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Basal Body Temperature Chart & the Signs of Pregnancy

A woman’s hormones cause her body’s basal temperature to fluctuate before and after ovulation. Charting a woman’s basal body temperature is an inexpensive method to predict a woman’s fertile times and has no side effects. Couples may use the basal body chart as a natural birth control method for religious reasons. Infertility specialist may often recommend this as part of infertility testing and, in some cases, the basal body temperature chart may be an early indicator that pregnancy has occurred.

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Fever Management in Children

Young children are exposed to many germs in their daily lives, so it is no surprise that childhood fevers are a fairly common occurrence. A fever is not an illness in itself, but it is a symptom of an illness or infection. As a parent, it is important to understand how to care for a child with an elevated body temperature and when a fever is a sign of an illness severe enough to require medical attention.

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What Are the Dangers of Mineral Makeup?

Many women rave about mineral makeup because it does not contain harsh chemicals and preservatives. Mineral makeup can be ideal for sensitive skin because it does not cause irritations unlike other types of cosmetics. Unfortunately, mineral makeup is not entirely hazard-free. Some ingredients found in mineral makeup can be harmful to health, and some are also found in other types of makeup. Before applying mineral makeup on your skin, be aware of the hazards it poses and decide for yourself whether the benefits outweigh the risks.