Embrace Life Launched in Memory of Sister

A woman keeps her sister's name alive through a business designed to promote health.

In March, Jackie Fashjian and her husband launched a company that was inspired by Jackie's sister, Judy Borrelli, who lost a courageous battle with breast cancer at age 50. In an article in the Shrewsbury Lantern, Fashjian describes her sister's vision, and how it inspired Embrace Life. As Fashjian explained, Shrewsbury resident Borrelli underwent treatment at the Dana Farber Institute after the cancer quickly spread to her liver and bones, but tried to attack the cancer ... and extend her life ... by embracing an organic diet.  The diet, and supplements, extended her life longer than even the experts expected. Borrelli wanted to share her secrets, and help others improve their health, hoping to launch the company Embrace Life. Her sister…

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Shrewsbury Businessman Shaves Head for Boston Marathon

A local man is getting a "buzz cut" before running the Boston Marathon.

Submitted by Fern Nissim, certified marketing consultant Marc Theroux, father of three daughters and husband of a local Grafton dentist Tina Theroux, plans to get a “Buzz Cut” before running in the Boston Marathon on April 15. If Marc reaches his fundraising goal of $9,200 by April 6, 2013, he will buzz cut his long dark hair. The hair cut symbolizes his solidarity with those suffering with hair loss when undergoing cancer treatments. The top four contributors to Marc’s goal will have the opportunity to actually perform the “Buzz Cut.” Every donor will have their name printed on the back of Marc’s Dana Farber team running shirt which he will wear when he runs. Marc is a personal trainer and co-owner of Optimal Performance Center, a …

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Health Happenings

Talking Toxins: Little Changes Can Make a Difference

“Toxin” is a word people toss around in conjunction with air, food, chemicals, and health. Making small changes every day may help.

At least once a day I have a client, friend or patient ask my thoughts on “toxins.” In general, people are aware that we live in an environment of chemicals in our food, air and water. However, many don’t know how to begin to decrease the exposure and are simply too busy to research. Although some readers may roll their eyes, there are many people who are searching for ways to decrease exposure for themselves, their families and friends. Why? A total of 1,638,910 new cancer cases affecting 9 million people and 577,190 deaths from cancer are projected to occur in the United States in 2012 according to the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the North American Association of Central Cancer …

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Lisa Vasile

8:15 am on Friday, November 16, 2012

I hadn't heard of this event ~ not able to make it but would love a signed copy of your book. Congrats on winning the Clean Water Action Award. http://easton-ma.patch.com/articles/easton-woman-to-be-honored-with-clean-water-action-award We have a lot in common - I was one of 2 people in Milford who spearheaded a Citizen's Water Meeting with a goal to pay for water we can drink, we can cook with …   more ›

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 11

Today's 5 things include the Beatles and breast cancer.

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. The 5 things today include: 1. In the town where I was born lived a man who sailed the sea. These lyrics are from the famed "Yellow Submarine by the Beatles; the fab five would be proud that we honor National Submarine Day today. It was created to honor the U.S. Submarine Force, which was founded on this day in 1900. So, watch a movie that features a submarine, visit a local naval museum or if you don't live near water, like we don't in Shrewsbury, enjoy a hero submarine sandwich. It all counts. 2. A Napoleon complex. In 1814, Napoleon was exiled to Elba. After …

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