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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Acceptance of a Family Member in Spite of their Negative Attitude
A family is comprised of individuals with different personalities and different experiences in their life. Therefore, it’s safe to say, that more than likely you will come across a family member with a negative attitude. There may be times you…
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What Are the Benefits of Sage Tea?
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Herbs have been at the base of medicine since Ancient Greece. Dioscorides, a Greek physician, first used sage (Salvia officinalis) to stop the bleeding of wounds and clean sores in the first century. Since then, it has been used as…
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Indicators that Suggest your Teen may be going Astray
Parents strive to give their children the best upbringing possible. They feed them healthy food, provide them a good education, teach them right from wrong, and allow them to learn from their mistakes. However, no matter how hard a parent protects a…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Sex’s Effects on the Body
1. Frequent Sex Can Make You Healthier Safe sex, especially with a committed and loving partner, can bring medical health benefits. It can provide a healthy dose of exercise. The bed can actually be a good exercise machine and vigorous…
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What Are the Causes of Sciatica Pain?
Sciatica, which typically presents with low back pain, pain in the buttock and down the leg, affects almost half the population at some point in their lives and results from pressure being applied to part of the sciatic nerve. The…
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Which Foods Help Grow Healthy Hair?
October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Your hair health is a reflection of your overall health. There are a variety of natural remedies you can incorporate into your daily routine to assure you grow healthy hair. Certain nutrients are known for promoting hair health. Eating foods…
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AIDS Prevention Strategies
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the last stage of HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that even without treatment, it can take years for a person infected with HIV to reach the…
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4 Ways to Treat Leg Cramps
1. Why Leg Cramps Occur You’re just waking up in the morning. You roll over to stretch, and suddenly your calf muscle feels like it’s snapped and rolled up into a ball. For a few agonizing minutes, you experience the…
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Effective People Skills
October 21, 2013 Mental Health
Having effective people skills includes the ability to communicate effectively, using listening skills and reading body language, and the capacity to assert yourself in social situations. Cultivating a positive attitude can not only help others to feel more comfortable in…
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Dealing with Anger in the Family
Dealing with anger in any situation is difficult. Anger in the home life threatens even the most stable of relationships. It pits loved one against loved one, creating an ever-increasing atmosphere of hostility, dissention, and frustration. The old saying “we…
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1,400-Calorie Food Plan
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview A low calorie diet encourages weight loss reports, states lead researcher Frank M. Sacks, M.D. in the February 2009 issue of the “New England Journal of Medicine.” For most women, a 1,400-calorie-per-day food plan represents a reduced calorie diet….
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Exercises for a Butt Lift
Your butt is made up of three major muscles: the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. These muscles are collectively referred to as the glutes. The gluteus minimus is the smallest muscle, located right where your butt…
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10 Ways to Lose Weight for Teenage Girls
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The teen years establish physical health habits for a lifetime. The National Center for Health Statistics reports staggering numbers of American teens with weight problems, and notes that more than 17 percent of teenage girls fall within the category of…
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How to Clear Up My Credit Report
Overview A credit report details your running history of credit usage, documenting late payments, outstanding balances and any recent credit inquiries. Some delinquencies, such as bankruptcy, may last up to 10 years, but most negative information may be removed after…
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What Exercises Develop the Calf Muscles?
The calf muscles give the lower back part of your legs definition. The main function of this muscle group is to elevate the heels in a motion known in anatomical terminology as plantar flexion. Exercises that develop the calf muscles…
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Family Dysfunction how a Bad Home Environment can Contribute
How a home is run from its overall condition to the household rules will have an impact on the family residing there. While everything does not have to look like the cover of a magazine or the residents have impeccable…
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Diets for Bodybuilding
Bodybuilders are notorious for being “protein hogs,” as their rigorous resistance training programs give them a hearty appetite. Muscles are made from protein, and the building blocks of protein are amino acids. Were you to eat only protein, however, you’d…
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Best Tips for Dating a Man
October 21, 2013 Children's Health
Women take a lot of risks when dating a new man, both physically and emotionally. Although there is a wide range of safety tips women should follow when dating new men, there often is no way to avoid the emotional…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Sex and Neurological Disorders
October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
1. Common Disorders That Impact Sex A neurological disorder is a disease that impacts the nervous system. Common neurological disorders that may impact your sex life include strokes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and spinal injuries. After a stroke, partners can…
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Home Remedies for Rectal Constipation
Symptoms of rectal constipation don’t just consist of infrequent bowel movements; you may also experience hard stools or strain while on the toilet. If you’re confused about the frequency of bowel movements that physicians consider normal, be assured that you…
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Viral Pink Eye Symptoms
Pink eye is the lay term for conjunctivitis of the eye. Conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membranes that lines the lower eyelids and the eye, can result from viruses, bacteria, environmental factors and allergies. Viruses most often cause…
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Butt-Busting Exercises
Modern society has people sitting more than moving around, and this does little to get those gluteal muscles in shape. Anyone can get a firm, toned derriere in nine weeks with persistence, aerobics, good nutrition and some butt-busting exercises. Having…
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How Do You Get a Flat Stomach?
Overview Stomach fat, or visceral, is a health risk. It is a type of deep fatty tissue found within the abdomen which differs from subcutaneous fat, which is found just under your skin. Stomach fat is linked to high blood…
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How to tell your Children their Father is in Prison
When a father is incarcerated his children, if old enough, understand that he is absent and have questions as to why he is no longer living with them. It is a difficult, sensitive subject and understandably many caregivers dodge the…
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Infant Sinus Infection Symptoms
A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, occurs when bacteria or viruses infect the sinuses. This can occur as a result of a cold that allows fluids to build up in the sinus passages. DrGreene.com points out that asthma and sinus…
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Benefits of Using Flaxseed
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Tiny flaxseed–packed with essential fatty acid, fiber, protein and lignan–offers a tremendous nutritional bang for your supplement buck. Ground flaxseed provides benefits over flaxseed oil and is easy to incorporate into any diet plan. A tablespoon or two a day…
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10 Ways to Slim Down on a Budget
Losing weight and getting healthy shouldn’t have to break your budget. But for many dieters, expensive gym memberships and elaborate meal plans create the impression that it must be difficult to slim down on a budget. With a little creativity…
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Ab Roller Instructions
Overview Calling itself “the most successful ab workout equipment in the world,” the Ab Roller promises “sexy abs and a slim waistline.” Equipped with an “Arcuate Rocker System,” the Ab Roller claims to support the head and neck during abdominal…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Stomach Ulcer Symptoms
1. Oh, Itâs Just Heartburn; Or Is It? We all have, at one time or another, experienced the discomfort of âheartburnâ, or âacid indigestionâ; perhaps too much spicy food, or too much alcohol, or a combination of foods that give…
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Dysfunctional Families are Functioning in Modern Day Society
A dysfunctional family may exist for a myriad of reasons. There may be drug or alcohol abuse issues within the family.There may be control issues, abandonment issues and trust issues.These issues may stem from a divorce, death of a parent…
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