www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | 10 Ask the Professionals 728 Burloak Drive What are some of the benefits of Medical Compression Stockings? Compression Stockings are designed to provide support to the legs and veins, minimize swelling and improve circulation. Some of the symptoms that you may experience with decreased circulation include: · Heavy, tired, aching legs · Swollen legs and/or ankles · Dull or sharp pain in the calf · Small varicose veins and spider veins Using Compression Therapy Graduated compression stockings and socks will help minimize some of these symptoms. If you notice one or more of the symptoms mentioned above, we recommend that you consult with your primary care provider and ask about graduated compression stockings and socks. COMPRESSION STOCKINGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT LEON PHARMACY! Call us for more Details! Robert Nashat, Pharm.D, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist 905-632-1414 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 To advertise in this feature call 905-845-3824 905-845-2811 340 Kerr Street, Oakville Free Delivery & 15% Senior Discount Oakville's Professional Services Provider of the Year Nominee and Platinum Award Winner ( Voted Best Independent Pharmacy in Oakville) www.leonpharmacy.ca Leon Pharmacy 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. SHARON ROEBBELEN Director of Admissions and Communications KING'S CHRISTIAN COLLEGIATE M.Sc.S., Au.D, Reg CASLPO Doctor of Audiology Annick Ménard Q: We're not going away for March Break this year. What's your best advice for keeping high school students busy next week? A: March Break may be the traditional time for a family vacation, but those students who don't travel should seize the opportunity to look back over the first half of the semester and plan now for success later. Reviewing class notes and getting a head start on culminating assignments may not be your teen's idea of fun but the extra effort will pay off. When the stresses of year-end projects and exams begin to mount, he will be thankful to have an added advantage. Encourage your high-school student to bring home her binders and text books, and plan ahead for some good review time balanced with "reward" times. If motivating your teen to work is a struggle at the best of times, negotiate some March Break treats and outings in exchange for some serious time spent with the books. One good strategy for working ahead is to read any novels that may be planned in English or French class. Watching a related movie together (after they've read the book!) can make that assignment a little more fun. Make a night of it and talk about the predominant themes of the movie vs. those of the book. Which was better the book or the movie? March Break can be a great time to play but can be especially rewarding if some strategizing for success is part of the plan. 528 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W. Oakville ON L6M 4K6 sroebbelen@kingschristian.net · www.kingschristian.ca Q: I have a hearing loss when should I get hearing aid(s)? A: My answer is always the same one: THE SOONER, THE BETTER. It takes 8 muscles to read this ad. Don't take your muscles for granted. Over 50,000 Canadians with muscular dystrophy take them very seriously. Learn more at muscle.ca Studies show that people wait an average of 5-7 years from when they first notice hearing problems to when they seek help. Here's why early intervention is recommended. · It prevents your brain from forgetting what to do. Over time, reduced stimulation to your ears and brain can actually impair the brain's ability to process sound and recognize speech. When speech recognition deteriorates, it is only partially recoverable when hearing aids are in place. · It slows cognitive decline and communication problems. When you can't hear what's going on around you, your mental sharpness and communication abilities suffer. · It improve the use of hearing aids themselves. The earlier people begin to use hearing aids, the more comfortable they are with them, and the easier it is to learn to use them to greatest advantage. If your world has been mostly silent, it can take longer to adapt to once again hearing all the little environmental sounds like fans, airplanes and footsteps. Source: hearing-aid.com 905-257-5464 · ext. 508 289.837.1137 2387 Trafalgar Road, Oakville www.pureaudiology.ca