Saturday, May 14, 2016

MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH

May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Written by: Mark and Carol Fairall (Stroke Survivors) – May 2016
National Stroke Awareness Month began in May 1989 after President George H. W. Bush signed the Presidential Proclamation 5975. National Stroke Awareness Month. The stroke awareness proclamation aims to increase the public awareness about the warning signs of stroke, symptoms of a stroke, stroke prevention, and the impact of stroke on survivors, families and caregivers.
Important Stroke Facts for Americans

1. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. More than 140,000 people die each year from stroke in the United States.
2. Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States.

3. Each year, approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke. About 600,000 of these are first attacks, and 185,000 are recurrent attacks.

4. Over four million Americans are living with the effects of a stroke.

5. Strokes can and do occur at ANY age. Nearly one fifth of strokes occur in people under the age of 55.

6. On average, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds.


7. High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke.


8. Over 100 babies born with sickle cell disease have a stroke.


9. Eleven Stroke Belt States have a 10% higher death rate than the U.S. average, they are: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.



10. Act F.A.S.T. – Observe Face, Arms, Speech, and Time - You have a three-hour window before a stroke causes permanent brain damage.

Strokes are also a world problem. Over 15 million people have strokes all over the world and 5 million die every year because of a stroke. Every two seconds someone in the world has a stroke. One person dies every six seconds in the world from a stroke. Strokes kill more people each year in the world than AIDS, TB, and Malaria put together.



There are three types of strokes, they are: Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, and Transient Ischemic Stroke (TIA). An Ischemic Stroke represents 80% of all strokes and is caused by a blood clot that blocks the blood flow to the brain. A Hemorrhagic Stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures within the brain. A TIA is a transient ischemic attack or a “mini-stroke.” A TIA is temporary but it should not be ignored. It is a blood clot that passes through the brain. One in twelve mini-stroke sufferers have a major stroke within one week.



Strokes can lead to full brain cell destruction and death. Some stroke symptoms are:

1. Blindness,

2. Speech Difficulty,

3. Dizziness and Vertigo,

4. Weakness of face, arms, and legs and,

5. Confusion.


One-fifth of the strokes happens to people under 55. One of seven strokes in young adults are misdiagnosed (Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases study). Many young adults end up with life-long disabilities. It may take years to even partially recover from a stroke. Also, a young person who has suffered a stroke has a higher mortality rate. According to the Misdiagnosis Study, you have only three hours to stop permanent brain damage from a stroke. Most of the hospital misdiagnoses occurs in hospitals that are not primary stroke centers.


Stress can cause strokes. The American College of Cardiology’s new research shows that increase activity in the brain’s stress centers leads to inflammation causing heart attacks and strokes. Stress also stimulates bone marrow to release cells which may cause body inflammation. Prolonged stress may also lead to anxiety and depression. The doctors stated to overcome stress the following steps should be taken:

1. Be quite 30 minutes a day.

2. Engage in physical activity 30 minutes a day.

3. Spend time with nature on the beach or in the mountains.

4. Have activities that nourish your body, mind, and soul.

5. Put yourself first and serve others.

6. Seek balance by slowing down, meditating, and praying

7. Eat a healthy diet.

8. Use credible natural remedies to improve your body and mind.


The misuse of antidepressants can cause anxiety, constipation, suicide thoughts, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction.


Dr. Zach is the Honor Health John C. Lincoln Medical Center’s Vascular Neurologist. His ARIZONA REPUBLIC newspaper article on 05/06/2016 stated that nine out of ten Americans don’t think strokes are a major health problem. Dr. Zach states: “Timing is everything.” The stroke victim loses two million brain cells every minute delayed in getting treatment for a stroke. Eighty percent of strokes are preventable before it occurs.


Strokes can happen to dogs and cats for the same reasons as people but also for: exposure to poisons, internal parasites, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (caused by ticks). It is important to take your pet to a veterinary specialist that can perform a MRI and CT scan. Once a pet has a stroke they need continuous monitoring during recovery which could take several months. Pet’s brains are different from humans and the part that controls voluntary movement is located in a different area. Strokes usually don’t cause permanent paralysis like it can do in humans. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment the best chance the pets have for a full recovery.

Eating healthy can help prevent strokes. CNN reported on 4/26/2016 that 15,000 people in 39 countries participated in this study. The results were that one third of the people did not have heart attacks and strokes because they ate a healthy Mediterranean diet. This included salmon, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and had a glass of wine. To live longer avoid fried foods, processed foods, and sugary foods.


According to the National Stroke Association:

10% of stroke survivors recover almost completely,

25% recover with minor impairments,

40% recover with moderate to severe impairments,

10% require nursing home care, and

15% die shortly after their stroke.

About 14% of stroke survivors have a second stroke within a year after their first stroke.
Successful rehabilitation depends on:

1. Amount of brain damage,

2. Quality and speed of Rehabilitation team, and

3. The degree of cooperation and caring by family members.






Please share this important Stroke Information in order to prevent strokes and help stroke survivors.




11 comments:

  1. HOW i got a cure for stroke
    I really want to take this time out to show my

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    I had stroke for 12 years and my full left side

    was paralyzed because of this i could say i was

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  2. This information will greatly help the stroke patients, I suffered a massive ischemic stroke, I was forced to give up work after having a stroke, but the medication I used proved there is life after stroke and decide to share my testimony. It is a misconception that strokes can not be cured or reversed as stated by professionals. I am living proof that improvement and cure is certain with Herbal Medicine, death from stroke can be defeated. When I had the stroke, I felt trapped inside my body. I knew that everything that was 'me' was still there, but I couldn't communicate. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through. With the Herbal Medicine, and his recommended healthy diet, I consider myself regaining as much as 99.9% back to my old normal and satisfied. It is in short, an answer to prayer. I'd recommend any stroke patient to contact Dr. Allen for advice and more information with email:drallenchase@gmail.com

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  4. Thanks to Dr Williams I am so happy today, my wife have been suffering from stroke for the past 8 years now, and i have spent a lot on western drugs which has all proved abortive, i have tried all means in life to get my wife out of this , but there was no answer until i decided to try herbal solution and i found Dr Williams online and i contacted him and after she took his medication as instructed, my wife is now completely cure from stroke within one month of usage, i am so much happy, thanks to Dr Williams for helping me get my wife life back again without any form of crisis, i promise to tell your name and good deeds to the whole world,if you have someone with stroke you can email him on drwilliams098675@gmail.com for more information .

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  5. I am Sophie from Canada, I once suffered from a terrible and chronic stoke , the doctor told me there was no permanent cure i was given medications to slow down its progress, i constantly felt my health was deteriorating as i constantly go out of breath,and this illness was really terrible especially when am going out with my friends, i have this constant disorder for about 7 years, this was really a terrible illness ,on thin one day that i was going through the internet,and i came across a post of Mrs Jessica on how her husband was been cured from stroke through the help of Dr Williams herbal product, I contacted this herbal doctor via his email and explain everything to him and make purchase of his product,few days later he sent me the herbal medicine through courier service, when i received the herbal medicine, i used it for 1 months as prescribed by Dr Williams and i was totally cured within those week of usage,on thin now i have not experience any sign or characteristics again . for more information you can email him on drwilliams098675@gmail.com for help

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  6. WOW ALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS I HAVE NEVER BELIEVE IN HERBAL REMEDIES.
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  7. I am Shelley from Los Angeles,California, I want to testify on how i got cured from stroke, I have suffered from stroke since the year 2011 with so mush pain,that i have to spend so mush money getting pain relief in the hospital, and I have visited several doctor ,but all to no avail, my world was gradually coming to an end because of the Difficulty speaking and pain , until i saw a post in a health forum about a herbal Dr Williams who use herbal portion in curing people from different kind of diseases including stroke, at first i doubted if it we be able to cure me, but i decided to give it a try, when i contacted this herbal doctor via his email, he prepared a herbal portion and sent it to me via courier service, when i received this herbal medicine, he gave me step by step instructions on how to apply it, when i applied it as instructed, i was completely free from stroke just for 1 months of usage,i we recommend this to all my friend family in the world today who still suffering from stroke you can contact him through his email on drwilliams098675@gmail.com for help.

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  8. I recently have some difficult conversations and I did what a lot of people do when they want to know more about something. I googled it. I came across Dr Williams herbal medicine on YouTube so many people thanking him about his good work. I also have stroke. I wasn’t running all over God’s creation with every man I could find but here I am. I have felt bad about myself for so many years now because of my stroke status. I obviously still have some self-accepting to do but I want to thank Dr Williams for everything he have done for my family ,after taking Dr Williams medicine i was completely free from stroke within one month of usage, I think what you are doing is so admirable. you have helped me a lot! I want to definitely reach out to you and thank you for your amazing work. You are a good person, and an extremely talented man. You have helped millions with your herbs, and have really inspired me,and i pray you still continue doing the good work.you can also email him on drwilliams098675@gmail.com for help

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  9. ALL THANKS TO DR WILLIAMS FOR THE GREAT DEED HE HAVE DON FOR MY FAMILY.This information will be useful for Epilepsy and stroke patients who is willing to use herbal medicine. My daughter had temporal lobe epilepsy, She had seizure and had a grand mal with rage episode. Our daughter's seizure is constant throughout the day. We had used several medicine which include: Epilim and Keppra, experience seizure control at the cost of serious debilitating side effects. It was during a casual conversation with a friend that I learned about herbal Dr. William on how he help her cure his son from stroke and so many others with different illness,his medicine does not have any side effect.after my daughter have finish taking dr williams medicine I am glad to say that he has been seizure-free since July 2015 after taking William medicine. this a miracle cure?contact him for more detail (drwilliams098675@gmail.com) .thanks once again admin for such an informative blog.

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  10. dr williams is fraud he took from me
    £260/- for tinitus medicines but never send me medicines
    i send him money through money gram and he received money in UAE i have documentry evidences
    i am in london uk my email (husein005@hotmail.com)
    i am tinitus sufferer pls pls for God sake be carefull this this address (drwilliams098675@gmail.com) on some pages
    i seen he comes with 098765

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