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Does Magnesium Help You Sleep?
By Jessica Migala, June 11, 2024 So where does magnesium fit into things? “Magnesium is a beneficial muscle relaxant and mild anti-anxiety agent,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician in Menlo Park, California. Click HERE for the full article.
These drugs can be a bedroom bummer
By Alpana Mohta, MD, June 11, 2024 Board-certified psychiatrist Alex Dimitriu, MD, spoke with MDLinx about the prevalence of sexual dysfunction with SSRIs: “The likelihood of SSRIs inducing sexual dysfunction is about 50% while being treated.” However, he notes, in some cases, this issue persists even after stopping the medication; this is known as post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD). […]
Wait, What’s the Difference Between White Noise and Brown Noise? Experts Sound Off
By Bethann Mayer, June 9, 2024 “Sleep is so precious to our emotional and physical health,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Fundamentally, it helps the part of our brain that sets us apart from most other animals, the prefrontal cortex.” Dr. Dimitriu explains […]
This Busy Mom Says She Was Scammed After Shopping In Her Sleep
By Rachel MacPherson, June 5, 2024 Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is dual board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine, explains parasomnias are disorders of confusional arousal, meaning that the person is half awake and half asleep when they act out — which can range from sleepwalking to sleep talking and night terrors. “It can be thought of as […]
REM Sleep Helps Support Your Memory and Emotional Well-Being—Sleep Experts Share How To Get More of It
By Bridget Mallon, May 30, 2024 “REM sleep helps lock in newly learned behaviors…People also make new connections between loose and unrelated ideas during REM sleep, which is why dreams can seem so random sometimes.” —Alex Dimitriu, MD. Click HERE for the full article.
Is Adderall a controlled substance?
By SingleCare Team, May 20, 2024 “Because of its higher risk status, the government, your doctor, and your pharmacist will monitor the use of these medications more closely. Refills cannot be ordered, you will need an ID to get this medicine, and you will also need to see your doctor in person at least every […]