A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours, he can totally reverse the
effects of a stroke. He said the trick is getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting
the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
Recognizing a Stroke
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.
Another Sign of a Stroke - Stick out Your Tongue
Ask the person to 'stick' out his or her tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side
or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.
"Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health, and love."
"Principles have no real force except when one is well-fed."
- Mark Twain
Extracted from Spiral Eye September 2009,
The Newsletter of Blind Faith Bodywork.
Sue Redding, LMT. Portland, Oregon. www.SueRedding.com
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