Saturday, September 27, 2008

Stroke Recovery

A massive stroke 3 1/2 years ago (doctors attribute to my irregular heartbeat-- I believe it was stress) attacked my right brain (and basil ganglia) leaving my left side totally unavailable and the right brain majorly stressed, reactive, and depressed. Never totally giving up, taking handfuls of S****** supplements, exercising, listening to motivational cd's, getting Brain Gym balances, regular chiropractic care, etc., my progress was evident to those who knew me, including my doctors. But what they didn't see was the exhaustion and struggle it took. Then along came Vivix, August 15, less than 6 weeks ago. First I thought it was probably the placebo effect, but today I can tell you a few of the things I KNOW have changed:

BALANCE--so bad in the past that one of the many falls landed me under my rolling car, crushing my right leg, though not the bone. My balance has improved so much I now climb stairs, carrying some thing in EACH hand, and not even
holding onto the rail.

ENERGY--so different now I can do 30 minutes on the treadmill, noting my improved heart rate & instead of having to take a nap, I take off to do errands, deliver Shaklee and attend a Spanish Class in which I am much more focused.

FOCUS-- Always ADD and hypoglycemic, worse since numerous car wrecks in the 80's and the more recent stroke. I am experiencing now more blood sugar balance and longer attention spans--just finished reading a whole book in a couple of days and, most assuredly, I am making an A in the Spanish class (where my classmates & teacher are @ 1/3 my age).
So I would say my mental acuity and memory are enhanced as well!

ATTITUDE--OH MY GOSH! I woke up this morning, like most others since starting on this magical stuff, full of vitality & optimism, and HAPPY.

LIFE IS GOOD! Thank you, God! Thank you S******! I have my life back, better than ever!

Sylvia Sue G

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