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Overcoming Obstacles: The Challenge of Stroke Recovery
A person with a stroke can suffer physical and emotional challenges. They may be unable to walk or talk, and their life will change drastically. Setting small goals can help stroke survivor stay motivated throughout their recovery process. Identifying what their interests were before the stroke can inspire these small goals. Know the Cause A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is either ruptured or blocked, preventing blood flow and potentially causing damage to brain cells. When a brain cell dies, it cannot produce the chemicals needed to function and may impact your ability to think clearly or control muscle movement. Stroke symptoms include facial drooping, weakness…
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How to Use a Stethoscope in Unusual Ways
A stethoscope is not just for listening to heartbeats and lungs. Did you know you can use it to measure blood pressure, detect pregnancy, and listen to bowel sounds?
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Say WHAT?!?! Cardiovascular disease #1 killer of women in US?!
Did you know Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of women and men in the US (AHA 2020)?? I had no idea. My followers know that I don’t do very many supplement reviews. What works for me may not be right for you, so it’s really hard to write about a supplements. HOWEVER, I’m gonna try to do my best to tell you about BP-RX Remember, I am not a doctor, nurse or any kind of medical person (Unless searching on Google qualifies me to not only diagnose or treat every kind of medical ailment known to man; then I have multiple degrees and tabs saved.) In all seriousness,…