Q: Perhaps the most obvious way to keep dogs out of your garden is to put up a fence. You can pay to have a fence installed professionally (which can be expensive), or consider erecting one yourself. You may choose a fence made from wood, wire, or mesh, which can all be found at your local home repair store. For small dogs, a 16" fence should be adequate. For large dogs, you may need a taller fence or a fence with a top-enclosure. If you don't find a traditional fence aesthetically pleasing, you can use plants to form a barrier around your garden. Tall, sturdy plants or shrubs are your best bet for this purpose. Although thorny or prickly plants can deter dogs, they may also cause some injury. You might consider: Tall sturdy plants, such as peony, cone flower, verbena, Russian sage, Mexican primrose, and black-eyed Susans. Shrubs, like evergreen, laurel, escallonia, and huckleberry. Try planting a barrier of marigolds. Dogs don't like the smell of marigolds, so your garden will be less inviting to them. Dogs dislike the texture of gravel and mulch against their paws. So, another option is to create a mote-like barrier around your garden using these substances. Mulch is available at most hardware stores. Mulches made from pinecones or needles are good options. You do not want "dog-friendly" mulch for this purpose! Gravel is available at many hardware stores and greenhouses. Select rocks with rough edges to best deter dogs.
A: Put up a fence. Use plant barriers. Create a barrier using gravel or mulch.

Q: Place the piece of paper stock (80lb to 100lb paper recommended)that will serve as your folder horizontally on the table in front of you. With a ruler, begin at the bottom left-hand corner of the paper and draw a horizontal box that measures 1 1/2" high by 7" long. Use your computer and home printer to print out the text of your invitation. The final, cut size of your text should be 4 3/4" wide x 6 3/8" tall. If you find it easier, you can print "corner guides" around your text box to give you the proper dimensions and help you cut your paper to the proper size. Use a glue stick to glue the invitation text to the middle panel of your pocket fold. Print out the text for the inserts that will sit in the pocket of your invitation and cut them to size. A simple guideline is to make the inserts just a little smaller than the pocket. In this case, make them just under 4" wide and a little less than 6 1/2" tall. Inserts could include directions and/or a map; if this is a wedding invitation, they could also be a reception card, information about local accommodations or an RSVP card and envelope. Plan to stagger the height of your inserts. You can go with what looks good to your eye or standardize the height of your inserts, perhaps making each one 1 1/2" shorter the one behind it in the pocket. Whatever you decide about the height of your inserts, be sure to give each one a title that'll show when the invitation is open. Place the copy for each insert so that it falls below the edge of the insert that gets layer on top of it. In that way, the overall look of the invitation won't be cluttered, and readers can simply pull each insert out of the pocket in order to read the information. Fold the right-hand pocket side of your invitation closed and then fold the left-hand flap over. Tie a piece of decorative ribbon around the invite to hold it closed.
A: Measure your pocket. Create the invitation text. Create your inserts. Fold and tie.

Q: Your doctor can provide direction, specific to your body and your situation, that can help you choose the best way to increase your progesterone levels. Your doctor is your best resource to understanding the changes or problems you are experiencing. Discuss supplements and lifestyle adjustments with your doctor to be sure that is the best option for you. Vitamin C, vitamin E, l-arginine, vitamin B6, selenium, and beta carotene have all been shown to increase progesterone levels. While natural sources of these supplements are part of a healthy diet, the vitamin or supplement content found in natural sources is not enough to make a difference in increasing your progesterone levels. Consider using manufactured products that contain higher concentrations of vitamins and supplements. Studies have shown the following amounts to be beneficial in increasing progesterone levels: Consume 750mg of Vitamin C per day (increased progesterone levels by as much as 77%). Consume 600mg of Vitamin E per day (Increased progesterone in 67% of patients studied) . Take 6gm per day of L-arginine (improved serum progesterone in 71% of patients) . Take 200mg to 800mg per day of vitamin B6 (reduces blood levels of estrogen and improves concentrations of progesterone) . Add selenium to your daily vitamin doses (consuming selenium at any dose was shown to improve progesterone levels) . Consume more beta-carotene (studies in animals showed improvement in progesterone levels and fertility) . Losing weight, avoiding large meals, eating a high protein and low carbohydrate diet, decreasing saturated fat intake, and increasing consumption of unsaturated fats, are recommended to improve your levels of progesterone. Studies in overweight women show that losing as little as 5% of your body weight improves your progesterone levels. In an animal study, the amount of available food was controlled during early pregnancy, resulting in higher levels of hormones needed to support pregnancy in the group that was not allowed to over eat. Dietary changes that included higher amounts of protein and lower amounts of carbohydrates were positively correlated to improving progesterone levels in the women studied. One animal study showed significant increases in progesterone when the diet was higher in omega 3 and omega 6 products contained in flaxseed, combined with a lower intake of saturated fats. While dairy products contain only small amounts of progesterone, research has shown a significant increase in progesterone levels in men when they consumed three servings per day of high-fat dairy products. The nicotine found in cigarettes can interfere with the way your ovaries naturally produce hormones, which disrupts processes involved with normal cyclic functioning. Cigarette smoking also adds to the risk of serious, and possibly life-threatening, adverse events when combined with products that contain estrogen or progesterone. Stress only adds to the complications that are already at work as you are trying to provide a healthy hormonal balance. Use relaxation techniques that help you to breathe more deeply and stretch your muscles to reduce tension. Take time out for a massage, and routinely take part in activities you enjoy. Take care of your body by getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and participate in physical activity on a regular basis.
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Talk to your doctor before making any changes. Take vitamins and supplements. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to select reliable products. Eat a healthy diet. Consume more dairy products. Stop smoking. Reduce your stress.