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Hello everybody,

Hope everyone's summer is going great and your enjoying all the summer activities you are doing. This month's newsletter has some tips for your child's backpack for going back to school. Also there is a good nutritional article on "Power Foods" and good articles about the side effects Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and anti-depressants.

Also, please note the clinic will be closed Monday, September 1st, 2003 for Labor Day.

Don't forget that you can now book your massage appointment via e-mail. The address is spineguysmassage@shaw.ca. All you have to do is e-mail us when you would like to set up an appointment and we will reply with the closest available time.

Enjoy the newsletter and see you soon. Stay healthy and if you have any questions, please let us know.

Spineguys!

More Bad News for HRT

Hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer, especially among women receiving a combination of estrogen and progestin, a major British study found.      full story...

"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

~ Michael Jordan ~

Back to School Doesn't Have to be a Pain in the Back

With kids back at school, parents are faced with purchasing school supplies for their children, where the best bargain is often the best buy. You've worked hard to find the best deals on school supplies, clothes and shoes - without compromising fashion - now that's something to be proud of!      full story...

Safety of Depression Drugs Questioned

An article by Gardiner Harris in the August 7, 2003 New York Times highlights the issue of the dangers of Paxil, one of the world`s most prescribed antidepressants and about the entire class of these drugs that also includes Prozac and Zoloft.      full story...

10 "POWER FOODS"

Salmon: Salmon is an excellent source of quality protein and rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, which help your body function optimally.

Spinach: Spinach is high in vitamins A and C as well as folate. It's a good source of fiber and it may also help reduce the risk of several diseases such as cancer and age-related macular degeneration of the eye!      full story...

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