HOW TO COPE WITH DISABILITY
RETIREMENT FORCED BY A STROKE

Stroke information is necessarily somewhat vague and generalised, simply because a stroke can vary in intensity from a mild stroke, sometimes called a ‘mini stroke’ to a very severe stroke, which leaves the victim unable to control normal bodily functions.

‘Stroke’ seems to be such an odd way to describe possible death and almost certain paralysis in parts of the body, when normally to stroke is to caress in a gentle way.

I suffered a severe stroke due to a bleed in the brain almost four years ago and the left hand side of my body is still affected to such an extent that my fingers are not of any practical use. My left arm is slightly bent and difficult to move. My skin feels tender when touched. The muscles in my left leg are fairly stiff but I am able to walk with a walking stick, thank goodness. Therefore I was forced into disability retirement.

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It is getting colder outside, and it means it is time to incorporate more soups in our cooking routine. Here are eight reasons / ingredients for making a simple squash soup to feel and look fabulous.

Ingredients:

2 – 3 pounds butternut or acorn squash

2 tbs olive oil

medium onion chopped

2 carrots

2 cups vegetable stock

salt and pepper.

sour cream

turmeric

2 tbs fresh cilantro / parsley / dill or all above

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