By Rebecca Rovenstine, Oct. 7, 2022 “It’s important to note that fatigue, anxiety, and depression can also lead to overeating, and even binge-eating, in some instances – often worse at night. Following a healthy diet is often helpful, as well as limiting late-night eating,” recommended Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo […]
By George Citroner, Oct 4, 2022 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD, said that people who have thoughts of suicide are typically treated with a combination of medication and therapy.“Lithium, ketamine, and anti-depressants have been shown to reduce suicidal behavior,” he continued. “I […]
By Melissa Matthews & Erica Sweeney, Sept 30, 2022 The individuals are selfish and self-serving and use subtle or frank manipulation to get their way, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a double-board certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. “They’re antisocial because they don’t care about society or others, they care […]
By Helen Massy, Sept 30, 2022 “Be sure you have thought things through, balanced pros and cons, and found a place of some peace before sharing a medical diagnosis with others, especially children,” said Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California […]
By Chantelle Pattemore, Sept 23, 2022 “In most studies, women are known to have a two-fold greater risk of dementia than men. It is unusual that this study found the opposite,” shared Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. Click HERE for the full article.
By Erica Sweeney, Sept 22, 2022 People breathe through their mouths as a backup when they’re unable to breathe properly through their noses. “People tend to mouth-breathe because their noses are congested” from a cold, sinus infection, allergies, deviated septum, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, who’s double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep […]
SSRI weight gain statistics 2022
By Rebecca Rovenstine, Oct. 7, 2022 “It’s important to note that fatigue, anxiety, and depression can also lead to overeating, and even binge-eating, in some instances – often worse at night. Following a healthy diet is often helpful, as well as limiting late-night eating,” recommended Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo […]
Folic Acid May Help Decrease Risk of Suicide, Study Finds
By George Citroner, Oct 4, 2022 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD, said that people who have thoughts of suicide are typically treated with a combination of medication and therapy.“Lithium, ketamine, and anti-depressants have been shown to reduce suicidal behavior,” he continued. “I […]
Think Someone You Know is a Sociopath? 10 Signs to Look For
By Melissa Matthews & Erica Sweeney, Sept 30, 2022 The individuals are selfish and self-serving and use subtle or frank manipulation to get their way, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a double-board certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. “They’re antisocial because they don’t care about society or others, they care […]
Talking to Your Kids About Your Cancer Diagnosis
By Helen Massy, Sept 30, 2022 “Be sure you have thought things through, balanced pros and cons, and found a place of some peace before sharing a medical diagnosis with others, especially children,” said Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California […]
The Surprising Link Between Bedtime and Dementia
By Chantelle Pattemore, Sept 23, 2022 “In most studies, women are known to have a two-fold greater risk of dementia than men. It is unusual that this study found the opposite,” shared Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. Click HERE for the full article.
The Viral TikTok Mouth Taping Trend Is a Dangerous Disaster
By Erica Sweeney, Sept 22, 2022 People breathe through their mouths as a backup when they’re unable to breathe properly through their noses. “People tend to mouth-breathe because their noses are congested” from a cold, sinus infection, allergies, deviated septum, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids, says Alex Dimitriu, MD, who’s double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep […]