Vol. 46, No. 44, November 2, 2022

EMPTY NESTERS: Mistakes that Could Cost You Thousands When Selling Your Northeast Wyoming Home

Northeast Wyoming – Are you an “Empty Nesters” that needs a home for the future? Is it time to downsize or to move into another home more suitable for your glorious retirement years?

Like thousands of residents in our area, you may be discovering that after years of non -stop child traffic in and out of your doors, toys on the floor, music floating throughout, suddenly you can hear a pin drop over the quiet hum of the refrigerator. Your rooms are filled with pictures and memories of this wonderful time of your life, but there are many empty rooms gathering dust now that your children have moved on. The freer years ahead are exciting ones to look forward to, and it’s time for you to move on as well.

If you find yourself in this situation, you’re in vast and good company. And what that means is that there are many

wonderful opportunities for you to create this new chapter in your life ... if you know what it takes to get the most out of the equity you’ve built up in your current home. To help you understand the issues involved in making such a move, and how to avoid the 9 most common and costly mistakes most Empty Nesters make, a new report called “Empty Nester: How to Sell the Place You Call Home” has been prepared which identifies these issues, and shows you how to steer clear of the mistakes that could cost you literally thousands of dollars .

To order a FREE Special Report, visit www.WyEmptyNesters com or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll - free 1-855-931-2789 and enter 1013. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can fly your empty nest with the most cash in your pocket.

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This report is courtesy of Harry Kimbrough RE/MAX Professionals. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright ©. 20212

NORTHEAST WYOMING RENTERS

Stop paying your landlord’s mortgage. Free report reveals how easy it is to buy your own home. www.StoprentingWy.com Free recorded message 1-855-931-2789 ID#1001

DIVORCE

Before you list your northeast home, order free special report that reveals what happens to your matrimonial home before, during, and after a divorce. www.Wy DivorceHome.com Free recorded message 1-855-931-2789 ID#1009

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CHEAP STUFF

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FOUR WHEEL DRIVES

2006 Ford F 350 XL Super Duty single cab 4x4, 5 4L gas engine, 84K miles, automatic transmission, box removed $5,850 307 682 7622

SNOWMOBILES

1998 Polaris Indy Touring, Remarkable condi tion 307 689 6707

HOMES (LOCAL)

Six Costly Errors When Moving to a Lar ger Home Free Reports tells you how www newhometradeups com Free recorded message, 1 855 931 2789 ID# 1007 Harry Kimbrough @ REMAX Professionals

See ALL Area Homes For Sale: Visit www GilletteHomes com or call 307 660 6916 Harry Kimbrough, RE/MAX Professionals

MOBILE HOMES (LOCAL)

Prairie Rose Mobile Home Community Lots for rent WE WILL PAY $15,000 for your mobile home moving costs Call for details! 682 1350

Two mobile homes for sale on rented lots, close to downtown Call Mike, 307 670 5364

LOTS, ACREAGES

Wooded 35+ Acres from $4250 per acre Lots of wildlife Easy Seller Financing, North Crook County, Wyoming www pronghorndevelop ment com (307)630 3594 ethel@prong horndevelopment com

MOBILE HOME SPACES

Last one! Country living in Nickelson Little Farms, older mobile homes considered $400, includes water 307 680 3127

Mobile home space available Rolling Hills Mo bile Home Park Two months free Water fur nished in city limits Call 682 4665

OFFICE, RETAIL SPACE

Office space available, individual and suites ranging from 150 to 1,200SF Excellent down town location near post office and government buildings Call 686 6347 1,114SF office at 511 E 4th 307 682 5781

STORAGE

Outdoor storage security fenced and lighted, RV and semi spaces available starting at $40 per month,307 622 7530

HOME FURNISHINGS

For sale cast iron pellet stove $1500 firm, treadmill $100 or best offer, serious inquiries only 307 660 8973

PETS

Five 8 week old kittens 4 male 1 female free to good homes 307 689 8800

German shepherd pups, AKC/OFA import lines, red/black guaranteed health/hips $1200 00 307 217 9010

AKC Golden Retriever puppies Born 9/3 Call 605 484 2792 (no texts)

Want to buy small dog house, 682 3459

Forever Faithful Pet Crematory, Gillette, WY Rita, 680 0316, leave message www ffpcgillette com

5 year old female pitbull, fixed, needing a lov ing home Please call for details Abby 307 359 3782

PETS

Goldendoodle puppies,4 colors,shots avail able 10/22, $800 facebook com/sunset ridgegoldens 307 949 0542/ 0526

LIVESTOCK

Butcher beef 682 4196

TOOLS

Scaffolding and three complete stackable sec tions, 8 wheels and one cross plank $600 OBO Call 3076805297

MISC. MERCHANDISE

55 gallon plastic and metal drums, last con tained Hazmat Free 307 686 2141, 8:00 5:00, Monday Friday 1600 Ratcliff

Helen's Store Secondhand & More, 1900 Warlow Drive, Suite 4C, 307 689 0348, 307 682 3394 Open Thursday, Friday and Sat urday, 10am 6pm, or by appointment

MISC. SERVICES

Need something hauled away? Complete mov ing service Call We'll Clean It Up 682 3394

PUBLIC NOTICES

The Refuge NA Meetings: Monday and Wed nesday, 5:30pm; Tuesday 6:00pm; Thursday, 7:00pm; Friday 5:30pm, Saturday 7:00pm, Sunday, 8:15am 201 W Lakeway, Suite 511

Open Recovery 1:06 Group meetings Tuesday and Thursday at 1:06pm at Christian Church, 100 W Flying Circle Drive Contact Jeff at 307 939 3105

HELP WANTED

Registration Specialist Full time position with excellent benefits Must have strong custom er service skills and able to work in a busy environment Apply at Wyoming Orthoped ics and Spine, 508 Stocktrail, Suite A, Gil lette

Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedics, Full Time Benefitted Position, relocation bo nus available For more information please view our website www seppiephysicaltherapy com or email your resume to cole@seppiephysicaltherapy com

MOBILE FIELD MECHANIC WANTED $2000 SIGN ON BONUS JOBS TEREX COM 405 845 4549

Truck drivers wanted Belly dump Top pay 307 746 5314, 307 746 4286

Full time delivery driver needed Must have clean driving record and be able to lift 50 pounds Apply at Wyoming Water Solutions, 605 E 7th Street No phone calls please

All Electric is looking for Journeymen, $34 $42 hourly Also looking for Apprentice Elec tricians, $20 $30 hourly Benefits include paid medical, paid vacations/holidays and matching retirement Call 660 4128 or email bud@allelectricwy com

Silver Creek Steakhouse located inside Best Western Tower West Lodge has positions available for servers, day & evening shifts available $10 12/hour plus gratuity! Depends on experience, Fun, energetic individuals with excellent customer service skills please apply in person at 109 N Hwy 14/16 Gillette, WY

Silver Creek Steakhouse located inside Best Western Tower West Lodge has positions available for hosts/hostesses Fun, energetic individuals with excellent cus tomer service skills please apply in person at 109 N Hwy 14/16 Gillette, WY Shifts available are: Evenings 4:45p m 9:30p m (10:30p m on Fri day’s)

Saturday & Sunday mornings 7:00 a m 11:30 a m

Snow removal, help wanted 680 3336

HELP WANTED

Devils Tower Forest Products a lumber manu facturer in Hulett, WY is accepting applications for day and night shift positions for sawmill and day shift for the planer Benefit package in cludes company paid medical and dental ins (including dependents) life insurance, com pany matching 401k, safety incentives, holiday pay, paid vacation and sign on bonus, Man datory employment and random drug testing is conducted E O E Starting wage D O E online applications are available at www heimanenter prises com Email applications to joe ortner@devilstowerfp com Fax to 307 467 5418 Contact Joe Ortner at 307 467 5252 with additional questions

Looking at the Leaves

As the mercury starts to drop, the air turns crisp and the leaves turn lovely. A fall foliage trip is a wonderful way to welcome in the fall season. To get the most out of your time on the road, remember that a little planning can go a long way. It is important to know the peak viewing times for your area. It does little good to head out the end of October if trees near you peak in late September. The National Forest Service offers a Fall Color Guide. Visit www.fs.fed.us/fallcolors to find out the best viewing times for your area.

Silver Creek Steakhouse located inside Best Western Tower West Lodge Is seeking a full time restaurant manager Position require ments: hiring, training & maintaining staff, en suring restaurant cleanliness, scheduling staff, ordering supplies as needed, coordinating with sales department and chef for set up & service of banquets/meetings, and most importantly ensuring excellent customer service to all our guests Wages will depend in experience but will range from $13 $16/hour plus gratuities Fun, energetic individuals with excellent cus tomer service skills please apply in person at 109 N Hwy 14/16 Gillette, WY

Place your classified ad here for results. Simply give us a call at 682-9306 or stop by the office at 1201 W. Second St. today.

Bumper Sticker Humor

The more things change, the more they stay insane.

Gravity always gets me down. It’s bad luck to be superstitious. Honk if you like peace and quiet.

Always go to other people’s funerals, or they won’t go to yours.

To avoid crowds, plan your drive for midweek if possible. You should also spend some time talking with the locals. You’ll often get tips on secluded areas not widely known. Take your time and schedule in a few longer stops, to give yourself time to eat, take pictures, and enjoy nature at its finest. You should respect private property by not trespassing on non-public land. If you stop for a hike, be sure to stay on established trails and be aware of any wildlife.

A sudden drop in temperature or adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow can affect the amount of leaves on the trees, but you can often find different viewing conditions even just a short distance away. Driving a little further or taking a different direction can often yield great results.

Sudoku

The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.

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How Salty Are You?

excess salt in your diet is more than just being careful with the salt shaker at the table. In fact, only about 6% of your daily sodium intake comes from salting your food when eating. About 5% comes from cooking and 12% from natural sources. The real problem is with processed and prepared foods, which account for over 77% of your daily sodium consumption. This means that even when you are careful about the amount of salt you add to your food, it may already be full of sodium to begin with.

sodium is essential to proper body functioning, too much can tax your kidneys, heart, and blood vessels. How much do you need on a daily basis? Experts recommend no more than 2,400 milligrams (mg) a day. If you have any existing conditions, such as kidney disease, cirrhosis, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure, you should limit your sodium intake to about 1,500 mg each day. Be sure to talk to your doctor to find the right level for you.

How do you know how much sodium you are getting? One teaspoon of table salt has 2,325 mg of sodium. A tablespoon of soy sauce has about 900 mg. Even a cup of milk contains about 100 mg of sodium. Your best bet is to read the labels on the food you eat. Every food label will list the amount of sodium the product contains. Salt also comes in various forms. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), baking soda, baking powder, sodium nitrate, and sodium nitrite all contain sodium.

To cut sodium easily in your diet, try to eat fewer processed foods. Cook using more fresh meats and vegetables. You should also reduce the amount of salt you add when you cook. Don’t forget that foods like salad dressings, sauces, gravies, and many condiments contain large amounts of salt. There are many low-sodium products available if you are still looking for convenience foods.

If you are afraid that your food will taste bland, take heart. There are many ways to increase the flavor of your food without adding salt. Use more fresh or dried herbs and spices. Fruit juices and the zest from citrus fruits can also add flavor, as can natural aromatics. Garlic, onions, and celery are great flavor enhancers, too.

Finally, you can reduce your desire for salt naturally over time. Decrease your use of salt gradually, and you will find that your taste buds adjust to the change. After a few weeks of cutting your salt intake, you will no longer miss it, and you will enjoy the taste of the food itself even more.

Gas Buddy

can get expensive, so it pays to know where the cheapest fill-up is near you. Millions of people use GasBuddy.com to get accurate and up-to-date information about fuel prices in their area. Users post gas prices and identify the lowest priced fuel in their area, helping everyone save money at the pumps. You can access the information on the web or with their apps.

a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

call 686-0804.

Lunches

Wed., Nov. 2: Super Potato ‘Ole, Quesadilla, Citrus Fruit, Cinnamon Twist.

Thurs., Nov. 3: Chef Salad, Chicken Rice Soup, Pears, Peanut Butter Cookie.

Fri., Nov. 4: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dinner Roll, Country Vegetables, Cake and Ice Cream.

Mon., Nov. 7: Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Green Beans, Garlic Toast, Ambrosia.

Tues., Nov. 8: Garden Salad, Meatball Soup, Pineapple Orange Cup, Oreo Cookie.

Eggsare for everyone, including babies and toddlers, according to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that released its Scientific Report outlining nutritional recommendations for Americans. For the first time, this committee, comprised of leading doctors and nutrition scientists, included nutritional guidance for younger children.

The committee recommends eggs as a first food for babies and toddlers since they provide eight essential nutrients that can help build a healthy foundation for life at a time when every bite counts.

Eggs provide nutrition for children and moms-to-be, as well. However, the report found most pregnant women and kids need more choline – an essential nutrient critical for brain health – in their diets.

According to research published in the “Journal of the American College of Nutrition,” 92% of pregnant women don’t get enough choline in their diets. Choosing foods high in choline, like eggs, can help pregnant women consume enough of this essential nutrient, helping a baby’s brain and spinal cord develop properly. Just two eggs provide more than half of the recommended daily amount of choline.

At only 70 calories, one egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all nine essential amino acids. Eggs are also a source of vitamin B12, biotin (B7), iodine, selenium, high-quality protein, riboflavin (B2) and pantothenic acid (B5). Additionally, eggs contain lutein and zeaxanthin that can help protect your eyes from harmful blue light that comes from electronic devices.

Lots of parents worry about possible food allergies in their little ones. The committee recommends introducing eggs when your baby is ready for first foods, which may help reduce the chances of developing an egg allergy.

In Your Kitchen

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse that contribute to health and well-being at every age, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy eggs beyond the basic boiled, scrambled or sunny-side-up. In fact, eggs work well in meals all day long. Toss hard-boiled eggs in a salad, top a sweet potato with an egg for lunch or try a spinach and mushroom frittata for dinner.

Baby-friendly Savory Egg Veggie Pancakes pack in nutrients from whatever vegetables you have on hand and offer a savory twist on classic pancakes. You can add extra toppings like avocado or Greek yogurt for a variety of new textures and flavors.

Another simple way to introduce eggs as a first food is a soft and fluffy egg casserole. You can also incorporate veggies for some added nutrition, since eggs can help you better absorb the nutrients found in vegetables, such as vitamin E and carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin.

You can adapt a Veggie Egg Casserole to your child’s development and motor skills by cutting small squares or making a simple mash.

Find more kid-friendly recipes and advice about introducing eggs to your youngest family members at EggNutritionCenter.org.

Veggie Egg Casserole

Recipe developed by Stacey Mattinson, RD

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes • Servings: 4 Nonstick cooking spray

1/2 sweet onion

1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper

1 head broccoli florets

2 teaspoons canola, avocado or olive oil

12 eggs

2 cups low-fat cottage cheese

1 cup shredded cheese

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon flour salt, to taste pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Chop onion and bell pepper to age-appropriate sizes. Pick apart broccoli florets into small pieces and remove most of stems.

Heat medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Add oil and swirl around pan. Add onions and cook 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Add broccoli and bell pepper. Mix with onions and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook 1-2 minutes then cover with lid to steam another 2-3 minutes until broccoli is bright green. Remove veggies from stovetop.

In large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add cottage cheese, shredded cheese, baking powder and flour. Add veggies and salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to prepared pan and bake 40 minutes.

Savory Egg Veggie Pancakes

Recipe developed by Min Kwon, RD

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes • Servings: 1

1/2 teaspoon oil or butter

1 egg 1 tablespoon milk or breastmilk

3 tablespoons cooked or raw vegetables, chopped or grated

1 tablespoon flour

1 teaspoon ground flaxseeds

1/4 teaspoon herbs or spices, such as cinnamon, curry powder, cumin, oregano, turmeric, etc.

In 6-inch nonstick pan, heat butter or oil over medium-low heat, tilting pan to coat bottom.

In bowl, beat egg and milk until blended. Add vegetables, flour, flaxseeds and herbs; stir to combine. Pour mixture into heated pan, spread evenly (don’t stir) and cook batter 1 minute, or until bottom starts to set.

Flip and cook other side until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Once cooled, slice into desired shapes and serve.

Veggie Egg Casserole

STROKE IDENTIFICATION

It only takes a minute to read this. A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the ‘3’ steps, STR. Read and learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. It is sunny out today).

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke - Stick Out Your Tongue.

NOTE: Ask the person to ‘stick’ out his tongue. If the tongue is ‘crooked,’ if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.

Quotations: Education

It must be remembered that the purpose of education is not to fill the minds of students with facts... it is to teach them to think, if that is possible, and always to think for themselves. -- Robert Hutchins

All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth. -- Aristotle

It has always seemed strange to me that in our endless discussions about education so little stress is laid on the pleasure of becoming an educated person, the enormous interest it adds to life. To be able to be caught up into the world of thought--that is to be educated.--Edith Hamilton

It is not so important to know everything as to appreciate what we learn.

-- Hannah More

A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations. -- Patricia Neal

Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don’t.

-- Pete Seeger

The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. -- Herbert Spencer

You learn something every day if you pay attention. -- Ray LeBlond

Real education should educate us out of self into something far finer, into a selflessness which links us with all humanity. --Nancy Astor

Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.

-- Malcolm S. Forbes

Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes

As temperatures drop, deep frost and freeze-thaw cycles can expand and contract materials causing stresses on pipes and creating cracks. To avoid the expense and inconvenience of frozen, broken water pipes, the City of Gillette Water Division recommends the following tips.

Keep kitchen/bathroom cabinet doors open to allow warm air circulation.

Find the farthest place where your water enters the house and open the faucet a crack. A very slow drip will keep water moving and reduce the chance that pipes will freeze. Place a bucket underneath to use the water again.

Insulate pipes that may be vulnerable to the cold or have caused problems before.

Consider installing “heat tape” or similar materials on exposed water pipes.

If you have an attached garage, keep its door shut. Occasionally plumbing is routed through the unheated garages leaving it more vulnerable to winter’s worst conditions.

Know the location of your water shut-off valve and test it regularly. Be prepared.

Disconnect, drain and store all garden hoses.

Dewater your sprinkler system to avoid cracks and leaks. Turn off the water to the sprinkler system and use compressed air to blow out the remaining water.

Drain outdoor faucets and exposed pipes.

If pipes start to leak, turn the water off at the main valve to the home or business. This will help prevent leaking water from damaging the building. The pipe will need to be repaired before turning the water back on.

If you need assistance locating the main water valve or shutting water off to a building, please call the Water Division at 686-5276. Keep warm and protect those pipes.

Cold Weather Tips for Your Pets

With temperatures dropping, wind blowing, and snow falling, the City/County Animal Shelter is reminding everyone to make sure they keep our four-legged friends in mind. Check out these tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Know Your Pets Limits

Just like people, your pets have different tolerances for cold. It can be based on their age, coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. You may need to shorten walks and watch out for deep snow and ice. Pets can slip and fall too.

Stay Inside

Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. It’s a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur, but it’s untrue. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Longer-haired and thick-coated dog breeds, such as huskies and other dogs bred for colder climates, are more tolerant of cold weather; but no pet should be left outside for long periods in below-freezing weather.

Provide Shelter

If you are unable to keep your dog inside during cold weather, provide him/her with a warm, solid shelter against wind. Make sure that they have unlimited access to fresh, non-frozen water (by changing the water frequently or using a pet-safe, heated water bowl). The floor of the shelter should be off of the ground (to minimize heat loss into the ground) and the bedding should be thick, dry and changed regularly to provide a warm, dry environment. The door to the shelter should be positioned away from prevailing winds. Space heaters and heat lamps should be avoided because of the risk of burns or fire. Heated pet mats should also be used with caution because they are still capable of causing burns.

Make Some Noise

A warm vehicle engine can be an appealing heat source for outdoor and feral cats, but it’s deadly. Check underneath your car, bang on the hood, and honk the horn before starting the engine to encourage feline hitchhikers to abandon their roost under the hood.

Check the Paws

Check your dog’s paws frequently for signs of cold-weather injury or damage, such as cracked paw pads or bleeding. During a walk, a sudden lameness may be due to an injury or may be due to ice accumulation between his/her toes. You may be able to reduce the chance of ice ball accumulation by clipping the hair between your dog’s toes.

Play Dress-up

If your dog has a short coat or seems bothered by the cold weather, consider a sweater or dog coat. Have several on hand, so you can use a dry sweater or coat each time your dog goes outside. Wet sweaters or coats can actually make your dog colder. Some pet owners also use booties to protect their dog’s feet; if you choose to use them, make sure they fit properly.

Wipe Down

During walks, your dog’s feet, legs and belly may pick up deicers, antifreeze, or other chemicals that could be toxic. When you get back inside, wipe down (or wash) your pet’s feet, legs and belly to remove these chemicals and reduce the risk that your dog will be poisoned after (s)he licks them off of his/her feet or fur. Consider using petsafe deicers on your property to protect your pets and the others in your neighborhood.

Prevent Poisoning

Clean up any antifreeze spills quickly, as even small amounts of antifreeze can be deadly. Make sure your pets don’t have access to medication bottles, household chemicals, potentially toxic foods such as onions, xylitol (a sugar substitute) and chocolate.

‘It Impacts Weight, Sleep and Mental Health’: What You Need to Know About Your Thyroid

(Family Features) Michele Adams is quick to say, “I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus,” but it took her being hit by a car for her thyroid disease to finally be diagnosed.

Adams has always been an active person, but for a few years, she had felt tired and had a constant tightness in her throat. She was diagnosed with post-nasal drip but did not feel relief after a year of treatment.

“I thought this exhaustion, hoarse voice and lump in my throat were just my new normal,” Adams said. “I’d accepted it, and I shouldn’t have.”

During this time, Adams went on a bike ride in northeastern New Jersey – something she still does frequently. However, on this day, Adams was struck by a car as she was biking.

The incident resulted in an MRI scan. Adams was not seriously injured, but doctors noticed some thing unexpected. The scan revealed nodules in her lower neck, which suggested thyroid disease.

“I now realize I had symptoms of a thyroid condition for years,” Adams said. “I’d had it up to here with not feeling like myself. Once I had the MRI results, I knew to seek out a thyroid expert, and I found an endocrinologist.”

What you probably do not know about your thyroid

Thyroid disease is more common than diabetes and heart disease, but more than half of Americans with thyroid disease are unaware, according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). This lack of awareness can endanger a person’s health and well-being.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located low in the front of the neck below the Adam’s apple. It produces thyroid hormones that influence almost every cell, tissue and organ in the human body.

Common signs of thyroid diseases include:

• Unexplained changes in weight

• Depression, anxiety or feelings of irritability

• Changes in memory or ability to concentrate

• Joint or muscle pain or weakness

• Fatigue or trouble sleeping

• Fast or irregular heartbeat

• Irregular menstrual periods

Cheryl Rosenfeld, D.O., is a thyroid expert and AACE member. Rosenfeld is also the physician who treated Adams’ thyroid disease.

“If the thyroid does not function correctly, it can affect every possible aspect of a person’s life,” Rosenfeld said. “Remember that thyroid conditions can cause changes in mental health, including de pression. I’ve also spoken to patients who’ve experienced an inability to concentrate, which seriously affected their performance at work.”

Several disorders can arise if the thyroid produces too much hormone (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism).

Other thyroid diseases include:

• Nodules

• Thyroid cancer

• Graves’ disease

• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

• Thyroid eye disease

Undiagnosed thyroid issues can also place a person at increased risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, infertility and other serious conditions.

What to do if you are ‘up to here’ with not feeling like yourself

“Once I was placed on treatment for Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, my life changed completely,” Adams said. “My throat is no longer sore, and I’m able to go out with my family or spend time at the gym without feeling completely drained of energy.”

The first step to ensure your thyroid gland functions properly is to speak with a health care provider about your symptoms and whether a thyroid test is needed.

An endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor who is qualified to diagnose and treat hormone-re lated diseases and conditions, including thyroid cancer and all other diseases related to the thy roid gland.

Visit thyroidawareness.com to learn more about thyroid health.

5 Tips to Fight Sleep Deprivation

(Family Features) Despite a desire for perfect sleep, Americans are not even close to getting the recommended eight hours a night, and 1 in 4 Americans believes the sleep they are getting isn’t the quality rest they want and need.

“To put sleep deprivation into perspective, 37% of Americans report they have fallen asleep behind the wheel,” said Dr. Sujay Kansagra, a sleep health expert for Mattress Firm. “About 5% report falling asleep while driving on a monthly basis. Clearly, sleep deprivation is wide-spread and a risk factor for overall well-being.”

With chronic sleep deprivation, the brain’s ability to maintain attention and focus continues to decline over time. In addition to impairing mental function, lack of sleep has been associated with a host of risks to overall health.

Prevent sleep deprivation and take charge of your mental and physical health with these tips from Kansagra:

Nap responsibly. When you’re feeling tired, it’s no surprise the best solution may be sleep. Some research suggests a quick power nap can actually give you a stron ger boost than caffeine. However, too much rest during the day can throw off your nighttime sleep pattern. Aim for no more than 20 minutes so you don’t wake up groggy, and time your nap for the mid-point of your wake cycle (halfway between when you wake up and go to sleep).

Limit screen time. If you turn to your phone to help wind down while you’re in bed, you’re not alone, but you may be doing more harm than good. According to a survey conducted by Mattress Firm on sleep habits, the average person scrolls on his or her phone while lying in bed for more than 12 minutes before shutting down for the night. What’s more, the light from the screen serves as a stimulant, as does the digital content you’re viewing. That means you’re making it physically harder to fall asleep than if you put down your devices at least 30 minutes before bed. Stick to a sleep schedule. The average person gets less than six hours of sleep per night, according to the survey - a far cry from the eight hours most experts rec ommend. One way to buck this trend is to make it a point to turn in and wake up at the same time every day so you synchronize your sleep time with your internal clock. While eight hours is the standard, you may need to adjust up or down to find the amount sleep that lets you wake feeling rested.

Develop a pre-bedtime routine. You can train your body to prepare for sleep by creating a pattern or a routine that eases you toward sleep.

“Even something as simple as putting on a sleep mask each night, reading in bed for 20 minutes or practicing the same shower routine at the same time every night signals to your brain it’s time to hit the hay,” Kansagra said. “Creating a bedtime routine that lasts 20-30 minutes and sticking to that routine can make all the dif ference in your energy, productivity and mood.”

Find the right sleep position. If you’re looking for the secret to a good night’s sleep, comfort may be the key. According to the survey, those who sleep on their backs at night are most likely to report they slept “perfectly well.” The most com mon sleeping position, on your side, correlates with the worst sleep reports. It may take some trial and error to find the right position that keeps your spine aligned, allows you to breathe freely and evenly distributes your weight.

Find more tips for getting better sleep at dailydoze.com.

Top 5 Bedtime Rituals

A consistent bedtime routine, including these common rituals disclosed by re spondents in a Mattress Firm survey, can help ease your way toward better rest.

1. Reading (42%)

2. Watching TV (42%)

3. Taking vitamins (36%)

4. Taking a shower or bath (36%)

5. Drinking warm milk (36%)

FENTANYL

Crime Stoppers needs your help. Fentanyl, a dangerous and powerful synthetic opioid, has been sweeping through the country and the Gillette area is not exempt. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and is commonly mixed with other drugs. Fentanyl can easily cause respiratory distress and death.

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