Do you know your numbers? You probably do know someone who has a muffin top, high blood pressure, blood sugar a little elevated, high triglycerides or low “good cholesterol.” Anyone who has three out of five of those things has Metabolic Syndrome. Almost 47 million people have Metabolic Syndrome, including 44% of those ≥ 50-years old. You …
As estrogen levels lower near menopause, a lot of women develop a sensitive bladder. The medical term is OAB or overactive bladder. Oab is a term for a collection of symptoms related to bladder control. You may experience: More frequent urination Sudden urges to urinate Difficulty getting to a bathroom on time before leaking urine …
One thing everyone agrees about when it comes to menopause symptoms…there are a lot of questions about menopause and menopause symptoms. When does it start? What are the symptoms? Is estrogen safe? What’s going on with my vagina? And a whole lot more. To get to the bottom of seven of the most common menopause …
Since Covid19 has become a household international word and Corona went from being a brand of beer to being a potentially lethal virus, the world has been experiencing a tremendous increase in stress. And since this is Labor Day, it’s worth mentioning that the impact of Covid19 on the workforce is particularly great. A …
Yesterday was my mother’s 96th birthday. In honor of that occasion, today’s Musical Monday is Growing Old Gracefully. Imagine what has happened since her birth! The song is below. Below that is was going on in 1924 (according to Wikipedia). A lot has changed and a lot is the same. Happy Birthday Mom! January …
We are super excited to share with you that DrMache.com/Blog was awarded a Best Menopause Blog award by Healthline. Each week we bring you helpful information to help you feel better and take more control of your life, work and relationships. It’s great to know that 1000’s of women are finding this information helpful. We’re …
Just about everyone I talk to is stressed. Covid19, money, work, school, elections…the list goes on and on. You fill in the blank________. And stress makes everything worse, including menopause symptoms. The reason may vary, but what is universal is the need to destress. To take time to stop the world and get off …
When Michelle Obama speaks powerfully at the Democratic National Convention about the future of America, no one is surprised at her clear and honest statements. But it will surprise some when Michelle Obama is aboard Marine One dressed for an event and experiences a hot flash that she shares with America on a recent episode …
Stress has a powerful effect on appetite; it often creates nervous nibbling that slowly and steadily adds weight to our belly, in addition to stress being a weight on our shoulders. During this pandemic a lot of people are stuck at home, and frankly, a little anxious and depressed. The combination of these two facts …
For so many women, perimenopause remains a mystery. What is it? When is it? How will I know I’m in it? How do I make it better? The truth is, some of the worst “menopause symptoms” occur in perimenopause. Because perimenopause is a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, Vanessa Caceres wrote an article for …