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 […]
By Helen Massy, Sept 2022 “Sex for many of us is one of the most joyous activities in our lives,” said Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California and BrainfoodMD. “Whenever I work with patients and see that there’s something off […]
By Julia Ries, Sept 16, 2022 Abrupt changes to your medication regimen could make you feel more tired and hungry than usual or impact your energy and mood. Fortunately, these symptoms should only last for about a week, according to Dr. Dimitriu. If for some reason you run out before filing your prescription again and are […]
By George Citroner, Sept 16, 2022 “It is possible that disrupted melatonin, or perhaps more generally, disrupted sleep and sleep stages from blue light, can have an impact on child development,” confirmed Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. He added that the limitation of […]
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 […]
How Your Mental Health Affects Your Sex Life
By Helen Massy, Sept 2022 “Sex for many of us is one of the most joyous activities in our lives,” said Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California and BrainfoodMD. “Whenever I work with patients and see that there’s something off […]
Is There an Adderall Shortage? What to Know About Difficulties Getting the ADHD Medication
By Julia Ries, Sept 16, 2022 Abrupt changes to your medication regimen could make you feel more tired and hungry than usual or impact your energy and mood. Fortunately, these symptoms should only last for about a week, according to Dr. Dimitriu. If for some reason you run out before filing your prescription again and are […]
Can Blue Light Affect Puberty? Here’s What Early Research Has Found
By George Citroner, Sept 16, 2022 “It is possible that disrupted melatonin, or perhaps more generally, disrupted sleep and sleep stages from blue light, can have an impact on child development,” confirmed Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. He added that the limitation of […]