The Times from Shreveport, Louisiana • Page 51

THE TIMES shreveporttimes.com LIFE SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 7L BIRTHS WK Bossier Wacy Kyle, son of Morgen Johnson, of Ashland, born June 20. Nakeria Zhyann Washington, daughter of Dennis Washington and Tanesha Granville, of Bossier City, born June 22. Brentley Heith Vise, son of Corey Vise and Amanda Davidson, of Castor, born June 23. Raleigh daughter of Renika Owens, of Bossier City, born June 27. McKenna Mae, daughter of William Q.

and Holly M. Godfrey, of Vivian, born June 28. Amira Shalom, daughter of Sharonda Nelson, of Shreveport, born June 28. Aubree Marie Wood, daughter of Gary David Wood and Sarah Marie Hughes, of Shreveport, born June 28. Brooke Marie, daughter of Dallas S.

and Barbara M. Solomon, of Bossier City, born June 29. Bentley Michael VanBuren, son of Brandon VanBuren and Samantha Allen, of Shreveport, born July 1. Harley Claire, daughter of Kylan and Caitlan Clark Milligan, of Bossier City, born July 4. MARRIAGES Caddo Parish Filed July 5 John Lee Brooks and Elneeder Perry, both of Shreveport.

John Edward Ulrich and Amber Renee Hamsher, both of Bossier City. Charles Gene Harris and Laura Bryann Morris, both of Shreveport. Jeremy Michael Amato and Christa Elizabeth Meshell, both of Shreveport. John Scott Mills and Diane Smithwick, both of Springhill. Raymond Edward Landry and Rachael Joanna Edwards, both of Shreveport.

Patric Deon Franklin and Latrisha Law, both of Shreveport. Ricky James and Sharonda Triniece Henderson, both of Bossier City. Jacob Norbert Reyes and Crystal Dawn Sweeney, both of Dallas. Filed July 6 Joshua Louis Battson and Kimmiwatee Lashea Burks, both of Shreveport. Martez Dion Brown and Kimberley Deshanuda Dudley, both of Henderson, Texas.

Carl Kenneth George and Robin Renee Vick, both of Shreveport. Andre Demon Johnson and Lakeshia Dionne Getter, both of Shreveport. Brandon Lee Lambert and Nakita Alexis Fulton, both of Shreveport. John Robert Martin and Shirley Allean Gandy Davis, both of Shreveport. Aaron Lavelle Robinson and Latoshia Keshun Crowder, both of Shreveport.

Shawnee Miyoke Benard and Ardeidra Lashaye Williams, both of Shreveport. Jason Todd Strange and Amy Marie Miller, both of Keithville. 5 feel-good things to do in July WK Pierremont Lucas Grei, son of Jonathan and Jana Brown, of Shreveport, born May 19. Brody Aaron Faust, son of Cody Faust and Ashley Smith, of Shreveport, born May 25. Michael Quinten, son of Arron and Millie Smithson, of Haughton, born June 29.

Brody Gordon, son of Bo and Ashley Britt, of Bossier City, born June 30. Carson Brooks, son of Christopher Dale and Phoebe Gosdin Purvis, of Taylor, born June 30. Braelynn Grace, daughter of Benjamin Davis and Brandy Nicole Garison, of Doyline, born July 1. Hayden Charles, son of Timothy Charles and Mandy Ikerd Hawkins, of Shreveport, born July 1. Brooklyn Claire, daughter of William and Kristin Giddings, of Coushatta, born July 5.

Aubrey Claire, daughter of Jeremy and Danielle Keener, of Bossier City, born July 5. Tatum Cy Williams, son of Logan Williams and Lacy Slaid, of Stanley, born July 5. Filed July 7 Juan Guzman Barahoma and Karen Bealriz Ramirez, both of Oakland, Calif. Jeremy Anthony Borja and Haley Danielle Whitt, both of Shreveport. Benny Ray Johnson and Margaret Ann Davidson, both of Shreveport.

Jesse Raymond Kindle and Ashley Renee Richmond, both of Marshall, Texas. Derrick Darnell Latson and Tiffany Danyail English, both of Shreveport. James Lavert Mims and Alvina Joy Adams, both of Shreveport. SirTasha Tarbartha Newman and Jennifer Renee Dillard, both of Shreveport. Kenneth John Rockfeller and Ann Elizabeth GayGrice, both of Mooringsport.

Todd Alan Wedgeworth and Megan Kathleen Smith, both of Mooringsport. Filed July 8 Andrew Michael Chamberlain and Kati Paige Smith, both of Bossier City. Ezekiel DeLeon Hall and Lakeisha Danielle Davis, both of Shreveport. Matthew Blake Hermes Jr. and Melody Michelle Fairchild, both of Shreveport.

Jamar Gibson Hill and Priscilla Lanette Hughes, both of Vivian. Garrett Lee Johnson and Brandy Suzanne Johnson, both of Shreveport. Landon Lloyd Miller and Danielle Nicole Hillman, both of Shreveport. Rodney Vincent Moorer and Rhondalyn Sharina Minton, both of Shreveport. Steven Wayne Morris and Natalie Anne Cook Whitehead, both of Shreveport.

Arthur Daniel Rosamore Jr. and Katrina Catrise Coleman, both of Keithville. WK South Kyla Marie- Jade Norris, daughter of Matt Norris and Natalie Ware, of Shreveport, born June 28. Ja'Nyriah Chantel Rusley, daughter of LaChannler Rusley and LaQuisha Atkins, of Shreveport, born June 28. Tayden Nikah, son of Tiara M.

Johnson, of Shreveport, born June 29. Walter Gray and Bryleigh Gail, twin son and daughter of Walter Bryson and Teliesha Leigh Matthews, of Bossier City, born June 2 29. Pauleen daughter of Peter Paul R. and Katrina M. Baesa, of Shreveport, born June 30.

Charlotte Angelina "Charlie Anne," daughter of Jason and Anastasia Edwards, of Blanchard, born June 30. Ha'ani Rain, daughter of Phillip and Citalouise Reyes Geiggar, of Bossier City, born June 30. M'Kaylah Deon White, daughter of Demetrius D. White and Derica N. James, of Shreveport, born June 30.

Brewer Jacob, son of Brian Jo and Candice Leone Williams, of Shreveport, born July 1. Christopher Allen Somchai and Shamika Lavette Belton, both of Shreveport. Qiante Rashad Taylor and LaGaria Nichole Carter, both of Shreveport. Thomas Gene Thoma Jr. and Lauren Ashley Cheaney, both of Shreveport.

Paul Bradford Victory and Catherine Michelle Hunter, both of Shreveport. Derrick Dwayne Whitehurst and Sharon Denise Houston, both of Springhill. Clement Thelbert Wilson and Janette Santel Williams Ware, both of Shreveport. Bossier Parish Filed July 6. Frank John Bachard Jr.

and Whitney Michele Lindsey, both of Bossier City. John Kaleb Berry and Joy Elizabeth Lyons, both of Bossier City. Richard Wayne Doss and Cynthia Louise Evans Stor, both of Bossier City. Jose Zenaido Gutierrez and Marisol De La Cruz, both of Bossier City. Lekendrikus Toynell Lewis and Theresa Mary Cunningham, both of Bossier City.

Jose Negron Ill and Miracle Kay Sternisha Charles, both of Bossier City. Dustin Lee White and Alana Brooke Grantham, both of Bossier City. Filed July 7 Clinton Matthew Borders and Hannah Deanne Frederick, both of Bossier City. Jared Allen Martin and Kayla Suzonne Fuller, both of Bossier City. Matthew Ryan Pittman and Jessica Lynn Oliveaux, both of Bossier City.

Filed July 8 Henry Joseph Hollier and Shaun Elizabeth Miller Bain. both of Bossier Citv. By Bailey Shiffler McClatchy-Tribune News This July, vow to do something for yourself. From steering clear of those pesky summer bee stings to eating a crateful of your favorite summer fruit, we have five feelgood, healthy ideas for you to try this month. Bee safe 'In the summer, those pesky little bees are out and about, and getting stung is a fast way to ruin a pienic, tennis match or pool day.

Richard Stephens, a North Texas beekeeper, said to avoid wearing perfume, cOlogne or scented lotions if you know you're likely to be around bees. Bees tend to be more moody on cloudy days, he said. (It's often windy and tougher to search for pollen, leaving them with a temper.) If you do get stung, be sure to head indoors: "If you do get bit one time, it puts off a smell that tells the other bees to attack," Stephens said. "So if you get bit one time, chances are you'll get bit more than one time." Stephens said his mom somewhat of a stingcare expert recommends treating stings with rubbing alcohol. Also, be sure to immediately scratch the stinger out of your skin rather than trying to squeeze it out.

"There's a venom sack stuck to the stinger," Stephens said. you squeeze it to pull it out, you'll just pump the rest of the venom into your body." Laugh and sing your heart out Laughter may not be the best medicine, but it has proven to be a good medicine. A recent study by Japan's Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine found that people who participated in hourlong, twice-amonth laughter or music sessions lowered their systolic blood pressure (the top number) by an average of 5 or 6 points over three months. Participants who were part of the control group saw stagnant blood pressure numbers. The 5- to 6-point difference over three months has been equated to the same kind of decrease you'd get by adoptingalow-saltdietorl Avoiding bees can be simple, but if stung, Richard Stephens, a North Texas beekeeper, recommends using rubbing alcohol to treat the sting.

And remember, scratch the stinger out don't pull it. osing 10 pounds. We suggest penciling in family time around the piano or downloading some chuckle-inducing podcasts for your commute. Buy tickets to a concert or a comedy club, or for a doublethreat, rent a musical comedy. Quench thirsty skin By midsummer, the heat has typically done a number on your skin not just your face, but your entire body.

Fort Worth, Texas, dermatologist Ralph Brooks recommends moisturizing twice daily to avoid heatstrapped skin. Dry skin shows aging quicker, and it can also crack and peel, leaving skin vulnerable to infection, Brooks said. If you have oily skin, opt for an -free lotion for your face. You can also try a moisturizing mask Sephora makes an athome "Instant Moisture Mask" that works in just 10 minutes, or you can make your own with yogurt and honey. Get peachy Get them while they're ripe, and for peaches in many areas, that's now.

Despite the availability of most produce yearround, Anne VanBeber, chairwoman of the Texas Christian University Nutritional Sciences Department, says eating seasonal fruit is a great idea. "They will be fresher, have more flavor, and if you are eating local foods that are in season, then you will be eating foods that have traveled less distance, which is good for the environment," VanBeber says. On top of the taste and benefit to Mother Nature, peaches are actually quite good for you. VanBeber said peaches are full of Vitamin A and potassium, as well as antioxidants that work to reduce the risk of cancers. They are also said to benefit skin and eyesight.

So head out to your local farmers market and buy a bunch of peaches you'll know they are ripe and ready to eat when you can make a slight impression on the peach when you press the flesh. Tune out Gannett Pick up the remote, turn off the TV, get up and get moving. An analysis of eight TV- and health-related studies published last month in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that every two additional hours spent in front of the TV daily increases risk of heart problems, Type 2 diabetes and death from any cause. Researchers got it right when they assumed that an hour spent watching TV is, well, an hour spent free of exercise. The analysis found that for each three additional hours spent in front of the tube daily, there was an average of a 13 percent rise in risk of death by any cause.

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