My having a stroke was not caused by poor nutrition; it was caused by atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that I had developed over the years. In fact, because I had been taking nutritional supplements from Reliv International for over 9 years prior to the stroke, actually contributed to my remarkable recovery and survival, after being on the bathroom floor for over 16 hours before being taken to the hospital.
Also, the Reliv nutrition, gave me additional energy and strength to do the grueling physical, occupational and speech therapy for hours everyday, after being released from the hospital. A common problem for stroke survivors is a lack of energy and depression, making doing therapy very difficult. It is therapy that enables you to regain function. So, if you don’t have the strength and energy, you will likely not recover and remain with your disabilities. It’s like a vicious cycle. If you don’t use it, you lose it.
I know fellow stroke survivors who, after many years, still live with paralyzed limbs. This is probably because of not doing the right therapy as well as poor nutrition.My left side was totally paralyzed, and I have regained the use of my left arm and hand, as well as now walk with a single-point cane. I believe I will continue to improve and gain strength, and I continue to take my Reliv shakes everyday. For more information, go to http://www.livingyourbestlife.reliv.com.
Journey of a stroke survivor 