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Jun

5 Tips That Add Sizzle to Your Sex Life

in Aging, Depression, Early Menopause, General Health, Menopause, Painful Sex, Sexuality, Vaginal Dryness

tagged: Addyi, better sex, flibanserin, sexual dysfunction

Is your mojo is a no-show? You’re not alone. Decrease in desire is the most common sexual problem women report, and it can begin as early as the 30s. One fairly recent solution for women with low libido is a little pink pill called Addyi (flibanserin). The good news is women the FDA finally approved …

31

May

Ask Dr. Mache about HOT FLASHES

in Depression, Early Menopause, Hot Flashes, Menopause treatment, Stress

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tagged: hot flushes, menopause symptoms, night sweats

Are you looking for a way to get your most pressing menopause questions answered? This video of last week’s Facebook LIVE was to over 1,500 women who listed to a short introduction about hot flashes and then asked their most important questions. I believe you will find this helpful. I wanted to share it here …

30

May

Walking Meditation

in Composer, General Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Mood Swings, Music and Medicine, Music Composer, Stress

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If you want to do a meditation but don’t think sitting is the best way to go about it, try this walking meditation. You can walk anywhere while you do it. Put out a yoga mat and just walk back and forth on this seemingly small space. Find a safe area like a hallway with …

29

May

Remember the Fallen – Memorial Day Music Video honoring those who sacrificed for our country

in Composer, General Health, Mental Health, Music and Medicine

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Memorial Day is a fun day at the beach or park. But it’s basis is to remember those men and women who gave so much, even their lives, to protect our country. This original music is dedicated to them with gratitude. My dad was a marine in WWII and I appreciate the sacrifices he and …

24

May

This Body – How Well Do You Take Care of Your Body/

in Aging, Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Menopause, Mindfulness, Stress

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tagged: aging, health messaging, Healthy Living, longevity, menopause, mindset

My philosophy is to take care of the SUM of you and not just SOME of you. It’s important to be able to offer the latest medical information and treatments, but it’s also important to offer a holistic approach. That’s my philosophy. For this blog post, I decided to say this another way. Let me …

24

May

Anger – A Dangerous Predator

in Anger, Brain Fog, Dementia, Mental Health

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tagged: Anger, mental health, mood swings, rage

It lies crouching in the tall grass Barely out of sight but never far from awareness. Creeping stealthily forward, Seeking a vulnerable moment to pounce. {Click Here to hear me narrate this over a score of original music. } Quietly at first, momentarily freezing, Crawling ever closer, Its eyes focused, its muscles tensed, Breathing …

22

May

Ladies, Help Prevent a HUGE Disservice to Women

in Aging, Bioidentical Estrogens, EstrogenBook, General Health, Heart Attack, Menopause, Menopause treatment, Premature Menopause

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Estrogen may be the most misunderstood medication on the planet. Here is the latest example…and this time you can do something about it and prevent a huge disservice to women. Have you heard of the USPSTF or the US Preventive Services Task Force? They recommend standards for treating chronic conditions. For the next few weeks …

21

May

Menopause Sucks!

in Aging, Early Menopause, Facebook live, Hormones, Menopause, Mental Health

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tagged: ask expert, Facebook live, hot flashes, menopause, Today's Hot Tip

It seems the verdict is nearly unanimous – Menopause Sucks. Menopause is such a weighted word that many women don’t even want to say it out loud. In fact, I discovered that one of my new patients developed a speech impediment when she entered menopause… Me: What brings you here today? Her: I …

15

May

How to Escape Hot Flash Hell

in Hormones, Hot Flashes, Menopause, osteoporosis

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tagged: final menstrual period, hot flash triggers, hot flashes, perimenopause, surgical menopause

Are hot flashes waking you up at night? Are they embarrassing you at work in front of coworkers? Do they cause you anxiety, distress or loss of focus? You are not alone! Hot flashes are the second most common symptom of menopause (after irregular bleeding). They are caused when your body wants to let off …

12

May

Relief for Menopause Mood Swings

in Brain Fog, Early Menopause, General Health, Mental Health, Mood Swings, perimenopause

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tagged: anxiety, brain fog, depression, mood changes, mood swings, perimenopause

Q: I’ve just started perimenopause, and my mood swings are driving me crazy! I’m happy as a lark one minute…mad at the world the next…and then so sad that I’m weeping over cat-food commercials. How can I stay on a more even keel? A: Mood swings are one of the top complaints from women who …

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