8
Apr

Is Poor Sleep Making You Fat in Menopause?

Roses are red Violets are blue Are menopause and poor sleep Putting weight on you?   Let’s face it, when we rank the menopause symptoms that really make life a challenge, poor sleep usually gets listed in the top three. Weight gain is usually up there also.   A study presented at the Endocrine Society …

1
Apr

Menopause, Melatonin and Sleep

“When I wake up, I am reborn.”                                                                                                  …

8
Mar

Music Monday: Ready for A Dream Lullaby for World Sleep Day

Do you wake up tired? Do you find yourself yawning in the middle of the day?    A lot of people do. One in four women has some insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or both. About one in seven adults has chronic (long-term) insomnia. Hormonal imbalances that are part of …

15
Jun

Musical Monday: Sun Ra Lullaby to help you Sleep and Relax

Ever have difficulty sleeping? I’m not surprised if you said, “Yes.” Among my patients and friends, poor sleep is one of the most common complaints people talk about. It seems almost no one is spared at least a little insomnia.   Several years ago I composed a series of three lullaby albums (Lullabies for Kids …

12
Jan

Power Down Your Mind

When your mind is racing, how do you power down your mind? You can start with mindfulness and by powering down your phone. Listen to the recording of me reading this post over my original music played by Ben Schwendener. https://drmache.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Power-Down-Your-Mind.mp3 It’s bedtime and you want to go to sleep. You check a few last …