SistersInHealth.com was founded by Dr. Marjorie Binette, a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who launched the site because she wanted to bridge the gap in healthcare delivery to black women who in some instances disproportionally experience higher rates of illness, death and have less access to healthcare.
Have you ever made a decision that you lived to regret? Was it a decision made in a rush? Did you fail to think it through? Were you feeling pressured? Were you ill informed? Was it an impulse? Was it a decision made for immediate satisfaction or gratification? Did you think with your heart and…
Losing weight is a combination of being physically active and eating healthy. Some will argue that losing weight is 80% what you eat and 20% exercise. Whatever the percentage, it is clear eating healthy and making healthy choices is critical to losing weight. People are challenged to eat healthy for various reasons, but one the more common…
World AIDS Day is held on the first of December each year to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. It’s an opportunity for people all over the world to talk about prevention. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC) an estimated 36.9 million people are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. Here in the United States, approximately 1.2 million people are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…