Prevention of Stroke

Stroke is one of the most frightening chronic diseases which may cause sudden death or permanent disability. Stroke happens when blood flow stops, causing rapid death of brain cells within minutes. There are two types of strokes, ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke is caused by blood clot that blocks the blood vessel in the brain. Hemorrhagic stroke happens due to the rupture of blood vessel causing bleeding in the brain.
SYMPTOMS OF STROKE

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body.
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech.
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
• Loss of balance and coordination, leading to fall.

Here is a simple way to recognize symptoms of stroke.

Just remember the word F.A.S.T. 

FACE - Ask him/her to smile. Does the face look uneven?

ARM - Ask him/her to raise both arms. Is one of the arm is weak?

SPEECH – Ask him /her to repeat a phrase. Does the speech sound strange?

TIME -Time to call for ambulance.

RISK FACTOR OF STROKE
The major risk factor for both types of strokes is atherosclerosis, the narrowing or blockage of blood vessel due to deposit of fatty materials (plaque) in the wall of blood vessel.

Obesity, excessive alcohol intake, smoking, diet high in fat and cholesterol can increase the risk of atherosclerosis. Besides that, people who have health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, have a higher risk being struck by stroke.

PREVENTION OF STROKE

• Control the condition of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes which are the leading cause of stroke.
• Maintain healthy weight.
• Do exercise regularly.
• Avoid high fat diet such as fast food, fried stuff and excessive meat intake.
• Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol.
• Eat more fruits, vegetables, cereal and legume to increase fiber intake. (Fibers help to improve digestion, regulate cholesterol and blood sugar level.)
• Pack your diet with antioxidants which can help to remove free radicals that can damage blood vessel.

FOREVER PRODUCTS THAT ARE HELPFUL
ALOE VERA GEL

• Rich in non-soluble fiber (helps to improve bowel movement) and soluble fiber (helps to regulate blood sugar and cholesterol level).
• Contains Saponin, which are tiny-bubbles-forming natural cleansing agent that help to cleanse intestine and improve bowel movement.
• A Clean digestive system reduces the burden of liver in detoxification and frees up the liver to metabolize fats more efficiently.

FOREVER POMESTEEN POWER

• Perfect blend of high antioxidant fruits that include pomegranate, blueberry, blackberry, mangos teen, pear, and grape seed extract.
• Antioxidants help to protect blood vessel by neutralizing free radicals which accelerate buildup of fat materials in blood vessel.

FOREVER B12 PLUS (WITH FOLIC ACID)

• Contains vitamin B12 and folic acid in a time release formula.
• Vitamin B12 and folic acid help to reduce homocysteine level (Homocysteine in blood can damage the lining of blood vessel and accelerate blood clots. High homocysteine level in blood is associated with high meat diet).

FOREVER ARCTIC-SEA

• Combines natural fish oil with olive oil to provide omega 3 and omega 9, with vitamin E added to keep the oil fresh.
• Contains essential fatty acids, EPA, DHA, and Oleic acid which are helpful for lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase the level of good cholesterol (HDL).

 FOREVER ABSORBENT C

• Matrix bonded with oat bran for maximum absorption. Vitamin C can help to strengthen collagen, making blood vessels more flexible.
• A strong antioxidant vitamin, which can help to prevent free radical damage to the blood vessel.