Author: eohpaimy

  • Nutrition and Mental Health: Part II

    “Diets” There are multiple “diets” promoted for healthy living which recommend certain food groups over other food groups, the grapefruit diet being just one example. These are often meant as short-term interventions in the pursuit of lowering weight; decreasing body mass index; removing “toxins” from the body; creating a sleek physique. Short-term lifestyle changes do… Read more

  • Nutrition and Mental Health

    Many variables, including lifestyle choices, can affect our mental health. Nutritional habits are among the lifestyle choices we can change. Starting this week, I would like to tackle nutrition. Nutrition and Mental Health: Part I The Why of Nutritional Recommendations Nutritional recommendations are many and varied. Their purposes vary as well. Recommendations may be provided… Read more

  • Your Mood and Daylight Savings Time Spring 2024 in the Northern Hemisphere

    Your Mood and Daylight Savings Time Spring 2024 in the Northern Hemisphere

    March 10, 2024, is the date for Daylight Savings Time (DST) in most of the USA. Not every country observes DST and, if they do, it does not necessarily fall on the same date as in the USA. Preparing for Springing Forward DST can have an effect on our affective symptoms (mood). Obviously, DST may… Read more