Dr. Mache Blog

12
Jun

Sleep Disturbances During Menopause

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 think it is at least that many …

10
Jun

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

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 webinar.   Date: June 13, …

5
Jun

Part II: Twelve Essential Tests for Menopausal Women

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 about every two years. …

29
May

Part I: Twelve Essential Tests for Menopausal Women

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 so many years …

21
May

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

15
May

The Facts About Weight Gain with Dr. Emma

Two out of three women are challenged with weight issues. About 1/3 of Americans are overweight and 1/3 are obese. I recently interviewed Dr. Sheri Emma, a specialist in weight loss, health and nutritional science, about weight gain in women. She shared with me the reasons behind weight gain and the affect that hormones have …