Write an article based on this "Harvest chaga in the late fall or winter. Look for birch trees in cold northern areas. Find large knobby growths on the trunk that resemble black charcoal. Cut open the growth with a knife to see if is rust-colored inside."
article: Wait until temperatures are consistently below 5C (41F) for at least 3 weeks. At this time, the trees that chaga grow on have gone dormant and the mushroom has the peak amount of nutrients. In the summer, the chaga will have the most water content and all of the nutrients will be flushed out until the following fall. Identify birch trees by their curly, paper-like bark. Chaga is parasitic and grows exclusively on living trees in birch forests in the northern hemisphere. Look for paper birch, yellow birch, cherry birch, or heart-leaved birch when you look for chaga. You'll typically find the chaga shaped like domes or cones, but they grow in all shapes and sizes on the trees. Look for dark black knobs with cracks running through it. The exterior of the chaga mushroom is also known as the sclerotium. Chaga can grow anywhere on the trunk of the tree, so consider bringing a ladder for out of reach places. Use a knife to cut off a small portion of the exterior. The inner part of the chaga will be softer than the exterior and have a yellow or brown color if it's healthy.

Write an article based on this "Clean your mortar and pestle after use. Don't use soap if you can help it. Try using dry rice for tough smells and stains."
article: The cleaning approach is dependent on the material of the mortar and pestle. Check the instructions that came with the mortar and pestle you bought to ensure you clean it properly. Here are some broad advisories: For a dishwasher-safe mortar and pestle, simply place in the usual dishwasher cycle. If it is not dishwasher-safe (such as a wooden set), clean with warm water. Dry it completely before storing. For a dry grind, it may be sufficient to simply brush out with a clean cloth or paper towel. Since most mortar and pestles are a little porous, soap can leave an ill-tasting residue that can get mixed in with your spices next time you grind something. Wiping it out with warm water, then drying it thoroughly should do the trick. Sometimes it's difficult to remove smells and stains from strong spices. A good trick is to pour some dry white rice into the mortar, then use the pestle to grind it finely. The rice will probably take on the color and smell of the last spice you processed. Discard the rice, then repeat the process until the ground rice remains white and odor-free after the grinding.

Write an article based on this "Select a latex free product. Talk to your doctor if you have an IUD. Avoid using a menstrual cup if you have certain medical conditions. Know if you are at risk of endometriosis."
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If you are allergic to latex, some menstrual cups are made of materials that are safe. Read the product literature to be sure. Select a cup made of medical-grade silicone if you have a latex allergy. Most doctors recommend against using a menstrual cup if you have an IUD in place. There have been reports of IUD's being dislodged during insertion or removal of a menstrual cup. Check with your doctor to be sure it is safe for you to try a menstrual cup before you purchase one. Check with your doctor to be sure it is safe for you if you have any concerns. Do not use a menstrual cup if you have recently delivered a baby or recently had a miscarriage or abortion. Do not use a menstrual cup if you have been told you have a tilted uterus. Avoid using a menstrual cup if you were told to avoid using tampons due to a surgical procedure or other medical condition. Do not use a menstrual cup if you have a condition called pelvic organ prolapse. Talk to your doctor about this prior to trying a menstrual cup. This is extremely unlikely, but you may wish to discuss it with your doctor. One case report of endometriosis was linked to the use of a menstrual cup. The FDA considers the use of menstrual cups to be safe, but discuss this with your doctor if you have any concerns.