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6 BusinessLink, Wednesday, January 16, 2008 HALTON-TEMP. Owner Pauline Greatbanks. 905.877.3835 / 905.872.3835. Email paulinegreatbanks@yahoo.ca. With over twenty years experience in executive administration and event planning, Pauline Greatbanks is bringing her professionalism and knowledge to the local business community. Pauline will become a valued virtual/temporary member of your company and take away your paperwork, freeing up your precious time to concentrate on your frontline profit. OLG Slots at Mohawk Racetrack. Just north of Highway 401, open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, OLG Slots at Mohawk Racetrack is a popu- lar leisure destination. Our State of the art gaming floor offers excitement with its more than 850 slot machines ranging from .01 cent to $5.00. Group packages are available. Design Alpha Creative Corp. 350 Main St. E., Milton ON., 905.875.2679 sfrick@designalpha.ca. We are advertising professionals. 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APD PRINTING, 820 Nipissing Road #4, Milton, L9T4Z9, 905.878.9201 Email: sales@apdprinting.com. Owners Gregory & Bianca Perez. With more than 10 years of experience in the printing industry, APD offers very competitive prices and fast turnarounds to many of their customers in the Halton Hills Area. Specializing in full colour printing and producing a variety of marketing products like postcards, brochures, catalogues, labels & publications. Additional New Members: 309 Electrical Solutions Inc. Brokerage Chamber eLearning Centre Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd. Deforest Bros. Quarries Discount Car and Truck Rentals Dr. T. Murphy & Associates, Psychological Services of Halton Enterprise Rent-a-Car GW Farm & Home Services Hadley-Irvine General Contracting Ltd. Investors Group Pats Prime Cuts and Deli PropertyGuys.com RH Paving Ltd. The Georgetown Hospital Foundation Windswept Designs Ask The Professionals DR. ANOOP SAYAL Send your questions for any of these professionals: Ask the Professionals Independent & Free Press, 280 Guelph St., Unit 29, Georgetown L7G 4B1 Q:Can children develop gum disease? A:Its a sad fact. Children are affected bygum disease just as adults are. For some, its a matter of neglecting proper care of the teeth. For others, its a matter of the parents not understanding the importance to good oral hygiene in their children. Gum, or periodontal, disease is a serious busi- ness. Its made even more dangerous by the fact that its often painless. It is caused by plaque. This sticky film produces toxins which can damage the gums. As a parent, you should make it a point to check your chil- drens teeth periodically for signs of gum dis- ease. Look for redness, tenderness and swelling at the gumline. Diseased gums bleed easily and may lead to persistent bad breath and lose teeth. Encourage your child to brush at least twice daily. Flavoured childrens toothpaste can help encourage this habit. Teach your chil- dren to floss regularly; its possible even at young ages. Model a good diet by balancing it with a broad variety of foods and placing lim- its on sweets and between meal snacks. Q:My doctor has just told me that I have type 2 diabetes.What does this mean? A:Diabetes is often thought of as a condition in which the bodyhas too much sugar in the blood. This is partly true. Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases, the most obvious symp- tom being an abnormally high blood sugar or hyperglycemia.This is caused by a deficiency in the bodys secretion of insulin, which is the hormone that allows the body to use this sugar (also known as glucose) which is an important fuel for the body. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 Diabetes (this is more common than Type 1 - about 80% of people diagnosed with diabetes will be type 2) was formerly known as Adult Onset Diabetes but this is no longer accurate because more children and teenagers are now being diagnosed with it. In Type 2, the body is producing insulin but it may not be enough or the insulins action in the body is not strong enough. Your doctor may recommend a change in diet and lifestyle to help correct this and if this does not work, medications are then pre- scribed. In Type 1 Diabetes, the pancreas (which is the insulin produc- ing organ in the body) does not produce any insulin at all and a person must then inject insulin on a daily basis to enable the body to absorb and use glucose as fuel. If you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is important for you to see your doctor and your local diabetes educator regularly to main- tain healthy blood glucose levels and to also monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol , vision and in some cases,weight. Your best defense is a good offense and living a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a healthy diet (in some cases a moderate weight loss) can greatly reduce the risk of developing diabetes and its complications. Your pharmacist, doctor and diabetes educator are excellent sources of information to help you. Theresa Portelli is a pharmacist with Shoppers Drug Mart, Georgetown Market Place and a Certified Diabetes Educator. DR. ANOOP SAYAL Family and Cosmetic Dentistry located in Georgetown Marketplace Mall (905) 877-CARE (2273) Christoph SummerOwner/Administrator Q:What is the difference between anursing home and a retirement home? Why are there so many choices? A:We all want choices. When youbought your first house, you were offered an array of locations, housing types, neighbourhoods, floor layouts, own- ership types etc. The same is true of specialty housing for seniors. Chooses not just what you need, but what you WANT. Nursing homes are partially funded by the government and offer a range of accommo- dations from ward to private rooms and have generally higher care levels than retirement homes. Nursing homes are rarely chosen by the individual, they are almost always accepted as a placement due to an imminent need or when there are no other viable alternatives. Retirement homes, on the other hand are almost always chosen. Each retirement home reflects the personality and style of those who own and operate it. Look for the best look for the warmth, personality and accommodation style that best meets your needs. 222 Mountainview Rd. N. Georgetown, ON L7G 3R2 Bus: (905) 877-1800 Fax: (905) 873-9083 www.mountainviewresidence.com Mountainview Residence owned and operated by the Summer family Q:My teenage daughter is goingthrough a rough time. She seems very unhappy but won't talk to me about why she feels that way. What do I do?? A:The teen years are not easy onesto navigate. Teens struggle with major developmental and maturation changes, social issues and individua- tion from parents. Her unhappiness could be related to many different things making it difficult for you to know where to begin. As well, because teens are trying to differentiate from their parents, they don't always want to discuss what is bothering them. They may be concerned that you won't understand, may become upset, or in some cases, have been threatened not to discuss the issue such as in situa- tions of abuse. 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