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22 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 1, 2008 40's SPRING www.oakvillebeaver.com 2008 TRENDS The experts at Downtown Oakville's Silkeborg explain that this season there's something for everyone! Offering an extraordinary fusion of clothing, décor and jewellery, Silkeborg offers products with beauty, style and functionality. SPRINGS TOP TRENDS FROM SILKEBORG: · Soft, pretty silhouettes and fabrics · Posh floral prints · Bright bold colours like magenta and inky blues · A sophisticated twist on safari Silkeborg has been an Oakville staple for years. First opened in Niagara On The Lake ten years ago, the Oakville and Bloor St. west locations have been opened since. To see the latest in quality garments, visit Silkeborg at 166 Lakeshore Rd. East. For more information call 905-337-3155 . HAVE A HEALTHY HEART Information you should know about your heart. · Heart and blood vessel disease accounts for more than 40 per cent of all female deaths in Canada. · More than 11 per cent of women, aged 45 to 64, have some type of heart and blood vessel disease. · One in three women, 65 plus, has some type of heart and blood vessel disease. SPECIAL RISK FACTORS FOR WOMEN · Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease in women under the age of 50. · Menopause results in lower levels of the hormone estrogen, which has been associated with helping protect women against heart disease. · If you're over the age of 35, smoke, and take oral contraceptives, your risk increases significantly.? Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - News Canada THANKS TO OUR MODELS SHARON AND ROB SHARON'S CLOTHING PROVIDED BY SILKEBORG 166 LAKESHORE RD. E., 905 337-3155 Dress by Shirtpassion $355 from Italy, Necklace by George jensen 2 piece-Sterling Silver neckring $650, White Rock Crystal $495 LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITH THE HELP OF HERBAL MAGIC OAKVILLE Living well is important to us all. And a happy lifestyle begins with a healthy lifestyle. With life getting busier and busier, it is easy to forget about the importance of eating well and maintaining a healthy weight. The benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle are numerous. Maintaining a healthy weight can give a longer lease on life. It helps to reduce and alleviate cardiovascular problems, prevention of Adults onset diabetes, GI (Gastrointestinal) disorders and so much more. "Once you've made the informed decision to get healthy, you feel like you have control of your life," explains Lori Dawson, Director of Operations Herbal Magic Oakville. "You feel like you are in control of you choices. Mentally, maintaining a healthy weight has a very empowering effect." The team of experts at Herbal Magic Systems International has designed a unique Weight Management program that promotes safe, consistent weight loss, while meeting the body's basic nutritional needs. In this comfortable atmosphere, clients get a free consultation and a compatibility test to see which program is best for their individual needs. A medical cross-reference is done, designed by Herbal Magic's scientific advisory team of pharmacists and naturopath doctors. Each client is given an outline with food selections and dietary facts, using grocery store bought food. "Our program is designed for maintenance. You don't have to continue with the up and downs of weight loss," explains Dawson. "We teach you how to properly eat with the choices of food around you at the supermarket." This unique system makes weight loss and weight maintenance easy and successful. A healthy weight is important at any age, and Herbal Magic understands this. Offering programs for youth, diabetics, seniors and everyone in between, there is a program that will help you look and feel great. For more information and to learn more about the program that suits you best, visit www.herbalmagic.ca or for your free, no obligation consultation that accompanies a medical health history assessment for dietary compatibility, call: Oakville Northwest location (Upper Middle / Third Line) 905.469.4532; Oakville East location (Trafalgar / Dundas) 905.257.2404.