Dr. Mache Blog

8
Oct

Are Sugary and Chemically Flavored Sodas Worth the Risks?

Today I’d like to talk to you about soda. Sodas are bad news. Data from the School of Harvard Public Health shows that drinking just one soda per day –one 12oz can or bottle –can cause, on average, an extra pound of weight every 4 years, in addition to serious health issues such as heart …

4
Oct

5 Simple Steps To Long Term Weight Loss

During one of my recent interviews for My Menopause Radio I interviewed Sherry Pagodo, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Massachusetts about how to lose weight and really keep it off as the new you. She agreed it’s not easy. But according to Dr. Pagodo, …

2
Oct

Save Your Life: What To Do in a Medical Emergency

Today I’d like to share with you a book that I am very excited about. It’s called, “Save Your Life: What to Do in a Medical Emergency.” I have written this with my co-author, Shelly Glazier. It is one of the only books on the market today that tells you: what is a medical emergency, …

25
Sep

11 Health Optimizers to Fine Tune Your Body: Part II

No one wants to go to the doctor. It takes time, it is not pleasant, and sometimes the procedures can be painful, but the benefits outweigh the negatives. Last time I shared with you some exams and measurements to keep you health. Today I’d like to share with you part two of my health optimizers …

18
Sep

11 Health Optimizers to Fine Tune Your Body: Part I

Many people know the things they need to do to keep healthy, but they just don’t do them. Remember, it is only by preparing and actively taking control of your health that you can stay well; believe me, it’s better to stay well than to get well. Today I want to share with you part …

4
Sep

Keeping Weight Off in Menopause and Perimenopause

It’s hard to loose weight any time. But in menopause or postmenopause it’s particularly challenging. So what can you do to help shed those pounds? A recent study looked at the eating habits of 419 overweight and obese menopausal women to see what worked best. Some women got “lifestyle changes” that included regular group meetings led …

28
Aug

My Menopause Magazine Approved by Apple Inc. to Be Distributed on iPhone

For Immediate Release Newton, MA My Menopause Magazine, a women’s health-focused magazine was recently approved by Apple Inc. to be distributed on the iPhone. In the past, the magazine was only available for iPad, but starting in September it will be released on the iPhone. Mache Seibel, MD is an expert on menopause and women’s …

21
Aug

Colon and Rectal Cancer: The Risks and Prevention

In 2013, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 102,480 new cases of colon cancer and half will be in women. The number of cases of rectal cancer is expected to be 40,340. Over a lifetime, 1 in 19 men and 1 in 20 women will get colon cancer. The risk is higher if …