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Welcome to the July issue of StrokeNet. In this issue we are pleased to
introduce Joe Flasher as a new regular contributor. Joe is both a stroke
survivor and a pharmacist. Steve Mallory includes his monthly organization
report. David Ray continues the story he began last month sharing his trip
up the west coast of New Zealand.
Dr Ted Cole of the Cole Center for Healing in Cincinnati, OH writes about
Antioxidant Therapy and Stroke. Joe Flasher contributes an article on statin
drugs. This is the first of several articles Joe plans to write on drugs
often taken by stroke survivors. Cleo Hutton shares ideas to help stroke
survivors drive again. The website of Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's
Life Center is reviewed. Bios are of Stacy Fritz and Doug Macpherson.
Organization Highlights, by Steve Mallory
Steve Mallory reports on his health, the state of current daily chats and
on the need for members to complete the registration process.
Read Steve's Remarks...
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Life in New Zealand with a Stroke, by David G. Ray |
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David continues to describe the trip he and his wife took up the west
coast of New Zealand. He shares a picture of beautiful New Zealand
landscape.
Life in New Zealand with a Stroke... »
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Antioxidant Therapy and Stroke, by Dr. Ted Cole |
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Dr Ted Cole of the Cole Center for Healing in Cincinnati, OH, USA
describes the use of antioxidants as therapy for stroke. If this sounds
interesting to you, check with your doctor. Although the use of this
therapy is not main line many stroke survivors have found it helpful.
Antioxidants... »
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Cholesterol Therapy Using The Statin Drugs, by Joe Flasher |
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This article explains statin drugs, for high cholesterol, which are
taken by many stroke survivors. This is the first of a series of
articles that Joe, both a stroke survivor and a pharmacist with 40 years
experience, plans to write. These perspectives should provide valuable
data.
Statins... »
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See the USA through my CVA, by Cleo Hutton |
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Many stroke survivors struggle with getting behind the wheel. Cleo
shares tips for becoming a driver again.
Driving... »
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Website Review |
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The website of the Life Center of the Rehabilitation Institute of
Chicago is reviewed. It includes a list of resources, which members of
the Stroke family will find of use. This is a place to go for direction
to answer questions.
Website Review... »
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Bios: Stacy Fritz and Doug Macpherson |
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Stacy Fritz is a physical therapist and serves as an expert for the
Stroke Network. This bio introduces her. If you have a physical therapy
question send her a message from the Stroke Network website.
Dr. Doug Macpherson had his first stroke four years ago when he was
38. Read about his strokes and his decision to be a survivor.
Bios... »
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About Us |
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What is The Stroke Network? Where did it come from? Who are the people
that work there? Read the FAQ if you would like to know.
Just with is FAQ? I've seen it on the Internet several times but I've
never understood what it stood for. What is FAQ and why does our
organization have these letters? FAQ is an acronym for Frequently Asked
Questions. It's basically questions that most people are going to ask if
they want to know about your web site and service.
Our organization has a FAQ in order to give you some background
information and insight into our organization. The FAQ is linked from
virtually every single page on our whole web site. If you scroll down
the page and look on the left column you will see a button with a
question mark. Click on the button and you will be hyperlinked to our
FAQ web page.
You will learn about the formation of our organization and it's
history. You can find out who are our partners and learn about our basic
policies. Most of the frequently asked questions can be found here but
if you have more please let us know.
About Us »
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