Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too
It's the third-leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in America. Yet if you ask most people to tell you the symptoms of stroke, identify its early warning signs, or describe steps to take to prevent, treat, or recover from stroke, you will likely be greeted with a blank stare. this is particularly disturbing because the key factor for success in all three areas is patient awareness awareness and participation.InConquering Stroke, Valerie Greene, a stroke survivor whose recovery surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, uses her own dramatic, inspiring, and eye-opening story to illustrate and deliver the important practical information you need to prevent, recognize, minimize, and recover from stroke.At age thirty-one, Valerie Greene was a successful, dynamic businesswoman when a stroke paralyzed the entire left side of her body, robbing her of speech and most of her hearing. Doctors predicted that she would never walk or talk again. Now, through a combination of cutting-edge medical treatments and sheer determination, she has achieved a 90 percent recovery and uses her newly regained abilities to inspire stroke survivors and act as an advocate for potential stroke victims.Beyond her own inspiring narrative, Valerie helps you avoid or recover from stroke with critical information that can literally make the difference between life and death or between recovery and chronic, profound disability.You'll discover: