Guest guest Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I am asking about suggestions for recovery for a family member who has just had a hemorrahagic stroke. He is 48, has exercised daily, has led a very active life. He has put on about fifteen extra pounds over the last years, did consume lots of caffeine to keep going, and is seeming successful in business and all his endeavors. He is a wonderful father, husband and good to all around him. He is a perfectionist and always trys to outdo what before was possible to him. Perhaps his food intake was becoming lax, and his life loaded with many toys and extras that created stress. I appreciate any help. This seems like a long recovery ahead, but he has survived. Thank you. Lee Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Re. food - diet + physical exercises I would suggest a guy like Dr. Sears. I copy down an article from him that I recently read: " " " Beyond " Comfort " Food By Al Sears, MD During the winter months, it's tempting to reach for comfort foods - especially the ones that warm you up, like a hot slice of pizza or a fast-food burger. These foods have plenty of calories ... if starvation is your primary concern. But what most of us really need at this time of year are nutrient-dense foods. Here's a short list of some of my favorites: * grass-fed beef * blueberries * wild salmon * spinach * dark chocolate * garlic * broccoli These foods are not only flavorful and satisfying, they're also full of immune-boosting vitamins and minerals and illness-fighting antioxidants. If you tend to get viral infections (like colds and flu), in addition to eating more of these foods, I recommend supplementing with a robust dose of vitamin C during the winter - 4,000-mg per day taken in two doses, once with breakfast and once at bedtime. [Ed. Note: For more easy-to-follow dietary strategies, check out The Doctor's Heart Cure.] " " --Stefan , " lhorner8 " <lhorner2 wrote: > > I am asking about suggestions for recovery for a family member who has > just had a hemorrahagic stroke. He is 48, has exercised daily, has led > a very active life. He has put on about fifteen extra pounds over the > last years, did consume lots of caffeine to keep going, and is seeming > successful in business and all his endeavors. He is a wonderful > father, husband and good to all around him. He is a perfectionist and > always trys to outdo what before was possible to him. Perhaps his food > intake was becoming lax, and his life loaded with many toys and extras > that created stress. I appreciate any help. This seems like a long > recovery ahead, but he has survived. Thank you. > Lee > Lee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 If I remember well, hemorrhagic strokes can be caused by a structural defect that may be present from birth. I know in these moments the natural reaction is to look for what made it happen, but when you're ready, try looking less at what may have caused it. Focus on learning how to help with recovery. (No matter how perfectly you follow the rules, you can get problems). I wish you the best in this time. Sue "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." -- Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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