by Florina Lungu | Feb 10, 2025 | Addiction, Mindset, Nutrition, Personal Growth
The smell of warm cinnamon rolls filled the kitchen. My friend Ana had been talking about her diet for weeks. “No more sugar,” she had said confidently. Yet, here she was, standing in front of the oven, eyes locked on the golden pastry. “I’ll just have one bite,” she...
by Florina Lungu | Jan 20, 2025 | Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mind-Body Connection, Nutrition
I’ll never forget a patient I worked with early in my career. Let’s call her Maria. She came into my office, visibly exhausted, carrying years of depression on her shoulders. She spoke about her lack of energy, the fog that clouded her mind, and the frustration of...
by Florina Lungu | Jan 6, 2025 | Empowerment and Personal Health, Health and Wellbeing, Mind-Body Connection, Nutrition
This winter, I made a promise to myself. I wasn’t going anywhere. Three weeks at home—just me, my family, and the quiet comfort of familiar surroundings. No airports. No packing. Just stillness. But life has a way of steering us to where we need to be. Two weeks...
by Florina Lungu | Dec 15, 2024 | Health and Wellbeing, Mindset, Nutrition, Personal Growth
The holiday season often feels like a whirlwind. We rush from one event to the next, checking off to-do lists and saying yes to every request—buying gifts, baking cookies, attending gatherings. Somewhere in the chaos, we forget about ourselves. By the time the...
by Florina Lungu | Jun 29, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Nutrition
Addiction is not solely a matter of individual choice or biological predisposition. The environment plays a crucial role in the development, maintenance, and recovery from addictive behaviors. This is well illustrated by the case of a patient who turned to substance...
by Florina Lungu | Apr 21, 2024 | Addiction, Health and Wellbeing, Mind and Body Health, Nutrition, Stress and PTSD
Years ago, while on vacation, I found myself sitting at a seaside bar, the evening breeze gently stirring. I sipped my first glass of wine, feeling the immediate, delightful rush of relaxation it brought. Each sip seemed to wash away the stress, and the view of the...