Stroke (and TIA's) - Signs and Symptoms

A Stroke is a small blockage in a blood vessel of the brain, which causes oxygen starvation to that part. This oxygen starvation can cause a loss of function, related to the area of the brain affected. Dependant on the length of time the area is blocked, the damage may become irreparable. The blockage is usually caused by a small blood clot, although incursions such as air bubbles can have the same effect.

There are two main types of stroke - a CVA (Cerebro-vascular Accident - sometimes called just a stroke or major stroke) and a TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack - sometimes called a mini-stroke).

The difference between a CVA and a TIA is simply the duration of the symptoms. If the symptoms pass in the first 24 hours, the underlying condition is called a TIA. If the symptoms persist, then it is categorized as a stroke. Obviously, for the purposes of first aid, these must be treated in the same way, since waiting 24 hours for symptoms to pass in order to tell CVA and TIA apart would not meet the purposes of first aid.

 

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Stroke is often referred to by doctors as a cerebrovascular accident, but stroke is rarely an ‘accident’. The underlying conditions of a stroke (or cerebrovascular disease) are usually present for years before a stroke occurs, although the symptoms of a stroke may occur suddenly. Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) are an important warning sign that a stroke may occur in the future.

There are sometimes quite specific warning signs of an impending stroke. By recognising the warning signs and taking action, you may be able to prevent a stroke or reduce its severity. It is important to be able to recognise the warning signs in order to get medical help as quickly as possible.

   

Symptoms of a stroke

Symptoms of a stroke can include:

  

• A numb or weak feeling in the face, arm or leg
• Trouble speaking or understanding
• Unexplained dizziness
• Blurred or poor vision in one or both eyes
• Loss of balance or an unexplained fall
• Difficulty swallowing
• Headache (usually severe or of abrupt onset) or unexplained change in the pattern of headaches
• Confusion
  

The FAST test is an easy way to recognise and remember the most common signs of stroke or a TIA. Using the FAST test involves asking three simple questions. If the person has a problem with any of these functions, dial triple zero (000) for an ambulance immediately.

FAST stands for:

• Facial weakness – can the person smile; have their mouth or eyes drooped on one side?
• Arm weakness – can the person raise both arms?
• Speech difficulty – can the person speak clearly and understand what you say?
• Time to act – act FAST and call 000 immediately.
  

If you suddenly experience any of these symptoms, get to a hospital immediately. Remember, stroke is a life-threatening emergency.

Symptoms occur in a variety of ways

The warning signs or symptoms of stroke may occur alone or in combination. They may last a few seconds or hours, and may or may not disappear. The severity of the symptoms depends on the area of the brain affected and the cause.

Transient ischaemic attacks

Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) are caused by a temporary cut in blood supply to the brain, due to the partial blockage of an artery by a blood clot or debris. TIAs have the same symptoms as a stroke, but they are temporary and do not usually cause long-term brain damage. A TIA can appear hours, days, weeks or months before a full stroke but is more common within days or a few weeks. Just like full strokes, TIAs need emergency treatment and should not be ignored.

A TIA, or mini-stroke, is a warning of an impending stroke. A person who has had a TIA is at greater risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Early identification of symptoms and early management from your doctor greatly reduces the chances of a major stroke.

A TIA is:    

• Transient – symptoms last for less than 24 hours.
• Ischaemic – failure of blood flow to part of the brain or eye.
• Attack – sudden onset of symptoms, which vary from person to person depending on which part of the brain or eye is starved of blood.
     

Where to get help

• In an emergency, call triple zero (000)
• Get to the emergency department of your nearest hospital immediately
• Your doctor
• National Stroke Foundation StrokeLine Tel. 1800 787 653
     

Things to remember

• The symptoms of stroke can occur suddenly.
• Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) are an important warning sign that a stroke may occur in the future.
• Remember the FAST test and act FAST if you experience any of the signs of stroke.
• Early identification of symptoms and early diagnosis and management from your doctor greatly reduces the chances of a major stroke
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A little hint with mascara

I know if your like me, when it comes to your mascara it has to go on
and stay on good. Problem is most or rather 97% of the mascaras do not
do that. Unless you use water proof mascara, and in case you don't know
or aren't familiar with water proof mascara, you do not want to wear it
all of the time. Every once in a while is ok, but don't leave it on over night.
Water proof mascara dries out your lashes...yes it does! The makers of
mascara do not put any type of conditioners into water proof mascara
and this will hurt your lashes, not to mention it is hard to take off and you
do need to remove all of the mascara when you take it off.

I have found a way to use regular mascara and keep it on better. It will
help keep your lashes separated and the color stays better, I also think it
helps to make your lashes look longer, like putting more depth to then.
Or that is what I've been told by several people.

I use a good lash brush to go through my lashes before putting on any
mascara, then I spray some of my hair spray on the brush...but only very
little, I then apply that to my lashes which brings them front and centered
so to speak, lol . They are ready for the mascara and I put it on starting at
the base of the lashes and go upward. At the base I wiggle the brush just
a bit before going all the way up to the tips. I do the uppers and then the
lower lashes, after I do that I then go back over the lashes with the same
brush I used in the beginning to smooth the mascara and to make sure my
lashes are separated and in their places.

It's funny because when I was young and up to about late forties to early
fifties, my lashes were long, thick and pretty. But when I hit the age it was
when they decided to go crazy, I lost the thickness, the length and pretty
lashes. I started using several things on my eyelashes to see if they would
grow, (get long again) or at least to get fuller/thicker, but to no avail until
Latisse came out. I tried it and it worked, but the price money wise and the
price otherwise was not worth it. So I stared using Revitalash and seriously
this stuff has made a difference in my lashes. So I started selling it and I can't
keep it in stock.

Together with using the hair spray like I said on my lashes before adding
the mascara and using the Revitalash, my lashes honestly look so good.
...but note here, don't use just any hair spray. You want to use one with
conditioners in it. I personal use Aussie in the purple can because it is a
good hair spray, it doesn't get stiff or hard on your hair and you can comb
through it and it still keeps your hair looking good. This is why I started
using it on my eyelashes and also because it doesn't burn my eyes. I tried
a couple of others just to see how they would work and they made my lashes
hard and burned my eyes. So just becareful which hairspray your use if you
decide to try this out.

I hope this little hint helps you out like it has me. My eyelashes look so
good now, they are not looking like a tornado just ripped threw them
going every which way. (lol)
Good luck with yours!

Things getting back to normal...SLOWLY!!

Sorry for not updating sooner, I know it has been
a while but so much has gone on and happened
in my life (so to speak) for the last while, I am
still trying to find a way back.

1st off THANK YOU TO EACH OF YOU THAT
HAS PRAYED AND THAT ARE STILL PRAYING
FOR MEMBERS IN MY FAMILY!! The prayers
have been tremendous and all of the prayer lists
we've been put on is out of site...I can't thank each
of you enough for your prayers! GOD BLESS
EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!!!!!

2nd for those that don't know what I'm talking
about we found out my dad has cancer in his
pancreas and lower stomach, we've made several
trips back and forth to hospital for test and Dr.
visits. They aren't going to do anything because
of dad's age and health problems...not to mention
dad said he was through with more surgeries.
So it is suppose to be a slow growing type of
cancer, at this point all we can do is wait and see.

Then one of my g.daughter's boyfriend had an
accident, he was cutting trees down and one fell
on him hitting him in the head. Broke every bone in
face and had serve concision. Has had three surgeries
and will need more. Was in icu for wks, but is now
home and is doing better.

My oldest g.daughter  gave birth to a sweet baby girl
the 13th of this month.(Very high risk pregnancy) this
was her second child. After delivery she started having
problems and was kept in hospital for a extra day or so.
Then sent home, the next night had to be rushed back to
hospital because of heart failure, and was in icu for
several says. It has been critical for her most of the time
but she is now home and the Dr. said it would be a very
long and slow process for her.

My mother has had several TIA's, which for those of you
that aren't familiar with that term...it is mini strokes.
Either a few or a cluster of mini strokes. I have had a lot
asking about the tia's, so when I get a chance I will add
some info about them for the ones that want to know.

Thank you each one of you again, I greatly appreciate
everything so much!
Leslye

Reiki Is An Energy Healing

**Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a combination
of two Japanese words rei and ki meaning universal
life energy.                              

**Reiki is an ancient laying-on of hands
healing technique that uses the life force
energy to heal, balancing the subtle energies
within our bodies. Reiki addresses physical,
emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances.
This healing art is an effective delivery system.
The Reiki practitioner serves as a vessel that
supplies healing energies where they are most
needed. Reiki's ki-energies flow out of the
practitioner's body through the palms of the
hands while they are touching the recipient's
                  body.

**Reiki is used to treat the whole body to achieve
elaxation. It facilitates removal of blockages
in energy flow and the dispersal of toxins.

     

Long-term practice of whole-body Reiki will
restore the general condition of the body.
The energy channels are opened to allow the

body to deal properly and naturally with both

stress and the build-up of toxins. It will help

you to cope with anxiety and depression.

**Reiki therapy is also useful when you are

recovering from an illness.

  

**Reiki will provide the additional energy required
to recover from the illness. It will also reinforce the

effects of any other method of natural healing. It can

be used as a supplementary therapy as it is a truly

complementary system of treatment.

The benefits of Reiki are so
wonderful and there is no
side effects.

A normal 60 minute session cost $60.00

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The Benefits of Reflexology

A natural healing art based on the principle that there
are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears and their referral
areas within zone related areas, which correspond to
every part, gland and organ of the body.
Through application of pressure on these reflexes without
the use of tools, crèmes or lotions, the feet being the primary
area of application, reflexology relieves tension, improves
circulation and helps promote the natural function
of the related areas of the body."
 What is reflexology?

Reflexology is a form of bodywork that focuses primarily
on the feet.
How does reflexology work?
The underlying theory behind reflexology is that there are
"reflex" areas on the feet and hands that correspond to
specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body.
Why do people get reflexology?

* Stress and stress-related conditions
* Tension headaches
* Digestive disorders
* Arthritis
* Insomnia
* Hormonal imbalances
* Sports injuries
* Menstrual disorders, such as premenstrual
   syndrome (PMS)
* Digestive problems, such as constipation
* Back pain
Reflexology is a popular alternative therapy. It promotes

relaxation, improves circulation, reduces pain, soothes tired feet,
and encourages overall healing.
 Reflexology is recommended as a complementary therapy

and "should not replace medical treatment".
How does reflexology relate to other therapies?

Acupuncture and Acupressure: Reflexology is similar to
acupuncture and acupressure in that it works with the body's
vital energ through the stimulation of points on the body.
However, acupuncture/acupressure points do not always
coincide with the reflex points used in reflexology. Reflexology
and acupressure are both "reflex" therapies in that they work
with points on one part of the body to affect other parts of the
body. While reflexology uses reflexes that are in an orderly
arrangement resembling a shape of the human body on the feet,
hands, and outer ears, acupressure uses over 800 reflex points
that are found along long thin energy lines called meridians that
run the length of the entire body.

A session can be 45 to 60 minutes and cost $60.00

Reflexology

I will be adding Reflexology to my services soon
at Lasting Looks by Leslye, I am very excited about this.
I already do Reiki and by adding Reflexology just helps
to round out and bring together the GREAT SERVICES
AND THE PROCEDURES that I do.

I will be adding some info about Reflexology soon to explain
about what it is, what it does and the fantastic benefits that's
received from...especially for those not familiar with it.

I have also updated my website for those that want to check it out.
www.lastinglooksbyleslye.com

Thanks, Leslye