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This week’s edition of Our Health takes a look at spotting strokes, decluttering your life and some key fitness tips.

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Research studies repeatedly confirm that care provided at a Primary Stroke Center, such as Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, improves patient outcomes. The hospital must meet stringent standards and submit to rigorous onsite reviews to receive this certification from The Joint Commission.

Ongoing training and innovation in stroke care helps ensure best practices are consistently delivered by the hospital’s highly qualified team of affiliated emergency medicine physicians, neurologists, hospitalists, nurses and rehabilitation specialists.

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“Telemedicine uses sophisticated technology to gain access to highly advanced neurological care, especially for patients who suffer a stroke at night,” said Reza Sadeghi, M.D., an affiliated neurologist who serves as Memorial Hermann Greater Heights’ stroke medical director. “It is a collaborative project of

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“When families come to our hospital, they trust us with their care,” said Susan Jadlowski, Sr. Vice President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Greater Heights. “We appreciate that trust, and we work diligently every day to affirm it by making sure we are doing everything possible to eliminate potential sources of harm. Our patients and their families deserve no less. As their healthcare provider of choice, we want to deliver high quality and safe care at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights every time they walk into our hospital.”

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I generally don’t get really excited to see people’s sock drawers. But when Katherine Griffith showed me hers, it was pretty awesome. Why? Griffith bought Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing after her sister posted about it on Facebook.

“My sister is a pack rat and she was raving about it,” said Griffith. “It was good timing for me to buy it. We were unpacking stuff from a renovation.”

Griffith was drawn to language like this – “Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles?” – and the way that Kondo expounded on the liberation of getting rid of things that don’t bring you joy, even if they are otherwise useful, or expensive, or given as a gift.

Kondo differentiates between Photo by Betsy Denson tidying and cleaning: “Tidying is Katherine Griffith shows off her drawers which utilize the KonMari the act of confronting yourself; method of folding, vertically rather than horizontally. cleaning is the act of confronting nature. Tidying orders the cheat sheet. The six basic steps horizontally, allowing you to see mind; cleaning purifies it.” everything you have.

Griffith liked Kondo’s tech- are: • Commit yourself to tidying For Griffith, it was the eliminiques so much that she along nation of many of her books with members of a women’s in- up • Imagine your ideal lifestyle that was the most “liberating”. terest network at her workplace • Finish discarding first If a book was never read, it gave overviews of the method• Tidy by category, not by lo- wasn’t meant to be read by her. ology presented in the book for Griffith got rid of her “should their colleagues. She’s also help- cation • Follow the right order reads” and kept the ones that ing a neighborhood friend orga• Ask yourself if it sparks joy really piqued her interest. nize the “KonMari” way.

The folding technique, once She said Kondo didn’t specI have to confess I haven’t yet read the book but Griffith you’ve purged, is to store See Kondo P. 2B helped me out with a bit of a clothes vertically rather than

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A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain is blocked or ruptures.

Strokes can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It is the fourth cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of adult disability.

Solomon remembers suddenly feeling odd. The next thing he remembers is waking up in the Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Emergency Center.

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Fitness From Scratch MaryBeth Smith for The Leader At this time of year, many people have one fitness focus: to look good in a swimsuit. Everyone wants to look and feel better, so it’s good to know that even moderate exercise can yield great benefits. However, strengthening and stretching can feel abstract and disconnected from daily life. Our everyday “functional movements,” like standing, bending, reaching, turning, and sitting, rely less on strength and power, and more on precision and coordination. When you learn to move with ease and efficiency, you can avoid familiar exercise-related injuries.

Our everyday “functional movements” ...rely less on strength and power, and more on precision and coordination.

Here are some tips to improve your overall fitness, even if you feel like you are starting from scratch.

Reach with your eyes.

When you reach for something on a high shelf, look at your hand. Allow your low back to soften and arch as your neck arches to look up.

As your eyes direct the movement and your low back frees your ribs, reaching feels effortless.

Sore shoulders will be a thing of the past.

Use more of your body.

When you turn your head to look to one side, allow your shoulders to turn, as well. For example, as you look to the left, allow your left shoulder to go backwards, and your right shoulder

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Practice getting up and down.

A 2012 study in Brazil showed a correlation between ease in getting down on the floor and back up again with increased life expectancy.

Start slowly and easily, positioning a sturdy chair nearby to help you. Practice once or twice a day, until it is easy to get up from the floor using a chair. Soon, you will be able to get up without the chair, and with greater ease as you go along.

Small improvements can make a big difference.

Understanding the way you do daily movements can give you insights and greater awareness of yourself and your surroundings. When you know how you do what you do, you gain the ability to make changes where needed. If it’s been awhile since you have exercised, simple everyday movements can help you to make friends with your body again. If you consider yourself to be fit, you can increase your skill to include small, gentle, and tender actions. Humans are capable of so many kinds of movement, yet we use only a fraction of our ability each day.

There’s more to being fit than how you look in a swimsuit. When you can carry on with the activities you enjoy, and feel good doing so – that, to me, is the heart of fitness.

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Kondo from P. 1A ify what to do with discarded items, but Griffith took hers to Goodwill.

“My biggest takeaway is that you shouldn’t have more than you love,” said Griffith. “If you have it and you’re not using it, that’s wasteful.”

Shepherd Park Plaza’s Valerie Thompson is another who really embraced the KonMari method.

“I’ve always liked organizing and read a lot of books on the topic for fun, so that should tell you what kind of person I am,” she said. But Kondo’s book really resonated with her.

“I liked the main theme, that possessions should spark joy,” she said. “That’s a pretty high

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Thompson also liked the ordered way that Kondo suggested working your way through your possessions. Clothes are first. Sentimental items are last because they are the hardest.

Kondo also talked about possessions having feelings – that part didn’t grab Thompson so much but she did really get into the folding.

“She talks so passionately about it,” said Thompson. “I went from four drawers to two and I can see everything.”

With two small kids, organizing can be harder. “I’m always dealing with stuff,” she said.

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Summer time is almost here! It is around this time of year, Americans begin to feel the need to get away for some much needed R&R. Traveling is exciting, adventurous, and enjoyable. However, some people feel that to enjoy your vacation to the fullest means your waistline will expand as a result. This does not have to be the case. While you’re making your packing checklist for your upcoming vacation, make sure to add these items below to your list. Regardless, if you are traveling by car, plane or boat, these travel tips will give you peace of mind so you do not have to worry about shedding those extra pounds when you get back home.

By Plane:

Find a sit-down restaurant – At the airport, bypass the fast food and seek a sit down restaurant, if possible. Normally these restaurants will have more meal options available and easier to make a healthier choice.

Plan ahead – On-board airline food is not fine dining and depending on your airline and your flight, your options may be limited. Bring your meal from home to ensure a healthy meal. If a meal is provided during your flight, then see if special meal requests can be made and do so at least 48 hours in advance.

Stay hydrated – Hydration is key to flying and feeling refreshed! For every 1-hour of air travel, a person loses 1 pint of water. To prevent dehydration as well as jet-lag, drink a glass of water per hour of flight.

By car:

Pack a cooler – Limit the temptations to eat unhealthy by packing your own snacks: fresh fruit, cherry tomatoes, 100-calorie nuts or popcorn packs, peanut butter sandwiches, tuna kits, hummus to-go packs, string cheese, etc.

Drink water – Stay hydrated to keep you alert and limit caffeinated beverages.

Stretch your legs! – It is recommended to not sit in one spot for more than 1 hour. Pull over and take a quick walk or bring a jump rope for you and your kids to release some energy.

Have a back-up plan – Fast food may not be your first choice, but in certain situ-

By Cruise Ship:

Caution with buffets: Boats may be safe but the buffets are not. Scan the buffet line first.

Once you’ve decided what you want to eat then begin adding food to your plate but fill half your plate with vegetables.

Are you hungry? – This question should be asked to yourself frequently on a cruise ship. Food is available 24/7, so be conscious to only eat when

you are hungry and not bored.

Think small – During dinner ask to order from their spa menu, which keeps portions small. Yes, you can have dessert, just limit it to one or two nights during your trip.

Stay active – No excuse for not being active on a cruise ship. Do your research and pick a cruise with the most outdoor sport activities.

Pack a lunch – Depending on your excursions, feel free to ask for a sack lunch to be prepared for you on your days off the boat.

lose continuity of care with other healthcare professionals who have most recently worked with the patients,” said Richard Huang, M.D., who serves as the medical director of inpatient rehabilitation at TIRR Memorial Hermann Greater Heights.

This in-house rehabilitation proved extremely beneficial to Solomon, who initially had difficulties with speech, controlling saliva and using his upper extremities. His 10-day stay at TIRR Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, followed by outpatient therapy at the same site, has resulted in clear speech, saliva control and the ability to complete activities of daily living.

“The rehabilitation staff members are very knowledge-

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Developed under the guidance of Leapfrog’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single A, B, C, D, or F score – to represent a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm.

The Hospital Safety Score uses national performance measures from the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the American Hospital Association’s Annual Survey and Health Information Technology

Supplement. Taken together, those performance measures produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.

“Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital’s grade is a powerful reminder of its commitment to putting patient safety above all else, and we are pleased to recognize the persistent efforts of its clinicians and staff to protect your patients,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, which administers the Hospital Safety Score. “Our families, neighbors, colleagues and friends deserve a hospital that will pull out all the stops to keep them safe, and we urge Memorial Hermann Greater Heights and all other A hospitals to preserve and renew their commitment to safety year after year.”

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Houston Heights Women’s Club

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By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader It was a bittersweet evening for Melvalene Cohen, the 93year-old senior member of the Houston Heights Women’s Club who stepped down from her leadership position April 26.

Due to the high number of those in attendance, the HHWC identified its voting members with red ballots during the tabulation process. The organization has continued to grow and Cohen welcomed these new officers with a butterfly pin and words of encouragement. The club also presented a gift platter to outgoing president Ginnie McConn for her two years of service.

Club member Kelly Caraway Mathena will now take over.

“I’ve had a lot of fun and made wonderful friends,” Cohen said. “However, I know

Kelly will do a great job. She’s a diplomat and very bright.

Also, I will continue to stay involved and contribute as a member of the board.”

Ginnie McConn has had numerous responsibilities and demands prior to assuming the presidency. With the transition, McConn’s schedule will become less hectic; however it is clear the experience is one she will cherish for many years to come.

I dearly love this club,” Incoming president Kelly Mathena said. “We have two clubs here: the Heritage Group and the Evening Group. We are making it an objective to find more synergy between the two, and Ginnie left us in a great position to do business.

Thanks to her, we have more fund-raising. I told Ginnie I hoped that I could fill even one of her shoes.”

It’s no walk in the park for this president either. She has

a full-time job in a prestigious accounting firm, with many demands on her time, including as a member of Houston Heights Association and an active social life. Still, she could not turn her back on the opportunity.

“I absolutely love the Heights, and cannot see myself leaving,” Mathena said.

Club members Jilia Bakker and Linda Navarro were recognized as the co-chairs of this year’s successful “Project Prom Dress Drive.” As one of a large handful of outreach projects offered by the club, Project Prom Dress resulted in many, happy high school students in the Heights. Each young woman was invited to select a prom gown of her choice, at no cost, courtesy of the community and HHWC members.

Contributed Photo The Houston Heights Women’s Club 2016-17 elected board, flanked by outgoing President Ginnie McConn on the far left, and Heights Treasurer Melvalene Cohen, on the far right. (Left to right) Teresa Matlock, Kelly Caraway, Jila Bakker, Edda Tinis, Margaret Ferenz, Jihye Deveau, and Susan Marsh. (Not pictured: Second Vice President, Kristin Hauser Netherland).

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From the Chamber: The power of buying local first in the Heights

By Jacob Millwee For The Leader Houston has 2.196 million people as of the census of 2013. I guarantee you that in the three years since that data was reported we have only grown. The data for the number of businesses is a little older; the most recent info I could find was from 2010 which reported that the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Area had 122,517 registered businesses, of which 119,005 are considered small businesses by my source (www.bizjournals.com). As of 2014, over half of the Fortune 500 companies call Houston home.

With such massive numbers it can be easy to get lost in the crowd. Houston has 627 square miles, which has not-even-Google-knows how many neighborhoods. It is an amazing thing that the Heights is able to stand out like it does.

Everybody, and I mean everybody, in Houston knows about the Heights! It is known for its good food, its art community, and its unique character.

We want everybody to know about our Chamber and about each local business too. That is why the Greater Heights Area Chamber is constantly trying to improve our presence in the community. Towards that end

Local business is our business.

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Houston is also the most multicultural city in the nation.

This is not hyperbole but statistical fact. That diversity is a product of Houston’s enormous trade presence through the Houston ship channel, the Port of Houston, and Bush Intercontinental Airport. Many things flow into the nation through Houston one way or another. Because of this, there are over 86 countries that have consulates in the Greater Houston Area. There are thriving communities of people from Vietnam, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Ghana,… the list goes on.

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Houston Zoo on Saturday, May 21st we’ll meet inside at 9:30am at the Sea Lions.

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Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA Awards Local Woman Highest Volunteer Honor Tonya Knauth honored for her commitment to community For The Leader Every year the Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA recognizes an outstanding volunteer for her generosity of spirit, hard work and compassion for others. We are pleased to announce that Tonya Knauth has been named this year’s YMCA Volunteer of the Year.

Knauth was presented with her award at the YMCA of Greater Houston’s Annual Celebration on Saturday, April 23 at the Houston Zoo. She joined 30 others, each representing an individual YMCA center.

Tonya Knauth is a wife and mother of three active children. The whole family came to the Foster Family YMCA for various programs more than 10 years ago, and found their community for fun, exercise and recreation. Tonya is also an attorney and active volunteer, and wanted to contribute back to the Y by serving on the Board. Since then, she has been a passionate advocate for the Y in the community, serving on various committees, seeing the Foster Y through its expansion and renaming, and working to serve the rapidly changing area served by the Foster Y. Tonya is completing her second year of a two-year term as Board Chair. During her term the Foster Y has doubled its number of board members, and has engaged in vision and mission planning and renewed active committee work. The Foster Y intends to be the center of its community, and is well on its way.

“As most of you know, at the YMCA, strengthening communities is our cause,” said Rosemary Lengefeld, Executive Director of the Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA. “Knauth has been an active part of our cause by giving her

time and talents to those who need it most. In fact, none of the work we do would be possible without the dedication and passion of our volunteers who put in so much effort in making our cause their own.”

YMCA volunteers work tirelessly to help children, families and individuals overcome barriers and achieve more in areas of education, chronic disease prevention, swim safety

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and family relationships.

They also focus on ensuring that the YMCA’s written mission statement becomes a reality in the lives of thousands of people who walk through the centers’ doors each day.

Create a lasting memory!

Dance on the “BIG STAGE” in our annual recital!

Oak Forest, Garden Oaks and Heights Area Dance Classes Classes For ages 18 Months to adult • Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Hip Hop • Drill Team • Mommy & Me • Boys Program • Contemporary & More!

For more information about volunteer opportunities at the YMCA, visit www.ymcahouston.org.

Tonya Knauth

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Waltrip Rams Baseball Day Camp

Phone:

713-956-4870

www.houstondanceworks.com

3500 East TC Jester Blvd., Suite G Houston, Texas 77018

For Ages: 7-12

tuesday, may 31st, 2016 to Friday, June 3rd, 2016 Drop off time: 8:30 starts: 9:00am / ends: 3:00pm Camp Cost: $225.00 (Limited to 60 players) Check or Cash: payable to – Waltrip Baseball

Location: Waltrip high school Campus (Baseball Field)

Camp CheCk-in:

On the first day of camp players will check in 30 minutes prior to the start time.

RegistRation:

email - Coach Mike Evans @ mevans@houstonisd.org to reserve your players spot.

Registration forms are available on Waltrip High School Baseball website: http://www.houstonisd.org/page/57736 Camp Details: • The focus of our camp is to provide instruction in the fundamentals of baseball through evaluation, drills and games. Players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills through drill stations, competition games and on field team events.

• Each day will consist of dynamic drills in the morning, followed by lunch with a video session on baseball and gaming, and conclude with team games.

• The final day of camp will involve water activities (slip n slide, dunking booth, water balloon toss, etc…) in the afternoon session that incorporate baseball (be sure to bring a towel).

• Campers will be limited to groups of 10 pertaining to age group with one coach/group.

In addition, each station will have an instructor allowing for two leaders/group. Waltrip coaches will be instructing and monitoring campers throughout the camp.

1111 West 14th St • 77008

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HIRING all positions

Camp Staff Instructors Weekend Staff Preschool Director Sales Associates Gym Supervisor Team Coaches Front Desk Manager Cheer Director Full time, salaried position with benefits Apply in person or by email: Travis@DiscoverGymnastics.com

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Welcome future Viking families!

We would like to invite you to come to our

Open HOuse on sunday, May 22 11:00 a.m.

School Gym

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6623 Rodrigo St Houston TX 77007 713-864-4536

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Prek-3 through 8th grade

During our introduction you will:  Hear about our admissions process  Meet our teachers  Learn about academics and extracurricular activities  Visit our classrooms  Tour the school Please RSVP at: www.sttheresaschool.cc/open-house, or directly with Kelly McCarty at K.McCarty@sttheresa.cc

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The Classifieds.

Wanting to run a classified ad? CALL 713-686-8494 Monday - Friday. We accept credit cards.

JUNK HAULING MOVING SALE: May 13-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 3920 Brookwoods at Vollmer. Quilts galore, appliances, furniture and so much more.

THE PURPLE CAT RESALE AND GARAGE SALE: Thursday 11-3, Friday 11-6, Saturday 11-4. 2126 W. 34th St. Benefiting Animal Rescue. (TF)

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE In The Heights 1040 Peddie 77009 Sat., May 14 9am-3pm Household items, Collectables & Antiques.

Rain or Shine!

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 5042 Bayou Vista Dr. 77091. Furniture, clothes, housewares and more.

ONE DAY ONLY SALE!!!

THURSDAY MAY 12TH • 9AM-5PM

Washer/Dryer, Gas Stove, 2 Refrigerators, Mahogany Bed and Dresser, Sofas, China Cabinet 415 Avenue of the Oaks Between Irvington and Fulton HUGE JEWELRY, ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES SALE IN THE HEIGHTS! Saturday, May 14th 8am to 4pm • 124 E 13th St.

Over 50 year collection includes Nippon, Porcelain, Glass, Pottery and Miscellaneous Items from Europe, Asia and the U.S.Includes Dishes, Chocolate Pots, Vases, Silver, Art, Mirrors, Sports Memorabilia and Jewelry

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May 13th & 14th Friday 8am - 3pm; Saturday 8am - 2pm Bering Memorial United Methodist Church • 1440 Harold 281-435-1665 (Montrose Area) 3 floors of gently used merchandise: Furniture, linens, collectibles, small kitchen appliances, dishes, glasses, pottery, electronics, books, yard equipment, toys, clothes, stuffed animals, framed picture, antiques & more.

FOR SALE WE BUY/SELL GUNS: Top cash paid. FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-6944867. (TF)

Memory Foam Mattresses

FOAM store

136" round White tablecloths $20 Each

Some are Polyester Some are Cotton Used 1 time, cleaned and ready to go!

WORK WANTED

MECHANIC WITH EXPERIENCE on Econoline vans needed. Experience with A/C, alternators, brakes and suspension. Tools required.

Salary commensurate with experience. 713-681-3600.

ANOTHER NEAT, CLEAN GARAGE SALE: 1727 Wilde Rock Way, May 12 and May 13. Antique dealers welcome. Beautiful glassware, bell collection, kitchenware, clothes, unusual items.

Miss my good customers.

Also welding gear and accessories.

HUGE YARD SALE with lots of craft supplies. Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, in front of First Employers Publishing office at 4800 W. 34th St., A-10, Houston, TX 77092.

MANNA - DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Your neighborhood thrift store appreciates any and all donations. We can arrange pickup for large items or large donations. Call 713-6866440 or donate at 1806 W. 43rd St. Thank you. (TF)

When you want results, advertise in The Leader.

• Appliances • Yard Debris Garage Clean Outs Free Estimates Call Manny Insured

INTERNATIONAL SINGER/ SONGWRITER offering beginner voice and guitar lessons. Customized lesson plans - children especially welcome. Call 281-8894629. (5-21)

Monday - Friday and some Saturdays Start at 7am

TDL and English a plus Call 281-932-1142

Must have QuickBooks, Excel and Word experience. Pay range is between $10 per hour and $13 per hour based on experience. Please email resume to TLM.employment@yahoo.com

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Must have experience with seniors.

Apply in person and fill out application • No phone calls accepted

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Call 713-294-5678

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• Termites • Roaches • Ants • Silverďƒžsh • Rodents

Free Termite Inspection

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ALL OF YOUR FLOORING NEEDS: Installation, sales and service‌yours or mine.

Carpet restretch and repairs also. Call Sam, 713-5825500. (TF)

Clawson’s Carpet Service

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We Buy Guns!

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Top Cash paid For Your Guns!

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Background and drug testing is required.

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Licensed FFL/Class III Dealer

Hardwood Creations

Wood Flooring Services Refinishing & Installation

Since 1979

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J.R. RamiRez Lawn & Landscaping • Maintenance • Sprinkler Repair • Drainage Systems • Patio - Flagstone • Wood Fence

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• Irrigation • Drainage • Hardscape

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Got a car you dont want or need?

Call for pick up 281-995-3844 713-869-3551

832-818-4970

PEST CONTROL

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We are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Pat H. Foley & Co., the area’s premier funeral home. We are currently interviewing for part-time receptionist positions. Greeting families, answering phones, general office work and an attitude that will contribute to service excellence is required.

Successful candidates will also possess skills in Microsoft Word, be able to learn various desktop programs, and must dress, speak and behave professionally with poise, good grammar and good grooming. Qualified candidates should call us at 713-869-6261 to apply.

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PERSONAL CAREGIVER has openings Monday-Friday. $12 hourly. References and resume available upon request. Call today. 832468-6340.

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Lawn service, tree trimming and general ground maintenance.

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832-890-5453; 713-6315348.

HOUSECLEANING/ORGANIZING: Available MondayFriday. References. Five years experience in the neighborhood. Call Diedrah, 832-964-7280.

Business or Home

PRESSURE WASH: Average one-story house, $65 and up. Fences, decks, hardiplank. Semi-retired handyman. Don Ruthstrom, 713-754-0923.

Help Wanted for Landscaping Company

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Women’s Health

Page 10B • Saturday, May 14, 2016

Directory of local female health service professionals.

Dr. Stephanie Fulton Dr. Fulton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her practice consists of obstetrics, gynecology, and cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal.

She is a graduate of the University of Texas and completed residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center where she was a Chief Resident. Dr. Fulton volunteers as part of the health team ministry of her church.

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Dr. Becky J. Fredrickson Board Certified Ophthalmologist.

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Dr. Amy Haase Dr. Amy Haase, a podiatrist with a medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

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Dr. Attiya S. Khan Dr. Khan focuses on the prevention of heart disease through early diagnosis and provides the latest interventional techniques to treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases.

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Dr. Julia Kovacs Dr. Julia Kovacs has more than 20 years of experience practicing primary care and internal medicine in Houston. She focuses on preventive medicine and the management of chronic diseases including diabetes, thyroid disorders, HIV and hypertension, among others. She graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and did her internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Dr. Denise Zertuche completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2010. She has been practicing at TCP Heights since November 2014.

Dr. Zertuche is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Zertuche is a compassionate pediatrician with special interest in infants, breastfeeding, asthma, and obesity.

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Dr. Dora E. Cantu Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Cantu has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years. She sees patients daily for ocular problems including glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. Her passion in cataract and pterygium surgery.

Dr. Cantu has been recently named one of the Leader’s best ophthalmologist!

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Dr. Alexandra Pellicena Dr. Pellicena is committed to providing state-of-the-art health care services in an environment where patients always come first. She is bilingual English-Spanish and an experienced doctor in women’s care.

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Dr. Rosemary Buckle Dr. Rosemary Buckle specializes in knee and hip joint replacement surgery, treatment of adult and pediatric fractures, and treatment of sports injuries. She is a native Houstonian and a competitive athlete and relates to her patients in a way that brings her advanced medical knowledge to life. She has over 20 years of orthopedic surgery experience using a wide range of technologies.

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Starting Solids Parenting Tutorial

By Dr. Erica Davis Texas Childrens Pediatrics Feed your baby the way you wish you would eat.

Infancy is one of the last times you will have total control over baby’s diet. Bad habits will likely form soon enough as they navigate the American diet, but this is the perfect time to introduce your baby to a diverse palate of foods, spices and herbs rich in nutrition and flavor without unhealthy fats, salt and excessive sugars.

Homemade or store bought?

When making homemade, buy organic produce. Don’t be afraid of seasonings but avoid salt and avoid honey (before age 1).

When buying store bought foods, read the nutrition labels.

Try to keep sugar content at or

below 12g per serving. Some fruits are very high in sugar. It doesn’t mean that baby can’t have them but select these in moderation. Also, keep sodium content low. Some of the toddler microwave entrees and snacks have a high sodium load and should be avoided.

Push your baby’s palate.

You will thank me later. Introducing herbs and spices early on will assure that once your baby becomes a toddler, you are not restricted to chicken tenders, fries and pasta at every family night out.

Limiting baby to bland and overly sweetened foods (or worse, pushing milk instead of food) leads to picky eating later. Don’t wait until your kid is 2 to say “eat your canned vegetables” and expect a good response.

Fruit is not a meal.

It can be an adjunct. Add a few spoonfuls of fruit to oatmeal or to a veggie your baby doesn’t like much. It can be a part of a fruit/veggie snack for an older baby. But dinner can’t be just applesauce or just peaches. We are attempting to teach balance.

Food allergies vs food intolerances.

The difference is that an allergy can be serious. An intolerance is just annoying.

Allergies can cause hives or breathing problems. An intolerance could be a rash on baby’s face from eating citrus (acid on the skin) or gas from eating broccoli.

The rules have changed.

You may hear people say not to give baby certain foods until they turn one (like shellfish, berries, peanut butter). That

was the standard for years until allergists realized that our efforts to prevent food allergies were actually hurting instead of helping. The rule now is let them eat whatever they can swallow with the exception of honey.

What about milk?

Baby will be weaned from formula or breast usually by one year. Learning to enjoy solids will make it an easier transition. By 9 months, milk should be decreased to about 24 ounces per day. Food should be offered as 3 meals + 1-2 snacks to replace those milk calories. At 1 year, we switch to whole milk. Some babies don’t like the switch and are perfectly content with food and water. That’s ok. If the baby has a balanced diet, we can get protein and calcium sources from our foods.

Branché A new shopping experience

By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com

Photos by Betsy Denson Left to right: Moore, Cravey and Buss. Right, Kelly Matula checks out some clothes at a recent house party.

Sometimes a conversation between friends can be the spark of a viable business. Such was the case with Lisa Buss, Julie Cravey and Emily Moore who hatched a business plan for Branché early in the year.

Buss who has experience with direct sales wondered aloud to Moore and Cravey, who both used to work in wholesale for Ralph Lauren, about doing home parties in the area featuring highly curated clothing.

The idea struck a chord and when the trio realized there was a Dallas Apparel and Accessories Market happening in February, they went over to test the waters.

“We went with everyone we know in mind,” said Moore.

“Other mothers like us, our own mothers – we weren’t thinking of one specific body type. We wanted to find things that would flatter a range of body types.”

The items they brought back formed the inventory of their first home shows, casual

affairs where neighbors and friends could come shop, eat, and get styling advice for how to wear the pieces.

Cravey said that they’ve gotten good feedback about the price point of the items they offer. Buss says the appeal of having something that not everyone will be wearing is helping the business. They do a one size run of most items.

“I think they had a good variety,” said Megan Stevens, who recently attended a Branché home party. “They’re right on cue with styles.”

Branché, according to their business card, is French for hip, cool and trendy. And while the travelling boutique owners will go to market every three months or so to stock up on the latest and greatest, they’ve also made connections with designers and showroom managers who have started to send items directly to them.

Buss said they are doing two to three shows a week, both in the area – Buss lives in Candlelight Plaza and Moore lives in Shepherd Park Plaza – and as far away as Dallas and Longview.

Recently, they’ve decided to put down some brick and mortar roots across the street from Haum Salon at 3415 Oak Forest Drive.

The shop will have limited hours and be available by appointment for those who want to host a party or just shop for themselves.

Currently they have a presence on Facebook and next month will be the launch of their web site at www.brancheallday.com.

“The response has been incredible,” said Buss. “Everyone has been very supportive.”