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Following
are the most simple & practicable, that everyone can afford to
keep in good health and spirits! These are the collections of
articles from many sources that are reproduced here in good faith
and interest for the benefit of the net surfers. Yes, your daily
intake of good and healthy food itself act as a preventive medicine
for many ailments and health setbacks! Regular timing for your daily
intake - breakfast, Lunch & supper plus avoiding eating
in-between would itself make you fit and healthy. The following tips
should give you a good idea, how we can maintain your health. And a
minimum of six hours undisturbed and sound sleep should add to your
longevity! A refreshed mind, freshness in your look and feel you can
get, if you're a early raiser. All the best.
And
the saying is, Prevention is better than cure!
The
following useful information was sent by my cousin Mr. Ranganathan
of Hyderabad. Hope this simple and easy test save many lives.
TRS
Iyengar
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STROKE
Remember
The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone
that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a
brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate
of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself
the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his
wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.) She had
suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a
stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a
helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can
totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting
a stroke recognised, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for
within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNISING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR .
Read and Learn! 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
to
SPEAK A SIMPLE
SENTENCE
(Coherently)
(i.e. . . It is sunny out today).
R *
Ask
him or her to RAISE
BOTH
ARMS .
NOTE:
Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue.
If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an
indication of a stroke. If
he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, go to the hospital
immediately!!
and
describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
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