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34 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 7, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Celebrating St. Francis, Patron Saint of Animals BARRIE ERSKINE / OAKVILLE BEAVER PET BLESSING: Reverend Cheryl Lynn Fricker greets Sedona Arizona before the special service celebrating St. Francis Day ­ The Patron Saint of the Animals at St Aidan's Church last Sunday. Snoopy welcomed parishoners who brought their pets, and at right, Kelsie, a nine-yearold West Highland Terrier. Parishoners gave thanks for the gift that pets bring to people's lives as companions, friends and loved ones. 1344 Cornwall Rd., Suite 100 (905) 842-2262 Dr. Julie Khanna, Plastic Surgeon Q: What Makes a Great Basement? A: In a word, design. Design is truly what makes or breaks the basement you will either choose to spend time in or not. The design of the basement should be an extension of the rest of the home. Thus providing a continuous flow from the main floor carrying it right through to your unfinished storage space in the basement. Dr. Eric Dawtrey, DC Clinic Director 905-338-6179 465 Morden Road, Oakville (905) 845-2293 Q: Q: What can do about the appearance of cellulite on my upper thighs? involves no surgery called Velasmooth. It is a non-invasive procedure that typically involves 16 appointments over an 8 week period. Velasmooth uses Elos technology to deliver a combination of radio-frequency and light energies simultaneously as well as a gentle suction and massage. A healthy diet, regular exercise and increased water in-take is essential in attaining optimum results. This is the first and only medical device proven to safely and effectively re-contour the skin's surface to reduce the appearance of cellulite. A: There is a very effective treatment that The process begins with the expertise of a professional structural engineer who will aid you in the elimination of some, if not all of those annoying jack posts, or load bearing walls. It is from this point that the great room of the house begins to unfold. Open concept basements, that begin at the foot of the stairs, allows for multiple uses in one large space. Home theatres, bars, gyms and spas are just some of the ways people are utilizing their new found living space. Basements are no longer the cold un-inviting storage spaces they used to be. The basement has become a new dynamic living space in its own right. Dear Doctor: When I was quite young I broke my lower leg and had to wear a cast for several weeks. I'm in my 30's now and my job requires long hours of standing. I frequently experience lower back pain during and after work. Is it possible that this lower back pain may be attributable to my legs now being different lengths? The Basement Space.com would be more than happy to assist you in planning your basement renovation. Please contact Ashley Trapman at 905-338-6179 Dear Patient: Your question about leg length and low back pain is a good one!! In fact they are intimately related. Often when the femur (thigh bone) or tibia (shin bone) are broken, one of the results is a shorter leg. This difference may be very small but can have a tremendous effect on the stability of your lower back because it can alter your posture and the way you stand and walk. My recommendation is to ask your doctor of chiropractic to evaluate your leg length to see if it might be a part of your lower back condition, and if so, an orthotic (insert for your shoes/sneakers) may be required. Your chiropractor can fit the orthotic and monitor your improvement once it is in place. If you would like more information on how to avoid, manage or treat back pain, please contact the office at 905-845-2293 for a complimentary consultation. Dr. Eric Dawtrey, DC A: If you have any questions these professionals can answer, please write to: "Ask the Professionals" c/o The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Road, Oakville L6K 3S4 or fax to: 905-337-5568