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Calendula plant Calendula (marigold) is a genus of an annual plant in the sunflower family. Calendula (marigold) is a genus of an annual plant in the sunflower family. It is widely cultivated in cool climates as ornamental plants and used for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is used in traditional medicine across Europe and Asia …

To be hoovered Hoovering is a type of emotional abuse or emotional blackmail. Hoovering is a type of emotional abuse or emotional blackmail. Hoovering is done by a “narcissistic person” when they think the victim or the person who they abuse or control is seeking to move away. This is an attempt to see if a prior target of abuse …

The formula for basal metabolic rate (BMR) is different for men and women The formula for basal metabolic rate (BMR) is different for men and women: Harris-Benedict formula: Male BMR formula: 66 + (6.23 × weight in pounds) + (12.7 × height in inches) − (6.8 × age in years) Example: If you're 170 lbs, 5'11", and 43 years, your …

Waist size is one of the indicators of good health. Waist size is one of the indicators of good health. If your goal is to stay fit, waist measurement forms an important part of your evaluation. Although measuring your waist is easy, here are the steps that will ensure that you get the most accurate measurement each time: Remove all …

Conch (medically known as “concha”) piercings are painful. Conch (medically known as “concha”) piercings are painful. Because each person has a different tolerance level, how much it hurts depends upon person to person. Some feel more pain than others.  Concha is the part of the ear that leads to the ear tube that opens at the eardrum (external auditory canal). …

An ambivert is someone who exhibits qualities of both introvert and extrovert. An ambivert is someone who exhibits qualities of both introvert and extrovert. They cannot be labeled as pure introvert (shy) or extrovert (outgoing). Omnivert is another word used for the same personality type, but both the words hold the same meaning. Depending upon their mood, context, situation, goals, …

Acanthamoeba is a germ commonly found in soil, dust, fresh water sources Acanthamoeba is a germ commonly found in soil, dust, fresh water sources (such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs), swimming pools, brackish water, and seawater. It can also be found in hot tubs, heating and air conditioning units, humidifiers, and drinking water systems (such as taps or water …

Alkaptonuria is a type of metabolic disorder. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are usually broken down in the body in a series of chemical reactions. In alkaptonuria, however, a substance called homogentisic acid is produced that cannot be broken down any further. This happens because the enzyme that normally breaks it down does not work properly. The …

Dental bridges or bridges are used when there are one or more missing teeth. Dental bridges or bridges are used when there are one or more missing teeth. Dental bridges are used to fill the gap created by missing teeth. A bridge is usually made of crowns on either side of the missing tooth or teeth. It supports the false …

Push-ups are a staple upper body exercise targeting multiple joints and muscle groups Push-ups are a staple upper body exercise targeting multiple joints and muscle groups, mainly the pectoral (chest) muscles, shoulders, triceps, core muscles, glutes (muscles in the buttocks), and legs. This exercise is done in the prone position by alternately lowering and raising the body to and from …