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Nutrition and Mental Health: Part III
Nutrition and Mental Health: Part III I did not anticipate discussing the intersection of medications, nutrition, and mental health. The recent headlines, both in professional venues and in the public media, prompted me to include this subject as it seems topical for our world. A recent study has led to news reports touting the “benefits”…
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Music and Mental Health
Music and Mental Health Singing Singing can be a source of joy. It can bring joy and provide the energy and desire to spread joy. Via giving, we can also receive. We receive the benefit of interacting with other people, whether they enjoy our singing or not. And, singing opens a conversation of sorts, tapping…
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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…
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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…