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Exercise, Good Food, Meditation: Alternatives to ADHD Meds

December 14, 2021 Dr. Dimitriu was published in Psychology Today in an article titled: Exercise, Good Food, Meditation: Alternatives to ADHD Meds Struggling with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Call the doctor; get more meds. Right? Not necessarily. In fact, recent research results are expanding the arsenal of behavior and lifestyle strategies that […]

Can Anxiety Cause You to Have Bad Dreams? We Asked Experts

by Sydni Ellis, December 13, 2021 You’re not imagining it — the experts we spoke with overwhelmingly agreed that anxiety can contribute to bad dreams. “Anxious thoughts while someone is asleep can manifest themselves as bad dreams or stress dreams,” Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park […]

Which Sleep Secrets Actually Work? A Doctor Weighs In

By Jess Sims, NOV 24, 2021 Our body uses a process called thermoregulation (the ability to internally regulate temperature for comfort and survival) to help us get the best sleep possible. “The more we can cool off in our sleep, the deeper and more restorative sleep we get,” says Dr. Dimitriu. Click HERE for the […]

ADHD Is Not Just for Kids

November 22, 2021 Dr. Dimitriu was published in Psychology Today in an article titled: ADHD Is Not Just for Kids A 2017 online article from CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, agrees. Coping mechanisms, often coupled with treatment plans, help mitigate ADHD symptoms in adults. However, CHADD experts go a step further, suggesting […]

What Causes Insomnia? 8 Reasons You Can’t Sleep at Night

By Lauren Krouse, Nov 19, 2021 “Anyone that consistently gets less than six hours of sleep per night or experiences significant next-day symptoms of fatigue, low mood, or sleepiness, should consider speaking with a doctor,” says Dr. Dimitriu.  Click HERE for the full article.

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