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Managing Editor Christy Jaillet

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FEATURE STORY 14 Make Tile Floors New

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COMMUNITY NEWS 16 Joy to the Seniors 18 Two Plantation Hadassah

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Come rock with us! The City of Plantation and Baptist Health present Rock The Park, a FREE concert series! Join us as the band Turnstiles brings a tribute to the music of Billy Joel. Food Trucks will begin serving at 6:00 pm and the concert begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! For more info call 954-452-2510.

Christmas music embodies the spirit of the season. Treat your ears to classical Yuletide tunes and buy your tickets to see The Nutcracker, presented by the International Ballet Company. More than 130 cast members pirouette across a wintry stage to recreate the classic, fantastical children’s ballet tale that has drawn sold-out crowds for the last 12 years to the Coral Springs Arts Center.

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Visit a display of thousands of lights, holiday music and the official lighting of Davie Bamford Park. Enjoy entertainment, activities and a visit from Santa. 6:00 pm– 9:00 pm at the Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S Pine Island Road. For more info visit www.davie-fl.gov

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Sunrise Arts & Crafts Festival Featuring Winter Wonderland

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Listen for the sirens and wait curbside for Santa and his elves arrival. They will visit every street in Plantation on Christmas Eve passing out candy canes to all the boys and girls. For more information, please call 954-452-2510.

DECEMBER 17 Movies in the Park The Grinch

Get your chairs and blankets ready as Plantation Recreation presents The Grinch for your family’s enjoyment. Join us at volunteer Park for a popcorn-filled night of family movie fun. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No registration required. Gates open at 5:30 pm. For more info call 954-452-2510.

DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day

The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ is the focus of the holiday as well as good will, miracles, and time spent together with family and friends.

DECEMBER 17-23 Garden of Lights

Flamingo Gardens annual holiday event features an after-hours, self-guided walk through the botanical gardens adorned with thousands of lights and decorations.

Enjoy visits with Santa and his friends and nightly musical performances. Admission is nightly, after 5:00 pm.

DECEMBER 22 Hump Day Food Trucks

Skip the cooking on Wednesday evenings and instead pick up delicious food at our Drive-Thru Food Truck Event! From 5PM 9PM every Wednesday you can stop by Volunteer Park and order food from a variety of food trucks. For more info visit plantation.org 12 / Our City Plantation / December 2021 / OurCityMedia.com

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“Meals on Wheels South Florida is powered every day by community partners, staff, and volunteers standing up to lend a caring hand to their aging neighbors,” said Mark Adler, Executive Director for Meals on Wheels South Florida. “During the holidays we want our clients to remember that they are not alone and that we are here to provide them with a special holiday surprise.”

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In addition to the nutritious meals and safety checks they already receive; Meals on Wheels South Florida staff and volunteers visit clients during the week of Christmas and present them with a giftwrapped box filled with personal care items.

These boxes are delivered to clients who are generally alone and without family to visit them during the holidays. But much like everything else, it takes assistance from the local community to donate these personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, detergent, and more.

“It means the world to me that Meals on Wheels South Florida surprises me during the holidays with this gift box. Living on a fixed income, generous gifts like this make all the difference,” exclaimed Teresa F., 79, of Plantation.

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Members of the community can get involved with the Holiday Gift Box Program by donating personal care items or making financial gifts to help purchase items. Items are being received at the Meals on Wheels headquarters located at 451 N. State Road 7 in Plantation Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. until December 15th.

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t was double the pleasure and double the fun as it’s not too often we get to celebrate two centennial birthdays and not just one. Two members of L’Chayim Plantation Hadassah reached milestones this past year; Phyllis Gerber celebrated her 101st birthday while Jean Sotschen celebrated her 102nd

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Sortal’s acknowledgment was with her do-it-yourself attitude delayed because of COVID-19.

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here is a brand new hospital serving South Broward County. HCA Florida University Hospital officially began accepting patients on Monday, November 15. The state-of-the-art facility is located adjacent to the campus of Nova Southeastern University and represents one of HCA Healthcare’s largest investments in South Florida.

The 300,000 square foot, the multi-specialty hospital is equipped with the latest technology and offers comprehensive healthcare services, including 24/7 emergency care, maternity services with a level III NICU, and a full range of robotic and minimally invasive surgical procedures.

The facility replaces HCA’s Plantation General Hospital which is being closed. The emergency room at Plantation General, however, will remain open, serving residents north of 595. University Hospital was built with growth in mind. It will initially have 165 patient beds with the ability to expand to up to 600 beds.

“We are excited to be able to drive healthcare with this impressive new facility,” said hospital President Madeline Nava, “Our approach is to individualize patient care. From the time a patient or family member arrives at our hospital, they will be greeted by a guest services coordinator who will help them find their way around. Exceptional patient experiences and worldclass care. That is our goal.”

The proximity of the hospital to NSU’s two accredited medical schools is no accident. While neither HCA Florida nor NSU has publically released plans on working together, something is likely in the works. HCA Florida is the largest teaching hospital system in Florida, with more than 2,000 residents and fellows across 25 hospitals and the new hospital came complete with classrooms.

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ro-environmentalist Aileen Benitez got down and dirty this past summer. The South Plantation senior was selected to be an intern with Broward County’s Public Works Department. During this time, she was able to earn high school credits while getting paid. The ambitious teen is part of the school’s magnet program that focuses on Everglades’ restoration. Everything she learned will be incorporated into the completion of her senior project which she will present at the 2022 Senior Symposium in the spring.

The 5-week internship was divided into two programs: Clean Up and Waste and National Pollutant Discharge System (NPDES) where she completed her internship report. Topics covered included the inspection of groundwater wells and water quality, landfill construction and regulations, GIS mapping, and the repurposing of brick, marble, and tile to create solid foundations for new construction.

“My Environmental Management class with Dr. Jody Berman best prepared me for the internship. This experience opened my

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Benitez’s supervisor Amede Dimonnay gave her articles on landfills and regulations to research and take notes. Afterward, both discussed the research about the current effects of landfills on the environment with other team members. Together they brainstormed how to improve the current technology regarding landfills.

However, not all the time was spent in the Plantation office. She also accompanied staffers in the field as they inspected sites to make sure trucks were not dumping any cardboard, Styrofoam, wood, or wires into a water source. This opportunity also allowed the eager student to have a hands-on learning experience.

“An interesting fact I learned was that they dump crushed porcelain, cement, bricks, and

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ou won’t have to travel far to get into the holiday spirit this year! There is so much to do in and around the city of Plantation.

Gather with loved ones at Plantation City Hall and celebrate the holiday season as we Light Up City Hall! The event will be on Saturday, December 4th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. After the official holiday lighting, there will be a complimentary screening of the family holiday classic, “Home Alone 2.” During the community-wide celebration, there will be musical performances, food trucks, arts and crafts, and the opportunity to take pictures with jolly ole Saint Nick himself! The winner of Plantation’s “There’s Snow Place Like Plantation” contest will also be announced!

Be sure to check out the Sunrise Arts and Crafts Festival on December 11th. This holiday event features handmade arts and crafts, unique retail items, tasty treats, and children’s activities - all in one spot! Kids 12 and under can experience snow and play holiday games in our Winter Wonderland area, where Santa will be on-site from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Arts & Crafts fair also features “Winter Wonderland!” They will play holiday games in Santa’s Village and even be able to get their hands on one of the rarest finds

By Jon Duka

in South Florida: SNOW! The Atlantic Coast Theatre will be performing a modern production of Elves and the Shoemaker on December 18. The classic fairytale about a poor cobbler and a team of helpful elves has been remixed as a festive musical with new lyrics set to traditional holiday melodies! The wonderful production features lots of audience interaction and is sure to be fun for the whole family!

If you are feeling really adventurous, then head to Fort Lauderdale for the Hard Rock Winterfest Parade. This year marks the 50th annual boat parade and is unique to Fort Lauderdale and is featured across the world.

The parade will take place on December 11th this year. Private boats to the giant showboats and corporate megayachts will be adorned with hundreds of thousands of lights, music, entertainment, decorations, celebrities, musical groups, beauty queens, and many other exciting entries expected to be viewed by over one million spectators. T he Winterfest Parade starts at the Stranahan House, travels east along New River and then along the Intra Coastal to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach.

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BSO Offers Safety Tips to Keep Your Holiday Safe

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By Jon Duka

oliday shopping and Amazon deliveries are some of the best things to look forward to during this time of year. Unfortunately, they also offer theives an opportunity to steal. The Broward Sheriff’s Office has offered some simple safety tips to keep you and your possessions safe while you are shopping or traveling.

Crime Prevention Specialist Deputy Danielle Quinones says when out shopping be aware of your surroundings. She recommends parking in well-lit areas at night. “Avoid wearing expensive jewelry or carrying large amounts of cash and multiple credit cards; only carry what is necessary.”

“Always keep your vehicle locked and do not store shopping bags inside,” cautions Deputy Quinones. “Thieves are watching mall parking lots and shopping plazas for shoppers that place their purchased merchandise inside their vehicles before heading to their next location.

If possible, bring your shopping bags with you or drop them off at home, before heading out again.”

If your holiday shopping involves a purchase

from Craigslist, eBay, Letgo, or another online classified ad website, consider completing your transaction at a BSO or other law enforcement office.

“Always be sure to ask questions before buying or selling an item. Trust your instincts!” warns Deputy Quinones. “And if you’re shopping online, only shop on secure sites.

Pay with a credit card, not using your bank account; you’ll get better liability protection.

Always check your statements for unauthorized transactions.”

The holiday season is a time many residents travel. Deputy Quinones offers the following tips to secure your home before leaving for vacation: ▸ Maintain regular lawn maintenance while you are away. Don’t let your grass grow like a jungle! If burglars are staking out houses, they’ll notice these little things. ▸ Put a hold on your mail and newspapers or have a trusted friend, neighbor or family member stop by to collect these items.

Having a full mailbox is a dead giveaway that you are not home. Don’t forget to

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remind them to pick up packages and deliveries by the front door. ▸ If possible, leave a vehicle in the driveway.

Have a neighbor park his/her vehicle there to give burglars the impression someone is home. ▸ Keep outdoor lights on during the evening/ overnight hours. Indoor lights can be set with timers. Lighting can give the impression that someone is home and possibly deter those ‘unwanted’ guests. ▸ Do not store garage remotes inside vehicles that are left behind while you are on vacation. ▸ Finally, take advantage of the free BSO Home Watch Program. A deputy will check your home for signs of break-ins or suspicious activity while you are out of town.

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By Beverly Perkins

lantation Girl Scouts from Troop 10707 were eager to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award. The coveted award is one of the highest awards a Girl Scout Cadette can earn.

To achieve the prestigious title, the cadettes must make a change for the better. The opportunity to do so allows scouts to show their leadership skills and make a difference in the world.

Girls must first identify an issue they care about, and then decide if they want to do it solo or with a team before submitting a proposal to their local Council for approval. The service project must be educational, as well as sustainable after the project is completed.

In the end, they must reflect, share, and celebrate it. A minimum of 50 hours is also required to earn the award. It gives girls the chance to explore, reach out, and take action to make their community a better place.

Amid the pandemic last summer, Ashley Weiss told her mom that she would like to work on her Silver Award by helping a horse-related charity. So, the ambitious teen began her quest online to locate the perfect one. But unfortunately, she was disappointed to find out she was too young to volunteer.

This year, the troop reached out again to Bit-By-Bit Therapeutic Riding Center founder Susan March to see how else they could assist at the center. Together they discovered the many ways their service would be valuable to the 501(C)(3) PATH Accredited Therapeutic Riding Center and an American Hippotherapy Association Registered Facility.

Ashley then recruited her fellow Troop 10707 scouts Milana Silva and Sarah McKenzie, and they decided their Silver Award project should benefit the therapeutic riding center.

Bit-By-Bit specializes in speech, occupational, and physical therapies for people with physical, neurological, emotional, and cognitive delays and or disorders with the help of specially trained horses. They also offer an adaptive riding program called “Horses for Heroes” free of charge to United States veterans with disabilities.

When asked why she was passionate about this project, Ashley said, “Since I have a love of horses myself, seeing disabled people benefit from hippotherapy is inspiring and encouraging.”

The girls began by refurbishing a few of the clients’ favorite Sensory Paddock stations and then offered to design and build one of their own. The new Fidget Station in the Sensory Paddock was their colorful creation.

They enlisted local artist Libby Hodges to assist with her artistic touch. Additionally, they renovated and replanted a butterfly and an herb garden with the help of Horticulturalist Angie Carroll of Plantation and built and donated some much-needed storage space in the therapy classroom.

Not only did the girls want to help BitBy-Bit physically, but they also wanted to bring awareness to alternative education and therapies like Hippotherapy on a social media platform. So, they started an Instagram campaign to show how important programs like the ones offered by Bit-By-Bit help people who require different ways of learning and how the Davie center provides a muchneeded service in the community.

“I learned that if you try to do something, you can do it with a plan. We made plans for everything, and we got everything we planned done. Everything in the project took a few different ideas to make it work or took us building it and rebuilding it to make sure that we could make it as effective as possible.

I also learned how I can make a bigger impact than I ever imagined as long as I try,” exclaimed Sarah.

Although the scouting trio each put in over 50 hours to accomplish their goal and achieve their award, they are most proud of the impact they made in the community and the lessons they learned while creating their project.

“The most successful aspect of this project was when we got to see people enjoying and learning through our new creations. We successfully spread awareness for positive education systems for people with disabilities,” added Milana.

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To learn more, please visit Instagram @a_m_s_ silverawardproject and @bit_by_bit_therapy.

Ashley Weiss, Milana Silva, and Sarah McKenzie pose next to the Fidget Station in the Sensory Paddock.

Sarah McKenzie, Ashley Weiss, and Milana Silva pose next to the newly refurbished Cow Wash Station in the Sensory Paddock.

Heather Hileman GSSEF Senior Vice President of Mission Delivery, Sarah McKenzie, Milana Silva, and Ashley Weiss pose with their project display.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Jump Into Reading!

the Record” event. The ambitious endeavor had the assistance of Broward Children’s Services Council to facilitate the program

By Beverly Perkins locally, and 40,000 books were distributed, especially to kindergartens, across the county. o celebrate literacy each year, Jumpstart’s Jumpstart selects a campaign book that honThe list of schools included Mirror Lake Read for the Record ® campaign, the ors the diversity in the world, fosters language Elementary which had State Sen. Lauren Book largest shared reading experience, and social-emotional development, has a strong and Louis Reinstein, an attorney who also encourages millions of adults and children message, and most importantly appeals to young serves on Plantation’s Parks and Recreation to participate on a designated day to bring children while strengthening global community Advisory Board read to their students. At attention to high-quality early education. connections. The chosen book is read across Peters Elementary, the safety patrol escorted Sharing high-quality picture books with young the country and around the world by adults and readers to class, and everyone was greeted children are at the core of Jumpstart’s mission. young readers on “Read for The Record Day”.

by Principal Susanna Deutsch. School board This year’s selection was “Amy Wu and the member Debbi Hixon, Plantation Mayor Lynn Patchwork Dragon” by Kat Zhang. The colorful Stoner, and council members Denise Horland story is a celebration of cultural symbols, family, and Nick Sortal were among the celebrity and self-affirmation. When Amy’s class makes readers at the top-rated Plantation school. dragons at craft time, Amy makes a dragon, “I look forward to Jumpstart’s Read for the but her friends don’t think it’s real, so she Record each year. My mantra ‘Reading to elementries imitating theirs. But it doesn’t feel right, tary students is good for the soul!’” exclaimed so she seeks help from her grandmother enthusiastic councilmember Denise Horland. who sparks inspiration, and she is finally able to make the one that is unique like herself.

Councilmember Nick Sortal added, “The Many Broward County Public Schools book provided entry points into discussions (BCPS) participated and created fun activities related to the book. For example, I got to and surprised students with mystery readers explain to them what the word ‘snout’ meant. during the 16th annual Jumpstart “Read for Engaging with the children is the best part.”

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The Mental Game of Golf

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olf is a sport where players can get consumed by emotions, distractions and negative thoughts. These factors can make a golfer feel “out of control” resulting in two reactions: giving up (going through the motions to just finish the round) or forced play (trying harder by adjusting mechanics or over-analyzing their play).

The most optimal mindset for peak performance requires that you avoid engaging in over-thinking and over-analyzing while playing. In the heat of the moment, pressure and mistakes can seem overwhelming but if you can commit to adopting the right mindset and spend the time to train your mind, your golf game will soar. Always remember, your emotional reaction, your thoughts and your focus are 100% within your control – you just need to learn how to do it. Here are four tips on how to adopt the right mindset.

your pre-shot routine, trust and swing.

Anything more than that is useless noise.

TIP #3: Thought Control

You will have thousands of positive, negative and neutral thoughts throughout a round of golf. You may not be able to control which thoughts come into your mind, but you can control what thoughts you grab on to and buy in to.

I like this analogy. Imagine your mind is like a fish tank. Different fish swim into your awareness like thoughts. It is up to you to decide which ones you want to focus on. The cute small blue and yellow spotted one or the ugly grey and black fish. Tell yourself that just because a thought comes through your mind, it is your choice whether you stay with this thought or not. Let go of self-defeating thoughts and choose self-enhancing thoughts. Try to do this in your next practice round.

TIP #4: Anxiety Management

Begin to recognize your troublesome thoughts that lead to worrying before and during your performances. Train yourself in relaxation techniques (ie: deep breathing, imagery) to reduce your stress levels.

It is important for you to equip yourself with diverse strategies to regain the TIP #1: Competitive Routine calm, clear mind and automatic execution Your pre-shot routine is the key to calm required for peak performance, especially your mind and body. The last part of your in critical moments during a tournament. routine should signal your mind and body You wouldn’t just bring one golf club to a that you are fully ready and committed to tournament because you know you will THIS shot. Try including the word “Ready!” face many different shot situations; you bring a variety of clubs to best attack at the end of your routine for emphasis. each shot. The same should be true for TIP #2: Focus on Task your mental game. Having a selection of Always focus on the process of optimal mindset tools and strategies at performing a task… not the outcome. Ask your disposal prepares and arms you to yourself, “What exactly do I need to do face the various challenges that you will in this moment?” Choose your strategy come across during a round of golf. for the shot, align your shot, perform

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COMMON INJURIES SEEN IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

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By Dr. Warren Windram D.P.M.

eenage athletes are from running, sliding into bases, fielding balls, injured about the same jumping or cutting quickly, tackling, kicking, or rate as professional even striking a ball. For example, a mild ankle athletes, but the high school sprain that remains un-diagnosed can lead to athletic injuries are different. further damage of ankle ligaments, peroneal This is mainly because high school athletes are tendons, chronic ankle instability, and possibly still growing. Injuries often occur when athletes an ankle fracture. Ankle fractures, metatarsal suddenly increase the duration, intensity, and fractures, fifth metatarsal (Jones fractures), and or frequency of their activity. The pressure tarsometatarsal injuries ( to play can lead to decisions that place the Lisfranc injuries/fractures) athlete at risk of additional injury with long-term are all frequent injuries that effects, therefore it is important to see a foot occur from side-to-side cut& ankle specialist if an lower extremity injury ting, tackling, or even direct does occur. In the young athletic population, contact with other players. we commonly see two categories of injuries Over-use injuries seen in in the foot & ankle: 1). overuse injuries and 2). high school athletes occur acute injuries. when an athletic activity is Acute injuries are caused repeated so often that parts by sudden trauma and are of the foot & ankle do not see in many sporting activ- have enough time to heal Fig: 2 ities (basketball, baseball, between playing. This is commonly seen in all volleyball, football, martial ranges of sporting activities where over-use/ arts, soccer, etc) (Figure 1). excessive training can cause Achilles tendinopThese injuries in the foot athy or heel pain (plantar fasciitis, calcaneal & ankle include sprains apophysistis, etc), stress fractures, posterior tibial (partial or complete tear of tendonitis (PTTD). Undiagnosed and un-treated a ligament), strains (a partial Achilles tendinopathy can lead to an Achilles or complete tear of a muscle tendon rupture, which is a devastating injury to or tendon), and fractures. any athlete that requires surgical intervention Fig: 1 Ankle sprains can occur if enough damage has occurred (Fig 2). Many

high school sports injuries can be prevented through proper conditioning, training, and equipFig: 3 ment (cleats, shoes, orthotics). Most importantly, all of these preventative measures noted above can be discussed and further reviewed with your local foot and ankle specialist, whether it is for sport orthotic prescriptions or shoe gear recommendations for certain sports (Fig. 3). For any lower extremity injuries or discomfort, a foot and ankle surgeon can evaluate your injury, obtain diagnostic imaging if needed, and develop a treatment plan to optimize the quickest return to your sport in the safest manner possible.

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A RARE DISEASE? MAYBE NOT

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he key to survival of any species depends on the number of battles that the specie wins against environmental factors such as climate changes, presence of predators, food deprivation, and infectious agents including parasites, fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

Humankind has been successful in fighting and winning all of these battles, and now we are the dominant specie on earth. We have significant advances in the treatment of infectious diseases, nutritional deficits, metabolic conditions as well as a slow but continuous improvement in the understanding and management of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

However, there is a silent and lethal enemy with an increasing frequency in diagnosing, able to attack every organ or system of the body, known as autoimmunity. This enemy is particularly important because it uses inflammation; a response designed by human evolution to fight against infectious agents and combat defective body cells.

When the Immune System loses its harmonic synchrony and is not able to recognize some cells and other substances of the body as a part of its own organism, it generates an immune response. This reaction includes cell infiltration that promotes inflammation and produces cellular death through specialized killer cells (cellular immunity) and the production of antibodies (humoral immunity).

One of the most frequent autoimmune diseases is Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Its name derives from. The Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto (18881-1934) who reported it at the beginning of the previous century.

The thyroid is a small gland located in the front of the neck. It produces a thyroid hormone that controls how the body uses energy. Hashimoto Thyroiditis is also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune disorder that destroys thyroid cells through a cellular and antibody-mediated immune process producing fibrosis impairing the thyroid gland’s ability to produce thyroid hormone.

Hashimoto Thyroiditis appears to develop as a result of a complex interaction between predisposing genes (70%) and environmental triggers (30%) like ionic radiation, or some viruses like Hepatitis C.

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However, the fine details of this interaction are still poorly understood.

The incidence is estimated as 0.8 x 1000/year in males and 3.5 x 1000/year in females, affecting approximately 2% of Americans. As with all autoimmune diseases females are 4 to 10 times more frequently affected. The disease tends to run in families, occurring more commonly among middle-aged women, but can be seen at any age, regardless of age and sex.

The presence of other autoimmune diseases, like Rheumatoid arthritis, Diabetes type 1, Celiac disease, pernicious anemia, and Addison Disease may increase the risk of getting Hashimoto Thyroiditis. The symptoms are insidious and variable, may affect almost any organ in the body. Many patients with Hashimoto Thyroiditis have no symptoms at onset, but as the disease progresses the patient may manifest symptoms of Hypothyroidism like: Fatigue, exertional dyspnea, exercise intolerance, trouble tolerating cold, weight gain, joint and muscle pain, increased muscle fatigue and weakness, constipation, Depression, Ataxia, slow speech and cognition, absence of tendinous reflexes, dry skin, thinning of hair, alopecia, heavy or irregular periods, slow heart rate, and increase in blood pressure. In some patients, the presentation may have bouts of hyperthyroidism with enlargement of the gland known as Goiter, but then progressively develop signs and symptoms of Hypothyroidism.

The diagnosis is often challenging and may take time until later in the disease process. It is based on a complete medical examination and clinical history, as well as blood work including levels of TSH, T3, T4, and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies. Thyroid Peroxidase is an enzyme that plays a role in the production of thyroid hormones.

No correlation has been found between antibodies levels and disease severity.

Other antibodies that may be tested include antithyroglobulin and Anti TSH Receptor blocking antibodies. The imaging of an ultrasound will assess thyroid size, echo texture and whether thyroid nodules are present, but usually do not contribute to the diagnosis.

The treatment of Hashimoto thyroiditis depends on whether the thyroid is damaged enough to cause hypothyroidism.

Patients with elevated TPO antibodies but normal TSH and thyroid hormone levels do not require treatment.

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Synthetic Levothyroxine taken orally at an appropriate dose (1.6 to 1.8 mgr./kg./day) is remarkably effective in restoring normal thyroid hormone levels and reversing the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Most patients require lifelong treatment. Finding the appropriate dose may require testing with TSH every 6 to 8 weeks after any dose adjustment. After a working dose is reached an annual TSH test will be required.

When levothyroxine is taken in the appropriate dose, it has no side effects, however, when an insufficient dose is taken, serum TSH will remain elevated and patients may have persistent symptoms of hypothyroidism. If the dose is excessive, serum TSH will become suppressed and patients may develop symptoms of hyperthyroidism or have serious side effects, like a form of tachycardia called atrial fibrillation, patients may also develop tremors, osteoporosis and mental changes such as anxiety and mania.

Some foods and supplements can affect how levothyroxine is absorbed, for example, grapefruit juice, soy, espresso coffee, and multivitamins that contain calcium and iron, therefore it is recommended to take the medicine on an empty stomach to prevent abnormal absorption.

Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to several health problems including high cholesterol, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, and myxedema, a rare condition in which body functions slow down to the point that the life of a patient may be threatened.

Hashimoto thyroiditis is a lifelong disorder with no cure, thus it is best managed by an interdisciplinary team, that includes the primary physician, the endocrinologist as well as other specialists.

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s 2021 thankfully comes to a close, we naturally begin to think ahead to resolutions intended to change habits, improve our health or make things better for ourselves and our families. Resolutions are simply promises we make to ourselves.

Perhaps your new year’s resolutions include walking 10,000+ steps each day, eating a cleaner diet or learning to meditate. Whatever your resolutions may be, consider adding to your list an important one: protecting your loved ones. Let’s look at some basic questions and see if you can answer the following:

will take care of me if I can’t take care of myself? Do I ▸ Who have adequate insurance? Is there a clear successor to manage my financial and business affairs? Are my personal wishes set forth in writing so they are known and accessible when needed?

I am gone, how will my family and loved ones manage the ▸ After debts, taxes, and other legal obligations I leave behind? Have I created a way to reach important family and financial goals?

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gifts in a manner which maximizes use and enjoyment but protects against creditors, predators or their own possible fiscal mismanagement?

Thinking about these matters can be absolutely overwhelming.

But because we care about our families we are obligated to raise these tough questions and explore the answers. As spouses, we want to provide the resources and safeguards to make our loved ones’ futures more secure. As parents, we want our children to have a happy and secure life, especially if that life does not include us.

Why not resolve to start the process of caring for your family should something happen to you? The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wisely said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Your first step is to meet with a qualified estate planning attorney to design and put into place a plan which will ensure that these are promises you can keep. Fortunately, there are many qualified attorneys in the area. Speak to several. Do your research. Ask questions.

If you have already done your estate planning, good for you!

Please also make a habit of reviewing your plan, including beneficiary designations for insurance policies, retirement accounts and 401(k) plans. Changes in your financial situation, family circumstances and the law may make the revision and updating of your estate plan essential.

Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

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For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Iden, contact Iden Law Offices at 954-885-0085.

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