Every 53 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Someone dies from stroke every 3.3 minutes. Stroke is the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer and is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Approximately 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this year, and about 167,000 will die from it. Stroke Awareness Month seeks to increase community education and awareness of this oftentimes silent killer.

Stroke is a medical emergency. Time lost is brain lost!

Know these warning signs of stroke and teach them to others. Every second counts: Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience symptoms!

1) Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

2) Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

3) Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

4) Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

5) Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Recognize Stroke: Know these THREE Simple questions to ask!

1. Ask the individual to SMILE.

2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE.

If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks,
call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Prevent Stoke

Stroke is another condition highly effected by lifestyle and diet. Stroke is associated with:

Hypertension
High Cholesterol
Diabetes
Atherosclerosis

What to do: Focus on Prevention and Natural Approaches

1) Quit Smoking or DON’T’ Start
2) Eat a good diet for your metablic type high in fruits and vegatables and fiber and good fats with your omega-3 fatty acids.
3) Manage your weight.
4) Get good and appropriate vitamin and mineral supplementation
5) Exercise
6) Reduce and Manage Stress
7) Keep alcohol intake low

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Stroke: Understanding and Preventing Naturally.
Hypertension: Understanding and Preventing Naturally
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Learn More Visit National Stroke Association