That connection can influence how we feel and our overall health. An example appeared in a Time magazine special that showed happiness, hopefulness, optimism and contentment, “appear to reduce the risk or limit the severity of cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, hypertension, colds and upper-respiratory infections; while depression — the extreme opposite of happiness — can worsen heart disease, diabetes […]

The world is filled with fear and fighting. The news is filled with ISIS, Ebola, violent assaults and rape. That may make us feel completely powerless and unable to help, but one thing we can do is to make friends with our own fear rather than blaming others. “We will always blame and condemn those we feel are responsible for […]

Sound familiar? Self-talk, especially negative self-talk, prevents a lot of capable people from ever realizing their potential. As Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” So how can you slay your inner critic; make that voice in your head stop saying negative things and just ask the question, “How can I succeed […]

I recently interviewed Staness Jonekos, author of The Menopause Makeover: The Ultimate Guide to Taking Control of Your Health and Beauty During Menopause. It’s a terrific book and Staness has a lot to say about her journey and how it can help you in yours. Dr. Mache Seibel: I know that your personal menopause experience had a lot to do […]

If you are one of the millions of women taking antidepressant medications to improve your mood, you might have noticed a worsening libido. It’s a common side affect. Now a new study reveals that exercise might might be a solution. Women taking antidepressants, especially if their workouts occur right before sex, boosted libido. The researchers evaluated 52 women taking antidepressants […]

Check Out Health Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with My Menopause Radio on BlogTalkRadio   Beverly Flaxington is a corporate consultant, behavioral coach, hypnotherapist, college professor and author of the book Self Talk for a Calmer You. In this interview she offers insights from her book on how the negative messages in your brain can lead to anxiety and depression, and how […]