When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
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More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
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Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.