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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BOSU Core Exercises
A BOSU, which stands for both sides up, is a balance trainer that is half of a stability ball mounted onto a balance board. As the name suggests, a BOSU can be used with either side facing up. A BOSU…
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Running & Bunions
Overview A bunion is a dislocation of the first metatarsophalangeal—or big toe—joint that occurs primarily in shod (shoe wearing) populations. The American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine (ACFAOM) suggests that improper footwear may be a cause of…
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How to Make a Master Cleanser
October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The Master Cleanser, also known as the Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet, is a type of fast done to jump-start a person’s weight-loss plan. The singer and actress Beyonce Knowles made the plan popular by crediting it for her…
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What Is Your Ideal Heart Rate for Burning Fat?
Overview Determining your ideal heart will let you gauge if you are in the fat-burning zone. Run too fast and you risk burning up your main fuel of complex carbohydrates too quickly; run too slowly and you will not burn…
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Belonging is the Single most Important Aspect in a Family
The idea of belonging is central to human survival. Within a family, belonging matters greatly, because those who feel alienated will suffer and fail to thrive, depriving the family of core strength and resilience. But many things need to be…
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Herbs to Get Rid of Gas and Bloating
Gas is a symptom caused by air in the digestive tract, while bloating refers to a feeling of enlargement or swelling of the abdomen. These common digestive symptoms often occur together, resulting in intestinal cramping and discomfort. There are a…
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Family Bonding the best Road Trips are the Unplanned ones
Unplanned road trips make extraordinary memories, the kinds of memories that bond. On the Caribbean island of Anguilla, our Thursday morning adventure began with a road map and the name of a place we hoped to find: Little Bay. A…
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The Benefits of Consistent Family Time together
Although the modern world can make the task seem difficult, knowing how the entire family benefits from consistent family time together can introduce valuable relational advantages. Despite the constant efforts of media, devices, workplaces, and other outside factors, consistent family…
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Smart Shopping for Racquetball Shoes
Raquetball is a game that is grueling and demanding and one that puts an immense amount of pressure on your feet. In order to be successful in racquetball, an athlete needs to have the right equipment and that includes shoes…
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What Are the Benefits of Calendula Oil?
October 22, 2013 Children's Health
Calendula oil is a common herbal oil remedy for treating skin conditions. No first aid kit should be with out this helpful medicine. Although calendula is available in a variety of topical forms, oil is the easiest to use and…
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Family Bonding the best Road Trips are the Unplanned ones
Some people like planned vacations and to know just where they’re going to stay each night. For others, that vision is a nightmare. They want to act spontaneously, to let the journey itself decide where to go and how far….
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Smart Shopping for Basketball Wheelchairs
Wheelchair basketball is no longer the novelty that it once was. The game has come a long way since the 1970s, when many people saw wheelchair athletes playing basketball as objects of sympathy. Or reactions would sometimes go the opposite…
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Home Remedies for a Severe Sore Throat
The primary causes of sore throat are viral and bacterial infections, says the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO), although allergies and sinus infections can also be contributors. Sore throats are extremely common, and rarely do people need to see a…
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Home Remedies for Arthritis of the Knees
October 22, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and deterioration of the body’s joints. While it can affect any joint, arthritis presents special mobility challenges when it occurs in the knees. There are a variety of home remedies for arthritis of…
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How your Family can Helpo a Loved one with Depression
How your family can help a loved one with depression? People who are suffering depression needs to know their loved ones are behind them one hundred percent to allow them to see you feel compassion, love, and you do care…
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Exercise Tips After Pregnancy
October 22, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Following the birth of your baby, it’s natural to want to get rid of your baby weight. In addition to breastfeeding, exercise may be another option for burning off this weight. However, it’s important to make sure you clear your…
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How to get your Family to help more in Making Meals
If you want to get your family to help more in making meals, you must train them from the very beginning what is expected of them. There is no reason to be the long-suffering husband or wife in the kitchen…
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Butt Home Exercises
Firming your buttocks will get you the butt of your dreams. The best exercises for toning the glutes (butt muscles) were studied by The La Crosse Exercise and Health Program, according to the article “Glutes To The Max” by Mark…
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Tips on Healthy Curly Hair
October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Curly hair can be difficult to work with than straight hair since it shows signs of damage and dryness much more easily. The key to maintaining curly hair’s health is prevention, since visible damage to the hair is impossible to…
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How to Make Watching Football Games on TV a Family Affair
Football season does not have to be a time that the family divides, with some members watching the sport avidly while others are excluded and ignored. Instead, make watching football games on TV a family affair. Consider the following strategies….
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Receding Hairline Remedies
October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A receding hairline is frequently a symptom of androgenetic alopecia, also known as male- or female-pattern baldness. It’s a condition characterized by excessive hair fall. While the loss often starts gradually, you eventually notice a thinning or receding of the…
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Exercises in Water
Exercising in the water offers a different kind of workout. Water exercises provide the resistance you’ll need to build and tone muscle without having a heavy impact on your joints like running or walking do. If you have access to…
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Exercises After a C-Section
A C-section can affect the tautness of your abdominal muscles. This may result in your stomach taking on a pouch-like appearance. If you were very active prior to having your baby, you may want to begin exercising right away following…
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How to Attach a Mouth Guard to a Football Helmet
Overview Mouth guards are usually required to play the sport the football. It is a safety precaution for each player to be properly fitted for their mouth guard and have it molded to fit their mouth. Some mouth guards may…
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Causes of Rapid Weight Loss
Rapid weight loss can indicate a number of potentially serious health conditions, including digestive disorders, certain forms of cancer and diabetes. In many cases, your weight and wellness will return to a healthy level once the disorder is treated. If…
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Have Fun with the Family this Winter Season
Winter weather have your family feeling down? No problem! With the following family activities the entire family can play together and avoid those winter blues. Each of these activities requires a family of at least two or more and a…
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High Blood Potassium Level Symptoms
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The body uses the mineral potassium to help regulate the function of cells in the heart, muscles and nerves. A normal blood level of potassium ranges from 3.6 to 4.8 milliequivalents per liter, according to the Mayo Clinic. Any level…
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Nail Strengthening Tips
October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Fingernails and toenails both consist of layers of the protein keratin. Healthy nails are smooth and consistent in color; they do not have grooves, spots or discoloration. However, older people may develop vertical ridges in the nails. If you have…
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Celiac Symptoms in Babies
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes harsh immune reactions to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Infants with celiac disease may exhibit digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea or vomiting, failure to thrive…
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Smart Shopping for 7-Irons
The 7-iron is one of the most versatile clubs in any golfer’s bag. The standard use of the 7-iron is on a par 4 or par 5, when a golfer is 110 to 190 yards away from the green. Like…
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