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19 | Wednesday, November 6, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Ask the Professionals M.Sc.S., Au.D, Reg CASLPO Doctor of Audiology Annick Ménard 728 Burloak Drive Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist LISA CONLIN 905-632-1414 Vice Principal of School Culture KING'S CHRISTIAN COLLEGIATE Q: A: I recently went for a hearing test and the audiologist told me to protect my ears from noise. What can I do? Your ears are delicate organs. By taking a few simple steps to protect them, you may be able to prevent hearing loss caused by excessive noise. To protect yourself from noise: · Pay attention to noise in your workplace. If the sound level exceeds 85 dB SPL, reduce the noise level or wear ear protectors. · Lower the volume of your television, stereo and iPod. Take special care if you use headphones or earbuds. · Be careful not to turn up your car stereo volume too loudly to compensate for noise from the engine or the wind. · Wear custom noise filters or solid earplugs if you go to rock concerts or nightclubs. Take a break so your ears can rest, and don't stand near loudspeakers. · Wear headphones or solid earplugs for outstanding noise protection if you use noisy equipment such as drills, lawnmowers, etc. Custom protectors available: Hunting, Swimming, Industrial, Sleeping, Communication, Audio and Music. Call us more information Q: I have a heel spur. What is that and how is it treated? A: A heel spur is the result of over-stretching a particular Q: My child is preparing for Grade 9. How can I encourage leadership in high school? A: As I spoke with an elementary school principal, he also wondered what happens to his school's investment in student leadership as Grade 8 students transition to high school. Great question. While leadership skills continue to be developed and coached in students throughout high school, many opportunities also exist for Grade 9 students to take initiative, dive into leadership roles, and use their strengths immediately-- Model United Nations, Robotics, Student Council, volunteering, athletics, and the arts are examples. From day one, new students have much to contribute. Simply getting involved in school activities exposes students to leadership opportunities and enables teachers or coaches to recognize and extract individual strengths. There is rich diversity in the styles and types of leadership--from those who enjoy being front and centre to those who quietly lead behind the scenes. If being a leader means being a person with influence, there are countless ways to be a positive leader every day. All students can be encouraged to intentionally reach out to others: they can notice, invite, join, care, understand, appreciate and include. So, there is always room to use and develop individual leadership abilities. Your child's leadership will depend on their identity, interests, confidence and strengths. Recognize and celebrate the positive leadership you observe in your child as you nudge and support new risks and growth. 289.837.1137 2387 Trafalgar Road, Oakville www.pureaudiology.ca muscle on the bottom of the foot, called the plantar fascia. When the muscle is constantly over-stretched (for example, with each step you take), your body develops thickened tissue where the plantar fascia attaches to the bone in your heel. Having this thickened tissue underneath your heel becomes painful with every step and can even be painful with the first step taken in the morning. Typically heel spurs develop over time or when a new activity (power walking, jogging or running) is started. Treatment of heel spurs involves visiting a Chiropodist for a full lower leg examination, specifically a gait analysis to see if the position of your foot while walking is overstretching/straining the muscles on the bottom of your foot. Your Chiropodist will evaluate your footwear, advise you on specific footwear do's and don'ts for your foot type and may even suggest Custom Made Foot Orthotics. Custom Made Foot Orthotics are inserts that correctly align your foot so as not to over stretch/strain the muscles on the bottom of your foot. Call to schedule your appointment today at 905-632-1414. 528 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. 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Otherwise, you may scratch or damage the glass. This flu season, protect your family by getting the flu vaccine at the start of the season. Flu vaccines will be available at Leon Pharmacy and will be administered by our pharmacists during the Flu season. Remember, even healthy adults can get sick with the flu and experience serious complications, so stop by Leon Pharmacy this Flu Season and get your vaccine from someone you know and trust!! Robert Nashat, Pharm.D, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) Flu Shot Orthodontist BSc, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C) 2501 Prince Michael Drive. Oakville Dr. Helene Grubisa Q: A: I have heard a lot about INVISALIGNTM...what is it? InvisalignTM is an orthodontic technique which utilizes a series of clear removable trays to straighten teeth. It is an alternative to traditional metal braces, a less noticeable way to correct crooked or spaced teeth. InvisalignTM is a great option for those who have been apprehensive about traditional braces. With InvisalignTM there are no orthodontic braces or wires. Instead, 3-D computer technology is used to fabricate multiple custom trays to move your teeth. You will wear each aligner for approximately two weeks, removing them only for brushing and eating. With each new aligner, your teeth will move gradually, day by day, week by week, until they have achieved the final alignment that your Align Technology® certified orthodontist has prescribed. Finally, you will have the smile that you have always wanted, and without the "train tracks". Consultations are complimentary at our orthodontic office, with no referral required. 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