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A New Device May help Children With Down Syndrome Get a Better Night’s Sleep
By George Citroner, Apr 27, 2022 “Obstructive sleep apnea results when the throat/airway collapses due to obstruction during sleep,” explained Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine and BrainfoodMD. He described it as trying to suck on a straw that is blocked on […]
Khloe Kardashian Says She Takes Kris’ Beta Blockers For Her Anxiety—Here’s What The Meds Do, And If It’s Safe
By Sabrina Talbert, APR 27, 2022 According to Dr. Dimitriu, there are a few reasons why someone might be taking beta-blockers. While they can be helpful for people with high blood pressure, a naturally rapid heart rate, or PTSD, he adds that they can also be used to help others with performance anxiety. Click HERE for the full […]
Natural Mood And Brain Boosters
April 23, 2022 Fit for Joy Podcast. Valeria Teles interviewed Dr. Alex Dimitriu about natural mood and brain boosters. Dr. Dimitriu brings a deep respect for science and spirituality into his work. Professionally, Dr. Dimitriu is dual board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. He is currently writing a book about the interplay of therapy and […]
The Real Reason Why You Keep Having the Same Dream Over and Over, According to Experts
By Zee Krstic, Apr 23, 2022 Sadly, science hasn’t allowed sleep specialists to nail down just one cause of a recurring dream or nightmare — as no two frequent dreams feel the same. Alex Dimitriu, M.D., psychiatrist, sleep medicine specialist and founder of California-based Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, explains that the root cause of a recurrent dream hinges […]
Can You Get Hooked on Melatonin?
By Hedy Phillips, Apr 14, 2022 However, melatonin can become so much a part of someone’s daily routine that they may feel like they can’t sleep without it. “Many people who take melatonin for insomnia may also have some degree of anxiety, especially around sleep — and this is where routines become locked in, and people […]
Fighting Stress, Anxiety, and Depression—Naturally
April 13, 2022 Dr. Dimitriu was published in Psychology Today in an article titled: Fighting Stress, Anxiety, and Depression—Naturally Sleep, exercise, diet, and meditation are the foundations of health and can help anyone, depressed or not, feel better. The aim of this post is to provide guidance to anyone suffering from fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, or problems with attention and focus, […]