Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Chart your cycle Take your basal body temperature Keep track of your cervical mucus Use an ovulation predictor kit.

Answer: using an app or calendar. Getting to know your menstrual cycle is the best way to identify your most fertile days. Download a fertility app, such as OvaGraph or Fertility Friend, or use a calendar to chart your fertility information. You will need to note the following information on the calendar:  The first day of your period. This is the beginning of the cycle, so it should be noted as “1” on the calendar. Number the rest of the days in sequence counting up to the last day of your cycle, which is the day before your next period. Your daily basal body temperatures. Changes in cervical mucus. Positive ovulation prediction tests. Days you had sex. The last day of your cycle. .  Your body's temperature will rise slightly when you're ovulating, so an uptick is a good sign that you're fertile. Keep a thermometer by your bed, and take your temperature first thing in the morning when you wake up.  Take your temperature at about the same time each day for the most accurate picture of your fertility.  Jot down your temperature each day.  If you notice a spike between 0.5 and 1 degree Fahrenheit that lasts more than a day, you might be ovulating! Fertility peaks during the 2 to 3 days before your basal temperature rises, so if you can observe any month-to-month patterns in when your temperature rises, you can predict the best time to conceive. . When your vaginal discharge is clear and stretchy, like raw egg whites, you are most likely fertile. Have sex daily for 3 to 5 days from the day you notice this consistency in your discharge. Once the discharge becomes cloudy and dry, you are less likely to conceive. You may notice the consistency of your cervical mucus simply by wiping when you go to the bathroom, or you might need to insert a clean finger into your vagina to check it. Pick up an ovulation predictor kit from your local drugstore or buy them online. Pee on the end of the strip or dip the end of the strip into a cup of your urine, and then wait for a few minutes before reading the results. With basic tests, the test is positive if there are 2 lines that are the same color or if the second line is darker than the control line. If you get a digital test, then the screen will say if you are ovulating or not.  The cost of these tests can add up, so reserve them for days when you suspect you may be ovulating. Ovulation predictor test strips are often cheaper if you buy them in bulk. Ovulation predictor kits are not a requirement to identify your most fertile days, but they can be helpful, especially when you are unsure and want confirmation that you are ovulating.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix the wet ingredients. Incorporate the yogurt, egg, and vanilla into the bowl. Add the pineapple and carrots last. Mix the dry ingredients. Incorporate the two bowls.

Answer: In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter with a stand or hand mixer.  Mix everything thoroughly. Use a medium bowl to combine the cinnamon, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg with a metal wire whisk. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl. For the best results and easier stirring, sift a small amount at a time between stirring.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand the lighting needs of your herbs. Consider fluorescent lighting for your herbs. Consider high-intensity discharge (HID) lights.

Answer: Each type of herb requires different lighting conditions for successful growth. Determine the lighting needs based on the herbs you will be growing indoors. In general, most herbs require 10 to 16 hours of supplemental light.  Evaluate the light intensity required for your herbs. The light intensity will be determined by the bulb wattage of the indoor lights and how close the plant needs to be to the light source. The brightness of an indoor light is measured in foot candles or lumens. Foot candles refers to the amount of light hitting a given area, while lumens is the amount of light at the actual light source. Most herbs and vegetable plants require a high light intensity to yield a harvest. Evaluate the light spectrum color best suited for your herbs. Natural sunlight contains a complete light spectrum, from red to yellow to violet. While herbs require a full color spectrum for photosynthesis, blue and red light are most critical. Blue light regulates plant growth, while red light stimulates flowering and vegetative growth. Fluorescent tubes are a low intensity lighting option ideal for herbs. Fluorescent lighting provides 60 to 80 lumens per watt, which is 2 to 3 times more light than incandescent bulbs. At a distance of 6 inches (15.2 cm) away from the bulbs, fluorescents provide 700 foot (213.4 m) candles; at a distance of 12 inches (30.5 cm) away, they provide 450 foot (137.2 m) candles.  Choose full-spectrum fluorescent lighting that most closely mimics natural light. The light color is created by a phosphor coating on the inside of the bulb. If full-spectrum natural light tubes are not available, use a combination of standard warm- and cool-white tubes. Place herbs close to the fluorescent lighting source, preferably no more than 8 inches (20.3 cm) from the tube, to accommodate for the lower intensity lighting. Select fluorescent lighting as the least expensive option for indoor gardening. Most commercial herb producers utilize HID lamps to grow herbs indoors. They typically produce 2 times more light than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. HID lighting provides 120 to 130 lumens per watt, and is available in 150-watt to 1,000-watt bulbs. At a distance of 3 feet (.9 m) away from the bulbs, 400-watt HID lights provide 1,000 foot (304.8 m) candles and can illuminate about 25 square feet (7.6 square meters).  Choose metal halide or high-pressure sodium HID lights. Metal halide HID lights give off a bluish-white light that promotes strong plant growth. High-pressure sodium lamps are the most energy efficient HID lighting option, and give off a reddish light. Place herbs several feet or meters away from the HID lighting source to ensure the lights don't burn the vegetation. Choose HID lights for energy-efficient lighting.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Practice open and honest communication. Choose to trust people. Avoid applying the past to the present.

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If you struggle to feel secure in a relationship, practice good communication skills. Ask people to speak directly and honestly to you without using sarcasm. When you speak with others, put most of your energy on listening to what they say and understanding them. If you're unclear about something, ask a question. Overall, be curious in your interactions and avoid jumping to conclusions. If you start to doubt what the person is doing or saying, ask a question. However, don't be accusing. For example, if your partner is going out and you're feeling suspicious, ask, “Do you know what time you'll be back? I was hoping we could spend some time together tonight.” If you generally tend to be untrusting toward people, this likely affects your ability to have friendships and relationships. While it's true some people shouldn't be trusted, it doesn't mean that everyone is not trustworthy. Think about what it costs you when you doubt someone; their time, their presence, their love, and perhaps even their friendship.  For example, if someone calls and says they will be late, then it simply means they are running late and nothing more. Even if there is a pattern of lateness, it doesn't mean they're up to something else based solely on this one trait, however much you dislike it. If you're having a hard time believing someone, say to yourself, “I am choosing to believe they are telling me the truth.” Maybe an ex cheated on you and now you're wary of dating or being with someone new for fear they may also betray you. Living in the past is not a healthy way to direct your present and future behavior. Avoid letting past bad experiences cloud your present judgment, and learn how to stop yourself from falling into automatic suspicious responses whenever a similar situation arises. Rebuilding trust starts with you, not anybody else. Learn from your past experiences and improve your resilience, but use the past like a stepping stone rather than a weight dragging you down.