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F4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 7, 1999 S p r i n g S t y l e F a s h i o n 1 9 9 9 Get yo u r body in shape fo r yo u r spring wardrobe By Nienke T. Jonkman ADVERTISING FEATURE H ere comes summer! Imagine having more self confidence and feeling more energetic, while at the same time looking your best! Argus Medical Diet Clinic can help you do just that, by creating a healthy eating plan to suit your needs and lifestyle. Argus differs from traditional 'diet centres' in that they take each person as an individual case. The client is assessed in a consultation to determine their goals and needs and the consultant creates a plan with them. "We look at what stage they're at when they arrive here," said consultant Sherry Thomson. "We need to determine if there are any eating problems, and how they developed. Then we decide on how to change through diet and habit modification." Sherry stresses that the program differs for each individual. The 'diet' at Argus Medical Diet Clinic is not a set diet that each person follows. It is a tailored program that is monitored by staff doctor, Greg Thomson. "During the initial visit we also look at the client's budget and how much weight they'd like to lose," added Sherry. "We then offer advice on short and long-term planning." Sherry warns that it is vital people don't try dieting on their own. When cutting back on foods, often the diet lacks important nutrients and this can cause harmful effects. You'll ended up gaining weight and holding fat if you're not getting the proper nutrients," she said. The Argus plan includes protein supplements with added nutrients that the body needs when lowering calories. CARBS AND PROTEINS There's been a lot of controversy on the value of carbohydrates and proteins over the years, and the industry still focuses on low-fat and carbohydrate loading in an effort to lose weight. "Looking at new information coming out today, it's evident that the best weight loss plans are disease-oriented diets," said Sherry. There are many books by doctors available today that support this theory. Diets for people with diabetes, fibromyalgia, menopause, high blood pressure and heart related diseases often cut sugar and carbohydrates from the diet first. Sugar and carbohydrates cause insulin levels to rise, which encourages the body to store fat. It is recommended to get carbohydrates in simple form from fruits, vegetables, multi-grains, high- Thighs to Die for O up goal is to stabilize your weight by focusing on diet behavior and exercise. j ^ e a r n ways to control weight and improve your lifestyle. ARGUSMEDICAL "Don't Just Do It" | r n "Do It Rigid" with Dr. (tag Thomsonni T 581 Argus Rd.J Suite 202, Oakville c l i n i c 3 3 8 -7 2 2 7 fibres and proteins. "Processed food like pasta, rice and bread contain unrefined sugar, flour and preservatives which are contra-indicated when weight loss is desired," Sherry said. "Most people with a weight problem are unable to process high blood sugar," she added. "People with high metabolism or athletes usually can, but they make up only a small percentage of the population." Once weight loss is attained, Argus Medical Diet Clinic teaches their clients how to maintain their new shape. They offer a maintenance program that currently has a success rate of over 95 per cent. This program is an excellent form of support for those who feel they just can't do it by themselves. "We don't focus on a scale here," Sherry said. "We try to discourage people from looking at the scale. We focus instead on measurements and how clients feel and look in their clothes. More like body contouring rather than 'weight loss' per se." As with any weight loss program, Argus Medical Diet Clinic encourages people to become more physically active, even if it's just walking. The diet plan doesn't just help reduce unwanted fat, it also changes moods and clarity of thinking. "The right foods in your diet will give you the ability to be more productive and efficient throughout the day," said Sherry. "When you're getting the right nutrition balance, you will feel more energetic and have more self-confidence. You'll be all that you can be." Atelier in colour contest ADVERTISING FEATURE Atelier Hair Salon in Downtown Oakville is entered into the L'oreal Colour Trophy competition, held Monday April 12 at the Toronto Convention Centre. Thirty salons in Ontario qualified for the competition. Sharon Dorsett, stylist, Sharon Young, colour technician, and Pam Shedler, make­ up artist, created the look on one of their models. Atelier hopes to be a finalist at the national level on Monday. Atelier Hair Salon is located at 301 Robinson Street. Call 845-1911 for more information. The sun-- a love/hate relationship Today, more than ever before, concerned Canadians are protecting themselves from the sun. When participating in outdoor activities, you should wear a hat and adequate clothing to cover the exposed skin. Also, you should apply a sunscreen on the parts of the body that cannot be covered by clothing. If possible, avoid exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunscreens are not intended to allow increased sun exposure time but to provide protection during unavoidable exposure to the sun. All lotions and creams claiming to protect against the adverse effects of the sun are regulated as drugs and are subject to pre-market review. If a manufacturer states a sun protection factor (SPF), there must be data to support the claim. SPF is determined using a standard test protocol, and indicates the level of protection against UV- B radiation. Health and Welfare Canada has made changes to the guidelines on cosmetic labelling to ensure that labels of cosmetics do not make any direct or implied references to sunscreens, sunblocks or protection form the sun's rays. Cosmetic suntan lotions are sold to enhance the appearance and my also be labelled as a skin moisturizer. Other tanning products contain ingredients to darken the skin, so that it looks tanned. Buyers must be careful because these products may not contain sunscreen ingredients and will not protect your skin from the sun. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) compares the amount of sun needed to produce a barely noticeable redness on human skin when it's protected by a sunscreen to the amount needed when it's not protected. It indicates how much longer someone can be exposed to the sun after applying a sunscreen before getting a sunburn. For example, if it normally takes 10 minutes of exposure to get a sunburn, an SPF 15 should protect you for 150 minutes. The protection provided by the product can vary from person to person since some people bum more easily than others. Tests prove that the same dose of ultra- The protection provided by the product can vary from person to person since som e people bum more easily than others violet radiation produces different degrees of redness in different people. The SPF can vary with the nature and amount of sunscreening ingredients, in the product. It also depends on how much is applied to the skin, the ability of the product to reflect the sunlight and the geographical location of the sunscreen's user. The SPF is measured for each product and not simply calculated according to the quantity of sunscreening substance. An SPF of at least 15 is strongly recommended by Health and Welfare Canada. It blocks more than 92 per cent of UVB rays. Sunscreens generally protect against UVB rays, the radiation primarily responsible for most of the burning effects of the sun. Some products on the market claim to protect against the burning of the combined UVA and UVB radiation, the effects of UVA rays, such as photoaging and possible immunological changes, are more subtle and direct claims for these conditions have not yet been permitted for these products due to lack of supporting scientific information supporting such claims. Health and Welfare Canada is reviewing a variety of methods used to measure UVA protection in order to create a UVA standard for assisting consumers in their selection of sunscreens. This process is in its very early stages because it was only recently that the health concerns associated with exposure to UVA radiation have been identified. Health and Welfare recommends a generous amount of sunscreen should be applied at least 20 minutes before going into the sun. This allows the product to soak into the skin and helps minimize loss from swimming or excessive perspiration. Reapply the product after swimming or perspiring heavily. Prolonged exposure to the sun can be harmful. Try to avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you must be outdoors, stay out of direct sun if possible, wear a hat, adequate clothing and sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. MAUREEN SCOTT 1 Eyebrows arched and shaped 1 Hairline permanently contoured • Facial hair removed 1 Bikini line shaped ' Arms, Chest & Back hair removed C O U P O N FR EE FiAIR REMOVAL TREATMENT (Value $25) Valid one ooupon per new customer i t ______ Expires April 30/99 j i ' C O U P O N HeaseotaStan 845-81001 From Traditional to Aventegarde Sizes 6 to 18 The Parlour in Waterdown 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. to Sat. (905) 689-7616 n i ,