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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5 Things You Need to Know About Food Allergies and Cystic Fibrosis
1. Cystic Fibrosis and Failure to Thrive One of the first indicators that a child might have cystic fibrosis (CF) is a clinical picture called failure to thrive (FTT). FTT is a blanket term used when a childâs growth falls…
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How to Prevent Hair From Growing Back
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview There are very few methods of hair removal that can prevent hair from growing back. Most hair removal options only provide temporary solutions. Waxing, shaving and depilatories are all affordable and effective options, but only provide short-term results. This…
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Self Healing Methods
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Our bodies are constantly revived. The stomach lining is replaced every five days and red blood cells have a 120 day life span. How we treat ourselves mentally and physically affect healthy cell reproduction and because the regeneration process of…
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Incarcerated Children
The National Incarcerated Parents and Families Network states that there were 1.5 million children with a parent or parents in jail in 1999. That is roughly 2.1% of all children and the numbers have almost certainly risen since that time….
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Siblings without Rivalry Tips for Respectful Relationships among Siblings
Sibling rivalry isn’t necessarily a negative trait. The Kennedy family is an example of positive sibling rivalry. The father, Joe, always pitted each of his four sons against each other in sports, education and achievement. He groomed his oldest, Joe,…
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How to Compare Fish Oil Quality
October 20, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview According to the American Heart Association (AHA), omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are great for the heart and should be consumed by those at risk for cardiovascular disease. The AHA recommends two servings of oily fish each…
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What Are Reasons for Low White Blood Count?
White blood cells play an important role in the immune system as they scavenge the blood for invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign material. Low white blood cell counts, a condition called neutropenia, is usually mild and asymptomatic. Severe, chronic…
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Exercises for Correcting Posture
Proper posture involves the body’s ability to support itself against gravity. This includes the proper alignment of bones and joints for effective muscular efficiency. The first thing to do is to become aware of your actual posture, you may be…
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How to Adopt a Baby Girl
October 20, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Building a family through adoption can be overwhelming due to paperwork and costs, but some families find it worth it for a variety of reasons. For many, this includes being able to choose the gender of the baby they…
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Smart Shopping for Climbing Ascenders
Ascenders are mechanical or passive pieces of equipment that can be placed on a rope in such a way that they will go up the rope, but when you pull down on them they “catch” on the rope and wonât…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Blood Infections
1. Understand the Causes of Blood Infections A blood infection is a serious, life-threatening illness that demands emergency care. It is the result of your body fighting a severe infection. Your body is overwhelmed by the infection impacting normal blood…
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Heart Attack Symptoms During Sleep
October 20, 2013 Senior Health
Normally, the heart takes it easy during sleep, as blood pressure and heart rate drop to low and relaxed levels. However, having a heart attack during sleep is possible. In most cases, the sleeper wakes up due to pain. Contact…
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Dislocation of the Hip
Overview The hip joint is created by the ball of the head of the femur (thighbone) and the socket of the pelvic bone. When the hip is dislocated, the head of the femur is pushed outside of the socket to…
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How to Distinguish between Identical Twins
It can be difficult to distinguish between identical twins. If you do not know them well, then they may look completely exactly alike to you. The following tactics may help you tell the difference. Look for hair differences Oftentimes, identical…
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Is your Family Hiding Dangerous Past Secrets
The Trees Look Wicked Tonight What follows is mostly true, mostly because where things start and where they are now stretches across not only time but generations. Things were different then, that’s usually the way then is supposed to be-the…
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Conditions & Symptoms: Types of Seizures
Seizures result from electrical signals that misfire in the brain. This may cause abnormal limb jerking, staring spells or even hallucinations. Some people may be unaware of their symptoms, losing consciousness, after which they later awake. Others, can continue about…
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Early Symptoms of STDs
October 20, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sexually transmitted diseases can cause a variety of symptoms that may or may not be visible right away. Some sexually transmitted diseases can exhibit very mild and unnoticeable symptoms while others may show up immediately. Some early symptoms of sexually…
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Coping with an Evil Twin
Growing up and dealing with family problems can be an interesting and sometimes infuriating experience. If you’ve got siblings around your age, that can complicate things a bit. And if you have a twin, well, that can be pure madness….
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Breathing Exercises for Panic Attacks
October 20, 2013 Mental Health
Panic attacks are sudden, unexpected episodes of fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as racing heart, shallow breathing, sweating and dizziness. Since panic attacks result from the body’s misguided preparation to fight for survival or flee for safety, you can…
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Early Parkinson’s Symptoms
October 20, 2013 Senior Health
Parkinson’s disease is a chronically progressive movement disorder. The four hallmark characteristics of Parkinson’s disease are slow movement, muscular rigidity, tremors and impaired balance. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports more than 500,000 Americans are living with…
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How to Get Firmer Breasts Without Surgery
Overview Much of a woman’s self-identity and self-acceptance involves the size, shape, curve and firmness of her breasts. Unfortunately, when they sag, so can her self-esteem. Breasts, made up mostly of fatty tissue, do not have muscles. They do, however,…
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Top 10 Ways to Drive your Brother or Sister Crazy
Ten out of ten for sibling disruption. You need to bear in mind when reading these that I have a large family. Here we go then: – Changing clothing draws around. With a family of five brothers and one sister…
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Siblings without Rivalry Tips for Respectful Relationships among Siblings
Sibling rivalry commonly exists between children living in a family relationship that under normal circumstances will dissipate as children mature emotionally and intellectually. Parents can exacerbate the rivalry or take steps to reduce rivalry depending on their way of dealing…
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How to Do a Spa Foot Treatment
Overview A spa foot treatment can be a special treat or a relaxing and soothing end to a long day. Going to a professional spa for a foot treatment can be expensive and time-consuming. However, it is possible to give…
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The Most Popular Drugs for High Blood Pressure
Many prescription drugs are available to reduce blood pressure. While these drugs do not cure hypertension, they control it until the underlying health problem is cured or until lifestyle modifications start displaying their beneficial effects. Your doctor will decide which…
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How to Fix a Negative Family Dynamic
A difficult relationship within a family can have far reaching effects, making every family function a time of stress and tension rather than fun and fellowship. It may seem that the situation is inevitable and unsolvable if it has been…
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How to help your Child welcome a new Sibling
Adding a new baby to the family will affect a child in many different ways. Some react with jealousy, some become the helper role, still others want to be the town crier. Understanding what your child understands about the business…
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How to Treat Sun Damage
October 20, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Sun damage on the skin is akin to the effects of aging, promoting wrinkling and the growth of liver spots, otherwise known as age spots. Common in people over 40, according to the Mayo Clinic, liver spots are a…
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What Are the Different Types of Bipolar Disorder?
October 20, 2013 Mental Health
Bipolar I and II disorders are distinguished from other mood disorders because they are marked by both major depressive and manic or similar extreme mood states that occur in cycles. Bipolar disorders may be diagnosed under six sets of criteria….
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Adult Female Acne
October 20, 2013 Children's Health
Overview Adult acne is not uncommon, and it affects women much more frequently than men. Acne.org explains that it affects 50 percent of adult females, as compared to only 25 percent of adult males. It most commonly appears on the…
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