Ischemic Stroke

Hemorrhagic Stroke

FAST

Know your numbersRisk Factor High Risk Caution Low RiskBlood Pressure Greater than 140/90

Or I don’t know120-139/80/89 Less than 120/80

Cholesterol Greater than 240 or I don’t know

200-239 Less than 200

Diabetes Yes Borderline No

Smoking I still smoke I’m starting to quit I am a non-smoker

Atrial Fibrillation I have an irregular heartbeat

I don’t know My heartbeat is not irregular

Diet I am overweight I am slightly overweight

My weight is healthy

Exercise I am a couch potato I exercise sometimes I exercise regularly

I have stroke in my family

Yes Not sure No

DIET

Garlic

• lowers blood cholesterol and triglycerides, slightly elevate “good” HDL cholesterol

• reduces the oxidation of “bad” LDL cholesterol

• powerful antioxidant

Lecithin

• slightly decreases cholesterol

• reduces the risk for heart disease (homocysteine mechanism)

Fish Oil

• cardio-protective

• decreases the risk of vascular diseases

• improves heart rhythm

Fish Oil

• reduces blood triglyceride

• prevents clot formation and plaque build-up in arteries

Fish Oil

• lowers blood pressure and increases “good” HDL cholesterol

• reduces inflammation

Niacin (Vit. B3)

• potent vasodilator

• lowers blood levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides

• increases “good” HDL cholesterol

Arginine

• amino acid

• Needed for vessel dilatation

• favorable effects on blood pressure

Coenzyme Q10• antioxidant

• protects the “bad” LDL cholesterol from oxidizing

• prevents damage to the heart during periods of stress

(depleted in patients with a variety of heart conditions and in those taking statin)

Green Tea

• maintains healthy cholesterol levels

• prevents cholesterol absorption

• encourages the liver to extract more cholesterol from the bloodstream

• anti obesity

Fiber

• decreases fat absorption

Chromium

• Weight management

• Controls blood cholesterol

Fruits and VegetableConcentrate

• antioxidant protection

• lycopene for cardiovascular health

• ECG (epigullocatechin gallate) for heart and circulatory health

Multivitamins

• antioxidant

• road support for your healthy heart, brain, and arteries

9 Healthy Habits

• Stop smoking.

• Lower high blood pressure.

• Drink sparingly: no more than one drink per day.

9 Healthy Habits

• Maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

• Control blood sugar.

• Manage weight at healthy levels.

9 Healthy Habits

• Lower inflammation.

• Exercise regularly.

• Eat real, unprocessed food and drink fresh, pure water.