By Beth Ann Mayer, Dec 23, 2024 Reducing these stress levels is essential and may help lower the odds of experiencing a migraine. Yet, sometimes, you might wind up with one anyway. “Interestingly, in let-down headaches, it may be changes in cortisol and other stress hormones that can trigger the headache,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist […]
By Oladimeji Ewumi, Dec 17, 2024 According to Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine at Menlo Park Psychiatry in Menlo Park, CA, another theory is that the GI system in people with depression is more overgrown with Bacteroides, a type of GI bacteria sometimes associated with a high protein, low fiber […]
By Beth Ann Mayer, Dec 10, 2024 “Self-awareness, self-care and therapy can all be helpful,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Remember you are a biological organism, and take care of your human needs.” “Journaling is an excellent tool to help people start […]
By Carly Stern, Dec 3, 2024 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep doctor based in California, previously told The Post that a cold room — between 60 and 67 degrees — is best for getting to and staying asleep. Click HERE for the full article.
By Maggie Aime, Nov 25, 2024 Pregnant women have higher body energy needs, which can result in a greater need for sleep, Alex Dimitriu, M.D., double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine, tells Sleepopolis. (8) But other factors can make it harder to get that extra rest. Click HERE for the full article.
By Kathleen Felton, Nov 20, 2024 Solo sleepers wanting to upgrade from a twin will score a bit more wiggle room with a full size mattress. It’s cheaper than a queen and better suited for small-space living. Some couples may opt to share a full mattress, too, though: “A full size bed is usually the smallest size […]
Talk About a Let-Down: Why Migraine Sometimes Happens After Reducing Stress
By Beth Ann Mayer, Dec 23, 2024 Reducing these stress levels is essential and may help lower the odds of experiencing a migraine. Yet, sometimes, you might wind up with one anyway. “Interestingly, in let-down headaches, it may be changes in cortisol and other stress hormones that can trigger the headache,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist […]
Study Unveils Genetic Link Between Constipation and Depression
By Oladimeji Ewumi, Dec 17, 2024 According to Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine at Menlo Park Psychiatry in Menlo Park, CA, another theory is that the GI system in people with depression is more overgrown with Bacteroides, a type of GI bacteria sometimes associated with a high protein, low fiber […]
The #1 Sign You Might Be Heading for an Existential Crisis—Plus, What To Do About It, According to Experts
By Beth Ann Mayer, Dec 10, 2024 “Self-awareness, self-care and therapy can all be helpful,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Remember you are a biological organism, and take care of your human needs.” “Journaling is an excellent tool to help people start […]
Selena Gomez and Molly Sims both swear by this sleep trick that ‘goes a long way’ — does it really work?
By Carly Stern, Dec 3, 2024 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep doctor based in California, previously told The Post that a cold room — between 60 and 67 degrees — is best for getting to and staying asleep. Click HERE for the full article.
Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?
By Maggie Aime, Nov 25, 2024 Pregnant women have higher body energy needs, which can result in a greater need for sleep, Alex Dimitriu, M.D., double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine, tells Sleepopolis. (8) But other factors can make it harder to get that extra rest. Click HERE for the full article.
Mattress Sizes and Dimensions: Your Guide for Bed-Buying
By Kathleen Felton, Nov 20, 2024 Solo sleepers wanting to upgrade from a twin will score a bit more wiggle room with a full size mattress. It’s cheaper than a queen and better suited for small-space living. Some couples may opt to share a full mattress, too, though: “A full size bed is usually the smallest size […]