The healing power of a hug and loving touch can’t be understated. Everyone needs physical contact to survive, and hugging is an act of giving and receiving the support and love people need. Hugging is the universal language of love, comfort, and friendship. Hugging someone we know and trust can be healthy, but hugging strangers – for […]
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Did you know you can trick your brain? When I had my stroke, I never heard of mirror therapy being used for stroke recovery, and certainly not a box designed for it. Mirror therapy is a form of mental practice that involves using a mirror to reflect the image of your stronger arm or leg […]
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by Cheryl D. Hiebert M. Div —- EFT has been used to treat the emotional trauma caused by a stroke. Traumas such as stroke cause disruptions in the body’s energy pathways (known as meridians) which can often restrict or stop the natural flow of energy within the body. EFT is a effective method to release […]
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What if consuming a simple food could drastically lower your chances of developing cancer, heart disease or stroke. There is a unique freshwater plant that has been of enormous interest to nutritional scientists over the past decade, and it shows promise for doing all of the above—and then some. It’s one of the most nutrient-packed […]
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Congratulations! You have survived one of the worst traumas to the human body. Stroke survivors are victor’s – wounded soldiers coming home from a war on their body. Naturally, there’s a time for mourning loss and realizing change has arrived, but then we must move forward and begin the road to recovery. Science has proven […]
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A stroke support group was started in my area for stroke survivors under age 50. Listening to the stories took me back to the time when I survived a massive stroke at age 31. No matter the background or experience, we all had something to learn and share. Naturally, none of us ever imagined talking […]
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How I wish this had been an option during my rehab. Rehab is work, so why not mix it up with something fun! It reminds me of my horse therapy or playing golf. Riding a horse or playing golf strengthens your trunk and arm muscles while your mind is focused on the enjoyment. Sure my […]
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I was so sad and depressed after my stroke. What just hit me? Why me? It felt like the world had stopped and I was a casualty in a war that I didn’t even see coming. It was unfair and I was angry. I became deeply depressed – I just wanted to die. Fortunately, […]
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