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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday June 2, 2007 - 23 Centre for Advanced Skin Care and Cosmetic Surgery 2951 Walker's Line, 1st Floor, Burlington, ON L7M 4Y1 (Dundas and Walkers Line) 500 Iroquois Shore Road 905-844-9831 www.dermetics.ca tel www.oakvillehonda.com 905.336.9624 fax 905.336.9625 Q: Can Botox be beneficial for anything other than wrinkles around the eyes and forehead? a unwanted A: Botox is most commonlyarecognized asthattreatment for minimizes wrinkles because it is medication effectively negative expressions giving a wonderful, natural appearance. However, there are many other uses. These can include softening of marionette lines which commonly give a frowning expression to the corners of the mouth and smokers lines. Botox can also be used as a complementary treatment with dermal fillers for these areas. Alternatively, Botox can be used medically to treat medical conditions such as excessive sweating of the brow, underarms, palms and feet. Many who suffer from excessive sweating have found Botox treatments life altering for this condition. It has also been effective in treating chronic migraines when other therapies have proven to be ineffective. In addition, Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and the treatment of migraines are covered by most drug plans when it is treated by a licensed physician. These are advanced techniques and should be injected only by physicians with advanced training. Dr. Rosen and I are considered to be leading experts in this field and we train many other physicians and supporting medical staff in these procedures. You can feel confident with our expertise. Please call us if you wish further information. Dr. Channy Y. Muhn, MD, FRCPC Dermatologist/Dermatologic Surgeon Q: A: How important are frequent oil changes? "Motor oil is the lifeblood of a car!" said Jerry's mechanic on the TV show "Seinfeld". Funny, but true! Fresh oil lubricates the moving parts of the engine so that you receive the full benefit of your engine's horsepower. You'll also obtain better gas mileage and increase the resale value of your vehicle with regular oil changes. Over time, however, motor oil collects dust, metal bits, sludge and condensed water - all of which damage key working parts of the engine. The recommended frequency for oil changes is noted in the owner's manual but an easy way to remember is to change oil as the seasons change. Visit us every three months for a simple oil change (i.e. preventative maintenance) and help prevent unforeseen problems. An oil and filter change at Oakville Honda costs only $ 36.88 (includes environmental disposal fee) plus taxes. No appointment is necessary. Drop by anytime Monday to Wednesday (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM), Thursday (7:30 AM to 8:00 PM), Friday (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM) or Saturday (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). 4325 Harvester Rd. Unit #1, Burlington, ON 905-632-4209 www.howellandassociates.com system easy to use? Clinton Howell Director Q: How can I make my home theatre biggest complaint about technology in our homes is A: The complicated it can be to use. With so many buttons and how features, is can be very confusing. How can you make sense of it all? The reality is that you don't generally need all the buttons and features that your system is capable of. What I recommend doing, is working with a local audio/video integration company to discuss the system that you have. Talking about what you might be thinking of adding to your system, what you find easy to understand and what you find complicated can help immensely. Also, think about the different members in your family too, what are their needs? After going through this process, it will be possible for a system designer to recommend the right remote control, or for larger systems, the right integration system. The right remote control coupled with a quality installation and a well thought out program will make your system extremely user friendly. It will be far less complicated to turn on, turn off, navigate and control the different sources and optimize the picture and sound for anything you are watching. Dr. Nathan Rosen, MD, FRCPC Dermatologist/Dermatologic Surgeon SPRIGGS INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 159 CHURCH ST. OAKVILLE, ON L6J 1N1 Oakville (905) 844-9232 Burlington (905) 681-4035 Mississauga (905) 798-7527 Fax (905) 845-1634 Web: www.spriggs.ca p gg E-mail: info@spriggs.ca p gg Rachel Khanna, AMP Mortgage Consultant KINGSWAY INVESTMENTS LTD. 710 Dorval Drive, Suite #520 Oakville, ON L6K 3V7 Phone: 905-815-8400 Fax: 905-815-8600 Oakville Animal Clinic Dr. Kristin Baird DVM 218 Kerr St. Oakville, ON 905-845-1234 Q: What is heartworm? Should my dog be on heartworm prevention? Q:Why is the replacement cost and premium on my house higher each year? is related to A: Your insurance premium on your house goes up withthe replacement cost. The replacement cost the cost of living. When you buy a new house, the construction cost is at its lowest due to easy access for heavy equipment and availability of trade people and bulk material. Once a house and the surrounding area have matured, the accessibility, á la Carte material and single contracted trade people will cost considerably more. Just imagine replacing your cars parts. It costs about six times as much for the individual components. This is the same logic for house replacement. You can reduce your premium by increasing your deductible and of course further reduce your premium by having your car insured with the same insurer. Many discounts are available for those who qualify such as your age, mortgage free, claims free, home alarm system and so forth. Ask your broker for details on your specific policy. Q: A: What if I apply for a mortgage at the bank and I get declined? A: Heartworm is a parasite that is transmitted to dogs througha mosquito bites. When a mosquito carrying larvae bites dog and transmits infection, the larvae grow into mature worms, settling in the heart, lungs and surrounding blood vessels. Signs include coughing, exercise intolerance, and eventually heart failure and death. Prevention of infection is much safer and more economical than treating heartworm infection and should be offered to all dogs at risk. It is important to remember that only one bite is required for infection! Believe it or not, there are many mortgage options available for consumers besides the big banks! The first thing you should do is work with a mortgage broker. As I mentioned last month, mortgage brokers work with a number of different lenders who never work directly with consumers. They only work through mortgage brokers. This choice in mortgage options gives mortgage brokers a definite advantage. We can obtain mortgages for people who may not qualify through banks because of credit or income verification issues. In some cases, there can be a past bankruptcy or consumer proposal that affects your credit rating. Not only can brokers find you the right mortgage, they can also help you take steps towards improving your credit rating for the future. Current Residential Rates O.A.C. 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Variable 5 Year 5.65% 5.44% 5.85% 5.10% My dog has Q: Does he is 8 years old andon flnever had fleas. really need to be ea prevention? Fleas are external parasites that can live anywhere in the A: environment when the weather is warm - on wild animals, our pets, even the grass in our yard. Flea bites cause our pets to be very itchy and in some cases pets may even cause an allergic reaction and secondary skin infection. Any pet that goes outdoors or comes into contact with an animal that goes outdoors are at risk. Once on your pet, fleas multiply very rapidly - a single female flea can lay 25 eggs per day! There are many products on the market to protect our pets from fleas, including topical, oral, and injectable varieties. Please contact your veterinarian to find out which flea prevention product is right for you! "For past questions and answers in Ask the Professionals, please contact us." For more details, please contact Rachel at Kingsway Investments Ltd. at 905-815-8400. 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