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Sick of Winter? Try Saunas

by Oscar

Winter can be long and dark. Sometimes you need something to help lift your mood during long dark days. Many of you know I am in love with my new sauna blanket and it helps get through winter in many ways!

1. It is great for your skin!

I always notice my skin gets so dry in the cold Wisconsin winters! My feet are dry, my face is dry, my lips are dry, my hair needs extra conditioner. Winter dries up our bodies and leaves our skin dry and vulnerable because of the unstable humidity in the air.

If you

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Instant Pot Thai Pumpkin Chicken Curry

by Oscar

Today’s Chicken Curry Recipe is easy to prepare in the Instant Pot, and so delicious! Ready in about 30 minutes, this Thai Pumpkin Chicken Curry is so easy for a busy weeknight, but convenient and special for weekend dinners.

This Instant Pot Thai Pumpkin Chicken Curry is one to add to your weekly menu…..URGENT!!! With notes of Thai curry, lime, rich and spicy pumpkin, tomato, the taste is definitely not lacking. It also happens to be Gluten Free, dairy free, Paleo, and super satisfying. You too can make this dinner in about 30 minutes, thanks to the use of a

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How To Overcome Jet Lag

by Oscar

Are you preparing for a vacation and traveling by plane? There are ways to shield your body against jet lag and overcome it, reducing the symptoms that can ruin your vacation.

Why do we get jet lag?

Jet lag occurs when we travel by plane and change two or more time zones, this disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm. The symptoms are a result of the circadian rhythm being detuned. The circadian rhythm is the pattern that our body follows within a 24-hour period. This rhythm essentially determines when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. It

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Where Do Health Violations Come From?

by Oscar

While we’ve seen an increase in healthcare data breaches stemming from vendor vulnerabilities, the sources can be manifold.

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The recent breaches have exposed multiple sources of data breaches.

One source is from vendors and vendor tools.

We’ve seen a huge increase in vendor cyberattacks, as cybercriminals find it easier to hack vendors than healthcare entities directly. Many vendors have fewer security measures in place than healthcare entities.

The second source of

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How to Make Risotto – Wholesomelicious

by Oscar

Let’s make risotto in a very easy way!! Risotto can be intimidating to some people, but it certainly doesn’t have to be with step-by-step instructions. It’s simple and comes out creamy and delicious every time. Great side dish or main dish!

Whether you’re looking for a fancy meal to share with friends, or a simple weekday dinner, this method of making risotto won’t disappoint!

I don’t think we’ve ever talked about my relationship with Risotto. This is my absolute FAVORITE Italian dish, EVER!!! Real creamy rice does not contain any creamy ingredients but still has a soft & rich food

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Roasted Beets – WellPlated.com

by Oscar

This easy method for perfect Roasted Beets changes everything! No peeling, no foil, and even if you’re not a beet fan, (yet) roasting can turn you into one—I know because it did me.

Roasted beets with basil and goat cheese

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I converted from beet skeptic to beet lover, a transition I completely attribute to roasted beets.

Like other root vegetables (Roasted Carrots; Roasted Sweet Potatoes; Parsnip Fries), when beets are roasted in the oven, their natural sugars caramelize and the flavors concentrate, making them tender and subtly sweet.

Roasted beets and goat cheese in a bowl

My Secret to the Easiest Roasted Beets

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The healthy food trends – for you and the planet – to watch for in 2023

by Oscar

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Leslie Beck, a Toronto-based private practice dietitian, is director of food and nutrition at Medcan. Follow her on Twitter @LeslieBeckRD

Just as it has in the past (almost) three pandemic years, personal wellness will be an important driver of food trends this year.

Environmental sustainability will also continue to sway our food choices in 2023, even more so as consumers become increasingly concerned about climate change.

And with persistent inflation, at least for the first half of this year, we’ll be looking to take care of personal and planetary health without squeezing our

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Lehigh Acres woman, 21, pleads guilty to all counts in Wendy’s fast food rampage

by Oscar

A Lehigh Acres woman recently pleaded guilty to multiple charges after an angry rampage at a Lee Boulevard fast food restaurant.

Shamia J. Tillman, 21, made the plea Feb. 21 to the six charges she faced — two counts of battery; criminal mischief for more than $200; battery on a law enforcement officer; criminal mischief for $1,000 or more; and grand theft over $750.

She was sentenced to two days in prison, followed by two years of state probation.

Tillman was released on a $19,500 bond the afternoon of June 25, 2022, after being booked the morning prior to the

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