Make A Clear Choice For Better Vision. Before RK surgery. HIGH ADVENTURE After RK surgery. Surgical Correction of Nearsightedness If you are MYOPIC (nearsighted) or have ASTIGMATISM...Have tried contact lenses with limited success... Are hindered by glasses whether at work, social or sports activities...And are tired of the endless expenses of contact lens- es and solutions...RADIAL KERATOTOMY (RK) may be of benefit to you! Call us for a FREE CONSULTATION. For more information or to schedule a free con- sultation with a Metropolitan Eye Surgeons Physician, call Linda at 1-800-826-EYES (3937). expected "beautiful rolling coun- tryside, and some fun exercise." She got the Alps; a continual backache from cycling 50 miles a day; and, loaded down with her equipment, the embarrass- ment of often not being able to keep up with the group. Radial Keratotomy Institute of Michigan EMD Metropolitan Eye Surgeons Refractive Surgery Specialist Cataract Specialists Eye Consultants Donald S. Beser, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S. 5813 W. Maple Rd., Suite 137 • West Bloomfield, MI • 313-855-3346 5728 Whitmore Lake Rd. • Brighton, MI • 313-227-2158 Chiropractic Health Hints WITH DR. STANLEY LEVINE, D.C. BRITISH RESEARCHERS SHOW CHIROPRACTIC MORE EFFECTIVE In this study made by the Medical Research Council, chiroprac- tic treatment was shown to be more effective than hospital outpa- tient management. The results were especially significant for patients with chronic or severe back pain. This is one of the only studies that demonstrates the effectiveness of chiropractic care on a long-term basis. As the abstract states: "Conclusions — For patients with low back pain in whom manipulation is not contradicted, chiropractic almost certainly confers worthwhile, long-term benefit in comparison with hospital outpatient management. The benefit is seen mainly in DR. LEVINE those with chronic or severe pain. This particular study has made a very strong case for the inclusion of chiropractic care in the National Health Service of Great Britain. This research illustrates the cost effectiveness of the inclusion of chiropractic treatment in national health care as well supporting the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment. Another point of great interest is the statement that the effects of chiropractic treat- ment seem to be long-term, as the study showed no return to pre-treatment pain levels during the two years of follow-up. Don't Live With Pain. We Can Help! 10 LEVINE CHIROPRACTICCLINIC 31390 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills 48018 Dr. Stanley B. Levine Hikers backpack in the mountains. 855-2666 Dr. Robert W. Levine "There were many times I wanted to give up, cry, or blink and be home," says Ms. Pomer- antz, now 29, who trained for the. trip by cycling If adven- ture is what you want, your goal should be to pick a trip that's ap- propriate for you. Finding the right trip is a matter of asking the right questions, says David Wiggins. For a start, ask exactly what is involved: How many miles will be covered daily? What is the altitude gain and loss? Will a vehicle accompany the group to carrying belongings, or will you haul everything on your back? If you're a beginner and are unsure of your physical abilities, pick a trip with plenty of sup- port and one that is not in a high altitude and lasts no longer than four or five days. Also, choose a trip that sup- plies some options in case you've overextended yourself. For ex- ample, find out if there is a mule or horse you can ride if you can't keep up in a trek. Or see if you can hop a train to cross the Swiss Alps if making it on your bike proves too much of a chal- lenge. Ask, too, if provisions will be made for those who are slower than the rest — such as an ad- ditional tour guide who will bring up the rear. Ask the tour company for ref- erences of people who have tak- en the trip. Call them and find out how strenuous it was. If you're still unsure about a trip, take a stress test which will determine your oxygen con- sumption and heart rate during various levels of exercise and tell you what your maximum limits are. If the trip will expect you to meet your maximum limits daily, "you probably won't enjoy it," says David Petrie. D StairclimbinT Event Set At Westin Runners, walkers, aerobi- cizers and couch potatoes will join the climbers who have vowed to "take the stairs" at the Westin Hotel, for the fifth annual "To the Top" stairclimb to benefit American Heart Association. The fund- raiser features three events, February 6-7. Corporate teams, colle- giate and high school ath- letes, social clubs and service organizations can compete in the Team Relay Feb. 6. Four-person teams challenge teams of Detroit fire-fighters in grueling relay races. To test your endurance by climbing 72 floors to Detroit's highest vantage point, the Summit Res- taurant, The Summit Step-Up will provide the opportunity. The Vertical Mile Mara- thon participants race eight times up the West- in s steps,_ for a total of 8,822 steps (566 floors)! After the activities, climbers will receive snacks, prizes, and sports and wellness tips from Selectcare. For information, call American Heart Associa- tion, 557-9500.