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It is never too early to discuss advance care
planning....
It is never too early to discuss advance care
planning....Advancecareplanning.ca is a fantastic
resource with workbooks to work through with your family
Ask Dr. Elia for more information!
Advancecareplanning.ca is a fantastic resource with workbooks to work
through with your family
Ask Dr. Elia for more information!
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Struggling with hot flashes?
Struggling with hot flashes?
Regular exercise and quitting smoking are two of the most reliable ways to
improve symptoms!
Regular exercise and quitting smoking are two of the most reliable ways to
improve symptoms!
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Don’t forget the London Foodbank this holiday
season
Don’t forget the London Foodbank this holiday
season
They are always looking for donations as well as volunteers
Visit them at londonfoodbank.ca
They are always looking for donations as well as volunteers
Visit them at londonfoodbank.ca
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Is a salesman pressuring you to buy a product on the spot?
Is a salesman pressuring you to buy a product on the spot?
Never hesitate to speak with family before making any significant
purchase or investment! Don’t rush into anything!
Never hesitate to speak with family before making any significant
purchase or investment! Don’t rush into anything!
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Parent of a new young driver?
Parent of a new young driver?
Check out youngdriverparenting.org for
resources about negotiating responsibilities with your child
Check out youngdriverparenting.org for
resources about negotiating responsibilities with your child
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New parent?New parent?For your child’s safety, make sure all relatives and friends who are visiting
have been properly vaccinated, especially against the flu!
For your child’s safety, make sure all relatives and friends who are visiting
have been properly vaccinated, especially against the flu!
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Go NUTS!Go NUTS!Multiple studies have shown that
consuming nuts a minimum of once weekly decreases overall mortality,
heart disease and stroke risk
Multiple studies have shown that consuming nuts a minimum of once weekly decreases overall mortality,
heart disease and stroke risk
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Cold medications and high blood pressure
Cold medications and high blood pressure
The decongestant in these products is known to increase blood pressure
Ask your pharmacist for specific info regarding products
The decongestant in these products is known to increase blood pressure
Ask your pharmacist for specific info regarding products
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Natural productsNatural productsA recent study showed that 60% of
“natural products” were found to not contain exactly what was on the
label
15% of the products contained contaminants not included on the
label
A recent study showed that 60% of “natural products” were found to not contain exactly what was on the
label
15% of the products contained contaminants not included on the
label
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Erectile dysfunction and risk of heart
disease
Erectile dysfunction and risk of heart
diseaseMen with erectile dysfunction are
known to be at a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke
Talk to Dr. Elia or Dr. Komar about reducing your risk!
Men with erectile dysfunction are known to be at a significantly higher
risk of heart disease and stroke
Talk to Dr. Elia or Dr. Komar about reducing your risk!
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Commercials for cardioviva
Commercials for cardioviva
It is a probiotic that claims to have cardiovascular benefits
NO studies have proven that it has ANY benefit
It is a probiotic that claims to have cardiovascular benefits
NO studies have proven that it has ANY benefit
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Aware of possible lead exposure?
Aware of possible lead exposure?
We need to monitor your lead levels if you are involved in:
- Renovations- Painting
- Battery manufacturing- Metal Manufacturing
- Stained glass- Skeet shooting
We need to monitor your lead levels if you are involved in:
- Renovations- Painting
- Battery manufacturing- Metal Manufacturing
- Stained glass- Skeet shooting
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Buying medications over
the counter?
Buying medications over
the counter?Always look for a cheaper generic
alternative, as it has equal effectiveness at a fraction of the cost
Always look for a cheaper generic alternative, as it has equal
effectiveness at a fraction of the cost
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History of heart disease?
History of heart disease?
Make sure you always have up to date nitro spray on hand in
case of chest pains!
Make sure you always have up to date nitro spray on hand in
case of chest pains!
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Prescribed Cialis or Viagra?
Prescribed Cialis or Viagra?
If you have chest pains that require medical attention, tell the paramedic
about the cialis or viagraYOU CANNOT TAKE NITRO WHEN ON
THESE MEDICATIONS!
If you have chest pains that require medical attention, tell the paramedic
about the cialis or viagraYOU CANNOT TAKE NITRO WHEN ON
THESE MEDICATIONS!
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Have you told your family your wishes for
a DNR?
Have you told your family your wishes for
a DNR?We have special forms that you can
post on your fridge to alert emergency responders of your wishes
Just ask us!
We have special forms that you can post on your fridge to alert
emergency responders of your wishes
Just ask us!
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Home blood pressure monitors
Home blood pressure monitors
Never buy the wrist ones!They aren’t accurate, and can be
falsely reassuring!
Never buy the wrist ones!They aren’t accurate, and can be
falsely reassuring!
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Do you eat on auto-pilot?Do you eat on auto-pilot?
Dr. Brian Wansink has written a great book called
Mindless Eating
It looks at how cues in our environment alters food
choice, leading us to eat less and enjoy food more
Dr. Brian Wansink has written a great book called
Mindless Eating
It looks at how cues in our environment alters food
choice, leading us to eat less and enjoy food more
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“A key to healthy eating is not eating any food that has a TV commercial”
“A key to healthy eating is not eating any food that has a TV commercial”