Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is marked by recurring and intrusive thoughts or impulses that are accompanied by repeated attempts to suppress them through irrational and ritualistic behavior or mental acts. The obsessive part of the condition are the thoughts or impulses while the behaviors done to alleviate the fears and thoughts are the compulsions.

These obsessions and compulsions take up a large amount of the time of the sufferer on a daily basis will usually cause significant emotional distress. These lead to difficulties in …

* 6 d. geranium oil
* 2 d. basil oil
* 2 d. neroli oil.

Add to oils to 1/4 C baking soda or epsom salts and add to tub as it is filling. Soak 15-20 minutes

Depression can be segmented into three general categories – mild, major, and severe. A depression case is classified as severe if the symptoms hamper normal functioning.

Typical symptoms of depression include prolonged feelings of intense sorrow and aversion to pleasurable activities. These symptoms are accompanied by sleeplessness or oversleeping, low self-esteem, excessive pessimism and guilt sentiments, among others. Clinical depression can destroy the life of the patient and the family members as well. It ruins intellect by affecting the foundations of rationality.

Bipolar depression is a severe condition of …

When ointments, creams and medications are not effective as forms of eczema treatment, perhaps it is time you consider wet wrap therapy. This kind of therapy is able to provide immense relief and at the same time moisturize the sooth and itchy skin. But what is wet wrap therapy?

Wet wrap therapy is all about wrapping wet bandages around the sore skin. It is a mixture of warm water and a special moisturizer and before you wrap yourself up, you have to soak yourself first in a bath with emollient oil …

Vegan Parsley Soup
Serves 3-4

Instructions:
1oz vegetable margarine (or use olive oil instead)
2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
4oz fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
4 tsp flour
3.5 cups vegetable stock
Salt and pepper

Instructions:
In a large saucepan, melt the margarine (or olive oil) and saut the onion, celery and parsley. Cook until tender, then sprinkle in the flour. Stir well for a minute, then add the vegetable stock. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. Once cooled slightly, blend in a blender until smooth.

Reheat, if necessary, season with salt …

* 40 drops essential oil of Eucalyptus
* 10 drops essential oil of Camphor
* 2 drops essential oil of Wintergreen
* 1 drop essential oil of thyme
* 1 ounce Olive Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Beeswax

Preparation:

Add the beeswax to the olive oil and heat until the beeswax is melted.

Use very low heat or a double boiler to prevent burning the oil.

When the wax is melted, remove the oil from the heat then add the essential oils and stir to blend.

When the mixture is cool it is ready to use. …

Harmful Chemicals
It seems that harmful chemicals are everywhere. Industries have been fined for dumping them into the water supply. The dangers of pesticides used in farming have been widely publicized. And improper disposal of certain materials has caused hazards in landfills. But did you know that most of us can find multiple dangerous chemicals right in our own homes?

We’ve all heard about the precautions we should take to keep young children from ingesting household cleaners and other chemical compounds. But swallowing them isn’t the only way that we can experience …

Athlete’s Foot, known as tinea pedis, is a very common fungal infection that grows on human skin but especially the feet. …

Valentine’s Day Salmon and Pecan Bake
Serves 4

Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets, both sides seasoned with salt and pepper
4 tsp runny honey
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
breadcrumbs
cup pecans, finely chopped
Handful of fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard and melted butter.

In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, pecans and parsley.

Arrange the fillets on the baking sheet and brush the top with the honey-mustard mixture. Then sprinkle with the breadcrumbs/pecan/parsley mixture and bake …