Slow cooker apricot oatmeal while-you-sleep

While it's not quite breakfast in bed, it's close! This recipe for slow cooker apricot oatmeal while-you-sleep is easy to make and even easier to wake up to.

Dreaming of breakfast!

Healthy, hearty and good!

Steel cut oats are a great source of protein, fiber and vitamins and minerals, and let's not forget that they taste terrific! Cooking steel cut oats on the stovetop takes some time, so why not make them while you sleep?

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A slow cooker is the perfect appliance to assist you with breakfast. Mix all the ingredients for this recipe together, head to bed and in the morning you'll have a healthy, hearty breakfast awaiting you.

Slow cooker apricot oatmeal while-you-sleep

Serves 4

Ingredients:1 cup steel cut oats1/2 cup dried apricots, diced3-1/2 cups water1 cup half-and-half1/4 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonNonstick cooking sprayDirections:

Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with the nonstick cooking spray.In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Add the mixture to your slow cooker.Cook on low seven hours.Stir and serve in individual bowls.

Start your day off right with a tasty, healthy and filling breakfast!

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Lyme disease Are you prepared for this tick-lish disease

When Lyme Disease StrikesIn May 1997, a tick bit Victoria Draper of Jackson County, Michigan. Her parents immediately pulled the complete tick off her neck and called the family doctor who said there was nothing to worry about. After a few weeks, Victoria's behavior began to change. The area where the tick was found was now surrounded by a light red rash and was not healing properly. Had it not been for a friend who was diagnosed with Lyme disease, the Draper family might not have understood what their daughter suffered from.What causes Lyme disease?

According to the American Lyme Disease Foundation, Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi spirochete) carried by deer ticks. An infected deer tick can transmit the spirochete to humans or animals it bites. Blacklegged ticks are responsible for transmitting Lyme disease bacteria to humans. Juvenile deer ticks -- the ones most likely to transmit Lyme disease -- are the size of a pinhead.

Symptoms of Lyme disease

Since the deer tick is so small, early symptoms of Lyme disease can be mild and easily overlooked, the American Lyme Disease Foundation reports. Once the tick buries its feeler in your skin and taps your bloodstream, it takes 36 hours or more before Lyme-causing bacteria move from the bug's insides to yours.

The classic sign of Lyme disease is a circular, reddish, bull's-eye rash that spreads outward from the tick bite, leaving the center clear. The site may appear one to two weeks after disease transmission, but may persist for up to three to five weeks, the American Lyme Disease Foundation reports. Symptoms include swelling of lymph glands near the tick bite, joint pains, chills, fever, and fatigue, recurring over several weeks. Not everyone who gets Lyme disease, though, develops this rash.

As the Lyme disease bacteria spreads, further symptoms begin to occur: stiff, aching neck, severe fatigue, numbness of extremities even facial paralysis. Late stage Lyme disease symptoms include painful arthritis, headaches, swelling of joints, cardiac abnormalities, as well as mental disorders, according to the American Lyme Disease Foundation.

If you suspect Lyme disease symptoms, see a doctor right away. Early treatment of Lyme disease (within the first few weeks after initial infection) is straightforward and almost always results in a full cure. Treatment begun after the first three weeks will also likely provide a cure, but the cure rate decreases the longer treatment is delayed. Antibiotics are typically prescribed.

Tips to prevent Lyme disease

So how do you protect yourself this summer? The best precaution against Lyme disease is to avoid contact with soil, leaf litter and vegetation. If you do garden, hike, or camp, there are a few precautions the American Lyme Disease Foundation recommends:

Wear enclosed shoes and light colored clothing with tight weave to spot ticks easily.Scan clothes and any exposed areas frequently while outdoors.Stay on cleared, well-traveled trails.Use insect repellent containing DEET (Diethyl-meta-toluamide) on skin or clothes. When applying, avoid the child's hands so he or she won't ingest deet.Avoid sitting directly on the ground or on stone walls (havens for ticks and their hosts).Keep long hair tied back.Check your children

"It cannot be stressed enough the importance of checking all your child's body parts after they have been outdoors," says Andrea Mathews, RN and president of A. Mathews and Associates, a Spring Hill, Tennessee health and safety consultant. "Be sure to check the areas where the socks meet the pants, around the waist, and the head, scalp and neck areas."

These are all areas where clothing may not cover the skin if you become active. If you do find a tick, there is no need to panic. Not all ticks are infected, and studies of infected deer ticks have shown that they begin transmitting the bacteria an average of 36 to 48 hours after attachment.

Lyme disease advice for summer camp kids

For parents sending their kids off to summer camp, there are a number of over-the-counter insect repellents available. If you're not comfortable using DEET, citronella and lemongrass are natural aromatic oils to use as an alternative.

Bug-Ban is a non-toxic bug repellent wristband containing citronella, lemongrass and geranium oils. All-Terrain Herbal Armor is a waterproof lotion and pump spray, with or without sunscreen, formulated with citronella, peppermint, cedar, lemongrass and geranium oils (available in natural product stores or call (800) 2-INSECT). Finally, Avon's Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard towelettes and Skin-So-Soft Moisturizing Suncare Plus SPF are other alternatives without DEET.

How to remove a tick

Here are some tips from the American Lyme Disease Foundation:

Use a pair of pointed precision tweezers, grasp the tick by the head or mouthparts right where they enter the skin. DO NOT grasp the tick by the body.Without jerking, pull firmly and directly outward. DO NOT twist the tick out or apply petroleum jelly, a hot match, or alcohol or any other irritant. These methods can even increase the chance of the tick transmitting the bacteria.Place the tick in a vial or jar of alcohol to kill it. Label the vial with the date, name, address, tick's description (e.g. if engorged, color) and estimated time attached to skin.Clean the wound with a disinfectant.MARK your calendar. Monitor the wound for the appearance of a rash beginning three to 30 days after the bite. See your doctor if there is a change.

Epilepsy drug, autism linked

Valproate Linked To AutismA new study links the use of an epilepsy drug during pregnancy to a higher risk of autism and related disorders.

Women taking valproate (Depacon, Depakote) while they are pregnant may increase the risk of childhood autism and spectrum disorders in their children, according to a new study.

Scientists linked in-utero exposure to the drug with a five-fold elevated risk of autism and three-fold elevated risk for autism spectrum disorder, according to Jakob Christensen, Ph.D., of Denmark's Aarhus University Hospital. The report is published in today’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

“The absolute risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder was 4.4 percent in children exposed to valproate compared to 1.5 percent in children not exposed to valproate. The absolute risk of being diagnosed with childhood autism was 2.5 percent in children exposed to valproate compared to 0.5 percent in children not exposed to valproate,” Christensen said.

The American Academy of Neurology advises against taking the drug during pregnancy whenever possible because it is known to cause birth defects.

“Because approximately half of the pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned, delaying discussions of treatment risks until a pregnancy is considered will leave a substantial number of children at unnecessary risk,” warned Kimford Meador, M.D., and David Loring, Ph.D., from Emory University in Atlanta.

“Women of childbearing potential should be informed of the potential risks of fetal valproate exposure before valproate is prescribed,” they said in an editorial based on the report.

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Meatless Monday Fried egg and grilled asparagus sandwich

Extraordinary Eggs!Sometimes when you're looking for a simple meal to throw together, you end up with a dish that lacks interest. If you're looking for an easy meal that is super tasty and interesting, try a fried egg and grilled asparagus sandwich for a Meatless Monday meal you won't forget.

Pick your meal

Asparagus and eggs are a classic combo. No matter how you like your eggs prepared, this sandwich is a great solution for any Meatless Monday meal.

Try this recipe for veggie eggs Benedict with asparagus >A few good things

The nice thing about this recipe for Meatless Monday is that you can serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's so easy to put together and it's filling and delicious. Sometimes just a few ingredients are all you need for a great-tasting meal!

Fried egg and grilled asparagus sandwich

Serves 2

Ingredients:2 to 4 eggs (1 to 2 eggs per person, as desired)2 sandwich rolls, split in half1/2 pound asparagus, washed, dried and trimmed of ends2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon olive oil, plus a little extra1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperNonstick cooking sprayDirections:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Arrange the asparagus spears on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.Roll the spears so they're evenly coated with the olive oil and seasonings.Brush a small amount of the olive oil over the insides of your sandwich rolls.Grill the asparagus for about three to five minutes, turning constantly, until grill marks begin to appear.As the asparagus is finishing, place the bread on the grill, cut sides down, just for a minute or so, until the bread gets crunchy and toasted.Remove the asparagus and bread from the grill and keep warm.Meanwhile, cook your eggs in a skillet, using the nonstick cooking spray, until they are cooked to your liking.Add the egg to the sandwich roll, top with several asparagus spears for each sandwich and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.

This is a great sandwich for any of your Meatless Monday meals!

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Spiked peppermint mocha whoopie pies

Date Night Dishes… Holiday BakingPull out your cutest apron, preheat the oven, and put Christmas Vacation in your DVD player to listen to in the background. The holiday baking season is here, but it doesn't have to be a major chore. Instead, make it an opportunity to spend a little extra time with your favorite date.

If the halls are decked and the snow has started to fall, there is just one more thing you need to do to make the holiday season complete. Start baking, of course, and fill your home with festive sweets and desserts that you can give as gifts or keep all for yourself. Holiday baking can often be a chore, so instead of begrudgingly pulling out the flour and the hand mixer, turn the process into a fun date night for you and your sweetie. Find your favorite Christmas movies and commit to spending the day watching your favorites while you bake away.

A good movie marathon involves a mix of comedy, romance, classics and modern Christmas hits. Our Christmas movie queue would include:

TELL US:  What is your favorite Christmas movie? Share in the comments below!Love ActuallyMiracle on 34th StreetElfThe GrinchThe HolidayA Christmas Story

Start the baking extravaganza with these spiked peppermint mocha whoopie pies. Since you'll already have the crème de menthe out, you might as well add a little to a mug of hot chocolate and let the fun begin. The chocolate crinkle cookies were adapted from Williams-Sonoma's recipe.

Spiked peppermint mocha whoopie pies

Yields 12 whoopie pies

Ingredients:1/2 cup powdered sugar1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1-1/4 cups sugar2 eggs2 tablespoons espressoFrosting:1/4 cup butter1 ounce cream cheese2 cups powdered sugar4 tablespoons crème de mentheCrunched up peppermint candies for garnishDirections:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two baking sheets with butter. Put the confectioners' sugar into a bowl and set aside.In another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until creamy, about three minutes. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add one egg and beat on medium speed until blended. Add the other egg and espresso and beat until blended.Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture. Beat on low speed just until blended.Roll the dough into a small ball. Roll the ball in the confectioners' sugar until covered. Place the balls on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat, spacing the balls about two inches apart.When baking sheet is full, put it in the oven and bake the cookies until they are crackled and puffed, 10 to 12 minutes. Using oven mitts, remove the baking sheet from the oven and set it on a wire rack for 15 minutes.Using a metal spatula, move the cookies onto the rack and let cool completely. Repeat with the rest of the cookies.

For frosting:

Cream together butter, cream cheese and sugar. Slowly add the crème de menthe until you have the consistency you desire. You can also use peppermint extract and a little bit of milk if you do not want the alcohol in the frosting.When cookies are cool, spread a spoonful of frosting on the bottom of one cookie. Top with another cookie and roll the edges in peppermint candy pieces.Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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Deviled eggs Delicious Thanksgiving hors d'oeuvres

Deviled Eggs
Recipes GaloreDeviled eggs make fantastic hors d'oeuvres for your Thanksgiving meal. They are easy to make and taste great! Try one of our delicious deviled eggs recipes.

Deviled eggs are a must at Thanksgiving. Not only are they delicious, but they're quick and easy to make. You can go simple or get creative. In search of a fabulous deviled egg recipe? Look no further. Try one of these for super simple deviled eggs.

Classic deviled eggs recipe

Let's start off simple with a great recipe for clasic deviled eggs.

Serving size 24

Ingredients:

12 Eggland's Best hard cooked eggs2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoon paprika, for garnish Keep reading for directions to prepare classic deviled eggs >>Shrimp and olive deviled eggs

Turn ordinary deviled eggs into shrimp treats with this deviled eggs recipe that includes olives and oninions.

Serving size 8

Ingredients:8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, halved lengthwise1/2 cup cooked, peeled and chopped shrimp3 tablespoons chopped pimento-stuffed olives2 teaspoons minced onion1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup mayonnaise16 thin 1-inch strips roasted red bell pepper or pimentoCherry tomatoesLettuce leaves Keep reading for directions to prepare shrimp and olive deviled eggs >>Blue cheese, bacon and herbed deviled eggs

Bacon makes everything better, right? Bacon lovers will thank you for serving up deviled eggs made with bacon and cheese.

Serving size 12

Ingredients:6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, halved lengthwise1/4 cup crumbed blue cheese4 strips pre-cooked bacon, warmed, crumbled1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon minced fresh chives1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram1/8 teaspoon dried tarragonDash cayenne pepper Keep reading for directions to prepare blue cheese, bacon and herbed deviled eggs >> Spicy deviled eggs recipe

Add a little flair to ordinary deviled eggs by spicing them up.

Serving size 24

Ingredients:12 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and halved1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon brown mustard1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika (to garnish)Keep reading for directions to prepare spicy deviled eggs >>Not your momma's deviled eggs

Watch The Sneaky Chef show you how to make healthier deviled eggs.

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Sex after breast cancer Get back in the sack!

Sex After
Breast CancerYou have made it through all of your treatments and been given a clean bill of health. Next on your list is reconnecting with your partner. Here are some common concerns that women and their partners experience after breast cancer treatment, and what you can do to help gets things back in the sack!

Hormones

Many women report that after breast cancer treatment they experience symptoms of menopause. The medications often prescribed to treat breast cancer and ones that are used for long-term treatment do affect hormones. Many times women report issues with night sweats, vaginal dryness and loss of muscle tone.

If you or anyone you know has experienced these symptoms following treatment, be sure to talk with your doctor. There are many natural options to help get you back on track. Some patients report that acupuncture and supplements have helped with managing night sweats. Lubricants can be used to help with vaginal dryness, but be sure to look for lubricants that are glycerin-free. Because glycerin is a sugar-based product, many women experience irritation when using these products after breast cancer treatment. Also, look for lubricants that are "estrogen-free." You can also visit a physical therapist that specializes in pelvic floor issues. These specialists can help you to learn to activate your pelvic floor muscles and also give you tools to use to help you learn how to exercise these muscles at home.

Not feeling sexy in bed

Feelings about your body and sexuality after breast cancer are common concerns brought up by patients in recovery, especially if your treatment included a mastectomy. Talk with your partner about your concerns. Often we are more self-conscious about our bodies and sexuality than are partners are even aware of. Remember that sex doesn't always have to be the end result of intimacy. Spend time talking with your partner about how you feel. It means of night of snuggling, there is nothing wrong with taking it slow.

Not being able to have children

Many cancer treatments change a woman's ability to have children. If you have concerns about your fertility and would like the option, discuss this with your physician immediately -- there are many more options today than in years past.

Whether or not they plan to have more children, some women after treatment feel sad about losing their reproductive abilities, which may lead to feelings of "not being sexy" anymore. Talk with your partner about what it means to you to move past that phase in your relationship.

Work on building intimacy together in other ways, too. It's normal to grieve the loss of what we once had, or could have had. If you think that your feelings are getting in the way of building intimacy with your partner, talk with your physician about getting a referral for a sex therapist. These professionals specialize in helping individuals and couples through medical treatments, while preserving their sexual relationships. The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) can help you find a certified sex therapist. You can visit their website at www.aasect.org.

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Killer abs Exercises for an amazing core

Don't do a
single crunch!

Do these five crunch-free moves and get sexy, toned abs just in time for summer.

Hate crunches, but want to build a strong, sexy core before bathing suit season officially hits? It's less complicated than you think. Because if you want great abs fast, you not only need to focus on reducing your overall body fat, you need to know the right moves to get the toned, slim look you want. And luckily for you, that doesn't have to include a single crunch!

Do these five moves on a consistent basis, and you'll get killer abs before you know it. And since not one of these moves requires equipment or even much space, you have no excuses not to do them!

1Plank jumps

How to do it: 

Start in a plank position with your shoulders directly over your elbows. Jump your feet as far as you can toward your hands.

Jump back to the starting position and repeat.

2V ups

How to do it: 

Lie on your back while stretching your arms overhead and keeping your legs straight. Simultaneously raise your arms and legs as high as you can, keeping them as straight as possible. Try and touch your feet to your hands.

Lower down and repeat.

3T plank twists

How to do it: 

Start in a plank position, with your shoulders directly over your hands. Tighten your abs, glutes and thighs, and then rotate your torso and legs to one side so that your body is facing away from the ground. Simultaneously, raise your arm to the sky so that your body forms a "T."

Lower back down to the plank position and repeat on the opposite side.

4Mountain climbers

How to do it: 

Start in the push-up position. Bring one knee toward your chest as far as it will go.

Repeat with the other knee, so it feels like you’re running in place.

5Bicycle twists

How to do it: 

Lie on your back with your hands behind your head. Bring one knee toward your chest, simultaneously twisting so that your opposite elbow is almost touching your knee. Make sure and engage your abs!

Switch legs and elbows and repeat on the opposite side.

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Wallie exercises A fun kid-friendly workout

Wallie Workout
For KidsAre your kids getting the daily 60 minutes or more of physical activity recommended for their health and well-being? Fitness expert and author Steve Ettinger, CSCS, wants to make sure they are. With his passion for fitness and his expertise in health, fitness, coaching and youth athletics, Ettinger wrote the hit children’s fitness book Wallie Exercises, which puts the importance of exercise in terms our kiddos will understand. We asked Ettinger for tips and a fun workout to help keep our kids fit.

Educate your kids about health and fitnessSheKnows: What inspired you to create Wallie Exercises?

Steve Ettinger: I was working as a behavior therapist in elementary and pre-schools and saw firsthand how inactive kids have become. At the same time, there weren't any books that I liked that addressed the topic of exercise for kids. Since my background is in fitness and psychology, I decided to combine my two interests to write Wallie Exercises. My intention was to create something that could teach kids about exercise without hitting them over the head with the information.

Make fitness funSheKnows: What are your tips for making kids' fitness fun and something they will want to do into adulthood?

Steve Ettinger: Exercise should never feel forced. I think most people have at least one negative memory associated with a school gym class -- being forced to run a mile or climb a rope are the classics. Real success lies in structured freedom. This means giving children ideas and direction and then letting them explore within those boundaries. Children (and adults) are more likely to make positive associations with something when it feels like it's their choice.

Exercise recommendations for kidsSheKnows: How much exercise should kids be getting every day?

Steve Ettinger: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity. I always lean heavily towards the "more." While the exact amount of activity varies with each individual, we should always aim above the baseline. If you're focusing too much on getting a specific amount of time in, it probably means you're not enjoying the physical activity. Exercise should not feel like work –- especially for kids!

Fun fitness routine for kids

Sometimes, getting kids interested in fitness is as simple as adding as silly name or movement to an existing exercise. Below is a fun workout your kids can do at home or outdoors.

Instructions: Perform each exercise for 30 seconds. After you've completed all five, take a one-minute rest before repeating the sequence one or two more times.

Silly Shark Squats (as seen in Wallie Exercises)

Start position: Put your hands together on top of your head to make a shark fin.

Movement: Keeping your head up and back straight, slowly lower your bottom toward the ground. When you're far enough down that you could be sitting in an imaginary chair, stand back up!

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Monkey Mountain Climbers

Start position: Get in a push-up position.

Movement: Keeping your back straight, bring your right knee up toward your chest. Return the foot to its starting position and perform the same movement with your left leg/knee. Keeping your feet on the ground, bend your elbow and bring the right hand to your armpit (like a monkey scratching itself). Return the hand to starting position and perform the same movement with your left hand.

Challenge: Keeping your back straight, try to lift one knee toward your chest while lifting the opposite arm into a monkey position. Return the hand and foot and perform the same movement on the other side.

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Burpees (the name is funny enough as is!)

Start position: Standing straight up

Movement: Squat down and put your hands on the ground, either next to your feet or just in front of them. Jump your feet back into a push-up position. Keeping your back straight, go down into a push-up. Jump your feet back just behind your hands. Jump straight up with your hands above your head.

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One-leg Hippo Hops

Start position: Stand up straight with your hands on your hips and your elbows out wide. Lift one knee as high as your waist.

Movement: Keeping your hands in position, jump straight up and land softly on the ball of your foot.

Challenge: Switch feet in mid-air!

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Puppy Push-ups

Start position: Get in a push-up position.

Movement: Keeping your back straight, lower yourself until your chest is several inches from the ground. Without moving your hands or feet, push your bottom up and back into "downward dog" position. Shake your bottom (or tail) at the top before returning to the start position.

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For more information on health and fitness, visit SteveEttinger.com.

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Women's health Find sexual liberation in your marriage

Please Yourself
And Your HusbandBelieve it or not, women can sometimes be complicated creatures. OK, so I'm being sarcastic. But when it comes to sex, it can sometimes seem impossible to please yourself andyour partner. Where to begin? Here are three tips to help you find your sexual liberation!

Make peace with your body

The No. 1 reason that women have trouble with sex is that often they judge their own bodies too harshly. How are you supposed to get in the mood when you are constantly thinking about how fat your thighs look or whether your partner thinks your fat rolls are gross. Women are so critical of their bodies it prevents them from really being able to get in the mood. If you want to start enjoying your sex life, stop being so critical about what your body looks like. Don’t let yourself get to the point where you can’t let the person you love touch you. If they are in the bed with you, they probably find you attractive.

Body image and the myth of perfection >>Explore, explore, explore

As I have counseled women over the years, I've been surprised to hear many women comment that they don’t really know what "down there" looks like. Some women state that they are embarrassed or think that area of their body is off-limits. Sometimes it's just about getting over the fear factor to help you understand how your body works. Find a quiet spot, grab a mirror and start exploring.

Women's health issues no one talks about >> Talk with your partner

You don’t have to talk dirty in the bedroom to get things going. But if you can’t be honest with your partner about what feels good, then he will never know how to please you. If you feel uncomfortable jumping right into a sex talk, try giving each other a simple hand massage or a back rub. As you massage each other, see if you can point out to your partner what strokes or hand movements feel good to you. It's great place to start, and even if it’s not sex, sharing an intimate moment can help get both people in the mood.

Natural ways to keep the fire kindled >>

Good sex is often distorted in the media. Try not to compare yourself to what you see in the movies, on-line or in magazines. Remember, sex scenes in the movies are staged, with lots of extra people in the background holding cameras, lights and making sure each kiss is perfect! True lovemaking is not perfect. It can be messy, noisy and sometimes even funny. If you have serious concerns about your sex life, consider meeting with a certified sex therapist or talk with a health care professional. You can find a list of certified sex counselors, educators and therapists at aasect.org.

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Chicken nugget Caesar salad

Caesar Salad With Crispy Chicken NuggetsStep up your Caesar salad by adding crispy chicken nuggets.

As if chicken nuggets weren't delicious enough on their own, just wait until you try them on top of a Caesar salad. These nuggets are simple and quick to make. But a word of warning, you'll need to make extra because they disappear quickly between the skillet and the serving plate. It happens every time. This salad makes a great meal and tastes wonderful with a big piece of garlic bread.

Chicken nugget Caesar salad recipe

Serves 2

Ingredients:

For the chicken nuggets:

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups flour1/2 cup canola oil

For the salad:

1 bunch romaine lettuce1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup croutons1/2 cup prepared Caesar salad dressing1 tablespoon prepared Caesar salad dressing (to drizzle for garnish)Directions:

For the chicken nuggets:

Cut the chicken breasts into nugget-size pieces (about 2 inches square).In a medium-size bowl add the pieces of chicken, pepper and the salt.Mix the chicken in with the pepper and salt so each piece is coated.In a small bowl add the flour. Add a few of the pieces of chicken in the flour and coat all sides.Heat a medium-size skillet on medium heat and add the canola oil.Sprinkle a very small bit of the flour in the skillet. As soon as the flour starts to sizzle, add the flour-coated pieces of chicken.Continue coating the pieces of chicken and adding them to the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to make a couple batches depending on the size of your pan.Turn the pieces of chicken as they are cooking so that each side turns a golden color.Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet onto a rack or paper towel. Set aside for a moment.

For the salad:

Clean the lettuce and dry thoroughly. Cut (or tear) the romaine lettuce leaves.In a large bowl, add the lettuce, Parmesan cheese and the croutons.Just before serving, add the Caesar salad dressing and toss all ingredients together.Then add the salad to serving plates and top with the chicken nuggets.Drizzle a little bit more dressing on top of the nuggets and serve as soon as possible.

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Caregiver burnout 5 Tips for staying grounded

Self-Care Tips
For CaregiversAt some point, while caring for a senior parent or loved one, most caregivers experience a feeling of emotional exhaustion or increased anxiety. These feelings are part of the signs and symptoms associated with caregiver burnout - a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that's often accompanied by a change in attitude. To help ward off these feelings, we've got five tips that will help you avoid growing weary and keep caregiver burnout at bay. Talk to others about your emotions

Feeling burned out can evoke feelings of fear, anger, resentment and guilt. Talk to friends or family members to help provide an outlet for negative emotions. If that's not an option, seeing a counselor or a therapist can be a good alternative.

keep up with other activities

Continuing to participate in activities that you enjoy is important for maintaining a sense of self through the caregiving process. Whether it's jogging, playing tennis or strolling through a museum, staying active will help stave off depression and give you boosts of much-needed energy through the day.

Give yourself a break

Time off may not seem like a viable option when you're caring for a parent or loved one, but it's an integral part of avoiding and recovering from caregiver burnout. Allowing yourself to take a break from the day-to-day care routine is not only necessary, it's deserved. Find time in your day to do something that you enjoy, such as taking a relaxing bath or treating yourself to a massage. If possible, use respite care and have someone (another friend or family member, or a paid caregiver) to help out a few days a week or on the weekends so that you can have time off to recharge.

Educate yourself on caregiving

Many times, feelings of frustration arise out of feeling ill-equipped to handle caregiver responsibilities. If you are caring for someone with dementia, read up on tips for dementia care. Also, reach out to doctors, physical therapists and other professionals to educate yourself on how to properly provide care. Feeling prepared to handle unexpected caregiver situations can help get rid of negative emotions tied to lack of caregiving knowledge.

Create an active support system

Since many people experience caregiver burnout symptoms at some point, there are many support groups that exist to ease the stress and provide an open ear and emotional support to family caregivers. The National Family Caregivers Association and the Family Caregiver Alliance online support group are excellent resources for finding a reliable support system.

While caregiver burnout is a common state at some point for all family caregivers, it doesn't have to negatively affect your ability to give care. By taking these preemptive steps, you can ward off caregiver burnout and make the caregiving experience positive for both parties.

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