Advertorial Relieve shingle symptoms Shingles, or herpes zoster, is an infec tious disease caused by the reactivation of the cficken poxvirus. it 's chi aracteri zed by a rasIn tha t appears along a nerve or nerve ganglion, usuallyon the chest cmr back. The resuiting b listers can cause intense itchiness, diffuse pain and an acute burning sensation. If you suspect you have shingles, seek medical attention as soon as possible, early detection is key to reducing both the severity o f the disease and its potential complications. Depending on your situation, your doctor might prescribe antiviral medication or pain killers. In addition to medication, there are cer tain things you can do to better manage the pain caused by shingles: • Wear loose clothing to prevent friction in affected areas • Use m oist compresses to reduce the burning sensation • Apply a calamine-based lotion to curb itchiness • Get as much rest as you can and try to relax (meditate, read, or listen to music, for instance). (NPT) f 1 Professional Foot and Nail Care for All Ages! Your Feet are the Foundation for Good Health! Foot problems affect over ha lf the population. Prevention, assessment, and trea tm ent require expertise and practical skills. O urteam o f qua lified professionals o ffe r comprehensive fo o t and nail care th a t includes: • Routine Foot and Nail Care - regular examinations, nail trimming, treatment for corns/calluses, mapping of moles and warts • Diabetic foot care, education, and extensive treatment for wounds and ulcers including total contact casting • High Performance Orthotics - custom made for your feet using the best technology available • Ingrown Nail Surgery • Cortisone Injections • Nail Restoration • Pain-free Laser treatment for fungal nail • Magnetic Biostimulation - for pain and inflammation • SIGVARIS Compression Stockings and Socks - for medical, sports and well-being needs Welcome New Patients We are proud to be recommended by physicians, the health care community, and our patients. Our team provides exceptional fo o t care fo r all ages and lifestyles. A doctor's referral is not necessary Call today 905.845.4817 to book your appoin tm ent so you can experience caring hands fo r happy fe e t! J. Richard W erkm an Kaitlin V .W erkm an Kelley North Registered Chiropodist Registered Chiropodist Chiropodist D.Ch., B.Sc., Podiatric Medicine B.Sc. (Hons) Podiatry, MSc Diabetes Certified Compression Fitter 1495 C o rn w a ll Road, S u ite 33, O a kv ille 905-845-4817 • w w w .w e rk m an .ca L_______________________________________________ J 47 Acdaim Health P R E S E N T S Purpose M A Y F O U R T H 2 0 1 8 Sip on sparkling cocktails, graze on delicious food s ta t ions, bid on ex c i t ing l ive and s i lent auction i tems, and dance t he n ig h t a w a y ;a l l in t h e n a m e o f ra is ing fu n d s t o br ing wellness yE programs, r educe social isolation and p rov ide support f o r older adults in Halton. T I C K E T S ON SALE NOW H a rb o u r B a n q u e t a nd C o n fe re n c e C e n tre O akv ille C o c k ta ils a nd R e ce p tio n a t 6 :30 PM T ic k e ts $ 1 9 0 .0 0 | J a m ie Paul 9 0 5 -8 2 7 -8 8 0 0 Ext. 2 04 3 w w w .a c c la im h e a lth .c a /d o n a te /p a r ty w ith a p u rp o s e Feet H urtin g? Flat floo rs dam age your body W alk ing on f la t floo rs in shoes w ith heels lim its the m ovem ent o f the fee t, w h ich causes uneven pressure & w e aken ing o f the muscles. This can lead to constra ined and incorrect postures as w e ll as stress pains on the m uscu loske le ta l system, w h ich increase over tim e. A weak foot musculature is the main cause of: • Back pain • Knee- and h ip dam age • Vein d isorders • Foot diseases such as ha llux and heel spur • N um erous o th e r com p la in ts W alk you rse lf f i t In th e kybun shoe, s tand ing and w a lk in g on the elastic, springy surface, d is trib u tes the w e ig h t evenly and a llow s the fo o t m axim um freedom o f m ovem ent. This pro tects the jo in ts , tra ins the muscles and balances postures. Walking on the elastic springy kybun sole: • A llo w s a natura l d is tr ib u tio n o f pressure on th e fo o t • Protects the jo in ts • Relaxes and relieves th e back • A ctiva tes th e leg and vein c ircu la tion • Trains the deep muscles 1 Y e llow areas Excessive pressure. Leads inevitably to chronic strain reactions over longer periods Average pressure load.To avoid calluses, pressure points and provide relief. Low-pressure load. Foot soles are protected and put under less pressure. _ The distribution of the foot pressure should be as close as possible to 50:50 in relation to both P erce n ta g es , (he front and back andthe left and right areas. Compare the distribution between barefoot and wearing the kybun shoe and check how guickly the forces from compressed loads are absorbed. /cyBoot Xhr M e d ic in e Shopped P H A R M A C Y 267 Lakeshore Rd. E., Oakville Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-1 Richard Price Pharm acist/O wner A Trusted nam e in O akville fo r over 20 years! w w w .ky b u n .co m 9 0 5 .8 4 2 .2 7 7 0 Red a re a s B u e a re a s | O akville B eaver | T h u rsd ay, A pril 19, 2018 in sid eh alto n .co m http://www.werkman.ca http://www.acclaimhealth.ca/donate/partywithapurpose http://www.kybun.com