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Lynn Anders has more than 15 years of professional experience working with animals as a zookeeper and wildlife educator, and in pet rescue. Freelance writing since 2007, her work has appeared on websites such as Modern Mom and Trails, and includes pet-related topics, environmental issues and parenting matters. She has a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies from Cal State University-Sacramento, and minored in biology.

How to Donate Your Hair to Make Cancer Wigs

January 25, 2011 by ds_58890 Leave a Comment

Treating cancer with chemotherapy or radiation not only kills the cancer cells, it can also damage the hair-producing cells, leading to hair loss. For many, especially children, dealing with the hair loss in addition to the cancer can make recover even more difficult. Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides wigs for children in need, states that a wig "can help … [Read more...] about How to Donate Your Hair to Make Cancer Wigs

How to Make Your Eyelashes Grow Longer

January 25, 2011 by ds_58890 Leave a Comment

Short and thinning eyelashes can be about more than just your looks. Like the hair on your head, eyelashes can be an indication of your overall health, especially if there are changes in the length or growth pattern of your eyelashes. Whatever the cause, when taking steps to grow your eyelashes longer, you will have to be patient, because eyelashes grow very slowly. It may be … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Eyelashes Grow Longer

How to Track Pregnancy Weight Gain

January 25, 2011 by ds_58890 Leave a Comment

Many women become concerned about gaining too much weight during pregnancy. While eating unhealthily and too much can cause health problems for both the mom and the baby, eating too little can create health concerns as well. According to the March of Dimes, underweight women are at an increased risk for having babies with a birth weight of less than 5 ½ lbs. Gaining … [Read more...] about How to Track Pregnancy Weight Gain

Is a Saliva Ovulation Kit Better Than Urine?

January 25, 2011 by ds_58890 Leave a Comment

Both saliva and urine test kits give women a great advantage in learning to understand their cycle by helping to determine when ovulation is about to occur. Both types of tests claim 98 to 99 percent accuracy. Choosing which test to use in the end becomes a personal decision. Consider the usability of the test and your own personal medical history when deciding which test is … [Read more...] about Is a Saliva Ovulation Kit Better Than Urine?

How to Calculate a Pregnancy Due Date

January 25, 2011 by ds_58890 Leave a Comment

The gestation of a human baby is considered to be 40 weeks. However, the average pregnancy lasts anywhere from 37 to 42 weeks. Yes, a normal pregnancy can last longer than nine months. This is often the first of many pregnancy surprises for first-time moms. Since only 5 percent of babies are born on their due date, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and … [Read more...] about How to Calculate a Pregnancy Due Date

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