffer breast pain during menopause. The breasts may be tender, sore, swollen and generally uncomfortable. Imbalanced hormones, especially the primary sexual hormone estrogen, are the main cause of female breast pain symptom. A healthy…
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3 Ways to Use Home Remedies for Colon Elimination
1. High-Fiber Foods Can Promote Colon Elimination Eating fresh foods that are high in fiber and water can facilitate colon elimination. Fiber keeps your digestive system healthy and helps food to pass through without difficulty. To cleanse your colon and…
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Exercises for a Flat Tummy
It’s healthy to get in shape and tone your body. Strengthening and toning core muscles, such as the obliques and abdomen, will help improve your posture, flatten your stomach and make you look and feel better. The simple exercises that…
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Fast Ways to Lose Belly Fat at Home
October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Belly fat is the hardest to lose because the muscles of the stomach are not used as much as the legs, arms or other muscles in the body. Belly fat is associated with higher risk of many diseases including heart…
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How to Use a Rowing Machine Safely
Overview If you keep your vision at eye level and scan the cardio section at your gym, you will literally overlook the most effective total body cardio workout there—the rowing machine. Rowing machines sit mere inches off the ground, so…
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B5 Deficiencies
October 23, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid and “the anti-stress” vitamin, is necessary for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. According to the National Institutes of Health, traditional and scientific data reveal that vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid has…
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Natural Gout Remedy
Overview Gout, a form of arthritis, may come on suddenly, causing intense pain, swelling and redness in a joint. Although gout frequently strikes the big toe or joints in the hands or feet, it may target any joint. Triggered by…
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4 Ways to Teach Kids About Cheating in School
1. Don’t Cheat Yourself Kids learn more from observing your actions than they do from what you say. If you teach your kids not to cheat at school, but then talk about getting paid for hours you didn’t work, increasing…
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Causes for Low Thyroid
Low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, is when the thyroid gland no longer produces enough thyroid hormone to maintain the normal functions of metabolism. A deficiency of thyroid hormone can have many different causes, but it is usually an autoimmune disorder….
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What Is Pygeum?
Overview Pygeum africanum, commonly known as the African plum tree, is an evergreen tree found in southern and central Africa. Its bark has been used for thousands of years by African healers to help with urinary conditions, especially for those…
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Nursing Home Abuse Information
Overview In 2003, the National Center for Health Statistics reported that there were 1.5 Americans over age 65 living in nursing homes. That figure is expected to double by 2030. Although the U.S. Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 guaranteed…
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Skin Healing Tips
If you spend much time outdoors in the summer, the delicate canvas of your skin is wide open to a variety of minor injuries, such as insect stings, barbecue burns and scrapes from a biking accident. Key to healing your…
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Elliptical Training: The Advantage Over a Treadmill
Overview The treadmill perseveres as one of the most popular workout machines in gyms or home use. It requires little skill and offers all fitness levels an opportunity to burn significant calories in a short amount of time. A newer…
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Benefits of Fish Oil During Pregnancy
October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Taking a fish oil supplement can provide several benefits for pregnant mothers and their unborn babies. There are some risks associated with consuming such fish products, according to eMedTV.com, which points…
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Crazy Abdominal Exercises
Extreme abdominal training goes beyond typical sit-ups and crunches. True abdominal training involves your entire body to move in different directions and at different speeds. Because your abs are the center of the movement chain, you should not train them…
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5 Ways to Open a Bank Account
1. Choose a Bank You may think choosing a bank sounds easy enough, but there are several things for you to consider. Location and services offered are two of the most important: You may want a bank located close to…
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4 Ways to Cope With Autism Drugs Side Effects
1. Know What Side Effects to Expect All of the drugs used to treat people with autism carry some side effects. Depending on which type of drug your child needs, however, there are different side effects you can expect. There…
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Pilates & the Alexander Technique
Overview The Pilates method of exercise and the Alexander technique feature totally different movement styles, but these complementary alternative therapies often are used in conjunction. Both of these techniques can enhance postural alignment, reduce muscular tension and promote coordinated and…
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How to Train Doing Push-ups
Overview Push-ups are more of a challenge than bench or chest presses because they force your entire body to work as a unit, with your abs, back, leg and hip muscles stabilizing your body as your chest, shoulders and arms…
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How to Improve your Communication without Talking
October 22, 2013 Communication
How to Improve Your Communication without Talking – Part I Prompted by an article on MSN.com, I bought the book “How to Improve Your Marriage without Talking about It,” by Pat Love and Steve Stosny. In reading the book, I…
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Why Do People Wrinkle?
October 22, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Wrinkles are a normal part of getting older, but they aren’t a popular one. The University of Maryland Medical Center estimates that Americans spend more than $12 billion every year on cosmetic procedures designed to fight off the signs…
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Exercises for Building Calf Muscles
The calves are made up of two major muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The gastrocnemius gives your calves a rounded, defined appearance, and the soleus defines your calves along the sides of your legs. These muscles should be trained…
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Effective Communication and Healthy Relationship
October 22, 2013 Communication
Communication is born out of the desire that you care about someone! That moment you last saw and said goodbye when you had to part never meant you were shutting your minds against each other. And so, the next time…
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How to Measure a Road Bike Frame
Overview Cycling with your seat too low, your seat too high, handlebars too far back or too far forward put the body in an incorrect position and negatively impact bio-mechanics. Incorrect body position hurts performance and increases the chance of…
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Learning to say no
October 22, 2013 Communication
“No” is a powerful word. The word, “no” sets boundaries and releases us from commitments that might be harmful to us. The art of saying “no” is difficult for most people to say. In order to save our sanity, we…
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Ways to Flatten the Stomach With Food
Flat abs help you fit better into your clothes and feel more confident in a swimsuit. Bloating and distension at the stomach area often causes discomfort and makes you appear heavier and out of shape. In addition to participating in…
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Communication is Potent Medicine
October 22, 2013 Communication
When you get sick, when you have pain and discomfort, the first thing you think you want is a pill. “Doc give me something to make this go away.” When you need surgery your priority is for a doctor with…
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What Is Botulism and What Causes It?
Overview Botulism is a muscle-paralyzing disease that is caused by the bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. There are three types of botulism: infant botulism, foodborne botulism and wound botulism. All forms of botulism are serious medical conditions that require medical attention….
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Side Effects of Lipo 6X
Lipo 6X is a popular dietary supplement that combines active ingredients such as caffeine, yohimbe, guggulsterones, synephrine and several others to increase the body’s abilities to burn fat. Not enough studies have been done on side effects of Lipo 6X…
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Early Symptoms of the Disease Lupus
Systemic lupus erythematosus, often abbreviated to simply lupus, affects at least 1.5 million Americans, the Lupus Foundations of America (LFA) reports. Lupus, an autoimmune disease that attacks organs and joints, affects mostly women of childbearing age and attacks black and…
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