Guard against Stroke - do breathing exercises

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I am now reading a book titled "TAKING CARE: Self-Care for 100 Common Symptoms and 20 Long-Term Ailments. One of the chapter is on STROKE. I would like to share some information with readers of my blog, particularly those who are above 50 years old and are prone to Stroke.

A Stroke is brain damage resulting from either an obstruction of the carotid artery (at the neck) or an artery in the head, or a bleed into the brain that destroys nearby delicate brain cells and nerves. Because brain cells cannot regenerate, the damage is often serious and may be permanent.

About 80% of strokes result from blocked arteries. One type of blockage is cerebral thrombosis, in which clots form in the artery and impede the passage of blood.

In another book, I wish to share the following:

"It's a sobering fact that the overwhelming majority of fatal strokes occur between 8.00 and 9.00 a.m. when up to half the body's blood is still 'asleep' in the liver and pancreas. Some prelimary 'breathing' and 'stretching' exercises in bed (before a person gets up in the morning) is a good prevention against such strokes..."

I wish to share the case of the death of a colleague some years ago.

It happened at the time when I was working in SingTel Paging. It was a morning management meeting in the early morning. Mr Cheah, excused himself from the meeting and walked to the toilet. While walking back from the toilet, he collapsed backwards onto the carpeted floor. The time was about 8.45 a.m.

Mr Cheah had a stroke and died on the way to the hospital. He was only 42 years old. He was a heavy smoker. Smoking must had been a cause of the stroke.

So friends, be careful in the morning, especially if you feel fainting, dizziness or experience mental confusion. Slow down, breathe hard, and be prepared to seek help.

God Bless.