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!

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

“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”