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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Emotional Freedom Techniques for Weight Loss
October 21, 2013 Mental Health
Emotional freedom techniques, or EFT, are a form of touching developed by Gary Craig, a Stanford University engineer graduate and ordained minister. The premise of the techniques is based on tapping meridian points in the body with fingertips to reduce…
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About Mycoplasma
Overview Mycoplasma is a type of bacteria. Microbiology and Immunology Online, a site provided by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, attests mycoplasma is the smallest free-living bacteria, measuring only 0.2 to 0.8 micrometers in size. This bacterium…
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How to Reduce or Eliminate Family Tensioncontention
Tension. Every family has some of its own, whether it may appear so to the outside world or not. No family is perfect, no family is the Brady Bunch. At least, no family that this writer has ever met. There…
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How to Treat an Acne Cyst
October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview The occasional breakout can be uncomfortable and make you feel less than confident. But developing an acne cyst can make you want to hide from public view forever. Even worse, acne cysts can cause severe scarring. That makes it…
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The Best Children’s Vitamins
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Many parents of picky eaters are left to wonder if their kids are getting the vitamins and minerals their bodies need. The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that a well-balanced diet of fruits and vegetables, low-fat milk products and whole…
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Home Remedies for a Child’s Fever
October 21, 2013 Children's Health
When your child is miserable with a fever, you want to do everything in your power to make it go away. In actuality, your child’s fever is just a symptom of an underlying problem (such as a virus or infection)…
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Skin Problems: Pimples
October 21, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Pimples are a type of acne, and the word is often used as a catch-all for various types, including whiteheads, cysts, pustules, papules or nodules. Their growth is the result of clogged skin pores. Though there are endless quick…
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Which Foods Are Probiotic Naturally?
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A probiotic is a microorganism that, when present in the GI tract in adequate numbers, confers a health benefit to the host. These microorganisms include both bacteria and yeast. The human small intestine and colon are colonized by billions of…
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Correct Sized Baseball Gloves for Kids
Buying a first glove for a youngster can be a momentous day for any child and his parent. That first glove can be the symbol of a lifetime’s involvement with the game of baseball. However, that glove is a functional…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Ear Disorders
1. Whatâs That Ringing In My Ears? That ringing in the ears may be caused from a variety of things, from infection to congenital disorders, even tumors. Ringing in the ears, called tinnitus, is often described as a roaring, clicking…
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How to Use the Ab Trainer
Overview The Ab Trainer is an at-home exercise device that offers extra head, neck and back support during the execution of abdominal crunches. Composed of a lightweight metal frame, it employs a “patented rocker system” that supports the weight of…
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Kids’ Exercises
When many adults think of exercising, they picture themselves working out in gyms, walking on treadmills or lifting weights. According to KidsHealth.org, however, exercise for kids means playing and moving their bodies. Kids exercise in soccer practices, gym classes at…
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The Best Calorie Burning Exercises
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Scheduling specific workout times throughout the week helps with time management and workout consistency. But managing your time effectively doesn’t stop with workout schedules: To maximize your exercise time focus on the most efficient exercises. While every exercise burns calories,…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Back Fusion Surgery
1. Understanding what it means to have your back fused. There are many situations and pathologic conditions that would require a segmental fusion in the back, mainly the lumbar spine, and understanding what a fusion procedure entails is crucial to…
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Arm Strengthening Exercises for Baseball
Throwing a baseball with an overhand motion is tough on your arm and shoulder. If you take a baseball and throw it overhand and then underhand, the underhand toss seems to be a more natural motion. Baseball players in general…
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Controlling Relationship Controlling Spouse Controlling Partner
There are many signs that point to a controlling spouse. Sometimes it happens so subtly that we may not even recognize these signs. These signs, once we are aware of them, are easy to spot in a controlling relationship. In…
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Arm-Sculpting Exercises for Women
Sleeveless gowns, tunic shirts and bathing suits are just some of the many opportunities for women to show off sleek, toned arms. Pound for pound, women can be just as strong as men, but because of various factors they tend…
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Fast, Safe Ways to Lose Weight
October 21, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Losing weight is a struggle for many people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60 percent of adult women in the United States are overweight or obese. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes,…
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Should Children Report their Parents for Spanking them
In the dangerous society our children are born into nowadays, they have to be protected from everyone. Yes, in far too many cases even their parents. Children should have the information to be free to report “spanking” to someone, because…
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Foods That Increase Your Sperm Count
The Mayo Clinic states that a common cause of male infertility is a low sperm count. A normal sperm concentration is approximately 20 million/ml of semen. A count of 10 million/ml of semen or less indicates a low sperm concentration….
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Benefits of Swimming As Exercise
Swimming provides a plethora of physical fitness and mental health benefits. The buoyancy provided by water is beneficial to pregnant women and people with arthritis. Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center report that swimming is particularly useful for…
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About Morning Sickness
October 21, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Pregnant women often suffer from nausea with or without vomiting in their first trimester, a condition we know as morning sickness. Although certainly unpleasant, in most cases morning sickness has no harmful effects on you or your baby. It…
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About Plasmodium
Overview Malaria is a disease caused by an infection of organisms from the genus Plasmodium. According to MedlinePlus, there are between 300 million and 500 million cases of malaria each year, of which 1 million will be fatal. Malaria most…
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Obesity Information for Children and Adults
Overview Obesity, or a body-mass index (BMI) that exceeds 30, poses health risks for children and adults. By understanding the factors that contribute to obesity and its potential risks and solutions, you and your family can make appropriate lifestyle choices…
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Home Remedies for Gout in Knees
Gout develops when too much uric acid builds up in the body, forming crystals. These crystals then form deposits in the joints, causing severe pain and inflammation which makes it difficult to walk or even sleep. Gout most often develops…
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What Is Botulism Food Poisoning?
Overview Botulism is a type of food poisoning caused by the organism Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium. It is rare, but can be fatal if contracted. About 5 to 10 percent of incidents of botulism poisoning are fatal, but only about…
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About Motion Sickness
Overview Taking a long ride in a car, train or boat can be delightful for many travelers, but not for those who suffer from motion sickness. Motion sickness can occur when the brain receives mixed messages involving motion. For example,…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Cervical Neck Injuries
1. Neck Sprains And Strains Are Quite Common. One of the most common of all ailments involving the neck is the cervical strain or sprain. The causes of this type of injury can range widely from lifestyle, work environments, athletic/sports…
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Top 10 Ways to Drive your Brother or Sister Crazy
Driving your brother or sister crazy is an art worthy of perfection, also an art that must be perfected if you don’t want to be the one slowly going crazy. You don’t have to mean or destructive to make a…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Anxiety and Diarrhea
1. Is It Anxiety, Or Is It Physical? Diarrhea is basically a condition in which the person suffering from it, usually displays a course of daily, frequent, watery or loose stools and bowel movements. Diarrhea can be cause from a…
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