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Page 3, News, Wednesday, November 23; 1988 ASK YOUR SZ PHARMACIST yy by Marie Rocchi, B.Sc. Phm., "4, Councillor, Ontario Pharmacists' Association Outlining key areas where insulation should be used - There are a number of good rea- sons to insulate your home this fall. Most important, it can help you keep warm and can help you con- trol costly fuel and electricity bills while conserving energy and adding to the resale value of your home. For maximum energy efficien- cy, it's important to know where to install insulation in you home. The chart illustrates the key areas where insulation should be used: 1. Attic 2. Sidewalls 3. Ceiling/Wall surrounding unheated garage 4. crawl space Don't overlook other areas in your home where energy can be saved - wrap your hot water tank with fiber. glass insulation, insulate the ductwork of the heating and air- conditioning system, and caulk and weatherstrip the cracks and very narrow spaces around windows and doors. Experts predict another energy crisis by the year 2000, with the price of oil and gas doubling and the cost of electricity tripling. By insulating your home today, you can reduce the amount of energy you use and help improve the country's energy future: WHERE TO INSULATE? \ A ould be insulated: --\ 1. Attle If you have six inches or less of f insulation in your attic, your home is under-insulated by today's energy Insulating is important because it can help keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer while helping you save dollars on energy bills. Typically, there are four areas in a home that standards. By adding a layer of 6%" thick R-19 fiber glass insulation, your attic will be properly insulated. . Sidewalls Sidewalls can be respon- sible for as much as 35 percent of a home's heat loss. If you have hollow Partition walls, the best method is to have a professional contractor install CertainTeed Corporation's INSUL SAFE Ill" Blown-in Fiber Glass Insulation. It 1s thermally efficient, and '34 Community Pharmacist, Shoppers Drug Mart Every year, more and more Canadians are diagnosing or moni- toring their health at home. And thanks to some very effective, easy to use and affordable home tests, they are doing so safely. Some of the most common home diagnostic tests are for dia- betes, high blood pressure, colorec- tal cancer and pregnancy. But before you use any of them, always read and follow the instructions carefully. If you have any ques- tions, ask your doctor or pharma- cist. For many insulin dependent diabetics, monitoring blood sugar levels daily is a way of life. However, in as little as 60 seconds, a diabetic or someone who suspects they may have diabetes can give themselves an accurate test to mea- sure their blood sugar levels. For example, each diagnostic kit comes with convenient blood test strips. All the user has to do is apply a sin- gle drop of blood to the coloured tip. Wait for about a minute, fol- low the manufacturer's instructions you notice any abnormal change, consult your doctor immediately. Thousands of Canadians have high blood pressure and don't even know it. Generally, there are no symptoms although some people experience headaches, blurred vision and giddiness. Left untreated, high blood pres- sure can lead to heart or kidney failure or stroke. Therefore, it is important to have your blood pres- sure checked on a regular basis. If you have already been diagnosed as having high blood pressure, the best way to keep tabs on your con- dition is through home monitoring. There are several makes of blood pressure monitors available at your local pharmacy. They are available in a large price range, from simple dial models to an elec- tronic one with digital read-outs and a built-in printer. After you purchase a home monitor, check it out with your doctor's. The readings should be the same. This is the best way to . Underfloor Areas Up 0 15 percent and compare the colour with the check the accuracy of your person- Sn Soak Sepunos is Sore abe colour chart provided, or use an _al monitor. acs aigat nina ever cte ne: wee electronic meter. Remember, if R-19 fiber glass insulation. 8B. Area !f your is unheated, install 6%" thick R-19 kraft __ faced fiber glass batts between the fl j ith the f. ith ra lei ca ese Birth Annonneem ment, use masonry wall batts, which are designed for use behind paneling. Hi Everyone! My name is James Robert St. Louis. | was born November 6, 1988 and weighed 8 lbs. 5 ozs. TESEBA Thank You announces My mom & dad are Cathryn & Rick and Thank you very much for your support my grandparents are Jim & Bea St. Louis 7 i Bob Sutherland & Inga Ray; Peter Speziale at the polls on November 14. SS oh etNpeen as winner Congratulations to our board members ili ies pr We would like to thank Dr. Wilkes an of their John Ferguson and Joan Nugent. the staff of McCausland Hospital. 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