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Monthly Archives: November 2015

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Move It Monday: Workout Therapy

Fitness, WellnessBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 30, 2015Leave a comment

Thanksgiving was only five days ago.  Now we are back to work juggling multiple responsibilities and planning for the Christmas holiday. Finding time to exercise may be a bit more challenging as you have several obligations to meet this time of year.  If you are feeling stressed, or perhaps you have been diagnosed with Anxiety or…

Avoiding Holiday Credit Card Debit

Financial HealthBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 26, 2015Leave a comment

Thanksgiving has become synonymous with shopping. Black Friday is expanding intoThanksgiving. Retailers are opening earlier and earlier on Thanksgiving Day.  Retailers will entice you with what appears to be amazing deals. Every time you go to the store, a salesperson will try to get you to sign up for the store credit card. They will peak your…

Avoid Weight Gain During Season’s Eatings

Weight Loss, WellnessBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 24, 2015Leave a comment

It’s the holiday season! Thanksgiving is only two days away. And Christmas, my favorite time of the year, is only 23 days away.  Its a festive time of year.  Shopping centers, malls and stores have holiday decorations in place. Children have a Christmas wish list ready for Santa. Of course one of the ways we celebrate…

Love This: Father Teaches His Daughter She Is A Queen Worthy of Respect

Celebrate, Love This, ThoughtsBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 20, 2015Leave a comment

  Baby girls are so precious.  It is so important to let them know how special and valued they are. They should know that they should be treated with respect. Also, they should be the recipient of unconditional love. Instilling this belief in our daughters early on will build their self esteem. And they will…

Do You Know What’s In Your Menstrual Napkin or Tampon?

Medical, Public SafetyBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 19, 2015Leave a comment

Have you ever wondered what materials are used to make menstrual pads and tampons? Are the materials safe? Apparently, in years past manufacturers of pads and tampons have not been forthcoming with that information. Consumer groups have wanted to know for years what pads and tampons are made of. The environmental movement and awareness of toxic…

Wellness Wednesday: Your Weight Loss Journey

Weight Loss, WellnessBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 18, 2015Leave a comment

Are you trying to lose weight? If so, are you feeling discouraged because you aren’t losing the weight as quickly as you would like? Are you feeling discouraged? Are you having a hard time staying motivated? Are you feeling outweighed by the amount you have to lose? Take heart, you are not alone in how…

Move It Monday: Spinning

Fitness, Weight LossBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 16, 2015Leave a comment

Craving something new? Are you bored with your current workout routine? Have you reached a plateau? Why not try an indoor cycling class, better known as spinning.  If you frequent a gym, you probably have seen gym members fiercely spinning the wheels of their bikes. Also, you’ve seen them leave the class dripping with sweat.…

Pulmonary Embolism: What You Should Know

Medical, Public AwarenessBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 13, 2015Leave a comment

Celebrity, singer, talk-show host and recent contestant on the ABC television series, Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), Tamar Braxton announced that she has blood clots in her lungs. As a result, she was forced to leave DWTS. In addition, she cancelled her tour performances. I am always grateful when celebrities share their medical history with their fans.  It’s…

WHO–Cancer Linked To Red and Processed Meat

Medical, Public AwarenessBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 12, 2015Leave a comment

On October 26, 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that red and processed meats can increase your risk for colorectal cancer.  The WHO pulled together 22 international experts to review over 800 studies to assess the link between cancer and the consumption of red and processed meats.  After reviewing the data the, WHO concluded that…

Wellness Wednesday: Thawing Food Safely

Health, Public Awareness, Public Safety, WellnessBy Marjorie Binette, MDNovember 11, 2015Leave a comment

With the recent closure of 43 Chipolte restaurant chains in the Pacific Northwest due to an E. coli outbreak, food-borne illnesses have been in the news. Food-borne infections pose a real hazard and safety concern. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC) 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized,…

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