Travelling Soon?Travelling Soon?

We strongly recommended visiting the CDC website for any country you plan on visiting (Google the country name and “CDC”)

It has great information for vaccine advice, food warnings and general prevention tips!

We strongly recommended visiting the CDC website for any country you plan on visiting (Google the country name and “CDC”)

It has great information for vaccine advice, food warnings and general prevention tips!

Health CONNECTIONHealth CONNECTION

This is a program through the Health Unit for questions about pregnancy, infant and child health and nutrition, breast feeding, development etc.

There are public health nurses waiting to assist you Monday-Friday from 830am-430pm

519-850-2280

This is a program through the Health Unit for questions about pregnancy, infant and child health and nutrition, breast feeding, development etc.

There are public health nurses waiting to assist you Monday-Friday from 830am-430pm

519-850-2280

Walk-in ClinicsWalk-in Clinics

We strongly advise against using walk-in clinics unless absolutely necessary

They rarely send along relevant info to our office

Remember: we always have same-day appointments available for urgent issues!

We strongly advise against using walk-in clinics unless absolutely necessary

They rarely send along relevant info to our office

Remember: we always have same-day appointments available for urgent issues!

Struggling with Celiac Disease?

Struggling with Celiac Disease?

Celiacnow.org is a useful website with tons of information regarding celiac disease and gluten intolerance

They have dietary suggestions, lifestyle tips and much more!

Eatright.org is a great website for general nutrition information for all individuals!

Celiacnow.org is a useful website with tons of information regarding celiac disease and gluten intolerance

They have dietary suggestions, lifestyle tips and much more!

Eatright.org is a great website for general nutrition information for all individuals!

Starting a probiotic?Starting a probiotic?

We are often asked to recommend a specific probiotic to patients

At this time there isn’t really evidence for a big advantage of one over another

I usually recommend Bio-K or one of the generics, which are usually the least expensive on the market

We are often asked to recommend a specific probiotic to patients

At this time there isn’t really evidence for a big advantage of one over another

I usually recommend Bio-K or one of the generics, which are usually the least expensive on the market

Don’t take gravol for sleep!

Don’t take gravol for sleep!

Taking gravol for sleep is a concern, especially in

the elderly, because of an increased risk of dementia with continued use

Taking gravol for sleep is a concern, especially in

the elderly, because of an increased risk of dementia with continued use

Tanning Beds?Tanning Beds?

People under the age of 35 who use tanning beds have a 75% HIGHER risk of melanoma than those who don’t

People under the age of 35 who use tanning beds have a 75% HIGHER risk of melanoma than those who don’t

Swimming advice for kids!

Swimming advice for kids!

1) Every child should be supervised

2) Swimming lessons are a must!

3) Ensure your pool is properly fenced

4) Every supervising adult should have CPR training

1) Every child should be supervised

2) Swimming lessons are a must!

3) Ensure your pool is properly fenced

4) Every supervising adult should have CPR training

Elder abuseElder abuse

Elder abuse can be in the form of physical, emotional, financial or neglect

It is NEVER acceptable

If you are being abused, or know someone who is being abused, please tell a friend, family member, or Dr. Elia or Dr. Komar for help

Elder abuse can be in the form of physical, emotional, financial or neglect

It is NEVER acceptable

If you are being abused, or know someone who is being abused, please tell a friend, family member, or Dr. Elia or Dr. Komar for help

HookahHookah

Hookah has been shown to have similar rates of cancer and heart disease compared to cigarettes and cigars

A single hookah session may be equivalent to smoking an entire package of cigarettes

Hookah has been shown to have similar rates of cancer and heart disease compared to cigarettes and cigars

A single hookah session may be equivalent to smoking an entire package of cigarettes

E-cigarettesE-cigarettes

While e-cigarettes are likely safer than regular cigarettes, they still contain potentially cancerous compounds like propylene glycol, heavy metals and other organic compounds

The safest thing is to stop smoking completely!

While e-cigarettes are likely safer than regular cigarettes, they still contain potentially cancerous compounds like propylene glycol, heavy metals and other organic compounds

The safest thing is to stop smoking completely!

Rice advice!Rice advice!

Eating brown rice gives a lower risk of developing diabetes compared to eating white rice!

Eating brown rice gives a lower risk of developing diabetes compared to eating white rice!

Taking over the counter medications?

Taking over the counter medications?

Bring them all to one of your upcoming visits, and we will go over which you should continue and which you should avoid

Bring them all to one of your upcoming visits, and we will go over which you should continue and which you should avoid

Electronic medical record

Electronic medical record

Please be aware that your medical information may be shared with specialists in your circle of care

If you want certain information not shared, please let us know

Please be aware that your medical information may be shared with specialists in your circle of care

If you want certain information not shared, please let us know

Menopausal?Menopausal?

We know that many women are being encouraged by friends to take herbal products

The safety and effectiveness of these products haven’t been proven, and they are being marketed as completely safe

We are happy to discuss this issue with you!

We know that many women are being encouraged by friends to take herbal products

The safety and effectiveness of these products haven’t been proven, and they are being marketed as completely safe

We are happy to discuss this issue with you!

IV VitaminsIV Vitamins

Promoters of these products are making false claims on TV and radio about their effectiveness in treating certain ailments

For the sake of your pocketbook and your health, stay away!

Promoters of these products are making false claims on TV and radio about their effectiveness in treating certain ailments

For the sake of your pocketbook and your health, stay away!

Dr. HoDr. Ho

You will see many advertisements for products endorsed by Dr. Ho

None of these products are supported by good evidence, and his endorsements are nothing more than sales tactics

You will see many advertisements for products endorsed by Dr. Ho

None of these products are supported by good evidence, and his endorsements are nothing more than sales tactics

Manicures/pedicuresManicures/pedicures

If you get gel or shellac manicures or pedicures, you are safer to let them air dry rather than use the UV lamp

There have been reports of melanoma of the fingers and toes from the UV exposure

If you get gel or shellac manicures or pedicures, you are safer to let them air dry rather than use the UV lamp

There have been reports of melanoma of the fingers and toes from the UV exposure

Antibiotics and tripsAntibiotics and trips

I know many of you have been given antibiotics in the past before a trip, just in case of diarrhea

My practice is not to prescribe these for most trips, because of antibiotic overuse

I know many of you have been given antibiotics in the past before a trip, just in case of diarrhea

My practice is not to prescribe these for most trips, because of antibiotic overuse