Bladder Control and Types of Incontinence

Bladder Control, General Health

To get an idea of how many people are struggling with bladder control, walk in any drug store. More adult absorption pads such as Depends are sold each year than disposable baby diapers. Urinary tract problems are a major problem for the American population and one of...

What Causes Menopause? Hint: It Isn't Men.

Early Menopause, General Health, Menopause, perimenopause, Premature Menopause

A recent article in Science Daily suggested men are responsible for menopause. I think it is good press and poor science; the conclusions place a much heavier emphasis on statistics than on sound thinking. Menopause as we know it today has much more to do with the...

Testing For Genetic Causes of Cancer – Should You Be Tested?

BRCA, Breast Cancer, Cancer

At this year’s Annual Meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology I interviewed Dr. Noah Kauff, Director of Ovarian Cancer Screening and Prevention, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, to discuss who should receive genetic cancer...

Heart Disease and Menopause

Heart Disease, Menopause

Cardiovascular heart disease (CVD) is the number one killer in women over age 65 and the second leading cause of death among women ages 45 to 64. More women die from cardiovascular disease than all other causes of deaths such as lung cancer, breast cancer, stroke and...

Father's Day Song – My Old Man – original country song

Composer

With Father’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share this song I wrote a few years ago as a tribute to my father. I wish each of you a happy Father’s Day, whether you are the father or the child, I hope you spend spend some lovely family time and...

Sleep Disturbances During Menopause

Menopause, Sleep

Sleep disturbances are one of the top things my patients struggle with as they transition into menopause. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep. The National Sleep Foundation estimates 46% of women ages 40 to 54 and 48% of women ages 55 to 64 struggle with sleep. I...

FREE Menopause Webinar – Learn about Hot Flashes, Weight Control, Low Estrogen, HRT, and Better Sex

Early Menopause, Hot Flashes, Menopause, Painful Sex, perimenopause, Sexuality, Weight Control

Over the last 30 years and after taking care of some 10,000 patients, I have found out that the one thing you want from me is information. Join me on June 13th 2013 for my FREE Menopause Webinar. Watch the video below for details regarding the subjects covered in the...

Part II: Twelve Essential Tests for Menopausal Women

General Health, Menopause

Okay, here are the other 6 essential tests. Be sure to be open and talk to your doctor about anything that concerns you or seems unusual. Usually a simple test can put you at ease. 7. Eye care – It is also important to have regular dilated eye exams on average...

Part I: Twelve Essential Tests for Menopausal Women

Breast Cancer, cholesterol, Diabetes, Early Menopause, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Menopause

So many things are changing during perimenopause and perimenopause that it can be difficult to know what is normal and what is not. Every day can be a new experience – not necessarily a bad one. That is why it is so important to keep a close eye on your health. With...

Do you have a BRCA gene mutation? P.S. The risk is not just breast and ovarian cancer!

BRCA, Breast Cancer, Cancer

Hi Folks, Today, I want to cover something that is very important to me. This week, BRCA gene mutation has been a hot topic in the news. As most of you know, Angelina Jolie made the difficult decision to get a preventative double mastectomy to reduce her risk of...