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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday April 12, 2008 - 21 H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S The importance of having an annual health exam Hands up all readers who can remember when you had your last annual health exam? If the calendar is turning on more than one year for those over age 50, time to pick up the phone, said Dr. A. Bebawy of Queens Medical Clinic. The family physician said it's important to keep up to date on such physical check ups as a prevention measure. Blood tests to keep an eye on cholesterol levels and mammograms and colonoscopies for cancer as well as bone density and diabetes tests are some of the recommended early detection tools. Those under the age of 50 in overall good health and without any concerning personal or family history should get a medical screening every two years. But with all too packed to-do lists in the fast-paced world, recalling the last date is a tall order. But unlike the reminder call from the dentist or eye doctor's office, the responsibility to keep track of the last physical is up to each patient. Dr. Bebawy advises people to pick a memorable date such as a birthday or, just call the office and ask whether another exam is due. Her two-year-old practice at 1289 Marlborough Court (unit 5A), across from Sheridan College on Trafalgar Road, is a busy one already with a mix of young, mature and more mature people, but Dr. Bebawy`s fellow physicians in the Queens Medical Clinic are accepting new patients. Walk-in visits are also welcome six days a week. Benefits of compression stockings If you have ever suffered with venous disorder, compression stocking may help. Medical compression stockings provide a graduated compression. Highest at the ankle and decreasing upward along the leg, this reduces the diameter of the veins, increases the natural muscle pump action of the leg and reduces the abnormal pressure within the veins that is associated with venous disorder. Wearing these stockings causes the flow rate of blood up the leg vein, back to the heart to be increased. By increasing the flow rate the possibility of blood pooling in the veins, swelling of the leg, fatigue and possible blood clot development are greatly decreased. Improvement in venous disorders may only come through intensive therapy. It is very important to follow your physicians directions to prevent further progression of the disease, which could lead to severe complications such as thrombosis and sores. Compression stockings are covered under most insurance plans with a prescription from a doctor. For more information contact Janet Grummett, Located at Queens Medical centre, 1289 Marlborough Crt. on Thursdays. 905-844-2997. For further information on compression stockings visit www.naturalsteps.ca Harmony Health & Wellness Other services Include: · Acupuncture · Herb remedies · Weight loss program · Aromatherapy Trafalgar Rd. Rd Dundas St. Cdn. Tire Harmony N GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE (905) 257-1228 530 Post Ridge Dr., Oakville (Dundas & Trafalgar, East of Canadian Tire parking lot) Upper Middle Rd. Do you suffer from tired, sore legs, and swollen ankles? QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTRE 905-844-8878 Across from Sheridan College Compression Stockings and Socks Specialists. Your natural solution to: · Varicose and spider veins · Heavy and aching legs · Pregnancy · Chronic venouse insufficiency For an appointment or more information Contact Janet Grummett Located ueens Drug Mart arlborough Crt. ridan College) · · · · · 905-844-8811 N 97 www.naturalsteps.ca 1289 Marlborough Court, Oakville (Next to RABBA) Trafalgar Rd. Upper Middle M Marlborough Crt g Q.E.W. Eighth Line To Book An Appointment: