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The Best Pet Turtle for a Kid
There comes a time in every mother’s life when she can’t ignore her child’s pleas for a pet any longer. If you are lucky, your son or daughter will not beg for a pony, but will settle for a relatively easy-care pet, such as a fish or turtle. In fact, turtles make terrific pets for children, according to Pet University. Still, there are a number of important things to consider before purchasing a pet turtle for your child.
Cures for Influenza
Influenza is a viral disease that primarily affects the respiratory system, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This highly contagious disease, which is usually simply called “the flu,” affects people of all ages, but it is most serious in the very young or very old. While there is no cure for influenza, there are treatments that can reduce discomfort while the virus runs its course.
Hair Pulling as a Self Soothing Mechanism
Alright, who knew that pulling out your own hair was actually soothing? About 3 months ago my 18 month old daughter started tugging at her hair on her right side. At first it was fairly infrequently and I noticed that she did it predominantly when she was tired. I figured it would pass and it didnt look as though it was doing much harm.
Dry Hair Tips
Do your locks crave moisture and thirst for a soothing sip of water? In their zeal to produce clean, polished hair, many women inadvertently dehydrate their hair, transforming their supple strands into parched patches of hair. If your hair seems to be crying out for some moisture, take strides to feed your hair and restore it to its former glory.
Miscarriage at 12 Weeks Into Pregnancy
A spontaneous abortion, more commonly referred to as a miscarriage, is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks’ gestation. About 12 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage before the end of the first trimester, or the 12th week, Dr. Marjorie Greenfield writes on the Dr. Spock website. After that, the statistic drops dramatically to about 1 percent.