Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly known as OCD is a condition where people become obsessed with compulsive thoughts and actions. Some OCD type behaviors include repetitive hand washing, checking simple procedures, like turning off your stove repeatedly. Essentially, a person suffering from OCD tries to neutralize their obsessive thoughts through compulsive behavior. Below are some home remedies that can…
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Cane Vs Beet Sugar: Choose the Healthier One!
The standard white table sugar is made from one of two plants – sugarcane and sugar beets. It is normally sold without identifying the plant source, because the sugar made from them is technically the same. They are chemically identical products. The refined table sugar commonly used on your table is pure crystallized sucrose, similar to how salt is pure…
Read MoreDepression Could be Seasonal: Here are Some Winter Foods to Keep you in Good Spirits
Depression can be debilitating, not only to your health, but to the quality of your life. And recognizing and combating depression is not a simple thing to do. There are many external and internal factors that can bring on depressive episodes. One that has been getting more notice over the last few years is the change in seasons. Seasonal affective…
Read MoreIs Coconut Oil Good for You? – Truth and Myth You Need to Know
Coconut oil has been at the center of controversy for quite some time now. Some people say it’s the greatest thing since olive oil, claiming that its high in the right kinds of fat and MCTs (medium chain triglycerides). These people say it can increase your heart health and help you lose weight, while other people say it is literally…
Read MoreScientists Conclude Asthma Patients Need More Vitamin D – Easy Ways to Include it in Your Diet
According to recent research, occupational asthma patients have low concentration of vitamin D. This is troublesome because not only does your body need vitamin D for a whole host of reasons, but research also suggests that vitamin D can actually reduce asthma attacks. Vitamin D helps to reduce upper respiratory infections like the common cold which can irritate your asthma…
Read MoreThe Reasons Why You Should be Raising Your Cholesterol Levels
Most people think of cholesterol in extremely simple terms; there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. But it’s a little bit more complicated than that. Your body actually has two kinds of cholesterol: LDL (low density lipoprotein) and HDL (high density lipoprotein). LDL cholesterol is the bad kind of cholesterol that turns into plaque in your body. HDL cholesterol acts…
Read More3 Natural Remedies for Dry Eyes
Dry eyes can be a true annoyance. There is nothing more irritating and distracting than having dry or itchy eyes when you are trying to take care of tasks throughout your day. It is not only distracting, but it can actually affect your quality of life if it becomes a regular occurring condition. Dry eyes can lead to redness, eye…
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