ARF provides brochures to he Addiction Research Foundation has launched a I new series of brochures for Ontario families aimed at prevent- ing alcohol and drug problems before they get started. ‘ The series, called Take Action, is part of the ARF’s contribution to the International Year of the Family. 'I Take Action consists of 12 brochures to be released monthly throughout 1994. Each brochure in he series will give family members practical suggestions on. ways to prevent or deal with substance Comprehensive Stafl'iny Homecare Services 844-5588 :Products For: 3- indulging facials 0 relaxing body massages .0 at - home treatments 5 n I c I l 2368 Lakeshore Rd. -1K|'|-.‘Qt(o . w a Nina Teresa Cosmetics andflestï¬etics Featuring Yon-Kn Skin Care l 304 Lakeshore Rd. E. Oakville. Dr. T.C. Shui, D.D.S. Would like to announce the Opening of his ‘ practice of family dentistry. New patients welcome. ° Cosmetic Dentistry - Laser Procedures Oakville, Ont. L6L 1H5 3 Emergencies Accepted abuse. . As well as giving advice on issues that can arise around alcohol and other drugs, the brochures are intended to encourage stronger fam- ily relationships in general. “We know that strong, supportive families play an important role in helping people avoid problems with alcohol and drugs,†says Dr. Peter Loranger, head of health promotion program development at the ARF. “Take Action aims to prevent sub- stance abuse by promoting healthy family environmen .†The Take Action brochures offer After years of research progress, the implant technique has reached an extremely successful level. Patients who have had to tolerate total or partial loss of their dentition might inquire and consider if implants could be beneï¬cial to their health and well being. What are implants? In simple l Other services: 0 nail extensions 0 wax treatments 0 hair removal 0 pedicures "Services forMen «1% Women" Located in Haircraft 845-7671 W. concrete strategies for building healthy families. Themes in the series include improving communi- cations, working through family conflicts, providing good role mod- els, developing family rules about alcohol and drugs, and getting help for an alcohol or drug problem. Loranger says that releasing a new brochure each month will increase the overall impact of the program. “Each brochure reinforces the message of the others. Even if people receive only two or three in the series, they will come away with some practical ideas on how to terms, implants are precision metal supports placed in the bone where areas of tooth support are required for either esthetics or function. After a few months, the bone integrates or joins with the implant to secure it to the jaw. The coating material best suited for encouraging this boney union is titanium. Implants can provide a younger appearance for denture wearers, as well as, the true chewing sensation some thought they would never INTERESTED IN DECREASING OR STOPPING YOUR DRINKING? The Addiction Research Foundation is offering a new treatment-research program that can help you. Treatment is conducted individually on an out- patient basis in the Toronto and Mississauga area. All information is maintained in'strict confidence. DR. S. SEBFSTYEN ANNOUNCES , NEW ommms'r OFFICE OPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY 0 EYE EXAMS ° PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES 0 DISPENSING OF PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES 0 LOW VISION AIDS 9 FITTING OF ALL TYPES OF CONTACT LENSES MAPLE GROVE VILLAGE, OAKVILLE, TEL. 338-6633 EVENINGS AND SATURDAYS AVAILABLE DR. D.R.B._ roszr General Family Dentist 0 ORAL RECONSTRUCTION - INCLUDING IMPLANTS 435 REYNOLDS ST. SUITE 206 (NELSON PROFESSIONAL BUILDING NEAR OAKVILLE HOSPITAL) a THE OAKVILLE BEAVER make a difference." The Foundation also plans to produce a kit containing all 12 brochuresand to publish a 1995 Take Action calendar. Both will be available during Drug Awareness Week in N vember 1994. As ano er special project for the International Year of the Family, the Foundation is coâ€"sponsoring a two day conference on alcohol, drugs’, and the family, to be held in Toronto in October. The Family Portraits conference will bring together health, addictions, and family ser- ‘vice workers from across Ontario to Improved techniques make dental implants more aï¬ordable again experience. For patients that are missing one tooth or a few, implants can provide esthetics, stability to the remaining unsupported teeth, and return your teeth to optium function and health. Equally important, improved implant techniques have allowed practitioners to offer these services at much lower fees. Submitted by Dr: Dan Roszell, a general dentist practitioner for Oakville families for the past 18 years. 0 ESTHETIC DENTISTRY - INCLUDING VENEERS NEW PATIENTS WELCOME “Oflice Tours Available Prior To Your Child's Ist Visit†845-1031 ' , Please phone today for on 'For further details call 595-6099 E appointment An’r Addlrtlon Foundallan Research de la recherche Foundallon ' sur la onlcomanie 'I‘IIE CHIROPRAG'I‘DBS 0F DAKVILLE rain-mi .. In this series of monthly columns, the chiropractors of Oakville will y imam Way, L6M 3H4 1 8 9529 .« . attempt to bring you information you can use to enhance your quality gï¬onMcghsc'élezfl - (iv/.1 (3’ Offth' f h 1- d 1- - 1 ~ - ' f NorthoakChirbpratfz 338-5951 - fl A ter years 0 so 90 ing an e inica experience, it is easy or 243 â€Service†W’smm’wms 1 i - chiropractors to take chiropractic words and concepts for granted. Most Dr, 13): 3mg . ,-.â€"- A» folks don't have the foggiest idea of what an adjustment is, a NwinghmplmCthCHl-ï¬c 8274197 y "subluxation" or any notion of their vulnerable nervous system. After 1131 Notiinghill Gate, Suite 205, L6M 1K5 ‘ ,1 I“ all, Ben Casey was an MD. not a chiropractor! Showing what happens in a D“ SW“ Sum chiropractors' office on television is far more difficult than seeing surgery or HURT“ MST L. physcotherapy. So we have an uphill battle. We hope that people reading our Upper Oakville Chiropractic Clinic 849-1400 . € series of articles will develop what we do and how we might help you. 1011 Upper Middle Rd. E.,L61313 ; '3" Several of the terms alregdy mentifoned need totge gigggiinedéhu k Dr- Dave Healer . Chiro ractic has existe as a ro ession since e 's. ' ' os" is gree ’ for "harIid" and "practic" meaning to "practice" or "done by hand." 3335M 539112“mede mm Chiropractic is a science which concerns itself with the relationship between 145 Trafalgar Rd.b61 367 1 structure, primarily of the spine, and function, primarily the nervous system. DnMicheleAiishmkoï¬ â€˜ï¬ In other words, we look at how the muse es, joints and your nervous D"L}°YdM?CD?Ҥa“ . T system all interrelate and can affect your health. You see, nerve impulses, Maple vaglflfdmpfgcggglgf W 4W3 338-3732 _. '. “ like minute electric signals, stimulate muscles into action so any DE Jag; wflson " : * \fv .. ‘ interference to that system will alter the muscles performance. This Dr. PalrickZak : ’ “ . interference is what chiropractors look for. . . Moore Chiropractic Cenlre : \ When a spinal joint becomes dysfunctionaland alters the normal 30% SL1W1P'7 s45-s747 : ‘ 9 nerve message, we call that a subluxation (Sub = less than, luxation Dr'Don M02)â€: 8454541 : - ,7 = dislocation of a joint). It describes what happens when spiral Oakville (3%me Cam 845-2291 I *3‘, bones lose their normal position and motion. The subluxation 145mm,,m354 345.1613 1 causes nerve interference and your muscles alter their normal DnRichand Fenn i , a performance. You don't feel well. . 13“.â€!de : ~ A ; Once nerves are aggravated, the problems can become more Shaw Ch'mg‘sgcnc “11;; L6] 313 342-5439 : widespread â€" like your television when the cable cuts out â€" m 33;,“ : you can see the T.V. is on but the picture is scrambled. Your : nerve messages become scrambled and the result is poor SOUTH WEST ; . » function in other parts and organs of your body. Headaches, Bronte Chiropractic Ofï¬ce 827-1633 ' / , migraines, neck or back pain, ain referred to the arms or into gï¬oï¬ï¬â€˜m‘i w. fl ‘ the le s and various types. 0 organ problems can often be HalmChimpmï¬c Clinic . 8449117 ‘45 trace to a malfunctioning spiral jomt caus1ng nerve 250wyecmfthqsmte 5,1“ 267 (1, ‘ interference. Dr.LarryLaughlin ‘ x‘ g , Treatment emphgsizes the adjustmeiilt. The word H WWW-mi???“ 8472225 "ad'ustment" descri es the many ways c iropractors use as â€Pm c "“0 ' I carleully directed and controlled adjustive thrusts to restore ï¬fhï¬md w., L6H 1H4 normal position and mobility to the area. Once mobility is Dr.MurrayHassard I , ' restored and function improves, nervous system function improves Huggins Chiropractic 338-3080 “ too. Your bod begins to heal itself. 467 Saws R¢_ Whew, that was a ot of information to start off with. Please look for our . Pam? Huggms ‘\ . monthly column where we will expand on other topics of interest. We hope 031m“ Chslggprgï¬ithchoggmsm 8453777 our information will add quality to your life. \a k ’ Dr. Don Hammond Take Action against substance abus discuss the role of families in pre- venting drug abuse. 7 Sponsors of the conference include the Drug Education Co- ordinating Committee, the Toronto Mayor’s Task Force on Drugs, and the Metro Toronto Addiction Treatment Services Committee. “We know that alcohol and other drugs are an important issue for Ontario families,†says ARF vice- president Karen Goldenberg. “These special projects for the International Year of the Family, together with the Foundation’s ongoing work in this area, aim to Sometimes S ments is flexible. ental sealants are a thin D plastic coating which are applied to the chewing sur- faces of the back teeth to prevent decay. Most tooth decay in children and adolescents occurs on the chewing surfaces of these back teeth or molars. This is because molars and pre- molars have irregular surfaces with pits and grooves which tend to trap food and bacterial debris. Sealants flow into and coat these need a good Soundingboard oundingboard is a service initiated by Laurinda Dom through identifying a need for short term immediate support. Many peo- ple are not in need of intensive counselling, but in fact, could beneï¬t from temporary intervention. Crises develop throughout a person’s lifespan, some unpredictable and difï¬cult to deal with alone. Based on her experience, Lauiinda is convinced at various stages in their lives, people need a supportive, resourceful listener at an affordable cost. Individuals may tend to keep problems hidden from friends and relatives for different reasons. Clients fear being judged, some feel incompetent or fear unknown repercussions. They could have their feelings minimized, be told what to feel or what actions to take. Often traditional social service agencies have waiting lists of three months or more, for some, this is too long to wait. Soundingboard provides the immediate solution to people ï¬nding themselves in these situations. Soundingboard gives people an oppor- tunity to discuss their concerns in conï¬dence, in a comfortable and informal setting. The service is affordable and scheduling for appoint- For further information, contact Soundingboard (905) 338-0566. Mar. 2. 1 help families avoid substance - problems and deal with them 3. they develop.†Take Action brochures wi available through ARF off across Ontario and through h and family service agencies associations. Individuals can 0 single copies of the broch through the Foundation’s toll drug and alcohol information ' 1-800-463-6273 (1-800-IN ARF) or (416) 595-6100 in Tor Multiple copies can be ordered '1 ARF Marketing at 1-800-661- or (416) 595-6059 in Toronto. people just It What are dental sealants? pits and grooves so that bacteri cannot multiply and cause decay. By sealing them now, dentists can prevent the more costly proce- dure of ï¬lling the tooth later. And most importantly, sealants are fun - there are no shots or drilling involved! They’re as easy as paint- ing your ï¬ngernails. Furthermore, adults who don’t have ï¬llings in their bicuspids and molars, will beneï¬t from sealants as well. Submitted by Dr: D. L. Brown. Understanding Self-Esteem seminars begin March let “It’s not that self-esteem is everything. It’s just that there is nothing without it.†Many have been “downsized†and “outplaced†from jobs they’ve held responsibly for years. Others have experienced the painful reali- ty of divorce. They’re left feeling hopeless, helpless, and doubting loria Steinam once said, their self-worth. Because a good sense of self is essential in helping people cope with the changes in their lives, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will offer Understanding Self-Esteem begin- ning Monday, March let, in Burlington. Major life changes and crises can leave people feeling shaken and unsure of themselves, accord- ing to Peggy Grall, program direc- tor for support services at CMHA. Feeling conï¬dent and secure in who you are is the best defense against the depression and apathy - that can plague people as they meet these challenges, she said. Understanding Self Esteem is a new six-week educational and experiential series which will be offered at Knox Presbyterian’r Church in Burlington. It will run '7 Mondays, at 7:30 p.m., from March let to May 2nd. The fee is $65 and pre-registration is essen- tial. - The series begins with partici- .. pants completing a personal self- esteem inventory. Subsequent subjects include ' looking at self-limiting and irra- tional belief systems, assessing . communication patterns, setting ‘7 more effective goals, overcoming destructive habits, and learning to ‘ reflect your authentic self. For more information or to reg- ister, contact Kenzie Hunt, at 905- 845-5044. DR. KAREN B. SMITH OPTOMETRIST ' (2 blocks west of Trafalgar) College Park Plaza Upper Middle Road Oakville 338-0377b