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  • How to make Creamy Mexican Stew

    Cook chicken thighs in skillet until done; let cool & then shred with a fork. Cut chorizo into ½-inch slices, and then cut crosswise into smaller pieces. Sauté chorizo in a skillet until cooked through, then combine with shredded chicken in 6-quart Dutch oven. Sauté diced potatoes in skillet until cooked most of the way through, then add to the meat. Mix in the cans of crushed and diced tomatoes, green chilies, corn, lime juice and stir over medium heat. Add spices and cream, and sti  

  • Effective steps to Stretch to Relieve Back Pain

    Most back pain is the result of muscle strains or sprained ligaments and is resolved within about 6 weeks under a physician's care. Sometimes, however, back pain is the result of sitting or standing in one position too long, and some good stretches may alleviate the pain. If you have determined that your back pain isn't the result of an illness or injury, try a few of the following stretches Instructions Do Standing Stretches 1 Cross your arms in front of you with your elbows ben  

  • How to make Charcoal Grilled Filets Mignons

    Ignite about 6 quarts (1 large chimney, or about 2 1/2 pounds) hardwood charcoal and burn until covered with thin coating of light gray ash, about 15 minutes. Empty coals into grill; build two-level fire by arranging two thirds of coals evenly in one half of grill and spreading remaining coals in single layer over other half. Position grill grate over coals, cover grill, and heat until grate is hot, about 5 minutes; scrape grill grate clean with grill brush. Grill is ready when thicker layer of  

  • AMA suggests obesity is a diseas requires treatment

    (UPI) -- The American Medical Association declared obesity a disease, which means 90 million U.S. adults and children have a medical condition requiring treatment. After a debate Tuesday, members of the AMA's House of Delegates rejected advice of their own experts and extended the new status for obesity to a condition that affects more than a third of U.S. adults and 17 percent of U.S. children, the Los Angeles Times reported. "Recognizing obesity as a disease will help change the way  

  • Training for a Five-Kilometer Race

    Long-distance running can be used as an exercise to maintain physical fitness or as a competitive athletic event. Runners take part in a number of contests of varying lengths and difficulties. A five-kilometer run equates to 3.1 miles. For beginning runners, this would be a very daunting task to complete. Before the competition, you must take the steps to prepare your body for the long trek. Evaluate your Experience Running is an exercise that causes serious strain to the body. Over time, th  

  • How to make Spinach Soup with Rosemary Croutons

    FOR THE CROUTONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss bread cubes, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a large bowl until well combined. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake until golden and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. FOR THE SOUP: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Pou  

  • Tips to relieve a Migrane Headache

    No one fully knows the cause of migraine headaches, though likely candidates include biochemical imbalances in the brain, hormonal changes during menopause, stress, and certain audio-visual stimuli such as bright lights or noises. Whatever the causes, the throbbing pain, nausea and sensitivity make even mundane tasks difficult to complete. Treatment for a migraine runs the gamut from simple home remedies to prescription medication. Acute Treatments Use acute treatments only when the migraine  

  • How to make Baked Tarragon Eggs

    Butter a 15 ounce ramekin. Break both of the eggs into the ramekin. Drizzle cream over eggs. Season with tarragon, salt and pepper. Sprinkle Monterey Jack and Gruyere cheese over eggs. Place on oven rack and bake for 12 minutes at 375 degrees F or until whites are set.  

  • Signs and Symptoms of Juvenile Diabetes

    Juvenile diabetes, now more commonly known as Type 1 diabetes, is a severe disease. It causes the immune system attacks the cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone necessary to move sugar created from food from blood to your body's cells. If left untreated, juvenile diabetes can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease and eye problems. Symptoms can appear suddenly and without warning Increased Urination According to Diabetes Symptoms Online, increased urination is one of  

  • How to make Quiche Lorraine

    FOR THE CRUST: Sift together flour, salt, and sugar into a mixing bowl. Use a pastry blender or two knives to work butter and shortening into flour until it resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle in up to 6 tablespoon ice water, stirring the dough with a fork until it just begins to hold together. Using your hands, press the dough firmly into a rough ball, then transfer to a lightly floured surface. Give the dough several quick kneads with the heel of your hand to form a smooth dough, then shape into  
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