NATURAL PAIN RELIEVERS THAT WORK FOR ME!
“Pain in your joints and soft tissues (spasticity and contractures) A stroke can damage the way the nerves control your muscles. This can lead to…Read MoreNATURAL PAIN RELIEVERS THAT WORK FOR ME! ...
POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS
“Life and truth and understanding are a growth. As we apply the lessons we learn, in our dealings with our fellow man, do we…Read MorePOSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS ...
BENEFITS OF STROKE STUDIES
Early Description of Stroke Though doctors now know the causes and implications of a stroke, the condition hasn’t always been well understood. Hippocrates,…Read MoreBENEFITS OF STROKE STUDIES ...
WHAT EXACTLY IS APHASIA?
Aphasia Definitions “Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia…Read MoreWHAT EXACTLY IS APHASIA? ...
RECALLING HAPPY MEMORIES CAN HELP ONE NOT BE DEPRESSED
8 Strategies Using Positive Memories to Help Depression Break out of the cycle of negative emotions by recalling the good times in your…Read MoreRECALLING HAPPY MEMORIES CAN HELP ONE NOT BE DEPRESSED ...
An Intimate Conversation with avm_superhero aka Greg Graham
Greg Graham aka avm_superhero shared his stroke recovery journey with me on November 27, 2020 My name is Trazana A. Staples!…Read MoreAn Intimate Conversation with avm_superhero aka Greg Graham ...
SLEEP IS VERY IMPORTANT IN STROKE RECOVERY
Sleep fosters neuroplasticity improving learning and memory. Recovery after stroke results from functional and structural reorganization of damaged brain circuits due to neuroplasticity.The role of sleep in recovery following…Read MoreSLEEP IS VERY IMPORTANT IN STROKE RECOVERY ...
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
“The immune system triggers inflammation in reaction to injury or infection. In this regard, it is a healthy part of natural recovery from…Read MoreYOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT ...
World Stroke Day October 29th
‘World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment…Read MoreWorld Stroke Day October 29th ...
BEHIND MY STORM
BEHIND MY STORM A Powerful Inspirational Book by Greg Stallworth Featuring Authors: Trazana A. Staples, Sandra K. Williams. Aimee Collins, Michele Morris (Patton), Gayle Brady (Pritchett), Ruth…Read MoreBEHIND MY STORM ...
avm_superhero
“Mark your calendars. My friend Trazana Staples and I will do a instagram live on October 28th at 6pm est. We will discuss our stroke…Read Moreavm_superhero ...
FLEXIBILITY
Personality changes after stroke can be distressing, but they’re not always permanent. Depression is treatable. Talk to your healthcare provider about talk therapy, support groups…Read MoreFLEXIBILITY ...
BE WELL
Burdock Root, century, hibiscus, elderberry, black seed, mullein leaf, calendula, ginger, dandelion, blood orange rooibos, peppermint, eucalyptus & turmeric herbal teas I drink…Read MoreBE WELL ...
PERSEVERANCE
per·se·ver·ance /ˌpərsəˈvirəns/ persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. My name is Trazana A. Staples! I had…Read MorePERSEVERANCE ...
MY 3RD YEAR STROKEAVERSARY
My name is Trazana A. Staples! I had a Stroke! I Am a Stroke Survivor! I Am a Phoenix Rising! $2 of Giving! COMING…Read MoreMY 3RD YEAR STROKEAVERSARY ...
EVERY STROKE & RECOVERY IS DIFFERENT
“Recovery time after a stroke is different for everyone—it can take weeks, months, or even years. Some people recover fully, but others have long-term…Read MoreEVERY STROKE & RECOVERY IS DIFFERENT ...
CONQUERING GOALS IN STROKE RECOVERY
“My stroke left me severely paralyzed on my right side, and with aphasia – loss of speech. My stroke rehabilitation began with relearning the…Read MoreCONQUERING GOALS IN STROKE RECOVERY ...
WHAT LEGACY WILL YOU LEAVE?
“Stroke can be beatable. Rehabilitation is key to achieving and celebrating all the small victories along your way to recovery. While strokes can…Read MoreWHAT LEGACY WILL YOU LEAVE? ...
STAY HUMBLE, REMAIN HUMBLE, BE HUMBLE
“The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the…Read MoreSTAY HUMBLE, REMAIN HUMBLE, BE HUMBLE ...
DON’T RUSH
Stroke rehabilitation takes time Recovering from a stroke can be a long and frustrating experience. It’s normal to face difficulties along the way. Dedication and…Read MoreDON’T RUSH ...
STAY FOCUSED BUT STAY OUT YOUR OWN WAY
To help support The Trazana A. Staples Alternative Stroke Recovery Fund courtesy of Wired Up n Stoned Out, enter the $10 raffle to win a…Read MoreSTAY FOCUSED BUT STAY OUT YOUR OWN WAY ...
I Dare You to Change Your Outcome!
Rehabilitation Stroke is the leading cause of serious adult disability in the United States. Several types of therapies can help a stroke survivor regain some…Read MoreI Dare You to Change Your Outcome! ...
SOMETIME CHANGE IS NECESSARY
“With the right recovery programs that prioritize exercise for rehabilitation, stroke survivors can “relearn” crucial motors skills to regain a higher quality of life. Thanks…Read MoreSOMETIME CHANGE IS NECESSARY ...
DON’T GIVE UP!
“The stroke recovery plateau is a common phase that most survivors experience. But contrary to popular belief, it does not mean that your recovery has…Read MoreDON’T GIVE UP! ...
LET IT ALL GO! TRIUMPH THROUGH YOUR BROKENNESS!
“There is hope for recovery from a stroke even in elderly and previously ill individuals. This recovery involves proactive and comprehensive post-stroke…Read MoreLET IT ALL GO! TRIUMPH THROUGH YOUR BROKENNESS! ...
The WILL & LIBERTY to LIVE Your Quality of LIFE
“Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA) can have lasting, debilitating effects. Although stroke mortality rates are declining, the incidence of stroke is…Read MoreThe WILL & LIBERTY to LIVE Your Quality of LIFE ...
Self-Care Post Stroke
Don’t Stress Out High levels of stress are linked to a significantly increased risk of stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Learn relaxation…Read MoreSelf-Care Post Stroke ...
JOY-VS- HAPPINESS; STROKE RECOVERY
“Happiness is a state of mind”…Read MoreJOY-VS- HAPPINESS; STROKE RECOVERY ...
WHAT ARE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TODAY? June is Aphasia Awareness Month
7 things to accomplish daily to include in your stroke and Aphasia recovery exercises: 1: The Sense of Presence 2: Concentration 3: Serenity…Read MoreWHAT ARE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TODAY? June is Aphasia Awareness Month ...
DON’T ALLOW CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE YOUR CONTROL, CONTROL YOU!
Do not let the actions of others or events of the world control you! Only you are in control of how you respond through your…Read MoreDON’T ALLOW CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE YOUR CONTROL, CONTROL YOU! ...
UNPACKING & PURGING; ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY
COME BACK CONNECTION Trazana A. Staples was the very first recipient of this grant opportunity! Stroke Recovery – Helping the Brain Heal Itself Physical,…Read MoreUNPACKING & PURGING; ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY ...
MAY IS NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH ALTERNATELY ABLED
al·ter·na·tive·ly: adverb: as another option or possibility. a·bled: adjective: having a full range of physical or mental abilities; not disabled. “Everybody is a genius. But…Read MoreMAY IS NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH ALTERNATELY ABLED ...
SMILE= “START MY INTERNAL LOVE ENGINE”
I don’t own the rights to the music by Kirk Franklin; SMILE Smiling can trick your brain into happiness — and boost your health…Read MoreSMILE= “START MY INTERNAL LOVE ENGINE” ...
FAITH
“Confidence, then, is of the material or of the physical sense – while FAITH is an attribute of the soul and spiritual body.” Edgar Cayce…Read MoreFAITH ...
“THE DUDE ABIDES”
a·bide /əˈbīd/ verb 3rd person present: abides 1.accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation). “I said I would abide by their decision”…Read More“THE DUDE ABIDES” ...
LIVE WITH INTEGRITY
“Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. In ethics, integrity…Read MoreLIVE WITH INTEGRITY ...
BE AS THE SANKOFA….GO BACK AND FETCH IT
“Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana. The literal translation of the word and the symbol is…Read MoreBE AS THE SANKOFA.GO BACK AND FETCH IT ...
IF YOU CAN OVERCOME A STROKE YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING…. BE NOT AFRAID!!!
I’m a stroke survivor. What does coronavirus (COVID-19) mean for me? Most people who get coronavirus (COVID-19) will recover quickly, but some people can have more…Read MoreIF YOU CAN OVERCOME A STROKE YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING. BE NOT AFRAID!!! ...
HIDDEN DISCREPANCIES CAUSED BY A STROKE
“Many stroke survivors suffer from “hidden” problems that go much deeper than physical disability alone. A new study investigates the prevalence of these post-stroke problems,…Read MoreHIDDEN DISCREPANCIES CAUSED BY A STROKE ...
HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR NEW PURPOSE AFTER YOUR STROKE?
Trying to figure out your new purpose for living after you have had a stroke is difficult! You may go through many ups and…Read MoreHAVE YOU FOUND YOUR NEW PURPOSE AFTER YOUR STROKE? ...
I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU!
“You are there for others every day: family, friends, coworkers, the list goes on. It’s who you are. Being there for others feels…Read MoreI WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU! ...
Navigating Daily Life with a Stroke & Aphasia
Navigating through life from a stroke and with aphasia can be a challenge. There are technologies that will help us to navigate. Such as…Read MoreNavigating Daily Life with a Stroke & Aphasia ...
Hakuna Matata, “there are no troubles”, in Swahili
Depression is not an emotion it is, however, a condition of mental health. Instead of saying to people who appear to be depressed not to…Read MoreHakuna Matata, “there are no troubles”, in Swahili ...
Black Woman’s Health Movement (BWHM)
The Black Woman’s Health Movement is a movement started by Renee Mahaffy-Harris the Executive Director of Center for Closing the Health Gap. Black women…Read MoreBlack Woman’s Health Movement (BWHM) ...
My Daily Mantra
man·tra /ˈmantrə/ noun 1. (originally in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation. 2. a statement or slogan repeated…Read MoreMy Daily Mantra ...
Self-Care After A Stroke
It is very important for you to take time for your self-care, especially after a stroke. have self-care is a mind, body, in spirit routine…Read MoreSelf-Care After A Stroke ...
Thank You!! I AM Filled with Gratitude!!
When you are LOVEd LOVE is not spoken in words LOVE is not things and stuff LOVE comes in many forms to show those that…Read MoreThank You!! I AM Filled with Gratitude!! ...
Kujichagulia: Self-Determination
One thing I have learned through this stroke recovery is that I must truly want to be healed and recover before it will manifest……and…Read MoreKujichagulia: Self-Determination ...
Vision and Stroke Recovery
“When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important…Read MoreVision and Stroke Recovery ...
Don’t Stop!! Keep It Movin!!
As a stroke survivor, we don’t have the luxury to sleep until we are really sick. Especially when it is cold outside. Our bodies…Read MoreDon’t Stop!! Keep It Movin!! ...
Stroke Recovery and Loneliness During the Holidays
“I know it can be very uncomfortable for a healthy person to try to communicate with someone who has had a stroke, but I…Read MoreStroke Recovery and Loneliness During the Holidays ...
Grieving After a Stroke
“Stroke changed me forever — in an instant.” My stroke changed my life in so many ways I could not even imagine if someone…Read MoreGrieving After a Stroke ...
Anxiety After A Stroke
anx·i·e·ty /aNGˈzīədē/ noun (1): apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious (2)medical: an abnormal…Read MoreAnxiety After A Stroke ...
Be Like A Child…Use Your Imagination!
Imagination booster: New device facilitating stroke recovery Thank You For All Of Your Support ...
Lose Control & Be Patient
Today is World Stroke Day! I remember lying in the hospital room when I had my stroke and thinking I would be able to walk…Read MoreLose Control & Be Patient ...
Eating Healthy After a Stroke
This new life that I have is not easy, yet I am getting better every day! I am getting stronger every day! I eat well, I am well-nourished. To all my stroke surviving peers, there’s always a brighter day! Never gave up! You got this!Read MoreEating Healthy After a Stroke ...
YESTERDAY IS GONE, TOMORROW IS NOT HERE YET, NOW IS ALL WE HAVE
Reflecting is beneficial for healing. Reflecting helps to remind us of our past and history but don’t stay or live in the past. Embrace the…Read MoreYESTERDAY IS GONE, TOMORROW IS NOT HERE YET, NOW IS ALL WE HAVE ...
36,500 DAYS
36,500 DAYS In the past two weeks, my energy was very low and I was sad. All I wanted to do is stay in…Read More36,500 DAYS ...
ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY AND CREATIVE ARTS
This past weekend I attended a creative expression healing workshop through The Center Of Closing The Health Gap facilitated by Sadaqa Calhoun-Redus . We danced,…Read MoreALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY AND CREATIVE ARTS ...
TRUST THE PROCESS
This post is not necessarily stroke-related; however, it is EVERYBODY related! Sometimes in life, we do not always see the process of things or the…Read MoreTRUST THE PROCESS ...
FINANCES AFTER A STROKE
FINANCES AFTER A STROKE A stroke no matter what the magnitude can be devastating all the way around! If you’re like me you started saving…Read MoreFINANCES AFTER A STROKE ...
VOLUNTEERING AS A STROKE SURVIVOR
This past weekend (August 24 & 25), I volunteered for the YGB (Young Black Genius) Back to School Block Party that was sponsored by; Carl…Read MoreVOLUNTEERING AS A STROKE SURVIVOR ...
HEALING IN COMMUNITY
If you have been following my healing journey through a stroke, you should know that anyone regardless of health conditions can have a stroke. We…Read MoreHEALING IN COMMUNITY ...
CHANGE, CHANGES, CHANGING
“If someone wishes for good health, one must first ask oneself if he is ready to do away with the reasons for his illness. Only…Read MoreCHANGE, CHANGES, CHANGING ...
WATER IS HEALING!
Water is healing! Water is powerful! I started aquatic therapy three weeks ago at the Drake Center. The exercises in the pool was a long-awaited…Read MoreWATER IS HEALING! ...
I AM STILL RELEVANT!
Prior to my stroke, my phone rang constantly, and my email was constantly sending me notifications. I was always invited to attend family gatherings, friends’…Read MoreI AM STILL RELEVANT! ...
VEGANISM SAVED MY LIFE!
For 15 years I was considered a full-fledged vegan. That changed when I spent some time in Capetown South Africa in 2015. However, besides fish,…Read MoreVEGANISM SAVED MY LIFE! ...
I AM NO LONGER THE SAME PERSON BEFORE I HAD A STROKE
I continue to remind people that I have had a stroke. I am a stroke survivor! That does not mean I’m using my stroke as…Read MoreI AM NO LONGER THE SAME PERSON BEFORE I HAD A STROKE ...
RISING OUT OF DEPRESSION
As I was coming out of my deep depression from having a stroke, I began to recite positive affirmations out loud and to myself. I…Read MoreRISING OUT OF DEPRESSION ...
MY HEALING JOURNEY WITH APHASIA
When I had my stroke I was also affected by Broca’s Aphasia. I have never heard of the term before and as my brain got…Read MoreMY HEALING JOURNEY WITH APHASIA ...
JUNE IS NATIONAL APHASIA MONTH
When We Get Stuck Life has many challenges and many obstacles. We can choose to go through them, around them, over them, or under them…Read MoreJUNE IS NATIONAL APHASIA MONTH ...
WHAT YOU MISSED!! STROKE AWARENESS & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY FUNDRAISER
We had an heartfelt time yet we still are fundraising. Our goal is to raise the initial funding to open our account for the Trazana…Read MoreWHAT YOU MISSED!! STROKE AWARENESS & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY FUNDRAISER ...
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED
PLEASE SUPPORT, DONATE, AND SHARE!! STROKE AWARENESS & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY FUNDRAISER or https://www.gofundme.com/alternative-stroke-recovery&rcid=r01-155881087406-dfedec43ca414619&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w DONATE Download “Cash App” & Donate To: $TrazanaStaples Your support is…Read MoreYOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED ...
STROKE PREVENTION & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY IS NECESSARY
One out of 10 adult have had a stroke in Avondale According to Avondale choice data in 2014. According to Children’s Hospital Medical Center, each…Read MoreSTROKE PREVENTION & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY IS NECESSARY ...
DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS
STROKE AWARENESS & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY FUNDRAISER! STROKE AWARENESS & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY FUNDRAISER! DONATE Download “Cash App” & Donate To: $TrazanaStaples Your support is…Read MoreDON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS ...
MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
Yes, I had a stroke! My stroke has been a major set back but I am rising like a Phoenix. What it means it I…Read MoreMAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH ...
Alternative Stroke Recovery
Since I have had my stroke my cognitive communications has improved. However,I still need help and technology makes it easy. When I had my stroke…Read MoreAlternative Stroke Recovery ...
Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council
I was able to attend the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council’s annual meeting for the very first time since my stroke. The meeting was…Read MoreGreater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council ...
BOOK CHEFS AT THE ROUNDTABLE (CATR)
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Stroke Awareness & Alternative Stroke Recovery Fundraiser
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Welcome To My Journey
I received my gifts of talents,creative,writing,storytelling,music,and art amongst many other attributes from both of my parents. Most of all, I received the gift of perseverance…Read MoreWelcome To My Journey ...