14-The Canadian Champion, Friday, October 19, 2001 0: Why did t the road? he FutureîM0O ATo live longer. ilwith 5àleN iWell water info session Tuesday The Halton Region Healtb Department looks to boost well water safety with new spring and faîl Weil Water Information Sessions. The first falI session will be bcld Tuesday at the Campbellville Lions Hall, 43 Main St., from 1 te, 9 p.m. ln addition 10 receiving informa- lion on water testing and protec- tion, several public bealtb inspec- tors will be on band 10 answer questions. Botb tbe Ministry of Environent and the Region's well watcr records will he mnade avail- able Io property owners as tbe ses- sion. For more information, raIl the Halton Region Healtb Departmeni ai (905) 825-6060, ext. 7362, or visil ils web site aI www.region.balton.on.ca/healtb. Counseliing Bmd onFull a Nutritional - c u x-u Supplements for Weight Loss BEVEL~IIlLL allfor Your Free Consultation 905-875 -2889 Three-day ski swap is coming 'Up Get out those old skis and make 8560 Tremaine Rd. board club will seil both new and a swap. The swap will mun November 2 used ski and snowboard equipment The Milton Heights Ski and from 6 to, 10 p.m., November 3 for adults and children and new Snowbosrd Club's lSth annual Ski fromn 10 arn. 10 4 p.m. and winter clothing. Swap will take place November 2, November 4 from noon to 4 p.m. A barbecue will also bc beld ail 3 and 4 at Country Heritage Park, 'Me non-profit ski and sflow weekend. -ADVERTISEMIENT - I.hin Soto of su m w igt ai If you are one of those few peopie who kept a level head during those festive summer monlhs and did flot gain weight, moybe even aost, then you deserve a medai. Because, l'm sure il wasn't easy. On the other hand, if you did see the scale creep up. then its time to gel ta work betore December cornes! Here's some help- fui advice ta gel you storted. The tirst step is to lake stock af the situation. A very sim- ple way ta do Ihis is ta write clown whol you eot in a dlay. Affer a tew doys, start to lisI the toods you think moy be high in fat. Look ta see if you are eating enough fruits, vegefables. fibre and profein. See if there is a sari- efy ot ail of these food groups in your diet, Many of you wiiI discover that you eal the same foods daily. i for one, reaiized i aIe more red ment this summer because of ail the greol barbecues i wenf fa. And .where there are parties, there is alcohol. Even if you did flot imbibe f00 escessively, i'm sure those few extra cocktails and celd beer added up. Aicohol does not hase fat content, but a drink does have calories, some more thon others. Mised drinks and liqueurs being among the highest. Aicohol does slow dlown your metabolism fa the point where it wiil stop weight loss. Once you've assessed your eaflng habibs, if is lime fa gel seriaus about fitness. Studies show thaf if is a combi- notion of diet and esercise th01 will gise you a big boost la a sluggish metabolism, and for those af us who find it difficuil ta ft enough esercise inIa our busy litestyle. electro-muscle stimulation is a great addition f0 an aiready esistlng esercise program. If you tind if difficuit ta molivate yourselt, there are lots ot classes starfing up in the f011. You con join anything tram yoga la kick bosing. Don't underestimate the ftf nesu value af more social forms af acivity like ballroomn dancing or uine dancing. Aquabics and swimming are sale and effective. Better eating habits and esercise improves immunity and tighls depression. let us help you with your weight loss this Holiday Season. Free consultations & one tree EMS Trial Session ta ail new clients. MARlON HEALY IS A REGISTERED NUTRITIONAL CONSULT- ING PRACTîTIONER AND CLINIC DIRECTOR 0F BÉVERLY HILLS WEIGHT MANAGMENT CENTRE. PHONE 905-8 75-2889. New famlily physicians open clinlo ln Milton i Great news! Two fainily physicians - both currently accepting new patients - have opened a clinic in Milton. Dr. Mustafa Kamouna and Dr. Nather Aishakarji started seeing patients at their new clinic ait 69 Main Street on September 24, 2001 Botb doctors are also covering shifts ait the Milton District Hospital Emergency Department. Dr. Aishakarji, who bas been prac- ticing family mediemne in Newfoundland for the past two and haif years, is new to Milton. He heard about thse opportunities ii Milton througb Dr. Kamouna, wbo bas been practicmng family medicine here smnce spring of this year. "It's a great opportunity because I enjoy famîily medicine but I wanted lo be affiliated witb a hospital because I like working in that setting also - and the location is ideal," explains Dr. Kamnouna "When 1 told Dr. Aishakarji about it, he was interest- ed also." The clinic is open Monday to Halton Healthcare Pictured here (1-r> Dr. Mustafa Kamouna and Dr. Nather Aishakarji, who recently started a family medicine practice at 69 Main Street ln Milton. Friday from 9:00 arn. until 5:00 p.m. witb evenmng bours until 8:30 p.rn. on Mondays and Wednesdays. They are also, boping 10 establisb a bouse cali scbedule for individuals who are unable to, travel to the office. "We're very excited about tbe cli- ic," says Dr. Alsbakarji. "We're looking forward 10 growing and becommig a part of the comrnunity of Milton." Halton Healtbcare Services bas been actively recruiting for famnily physicians in the Milton area since summer of 2000. In November, Milton was designated as an under- serviced area allowing HHS to offer unique mncentives and prornotional opportunities tbrougb the Ministry of Healtb and Long-Term Care. Office Information 601h Dr. Kamouna and Dr. AIshakarji are accepting new patients. Where? 69 Main Street, Milton Office hours are: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 arn. until 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fnidays 8:30 arn. until 5:00 p.rn. For ant appoiniment, please cal 905-876-384. Written by Rebecca Stonernan, Public Relations Associate at Halton Healtheare Services.