Q: Set it to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). You can skip straight to roasting, but parboiling the parsnips first will help prevent dry or chewy parsnips. To parboil, put whole or halved parsnips in salted, boiling water and cook for 8 minutes or until slightly tender. Rinse with cold water until they stop steaming, then pat dry. This is more important for mature parsnips more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, which have a woody, fibrous core. If you do not plan on parboiling, cut out the cores from large parsnips and discard them. Parboiling the peel will loosen it and allow you to slide it off by hand. If you did not parboil, leave the peel intact, since the best flavor is right underneath it. The parsnips are ready when they are browned or lightly caramelized in a few places, but not yet shriveled. This typically takes 45 minutes, or as little as 20 minutes if you parboiled the vegetables first. Check on them early, since cooking time varies with the size of your pieces. For more even browning, check on the parsnips after 10 or 20 minutes and flip pieces that are sticking to the pan. Like potatoes, parsnips tend to have a dry texture that improves when paired with butter, cream, yogurt, or creme fraiche. Optionally, toss with fresh herbs that match your seasonings, such as chopped cilantro to go with coriander and cumin. You can keep the dish warm in an oven on a low setting until the rest of your dinner is prepared.
A: Preheat your oven. Parboil if you prefer a soft texture. Roast until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Q: Peppermint tea is a perennial favorite for many people. Peppermint is generally easy to grow and enjoys semi-shaded spots. Keep mint out of full sun, though, or it may begin to wilt. The herb can quickly spread from one part of a garden to another, so unless you want it escaping across the herb garden, keep it pot-bound. Peppermint tea is made from the leaves of the peppermint plant. The taste of peppermint is uplifting and cleansing, and can help settle an upset stomach. Lavender leaves are a delightful, softly fragrant tisane that are perfect for making a soothing cup of tea. Lavender grows well when placed in in full sun. Plant your lavender in well-drained soil. It prefers not to be over-watered, so only water the lavender when its soil is completely dry. Lavender buds and flowers are both used for tea. Similarly to peppermint tea, lavender tea is recommended for reducing tension in your body and soothing headaches. As the name indicates, lemon verbena packs a refreshing and tangy lemony taste in its easy-to-grow leaves. It needs full sun and will not tolerate harsh winters, so keep it pot-bound and indoors if the region you live in has cold winters. The leaves are used for tea. Lemon verbena grows quickly during warm summer months, so you'll be able to collect multiple harvests. Rose hips are the seed cases that the rose flower grows out of. They are extremely high in vitamin C and consequently offer the health benefits that the vitamin provides. Rose hips will form once the rose bush goes to seed. The rose hips should be deep orange-red before harvesting. Rinse the rose hips to remove clinging soil before steeping them in hot water. Bergamot is a popular choice for herbal teas because it carries a touch of orange flavor. The plant produces gorgeous bright red, violet, or pink flowers and grows best in full sun or semi-shade. The herb thrives in full sun to partial shade, and does best when left relatively dry. Bergamot also has mild health benefits: it acts as a digestive and diuretic, and can reduce a mild headache. Both the leaves and flowers of bergamot are suitable for steeping. Chamomile is one of the more common herbs used in teas. It is a delightful apple-scented herb, which is traditionally used to induce calm and sleep. Chamomile tolerates full sun to semi-shade. Chamomile flowers are easily grown from seeds. The flowers are the preferred part for making the tea. Chamomile is visually appealing as well. It makes a gorgeous but delicate lawn feature with small daisy-like flowers.
A: Plant peppermint leaves. Consider planting lavender. Grow lemon verbena. Cultivate rose hips. Plant bergamot. Grow chamomile.

Q: R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. These steps can be used at home to treat hematoma on your arms and legs and should be practiced on a daily basis for the best results. Try to apply R.I.C.E. as soon as you develop the hematoma for optimal recovery and healing. Make sure you rest the affected area during the first 2472 hours of developing the hematoma. This will prevent any further bleeding and allow the area to heal. Some physicians recommend that you rest a lower limb that has hematoma, such as your leg, for at least 48 hours. The duration of the rest period is dependent on the extent of the hematoma. Apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel, or perform an ice massage on the affected limb. This will decrease the pain and swelling of the hematoma. To apply an ice massage, freeze a plastic foam cup of water. Hold the cup and place a cloth or paper towel over the affected limb, then apply ice. Never apply ice or an ice pack directly to skin, as this increases risk for a thermal burn or frostbite. After the first 48 hours, you can use a heated compress, such as a heating pad or a very warm washcloth, two to three times a day, to help your body reabsorb the blood from the hematoma. Use a compression wrap or a compressive elastic bandage over the hematoma until it appears less swollen. You can find compression wraps and compressive elastic bandages at your local drugstore or pharmacy. You should maintain compression on the area for at least two to seven days. Make sure the compression bandage is on properly and it is snug, but not cutting off blood circulation to the limb. A wrap that cuts off circulation will trigger throbbing in the area or skin color changes such as becoming deeper purple or blanching entirely. This will help to reduce the pain and swelling. Raise the affected limb above the level of your heart on a chair or a stack of pillows. This medication will help with the pain and swelling you may experience as the hematoma heals. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is a very effective pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medication. Follow the dosage instructions on the bottle and take no more than two pills at a time. Repeat this dosage every four to six hours. Naproxen sodium (Aleve) is another anti-inflammatory medication. You can take this medication every 12 hours as needed for pain and swelling. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an effective pain reliever that can be used to ease any discomfort or pain. If you have a bleeding disorder, avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, including aspirin, as these medications can interfere with blood platelets and prolong your bleeding. If you have a hematoma on your arm, leg, or hand, you should do diligent home treatment and be patient as the blood reabsorbs into your body. After a few months, the hematoma should fade on its own and the pain should subside.
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Do R.I.C.E. Rest the limb with the hematoma. Ice the area for 20 minutes, several times a day, for the first 48 hours. Compress the hematoma to reduce any swelling. Elevate the affected area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medication. Wait a few months for the hematoma to subside.