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I AM A STROKE SURVIVOR

Why is it that people take life for granted? Is it because they feel alive, they have a good job, earning good money, no cares in the world. Well you know, I used to be like that. My job did not pay very well but I was enjoying it. Mixing with the clients, lending a hand where ever needed. Teaching my staff that worked under me new things, Ye life was great. On the 1st September 2015 at about 03H30am I woke up feeling very untoward, something was wrong and I just could not figure it out. I remember wondering why I woke up, I mean I did not feel like going to the toilet or anything like that. Then I tried to stand up and fell on my butt, there was no feeling in my legs, and then I noticed that the room was swaying from one side to the next like I was on a boat on the ocean. I tried calling my brother, I could hear myself, but no words came out, so I reached over for my cell phone and called him. Eventually, he came to my room and asked what was wrong, I tried to explain but he

COFFEE, IS IT GOOD FOR YOU?

Coffee; is it good or bad? Coffee has been both praised and mocked. It has been blamed for many things. Caffeine is the best-known ingredient of coffee. Coffee is a very complex beverage with thousands of different substances. And studies have shown that it is not the caffeine in coffee that is responsible for coffee's health benefits. Coffee can boost your physical performance, having a cup of black coffee before a workout can increase your performance by as much as 11%. The caffeine in coffee increases your adrenaline levels, which in turn is your fight hormone in your body to prepare you for physical exertion. Coffee can help you lose weight, it contains magnesium and potassium which helps the body use insulin. It reduces your cravings for snacks and sugary treats. Coffee can reduce the risk of death, studies have shown that coffee drinkers have up to 25% lower risk of premature death to those that don't drink coffee. Coffee helps you burn fat, the caffeine in cof

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING TEA

Good & Bad Health Benefits of Tea Tea is the most consumed beverage on the planet after water. Many cultures, Chinese, Japanese, English, and Indian consume tea on a daily basis. Whether it be white, green, oolong, black or other, The antioxidants in tea, called flavonoids, are largely responsible for tea's health-boosting properties. There is a group of flavonoids called catechins which prevent oxidative damage to cells and give tea the power to reduce a person's risk of several types of cancer, including breast, bladder, skin, lung, colon and esophageal. These catechins are more effective than either vitamin A or C at halting the damage of oxidation, a by-product of normal metabolism. Cardiovascular Benefits Habitual consumption of green and oolong tea significantly reduce the risk of hypertension. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a risk factor for strokes and heart attacks. The antioxidants in green, black and oolong teas help block the oxidation of LDL

ARE YOU HEALTHY

Super healthy Foods To eat healthily does not have to be boring Eating fresh fruit is surprisingly delicious and healthy Fruits and berries are very healthy for you and contain the right amounts of fibre as well as minerals and require very little preparation. Apples are high in fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants. They are also very filling and perfect as a snack if you want to eat between meals Bananas are one of the world's best sources of potassium, they are also high in vitamin B6 and fibre. They are also very portable. Avocados are a little different. They are loaded with healthy fats and not carbs. They are also high in fibre, potassium and vitamin C. Blueberrie s are not only good for you but are very powerful sources of antioxidants Oranges are well known for the vitamin C content. High in fibre, antioxidants and have a brilliant taste. Strawberries are very low in carbs and calories, they have lots of vitamins, fibre, and manganese and are one of the