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Wednesday 19 June 2013

Signs to Know if you have Stroke and How to Prevent it

So, it is important for family and friends to know the signs of a stroke by doing the following simple tests:


•Ask him/her to smile.
•Ask him to talk. He must say a simple sentence coherently.
•Ask him to raise both arms.
•Ask him to stick out his tongue. The tongue should not be twisted. If he is having trouble doing any of these simple things, then he may be having a stroke. Steps against stroke
•If you have persistent headaches, visit your doctor, especially if you are over 40.
•Once you are diagnosed as hypertensive and you are placed on medications, you must continue taking the medication for life.
•Hypertension is not a problem; the problem is usually the bad management or careless use of medication. Try to take your medication regularly as prescribed by your doctor.
•Stroke will usually occur in hypertensive people who forget to take their medication for a very long time and then get into a stressful situation.
•Regular exercise can help to lower your blood pressure.
 •A good diet with low salt, low carbohydrate and moderate protein without red meat is very good for your health.
•Do not self-medicate with over the counter drugs to treat your headaches without first checking with your doctor, to rule out more serious illnesses.
•If you are over 50, you may take one tablet of aspirin daily to avoid blood clots, but take it with a meal to avoid stomach ulcer.
•Check your blood pressure regularly.
•Don't take life so seriously, as you may not get out alive!
•Determine your stressors such as food intolerance or toxins •Do annual medical check-ups around the month of your birthday.
•Regular detoxification ensures low blood pressure.

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