by Florina Lungu | Jun 4, 2022 | Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health, Mindset
It is a sad reality that we all have problems. I am sure this is not news to you. Some of those problems are physical and we must treat them with a bandage or with a change in our diet. Other times, the cause is much more difficult to trace… there is no blood leading...
by Florina Lungu | May 21, 2022 | ADD / ADHD, Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health
blogLast week, I introduced you to one of my patients coping with the “H” in “ADHD” – hyperactivity. She was at her wit’s end, her mind working all the time, not letting her slow down even for a minute. Her mind was moving too fast to let her rest – but...
by Florina Lungu | Apr 23, 2022 | Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health, Mindset
Did you know that you have a superpower? No, really! We often underestimate our own ability… we think of our lives as simple, straightforward, and small-scale. But the truth is that each of us has the power to impact other people. And not just in small ways – we...
by Florina Lungu | Apr 16, 2022 | Brain Health Problems, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health
Recently, a fascinating study was done at UC Berkeley. Post-doctoral fellow Elizabeth Kirby noted an interesting relationship between stress and the brain’s creation of new neurons. Her research showed that the stress response encourages the brain to form new cells...
by Florina Lungu | Apr 9, 2022 | Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health, Nutrition
Today’s world loves low-effort, immediate solutions. We are used to things available at the push of a button. Over the last few years, we have moved from movie rental shops to streaming services… from snail mail to e-mail… and from window-shopping to same-day...
by Florina Lungu | Apr 2, 2022 | Addiction, Mental Health, Nutrition
If you would, I want you to take a quick assessment with me. Take a look at these questions and answer them as honestly as you can… When you are done eating, do you feel judgmental of yourself? Is it difficult for you to say no to food when it is offered to you, or...