ENHANCE COSMETIC CENTRE & SPA Judith E. Finn - Director (ECC) 30 Years Experience 238 Main SUE. Milton, ON. LOT 1N8 S05 864-0000 email: laser@enhance.ca May is Melanoma Awareness Month It seems hike just i WO were hracme ourselves fon h KK weather But we wok up today with hogx of putting thos nomones behund us as we enter the month of Mav. which means th etam of warmer icmperature all thanks to a lot more sun in our hive R'SUmportant to remember that while we may love the outdoors ther are a few things we need to bear in mind. May 1s Melanoma Awareness { Month and ume to make sure you're up-to-date on the how to protect | | yoursel! and the ones vou love from skin cancer | Causes of Melanoma { Skin cancer 1s the result of overexposure to UV radiation, the most common sources being the sun and artificial tanning beds. One severe | sunburn before the age of 18 doubles your chances of developing melanoma at some point in your life. And if you are still using a tanning bed, now is absolutely the ime to find a permanent alternative option ~ tanning bed use before 35 increases your melanoma risk by 74% Protecting yourself You can still enjoy the beautiful weather, you just need to follow a few easy steps in order to protect your health. Protection is your number one prevention method. Wearing hats, shirts to cover your skin is Key, as is seeking shade during peak hours of 11am -- 3pm when the sun is at its brightest. Another crucial aspect of protection is wearing adequate sunscreen each and every day. What to look for in a sunscreen It must have an SPF of 30 or more and offer broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. Your sunscreen should be applied liberally up to 30 minutes before your sun exposure and needs to be reapplied through the day (best every 2 hours). Remember, reflection from the snow, sand, and water increases exposure. If you have any questions about protecting yourself against sun exposure or about the variety of sunscreens available call us at Enhance Cosmetic Centre & Spa at 905-864-0000 and book your complimentary consultation. | Ontario Foot UJALA KHANDERIA Ujala Khanderia B.Sc., D.Pob.M B.Sc., D.Pod.M FOOT SPECIALISTS/CHIROPODISTS . 550 Ontario St. S., Unit 205, Milton, 905-878-6479 Member of the Ontario Society of Chiropodists and The Ontario College of Chiropodists FOOT HEALTH MONTH day-to-day activities. By visiting a chiropodist or podiatrist, one can learn the benefits of proper foot care and the various diseases and disorders that can affect the feet. Diabetes is one condition that can affect the feet in many ways. There are complications that can arise from diabetes that can lead to loss of sensation causing wounds, infections, and possibly amputation. By seeing your foot specialist on a regular basis, these complications can be prevented and if caught early, can be treated accordingly. Conditions that can be treated by foot specialists include corns, calluses, routine foot care, ingrown toe nails, diabetic foot care and wound care, warts, sports injuries, plantar iasciitis, achilles tendonitis, and much more. Chiropodists and Podiatrists can also assess and prescribe custom made orthotics and orthopaedic shoes. assessment and learn how to care for your feet. Learning about your feet and how to keep them healthy is very important and always remember that happy feet are healthy feet! arbor out | May is Foot Health Month! The purfitise of Foot Health Month is to raise awareness to the public about the importance of your feet and how to care for them properly. Feet are an important part of your body and if your feet are sore and in a lot of pain, this can affect your Visit your local Chiropodist or Podiatrist this month for a foot | " . "= MARILYN J. 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