Sienna List March 2017

March 2017

Community At Your Finger Tips

Local

St. Paddy’s Day

Events

Spring Break Safety Tips There’s a New Type of

Spa

In Town!

Knock

Spring Cleaning

Out of the Park

Contents

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Back & Neck Pain? Find Relief

Travel Tip

Spring Break Safety

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Health Report

The Lifestyle

There is a New Type of Spa in Town

Pro Tips

Knock Spring Cleaning Out of the Park

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Community Happenings

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Celebrating Irish Culture

By Jason Luthor

eeling like you have the luck of the Irish? Wondering what to do now that Spring is right around the corner?

On March 17th, people all over the world will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. This festive celebration began as a tribute to St. Patrick, a 5th-century bishop in Ireland.

Patrick’s Day has spread all around the world. Many western, nations such as Ireland, the U.S., and Great Britain, remember St. Paddy in different ways. Although St. Patrick’s Day isn’t a legal holiday in the United States, it’s considered a celebration of Irish culture, and people from throughout the country join in on the festivities in different ways.

Church tradition states that he died on March 17th, and the Irish began commemorating this day as early as the ninth century. By the 1700s, parades in his honor were being held in North America, and it slowly became customary for people to wear green clothing and shamrocks on this day.

On March 17th, the county of Fort Bend will be no different. The city of Fulshear plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s with a downtown parade. Locals can expect the proceedings to begin at 3 P.M. and continue into the evening. Visitors can expect Irish dancers, face painting, bagpipers, and a ton of other activities that are fun for the whole family.

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Continued ~ Sugar Land plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s in a healthy way.

The St. Paddy’s Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Half Marathon will be celebrating its seventh anniversary, and runners can come together to tackle a looping course that starts and finishes in the Sugar Land Town Square.

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Those looking for something a little less strenuous can gather at the Baker St. Pub & Grill in Sugar Land, where green drinks, bagpipers, and live bands will be served up by the proprietors.

Those celebrating in Richmond may want to stay a little closer to home.

Clancy’s Public House is an Irish restaurant with a wide selection of food and drink. It makes for the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a relaxing St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re looking for events to attend in March, the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is always posting news to its website at www.fortbendchamber. com.

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Health Report

“With all of these different parts in the spine, there’s a lot that can go wrong,” said Dr. Karl Vega-Lelkes, a boardcertified orthopedic spine surgeon at the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Neuroscience & Spine Center.

PREVENTION IS KEY Back ailments can stem from a variety of sources, including heavy lifting, improper sports or exercise techniques, sitting hunched over a desk or being overweight. Conditions such as a herniated disc, muscle spasms, arthritis and scoliosis can also contribute to back pain. Depending on the source of your back problem, you may experience acute pain (lasting a

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ost healthy adults will experience back or neck pain at some point in their lives. Whether you’re young or old, back and neck pain can be debilitating. And it’s no wonder, your neck and back work to give strength to your movements and hold up half of your weight day in and day out. The spine is a complex structure with more than 33 vertebrae that form the flexible column running from skull to tailbone; between each is a cushiony disc, and holding everything together is a web of ligaments and muscles.

Back & Neck Pain? Find Relief few weeks) or chronic pain (lasting for months or years).

“Since most people end up experiencing back pain, one of the best things we can recommend is prevention,” Vega-Lelkes said. Some of the steps you can take to prevent back and neck pain include: • Maintaining good posture • Strengthening muscles in your legs, back and abdomen

• Maintaining a healthy weight

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Join us on Wednesday, April 19 at 6 p.m. at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Brazos Pavilion Conference Center. Whether you’ve had back and/or neck pain for a few days or several long years, we are here to help. Dr. Karl Vega-Lelkes will present the latest information on less invasive treatment options and address any questions you may have. Registration is required. Register online at events. houstonmethodist.org/sl-backandneck or call 281.274.7500.

• Lifting objects with your legs, not your back

If you’re experiencing mild back or neck pain, over-the-counter antiinflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen may help, along with applying an ice pack and alternating with a heating pad. Whether your pain is intense or a slight throbbing, it’s important to seek a treatment option that’s right for you.

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Top 10 Things to do in March

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Make up a Feta Pasta salad and invite two close friends to Tea. It’s better than a therapist and they know you!

2. Start stuffing the eggs for the annual egg hunt and get the Easter clothes ordered for church.

3. Plant basil, oregano, thyme, dill, parsley, sage, cilantro.

Next month it will be time to start the peppers and tomatoes and you’ll want the herbs reestablished if they did not make it through the cooler nights early so that you can use in your recipes.

4. On my nightside table now is The Art of Rivalry by Sebastian Smee and Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty.

5. Order fresh mulch for all your flower beds.

6. Look into growing micro-greens and how to add them to your garden.

7. Have all the carpets steam cleaned as well as the furniture.

8. Go to the library and volunteer to read to the children during story time, you’d be surprised at the questions you’ll get and how much you’ll learn form those littles!

9. Keep making little Easter baskets to take to the battered women’s shelter.

10. Go through at least three closets and add to your put away, give away and throw away piles.

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Travel Tips

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Spring Break Safety

By Michael Miraflores

pring Break is a time for students to de-stress from all that schoolwork, and spend time with family and friends. Spring Break activities for the millennial student is different today than it was a decade or two ago. Who wants to go all the way to Cancun or South Padre when you can just chill at home Snapchatting or re-tweeting memes, right?

But of course, most students still plan on taking a road trip or two.

As parents, we think this is a good thing, because it reinforces healthy socialization and it gets the kids out of the house. However, the world can be unpredictable and chaotic despite our illusions of safety. Here are some Spring Break safety tips to consider before heading out the door.

1. Know Your Destination

Always let a trusted friend, colleague or family member know where you plan to go over Spring Break. If you’re planning to fly out to Puerto Rico for some sun, fun and sightseeing, it’s recommended you give a parent a copy of your itinerary and flight information. Additionally, make sure you save the address and phone number of the United States Embassy in your host country. Don’t forget to give this information to your family and friends back home before you leave.

2. Late Night Awareness

Whether you’re a high schooler or a college student, it’s easy to lose track of time when you’re out having fun with friends. If you find yourself out late at night, it’s important to know some precautionary measures. For instance, do not accept rides from strangers.

That’s common sense, correct? Yet we see young people do exactly that when they’re exhausted, far from home, and are desperate for a ride. If you do not drive, download the Uber app (there is currently no Lyft in the Houston area).

When you’re walking home—let’s say on the sidewalk—and a car begins to slowly follow you, run to the nearest house with a porch light on or place of business, and call the police. Many missing persons cases in Texas have an eerie common denominator: the victims were stalked by a vehicle before their disappearance.

3. Study Your Car

A lot of people do not know anything about their cars except to drive it, fill it up with gas, and maybe put air in the tires every now and then. This is not enough when you’re planning a road trip with friends. Check the tires for air pressure and baldness before you hit the road, Discount Tire will assist you in evaluating your vehicles tires for free. Study the manual that came with your car and familiarize yourself

with the basic engine layout. You’ll be surprised at the number of people who do not know where their battery is located, especially in the case of newer Mercedes-Benz models. So if you ever have car issues on the road, you’ll know how to find a solution quickly.

4. Risk Assessment

This is somewhat related to #1 on this list. If you’re traveling overseas for Spring Break, gather current information about your destination. it’s a good idea to know if your destination recently had a violent event, such as shootings, kidnappings, terrorism and rape. If you’re going to a country that’s in the middle of a drug war, like the Philippines, or even a popular destination that experienced recent terrorist attacks, like Paris, it’s best to find a hotel nearest the U.S. Embassy.

At the end of the day just be aware of your surroundings and know how to minimize your risks while traveling.

Now get out there, have fun, and enjoy your spring break!

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There is a New Type of Spa in Town

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alotherapy -- What is it and why does it matter?

Halos is the greek word for salt, and Halotherapy, better known as Salt Therapy, is the natural use of dry, aerosolized salt in a climate controlled environment -- a “salt room.� Visitors inhale the salt aerosol, allowing the healing salt to reach deep into their lungs. This therapy naturally and safely treats many kinds of respiratory and skin conditions without drugs or invasive procedures.

For thousands of years, people with serious and chronic respiratory and skin conditions have visited the Dead Sea to enjoy its healing properties. Even today, people travel there from all over the world to find relief. The salt mines of Eastern Europe have also been a hot spot for salt healing since the late 1800s. There, as in modern salt rooms, people still sit and breathe in the salty air for its many health benefits. Even in Ayurvedic practices, the mixture of salt and lime juice has long been known as a natural bronchodilator.

Modern research shows that salt has antibacterial, anti-microbial and antiinflammatory properties. Because of these, people exposed to salt over an extended period of time have fewer instances of respiratory and skin distress. Respiratory and skin conditions treated with halotherapy

include but are not limited to seasonal allergies, COPD, asthma, psoriasis, and eczema.

As scientists and researchers have continued to learn more about the healing benefits of salt; they have determined that recreating the beneficial climate of Europe’s salt

mines could make Halotherapy available to more individuals throughout the world. With this realization, Halo chambers or salt rooms were born.

When you visit a salt room, the temperature, humidity and air flow will all be controlled during your session to create an environment that mimics the conditions found in the salt mines.

The pharmaceutical grade salt is ground using a halo generator and is then blown into the room in micro particles. The micro particles enter the body through the respiratory system and act as a natural, safe alternative to medication.

A typical salt session lasts just 45 minutes. The number of sessions recommended for you may depend on the condition that you are hoping to treat. You may feel temporary relief after just one session, but research shows that a decrease in long-term respiratory and skin symptoms begins to appear after 10-20 sessions. Most visitors who complete a full course of 10-20 sessions find that they experience relief for a longer period and return to the salt room only as needed, or if symptoms flare up.

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Knock Spring Cleaning Out of the Park

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Once you’ve completed the decluttering phase you can begin to clean. A good rule of thumb is to always start from the top to the bottom and to use a microfiber dusting rag.

This means that light fixtures, ceiling fans, and blinds should always be cleaned first. As these are completed you will move onto dusting/polishing your furniture. As you clean, make sure to use the attachments on your vacuum to clean upholstered furniture, underneath couch cushions and pillows. Floors and baseboards should always be saved for last. The most efficient way to dust a room is to start at one corner of the room and make your way around without jumping from one corner to the other. You’ll find that your cleaning will be much more efficient and you will be less likely to skip areas by accident.

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leaning your home will never be as magical as Disney movies portray it to be. It’s a time consuming chore that everyone hates to do. Now imagine you’ve decided to do an entire Spring Cleaning of your home. It’s a daunting task to undertake for sure but, if you consider the health benefits of a thorough Spring Cleaning it only logical that you get started as soon as possible. According to a study by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), removing allergens from the home can make you feel healthier especially at a time when allergies are so widespread.

A thorough Spring Cleaning can be accomplished in a weekend or over the course of several days depending on your schedule. There are many ways to get started on a Spring Cleaning.

Pinterest offers an abundance of checklist and hacks to make this as painless as possible. The easiest way to get started is to focus on the areas of your home that are most frequently

used – Kitchens, Living Rooms, Bedrooms and Bathrooms. Focusing on the areas most used will give you the motivation to keep going. The next step will be to declutter. You’ll actually notice a huge improvement just by decluttering your home. The less clutter you have the easier it will be to clean the surfaces of your home.

During this phase you will need to get rid of items in your home that you no longer use. Make a rule – for example, take an empty box and if you come across something that you haven’t used in X amount of months or years and it still works, put it in the box and set it aside to donate once you are finished cleaning. The key here will be that you have to take the items right away or risk the chance of just keeping a box of donations in your garage until next year. Something else to note, magazines that are more than a month old should be recycled and items that you come across that do not belong in that particular room should be put back where they belong.

If Spring Cleaning sounds like a great idea but you don’t have the time to dedicate hours and hours to cleaning your home then next best thing would be to hire a professional cleaning service to do it for you. Mahoney’s House Cleaning can provide you with the Spring Cleaning of your dreams!

They will get the job done in half the time it would have taken you and saved you from the stress of having to do it all on your own. Mahoney’s owner, Imelda Mahoney, has been working in Sienna since 1996. After growing her client base throughout the years as an independent housekeeper she took the leap and decided to create Mahoney’s House Cleaning Services in 2007. She and her daughter Casandra Ramos work closely with their teams and promise to work thoroughly to guarantee that your home is in tip top shape for 2017.

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Money Mat ters Choosing the Right Accountant

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owadays, a lot more people are using online tax filing programs like TurboTax. While this is fine for someone who is single, or have a simple single mode of income, it’s recommended that you seek a professional local accountant to prepare your income tax filing for you. With tax season upon us the question is: which accountant is right for you? The Fort Bend area is host to numerous certified public accountants. Choosing the right accountant will save you time, money and headaches.

1. Read

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The most simple, common sense way to filter out the bad accountants from the good ones is to read reviews on Google and Yelp. While some CPAs pay SEO (search engine optimization) strategists to write fake five-star reviews online, most reviews are genuine. Read the actual reviews and not just the star rating. Make a list of the highly-rated accountants in your area and forget the rest. Or get a referral from a colleague,

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your attorney or your banker. In addition, ask your neighbors and friends for recommendations for accountants they have had positive experiences with.

2. Business Reputation

Verify that the accountants you choose as candidates are in good standing with the BBB (Better Business Bureau). Simply go to the Greater Houston section of the BBB website and type in the name of the business. Likewise, you can search for any Rip-off Reports that an accountant might have from past dissatisfied clients.

3. Specialties

Once you’ve made a list of accountants

who you think are reputable, send them an email and inquire about the types of clients they usually work with.

Some accountants tend to specialize in business, such as restaurants and construction. If you do freelance work on the side, you might want to work with an accountant who is familiar with contractual work, such as those in the construction business.

4. Medical Reimbursement Plans

Believe it or not, but there are some CPAs who do not know about medical expense reimbursement plans. If you own a small business, make sure that the accountant you are vetting knows about these types of plans. If they are not too familiar with medical expense reimbursement plans, then they might not be aggressive enough in finding deductions that could save you money.

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You want an accountant who has the resources and attentiveness to not only help you prepare your income tax forms, but to provide you with reports and analysis as well. This is especially true if you own a business.

Use these tips to help you find a tax accountant, someone who believes in helping you minimize your taxes.

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www.ultramechanical.com $50 OFF any repair Gift card may not be used on check up special, service call fee and cannot be used across multiple trips.

Cannot be used on previous sales. Offer valid for one air conditioner only, additional units at regular price. Must present the card to technician at time of service.

The After School Program at The Towne Creek School provides a safe and enriching environment for children in Kindergarten through Seventh Grade.

Enhance The Beauty and Value of Your Home Quality Flooring at Affordable Prices

$1000 Off

Hardwoods installed

Custom plantation Basswood Shutters

laminate

purchase of $7500 $150 Off Purchase of $1500 $300 Off Purchase of $2500 $750 Off Purchase of $5000 present at time of purchase otherwise we can’t honor.

Not valid with other offers.

$20 sqft

$2.99 sqft

granite Countertops

Carpet

Kitchen & Bath makeovers tile, Carpet, Wood & laminate flooring granite, Silestone & Quartz Countertops Window treatments

Sam’s Flooring Gallery

4327 Hwy 6 South (just south of Oyster Creek park), Sugar land, tX 77478

832-875-8371 • SamsFlooringGallery.com

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$29.99 sqft Oyster Creek park

Settlers Way Blvd

nth 24 mo g in c n fina ble a il a Av

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Sam’s flooring gallery

including trim

$1.29 sqft dulles Ave

installed

We Offer COmplete HOme remOdeling inCluding:

$4.29 sqft

pricing includes installation and trim.

ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE POOLS

OUTDOOR ELEMENTS designs and brings to life all the components of amazing landscaped spaces. Our team has the education, experience and creativity to design, build and maintain award-winning outdoor spaces. We have won over 35 local, state and national awards for exceptional landscaping and pool projects. From inception to execution, Outdoor Elements’ breadth of experience ensures a streamlined process and exceptional outcome.

Contact Outdoor Elements Today: 15139 South Post Oak Rd., Houston, Texas 77053 office: 713.955.0990 | www.outdoorelementstx.com

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Primary Care.

Where you go makes a differenCe.

Adelola Ashaye, MD Family Medicine

Nader Ayub, DO Primary Care Sports Medicine

Kerry Laursen, MD Family Medicine

ECRWSS

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

Jessen Rajan, MD Family Medicine Malayalam & Spanish

Sienna Plantation 8330 Hwy. 6, Suite 110 | Missouri City, TX 77459

Vandana Khera, MD Internal Medicine Hindi & Punjabi

Deepshikha Sharda, DO Family Medicine Hindi

Riverstone 18717 S. University Blvd., Suite 105 Sugar Land, TX 77479

Remilekun Dosumu Agbe-Davies, MD Internal Medicine

Adrianne Scruggs, MD Internal Medicine

Sweetwater 4660 Sweetwater Blvd., Suite 210 Sugar Land, TX 77479

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is dedicated to providing high-quality and compassionate care to the Fort Bend community. Our physicians have extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating patients with a caring, hands-on, family-oriented approach.

• Accepts most major insurance plans • Patient portal for secure communication with your care team • Convenient locations • Same day appointments • Easy online scheduling Schedule online at houstonmethodist.org/appointments or call 713.394.6638.

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