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About Dr. Maggie

Dr. Maggie is a board-certified Rheumatologist, making her an expert on all things joint-related. Her education has resulted in a personal passion for treating your body and joints right in everything from food to workouts. In an effort to help others treat themselves better, she shares her knowledge and advice here, on her blog.

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"Life's most persistent and urgent question: What "Life's most persistent and urgent question: What are doing for others?' Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I was watching the movie, "Selma" this morning and sat in awe as I watched the courage and resilience of ALL those who came before me being beaten down as they fought for the right to be acknowledged as "equal" human beings in this country. Without their efforts, I would not be here today being able to serve and take care of others. May our children always find the time to do what is right and get into some "good trouble"to protect all human rights. With peace and love, Dr. Maggie #drmaggiecadet
Sometimes just being still is the best thing you c Sometimes just being still is the best thing you can do for yourself. -Silas House #drmaggiecadet
So many people are feeling the "winter blues" or s So many people are feeling the "winter blues" or symptoms of "seasonal affective disorder or depression" as frigid temperatures persist and we are still isolated from friends and loved ones due to #COVID-19. Many people are still working from home! There are theories that seasonal changes may cause disruption to the body's #circadianrhythm or hormones such as #serotonin and #melatonin. There may be symptoms of -low energy/ prolonged fatigue -melancholy or depressed feelings occurring daily -loss of joy in activities you usually like - change in appetite - fluctuations in weight - More sleeping 😴 It is important to recognize those symptoms and speak to a physician or behavioral specialist. Some individuals may need antidepressants. Some things to consider to help uplift your mood may be: 1) Kicking up your exercise routine and sticking to it regularly! Kickboxing for me has really help boost my energy as well as running and doing #peloton 2) Wearing bright colors! 3) Engage in a new activity like painting that can help with boosting endorphins 4) Sitting by a window to get enough light and vitamin D. Supplement with #VitaminD if levels are low 5) LImiting alcohol 🍷 especially while being indoors more. Increase hydration with water 💦 6) Pamper yourself with a massage 💆‍♂️ or #aromatherapy 7) Try meditation and yoga 🧘‍♀️ 8) Keep socializing safely during the pandemic. Organize a virtual gathering or walk with a friend outdoors. Hugging your family member also evokes positive emotions. 9) Keeping a journal 📔 about your feelings or things you want to do in the Spring may also help! 10) Play with a cute dog 🐕 or pet. THat always brings on positive emotions. Let's get through this pandemic winter ❄️ together!! Dr. Maggie #drmaggiecadet
#RAYNAUD PHENOMENON NYC just had its first big sn #RAYNAUD PHENOMENON NYC just had its first big snow and first wave of freezing temperatures. My fingers have been so painful! This also happened when Iwas an ice skater⛸. I would notice my hands change color to white, sometimes blue and then ultimately red after my time on the ice. I later learned in life that I was experiencing Raynaud’s phenomenon, which still happens to me. What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon? 👩🏽‍⚕️Raynaud’s phenomenon occurs when certain parts of the body (the extremities like your fingers and toes) experience color change as well as pain and numbness when there is exposure to cold temperature change or other triggers like smoking or stress. This reaction is a result of narrowing of the small blood vessels (arteries) or vasoconstriction, due to the cold or other triggers. Decrease in blood supply to the affected areas which causes spasm of the #bloodvessels (vasospasm). 👩🏽‍⚕️There are two types of Raynaud’s: Primary (Raynaud’s Disease)- No known cause. It is not usually serious. Secondary (Raynaud’s phenomenon)- Usually caused by underlying disease. ▪️Complications of this can be prolonged limited blood supply resulting in digital ulcers or other wounds at the finger and toe tips. ▪️Your #rheumatologist will test for #autoimmunediseases with blood work. Treatment: ✅#Smokingcessation🚭 ✅ Avoid triggers and promote rewarding! ✅ Discontinuing medications like migraine therapies, beta blockers for #highblood #pressure, oral contraceptives and other that constrict the vessels. ✅ Reduction of #emotionalstress and removing yourself from cold temperatures definitely help. ✅ #Medications may be needed like Valium channel blockers and other drugs that dilate the blood vessels more! ✅ For severe #disease there is a procedure to block the nerves in the hands or feet that can affect the #artery supply to those areas. During this winter time, bundle up, pay attention to your toes and fingers! See a doctor if you have these #symptoms! COMMENT: Do your hands turn color during #winter or in air conditioning? #drmaggiecadet
#Covid hospitalization rates among children are in #Covid hospitalization rates among children are increasing in the US especially in the age group under 5. The best thing to help this age group to surround them with people should are vaccinated 💉 and boosted!!! With #Omicron sweeping the nation, #hospitals and #healthcareworkers are being pushed to their limits. #Emergency rooms are again over capacity and #healthcare workers are emotionally and physically exhausted after being in guard for over 2 years! 🙏🏽Thank you to all those healthcare #practitioners and staff who show up every day and continuously put themselves and families at risk! 🙏🏽Thank you to those who have gotten #vaccinated and boosted to protect others in their community. 🙏🏽Thank you to those who continue to wear masks 😷 and test themselves before gathering together or stay home when experiencing symptoms. 🙏🏽Thank you to all who are doing everything to keep our children in school and safe! This is our new realty! Let’s keep working together to uplift each other through the exhaustion. Keep going! Stay healthy, Dr. Maggie😷 #drmaggiecadet
Ready or not… here I come!! I had a moment today Ready or not… here I come!! I had a moment today where something annoying happened and I started to stress out.  Luckily I was able to repair the damage. I had to take a deep breath and gain some perspective and focus on the positive. Here are some other things I’m focusing on! ▪️ Incorporating more plant based meals into my regimen ▪️Reduce sugar ▪️Trying to do yoga twice a week ▪️Kick up my boxing! ▪️Give myself a break when I don’t meet a deadline ▪️Try and take ballroom dance class this year ▪️Reach 100 #peloton rides in 6 months What are you focusing on? #drmaggiecadet

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