THE CHANGING FACE OF RETIREMENT Are you too young to think about retirement? It may be time to think again. Bob Dylan said it in the 60’s, “The times they are a-changin’.” And they still are! In the 21st century, with medical advancements and greater self-care, life expectancy has increased. And although some people may live with chronic and/or terminal […]

New research published in the Journal of Women’s Health found certain methods appear to be more successful and attitude about stopping matters. The study surveyed 2,328 women aged 45-70 and found that a woman’s attitude towards the treatment was an important factor in how well she coped coming off the medication. Two thirds of the women stopped on their own and […]

Mindfulness – being focused and fully present in the here and now – is good for individuals and good for a business’s bottom line. How can people practice it in a workplace where multitasking is the norm, and concerns for future profits can add to workplace stress? “Even if a company doesn’t make it part of the culture, employees and managers […]

Are you confused about estrogen? You are not alone. Before the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) was published in 2002, Premarin® was one of the most widely used medications in the world. But after the WHI suggested that Premarin’s side effects caused an increase in breast cancer, blood clots, stroke and heart attacks, women panicked and threw away their estrogen. Understandable in light […]

No one likes taking pills. But a recent study in the journal Menopause suggests that a little extra calcium and vitamin D3 in your day will make it less likely you will break your hip. The study was part of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) and evaluated women ages 50 to 79.For purposes of this report, 27,347 women randomly were given […]

This month’s featured interview is with Tana Amen. Tana is a nurse, a New York Times Bestselling author, a highly respected health and fitness expert and a nationally renowned speaker and media guest. She and her husband Dr. Daniel Amen have done a recent PBS special called Healing ADD (which of course is Attention Deficit Disorder). Dr. Mache Seibel: I […]

On January 21st in Paris, the new collection that merged artist Carlos Cruz-Diez and fashion designer Oscar Carvallo, Couture Spring-Summer 2014, was introduced. The inspiration comes from six paintings by Carlos Cruz-Diez This is the second collaboration between the designer and the artist through which they convert the female body into a work of art. The prints, shapes, textures and details […]

To help you with understanding food labels, here are the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Guidelines for Common Food Claims and what they really mean: 

Learn how to take estrogen. In this video Dr. James Simon discusses new study showing transdermal estrogen taken by patches on the skin are safer than oral estrogen. Transdermal estrogen users had fewer blood clots, pulmonary embolus and heart attacks.

Ingredients:  – 1 cup uncooked red quinoa, rinsed – 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth – 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed – 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese – 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs – 1/2 cup sweet potatoes, diced very small – 3 scallions, finely sliced – 1 tsp freshly crushed garlic – 2 large eggs – salt and pepper […]