Westside at Buttercup Creek - January 2014

Westside at Buttercup Creek

Westside news Volume 5, Number 1

Official Newsletter of the Westside at Buttercup Creek HOA

January 2014

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Once again we want to extend many thanks to our neighborhood Christmas Decoration Committee for the beautiful lights, garlands and bows that have dressed our neighborhood this season! Thank you for making Westside so festive. Maybe next year you can see about getting us some real snow to complete the effect‌.

CALLING ALL WESTSIDE HOA RESIDENTS

Calling All Westside HOA Residents...... Do you love the Santa in the Park event? Do you miss the Easter Egg Hunt? Wouldn't it be nice to have the Haunted Trail again in October?

Only YOU can help ensure this event continues and the past events the HOA Social Committee hosted will return.

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The Westside at Buttercup HOA Social Committee is looking to reorganize in 2014 with fresh faces, new energy and potentially lots of exciting events. If you are interested in helping to rejuvenate this awesome neighborhood please contact Nancy Townsend at ntownsend1@att.net.

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Westside at Buttercup Creek BOARD OF DIRECTORS Walt Conlin............................................................ President Dawn Harris....................................................... V. President David Jackson..........................................................Secretary Denny James........................................................... Treasurer Dennis Domanski ....................................................Director

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THYROID CONDITIONS ON THE RISE IN THE U.S. Take this True/False Quiz to Learn More About the Thyroid

January is Thyroid Awareness Month Tired? Sluggish? Unexplained weight gain or weight loss? It could be your children wearing you out, or the natural effects of aging--or it could be a treatable condition caused by the thyroid. Approximately 27 million Americans suffer from thyroid diseases, and the vast majority of them are women.

“We’re diagnosing more thyroid disease now than 20 years ago,” says Dr. Tira Chaicha-Brom, an endocrinologist with Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that regulates metabolism. When it’s not working properly, the symptoms often mimic other conditions, and thyroid problems can go untreated. Take this True/False quiz now to find out how much you know about the thyroid.

1. The symptoms of the two main types of thyroid disease are the same.

T/F? FALSE: The two major types of thyroid disease are an overactive thyroid, called hyperthyroidism, and underactive thyroid, called hypothyroidism.

“If you have an overactive thyroid, you have an increased metabolism,” explains Dr. Chaicha-Brom. “You may have heart palpitations, excessive sweating, diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia, and even unexplained weight loss.”

The other type of thyroid disease – an underactive thyroid or hypothyroid – causes symptoms including fatigue, dry skin, unexplained weight gain, constipation, and increased sensitivity to cold.

2. Medication is the main treatment for thyroid disease. T/F? TRUE: The main treatment for hypothyroidism is thyroid medication. Levothyroxine, the medication used for hypothyroidism, is the third most commonly prescribed medication in the US.

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Hyperthyroidism can be treated with medication, surgery, or radioactive iodine.

3. Thyroid cancer is on the rise in the United States. T/F? TRUE: Not only is thyroid disease being diagnosed more often, thyroid cancer is on the rise. The American Cancer Society estimates that 60,000 new thyroid cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2013. The chance of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer is now more than twice what it was in 1990. Some of this is due to increased detection with thyroid ultrasound, which can detect small cancerous thyroid nodules that might not have been found before.

4. Thyroid surgery is always necessary for thyroid nodules or lumps. T/F? FALSE: Thyroid nodules, (thyroid lumps or growths), are common and are often benign or non-cancerous and may not require removal.

But nodules should be checked since thyroid nodules can sometimes be cancerous.

“Up to 40 percent of the population will have thyroid nodules at some time, and most are non-cancerous,” says Dr. Chaicha-Brom.

“The size of the nodule, how it looks on ultrasound, and the patient’s risk factors for thyroid cancer all determine how physicians treat the nodule.”

HOW DID YOU SCORE? Don’t worry if you didn’t know all the answers. Not that many people understand this unusual gland. But it’s important to talk to your physician about any troubling symptoms. Not only do patients feel better after treatment, they also can prevent long-term damage to their bodies due to untreated thyroid disease. Obesity, eye problems, heart disease, high/elevated cholesterol levels, and an enlarged and painful thyroid called a goiter may occur without treatment.

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Lifting and carrying a child, picking up toys off of the floor, and pushing a stroller are normal daily tasks for many parents.

Below are some quick tips to avoid overstraining your spine and other body areas.

LIFTING YOUR CHILD FROM THE FLOOR When picking your child up off the floor, you should use a half-kneel lift. First, stand close to your child on the floor. While keeping your back straight, place one foot slightly forward of the other foot, and bend your hips and knees to lower yourself onto one knee. Once down on the floor, grasp your child with both arms and hold him or her close to your body. Tighten your stomach muscles, push with your legs, and slowly return to the standing position. To place your child onto the floor, the same half-kneel technique should be performed.

CARRYING/HOLDING YOUR CHILD When holding or carrying your child, you should always hold him or her close to your body and balanced in the center of your body. Avoid holding your child in one arm and balanced on your hip. When using a child carrier be sure to keep your back straight and your shoulders back to avoid straining your back and neck.

PICKING UP TOYS FROM THE FLOOR As a parent you will too often be involved in cleaning up after your child. When picking toys up from the floor, keep your head and back straight, and while bending at your waist, extend one leg off the floor straight behind you. This is often called a “golfer’s lift”, as you may see some “seasoned” golfers retrieve their ball from the hole this way.

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LIFTING YOUR CHILD OUT OF THE CRIB If your child’s crib has a rail that lowers, you will want it in the lowest position when lifting your child out of the crib. As you lift, keep your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.

Arch your low back and, while keeping your head up, bend at your hips. With both arms, grasp your child and hold him or her close to your chest. Straighten your hips so you are in an upright position, and then extend your knees to return to a full stand. To return your child to the crib, use the same technique and always remember to keep your child close to your chest.

PUSHING A STROLLER When pushing your child in a stroller, you will want to stay as close to the stroller as possible, allowing your back to remain straight and your shoulders back. The force to push the stroller should come from your entire body, not just your arms. Avoid pushing the stroller too far ahead of you because this will cause you to hunch your back and shoulders forward.

Children and parenting are stressful enough.

Focus on proper body movement and enjoy those kiddo’s without unneeded aches and pains.

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