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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Yoga Exercises for Lumbar Strength
The lumbar spine supports our entire body through our every movement, whether we walk, crawl or sit. Strengthening your lumbar muscles and keeping your spine lubricated with yoga prevents later injuries, such as compression fractures and bulging discs. By the…
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Early Onset Parkinson’s Symptoms
October 20, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease, or PD, tends to be diagnosed in those over age 60. It can be a challenging disease to diagnose, because in the early stages, the symptoms may be very general and subtle. PD tends to be diagnosed later…
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How to Use Cocoa Butter
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Cocoa butter is made from the cream-colored fat of cocoa beans, the same beans used to make chocolate. Due to its moisturizing and nourishing properties, as well as its pleasant chocolate scent, cocoa butter is added to lotions, creams,…
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Avian Flu Symptoms
Human beings do not have immunity to the avian influenza. This disease occurs in birds; it has also mutated to infect some humans. Avian influenza in humans is called H5N1. Farmers who work with poultry and those who go to…
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How to Make an Ice Pack
Overview Ice therapy slows blood flow, relieves pain, and reduces swelling, according to University of Iowa Health Care. If you do not have a commercial ice pack on hand, or simply want to save some money, it is easy to…
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How to Prevent Body Odor
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Sweating is usually nothing more than a minor annoyance, but in some cases it leads to excess body odor. Perspiration by itself is mostly odorless; body odor is caused by bacteria that feed on the oil produced by the…
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How to Nonsurgically Reduce Underarm Sweat
Overview Excessive and unpredictable sweating, or axillary hyperhidrosis, can make you miserable. This condition can leave embarrassing stains and dampen your clothing–and may even cause an unpleasant odor. It is possible to manage, however. There are several things you can…
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How to Encourage a Siblings to Respect each others Privacy
A common complaint of children is that their siblings do not respect their privacy. Of course, you want them to learn about these principles to create a more harmonious household as well as to teach important lessons that will last…
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Youth Lacrosse Rules for Kids
Lacrosse rules designated for youth differ from collegiate, professional and some high school rules. Youth rule modifications depend upon age divisions and are typically due to safety concerns as well as an emphasis on initial development of basic skills. In…
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Exercises Designed for Exercise Balls
Exercise balls, also known by a variety of other monikers including stability balls, fitness balls or Swiss balls, introduce an element of instability into your fitness routine, making your core muscles work constantly to control your body position throughout each…
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How to Get Around Your Low Credit Score
Overview A credit score is assigned to you based on the information found on your credit report. A low score can indicate that you have a history of late payments, defaulted accounts or have yet to establish your credit. When…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Benefits of Fish Oils for Cystic Fibrosis
1. Fish Oil and Omega-3s If there is one âmiracle drugâ out there, omega-3 fatty acids may be it. Omega-3s are one type of essential fatty acidsâmeaning we need to obtain them from dietary sources since our bodies canât produce…
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Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus infections are usually caused by a type of opportunistic fungi called dermatophytes, although molds and yeast can also be responsible for unbecoming thick, brittle, yellowing nails. Your shoes create the perfect environment for fungi to thrive–dark, damp and…
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Older Sibling Won’t let the Family Grow up
Many families have a wide range of ages between siblings, and in every case where there is more than one sibling, there is an older sibling, except when the two siblings are twins. If the older sibling is not mature,…
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Body Ball Workout Exercises
While the body ball–also known as an exercise ball, fitness ball or stability ball–is designed to provide an intense workout for your core muscles by introducing an element of instability to your workouts, you can also use it creatively to…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Milk Protein Allergy
1. Milk Allergy Basics A milk allergy is an immune system reaction to the protein component of milk. It is unclear exactly what causes this response. Possibilities may include a genetic link and/or an under-developed gastrointestinal tract. Milk protein allergies…
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Easy Homemade Face Masks for Acne
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
There are few things more embarrassing and damaging to a person’s self image than acne. There are also few things more frustrating than spending a small fortune on chemical-laden products that don’t seem to work. One alternative is making your…
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Herbal Cures for a Headache
Headaches can be mild or severe and can sometimes develop into conditions that interfere with your daily activities. They can be triggered by a number of things including: stress, heat, foods, exercise, colds or flu, and light. Some people find…
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One Liners about Brothers
A brother is someone who plays his music loudly, at all hours of the day and night. A brother is someone who likes you, until his friends come over. A brother is someone who does things wrong, and you get…
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Family Member will not Listen
Life is full of challenges, both minor and major. Sometimes just having someone to listen to us can help more than anything and more often than not, our first instinct is to turn to a family member for support and…
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Acute Low-Back Pain Treatment
Overview The lower back is the site of most back pain, says the Mayo Clinic. The low back consists of a stack of bones that surrounds and protects the spinal cord, according to the book, “Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing.” The…
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Yoga Office Exercises
Yoga uses stretches to increase flexibility, encourage proper posture and relieve physical issues. Many yoga poses do not require a lot of space and adapt well for a person who has to stay at a desk. The Mayo Clinic stresses…
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African American Skin Care for Acne
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview African Americans who suffer from acne have special concerns regarding skin care for the acne-prone areas. African Americans are more likely to develop hyperpigmentation, or darkening of the skin, in acne-prone areas. The risk of scarring is increased, which…
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ACL Knee Injury Symptoms
The shin bone, or tibia, is connected to the thigh bone, or femur, by a series of ligaments, including the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL keeps the tibia from shifting ahead of the femur, maintains the correct angle between…
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Borderline Personality Disorderbpd Sibling Adult with Bpd
Do you enjoy riding a roller coaster? Do you enjoy the excitement of the first time on a new one and being surprised when it goes up or down or every which way? For those who ride a roller coaster…
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OTC Age Spot Treatment
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Age spots (photoaging spots) generally present as light to dark brown patches on your hands, face, legs or feet. Age spots, which go by the medical names lentigines or lentigos, may look like a large freckle that appears by…
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Diets to Lose a Lot of Weight Quickly
October 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Although you may want to drop weight quickly, doctors recommend that a gradual weight loss of one to two pounds per week can help you achieve long term results. According to the American Heart Association, diets that make you drop…
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Diet Methods
October 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
From the most famous diets like Atkins and South Beach, to the newer popular entries in the market such as the Paleo Diet, there’s no shortage on specific diet plans for you to choose from. However, before you select a…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Benefits of Soy Foods for Cystic Fibrosis
October 20, 2013 Children's Health
1. Isoflavone Benefits Whether itâs tofu or soy milk, there are certain components that soy foods have in common. Called isoflavones, theyâre a unique class of phytochemicals (disease-fighting plant compounds). Isoflavones actually function as a weak form of the hormone…
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What are the Treatments for Scar Tissue?
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
A scar forms when the skin incurs an injury, cut or burn that affects the skin. As a result, tough cells, called fibroblasts, form in the place of the skin that was formerly there. The scar tissue is not as…
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