By George Citroner, Nov 14, 2022 Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD, told Healthnews that Precision medicine is the use of specific biological or genetic information to provide a “customized solution” to a patient. “It involves the use of genetic testing, biomarkers, and […]
By Erica Reagle, Nov 7, 2022 “Anyone using a weighted blanket should make sure it is not too hot and allows them to sleep slightly on the cool side at night,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, owner of SiliconPsych and BrainFoodMD. “Cooling blankets achieve this–and can help with deepening of sleep.” The best cooling weighted blankets help […]
By Elizabeth Laura Nelson, Nov 6, 2022 You’ve probably heard of “the Sunday scaries,” but in case you’re unfamiliar, Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry&Sleep Medicine and a SleepFoundation.org medical-review board member, explains: “Sunday scaries are essentially a form of performance anxiety, much like before a test or a presentation.” For those of us who […]
By Zoe Malin, Nov 4, 2022 Weighted stuffed animals are smaller than weighted blankets, so they cover less of the body and you can hold them on your lap or sleep with them (usually with your arms wrapped around them), experts told us. While anyone can use a weighted stuffed animal, they’re geared toward children: Weighted […]
By Erin Marie, Nov 3, 2022 “Based on this paper, I believe physicians can take a more multi-disciplinary approach to treat chronic pain more thoroughly,” Dr. Alex Dimitriu, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. Click HERE for the full article.
By Eileen Bailey, Nov 2, 2022 “Chronic pain could result in altered self-care, sleep, exercise, diet, and likely socialization – all important factors to emotional well-being and physical health,” Dr. Alex Dimitriu, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD, told Healthline. “Chronic pain, mental health, and self-care likely come together to result in […]
Precision Medicine – Improving Lives
By George Citroner, Nov 14, 2022 Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD, told Healthnews that Precision medicine is the use of specific biological or genetic information to provide a “customized solution” to a patient. “It involves the use of genetic testing, biomarkers, and […]
The 6 Best Cooling Weighted Blankets of 2022, Based on Lab Testing
By Erica Reagle, Nov 7, 2022 “Anyone using a weighted blanket should make sure it is not too hot and allows them to sleep slightly on the cool side at night,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, owner of SiliconPsych and BrainFoodMD. “Cooling blankets achieve this–and can help with deepening of sleep.” The best cooling weighted blankets help […]
80 Percent of Adults Have Trouble Falling Asleep on This Day of the Week, New Study Says
By Elizabeth Laura Nelson, Nov 6, 2022 You’ve probably heard of “the Sunday scaries,” but in case you’re unfamiliar, Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry&Sleep Medicine and a SleepFoundation.org medical-review board member, explains: “Sunday scaries are essentially a form of performance anxiety, much like before a test or a presentation.” For those of us who […]
7 weighted stuffed animals for kids and adults: Target, Warmies, Huggaroo and more
By Zoe Malin, Nov 4, 2022 Weighted stuffed animals are smaller than weighted blankets, so they cover less of the body and you can hold them on your lap or sleep with them (usually with your arms wrapped around them), experts told us. While anyone can use a weighted stuffed animal, they’re geared toward children: Weighted […]
Why It’s Essential To Treat Chronic Pain In Your 40s Right Away
By Erin Marie, Nov 3, 2022 “Based on this paper, I believe physicians can take a more multi-disciplinary approach to treat chronic pain more thoroughly,” Dr. Alex Dimitriu, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. Click HERE for the full article.
How Chronic Pain in Your 40s Can Lead to Illness, Disease in 50s and 60s
By Eileen Bailey, Nov 2, 2022 “Chronic pain could result in altered self-care, sleep, exercise, diet, and likely socialization – all important factors to emotional well-being and physical health,” Dr. Alex Dimitriu, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD, told Healthline. “Chronic pain, mental health, and self-care likely come together to result in […]