www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday August 26, 2006 - 17 Fertility Problems? Pregnancy Discomfort? New program starts in September The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario's (SSO) Oakville Chapter will offer the Strengthening Families Together Education Program from Sept. 14 to Nov. 23. The program grew out of the strong belief that Canadians have a right to consistent educational information on serious mental illnesses regardless of where they reside. Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session national education program for family members and friends of individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses and is made possible through a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Strengthening Families Together is the only community-based education program for families that is available in Halton. The goal of the program is to provide information on subjects associated with living daily with a mental illness for families and friends of individuals with schizophrenia and other related disorders. Topics presented include: · Schizophrenia and mood disorders; · Mental illness, addictions and the criminal justice system; · Treatment options; · Living with mental illness; · Understanding the mental health system; · Coping as a family; · Advocacy and support The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario will offer the Strengthening Families Together every Thursday from Sept. 14 to Nov. 23, between 6:30-9:30 p.m. The program is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. Registration is required. For more information and to register, contact the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Halton Peel Regional Office at 905-8761647 or e-mail haltonpeel@schizophrenia.on.ca. Founded in 1979, the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) is a non-profit organization offering a reason to hope and the means to cope for families affected by schizophrenia. SSO provides support, education, and advocacy on behalf of people and families affected by schizophrenia through its network of Chapters in communities across Ontario, with a strong presence in Oakville through the Oakville Chapter. SSO is the largest organization representing people affected by schizophrenia in Ontario. Did you know? · IVF patients who had acupuncture had a 42% pregnancy rate. IVF patients who did not have acupuncture had a 26% rate. · A recent study showed a strong link between the resolution of infertility and the initiation of chiropractic care (Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, May 2003) · Acupuncture and chiropractic help benefit all aspects of a woman's health and improve their overall success in achieving, maintaining and enjoying their pregnancy. Dr. Jenna Davis specializes in: · Helping couples increase their fertility · Supporting couples through all aspects of IUI, IVF and all other fertility treatments · Supporting the mother-to-be through her pregnancy · Naturally turning breech babies · Pre and Postnatal care to help both mother and baby · And much, much more! Stuffy nose, headache, children have allergies? When did you last clean your mattress? Your mattress is the perfect environment for millions of dust mites - a major allergic trigger. Any mattress over 6 months old should have a mattress health check. To book your free 10 minute no obligation mattress health check call Chris (905) 464-3891 or go to: If you, or someone you know would like to set-up a courtesy consultation with Dr. Jenna Davis, please call Alliance Healthcare, 905-845-2291. Dr. Jenna Davis Family Chiropractor/Acupuncturist Alliance Healthcare Professionals 905.845.2291 232 South Service Rd. E, Oakville, ON L6J 2X5 www.alliancehealthcare.ca SleepClean.com A fresh, clean bed will improve your sleep whether or not you have allergies. Prescription Orthotic LOSE 30 LBS. IN 3 MONTHS GOLF SANDALS Katherine owner and founder of Designing Shapes explains, "Designing Shapes is not a DIET CLINIC. Here, we focus on losing pure body fat. While a diet might take off muscle and bone mass, we strictly work to reduce fat, and take inches directly off your waist and other area. NOW AVAILABLE Call to book your Biomechanical Assessment today. *Partially covered by most Insurance Companies Thank you Oakville for voting me as Best Chiropodist since 2003 Alliance Chiropody (Foot Care) Clinic Also Specializing in: · Foot/Arch Pain · General/Diabetic Care · Permanent Ingrown Toenail Removal · Custom Made Orthotics SALIMA KASSAM REG. CHIROPODIST RESUL TS GUARANTEED FREE CONSUL TATION Designing Shapes Oakville Location (905) 829-1820 CALL 905-845-2291 AMERICAN AMERICA EXPRESS EXPR P 232 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD E. OAKVILLE