Dr Azrung Fayaz

17/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

How badly do you want to get better?

This isn’t a trick question—it’s the key to your recovery.

If you’re okay with how things are, you won’t push for change. And that’s fine.

But if you value your independence, your freedom, and yourself, here’s the truth...

You can get better.

👉 Studies show that stroke survivors who commit to daily rehab are 3x more likely to regain independence.

👉 Those who set clear goals and work for them make up to 50% more progress than those who just “go through the motions.”

👉 Recovery is as much about mindset as it is about movement. Research reveals that a positive, determined mindset can speed up progress by as much as 30%.

Are You Ready to Change Your Life?

1️⃣ Picture Your Future: Do you want to dress yourself again? Walk without help? Use your hand to write or cook?

2️⃣ Ask Yourself the Hard Question: Do I want this badly enough to work for it every day?

3️⃣ Start Small: Even 15 minutes a day can create a ripple effect that leads to major gains.

Your recovery depends on how much you value your future self.

If you’re ready to reclaim your life, it’s time to act.

Because the biggest question isn’t can you get better. It’s will you.

P.S. To learn more about how stroke survivors like you have turned their life around, click here: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz

15/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Have you ever thought, “What’s the point of starting now?”

Let me tell you about William...

A year and a half after his stroke, William felt stuck.

👉 His hand was tight as a fist.

👉 His leg wasn’t improving.

👉 He had all but given up.

Then he decided to take a chance and start again.

In just 2 months, everything changed:

✅ He was walking without support.

✅ He was using his hand for purposeful movements.

What made the difference?

He started.

Here's why just getting started matters...

👉 The Brain Never Stops Learning.

Neuroplasticity means your brain can rewire itself, no matter how long it’s been since your stroke.

👉 Every Day Counts.

Research shows that consistent rehab can improve recovery by up to 40%—even years after a stroke.

👉 Momentum Builds Progress.

Starting creates small wins, and small wins lead to big changes.

The Biggest Risk? Doing Nothing.

Waiting doesn’t make things better—it makes them harder.

Muscles weaken.

Joints stiffen.

Confidence fades.

But when you take the first step, even if it’s small, you stop the decline and start moving forward.

P.S. Click here to learn more of William's story: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz

Helping Stroke Survivors Get Their Lives Back With Science-Based Practices!

12/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Is your hand tightly clenched and hard to open after your stroke?

You’re not alone—this is a common and frustrating challenge.

Here’s the good news...

One exercise can help the most: Assisted Finger Stretching.

Here's why it works:

👉 Rewires Your Brain: Stretching sends signals to your brain to reconnect with your hand.

👉 Relaxes Tight Muscles: Studies show regular finger stretches can reduce tightness by up to 30%.

👉 Stops Stiffness: Stretching keeps your fingers and hand from getting stuck in one position.

Here's how to do it:

1️⃣ Get Comfortable: Sit down with your hand resting on your lap or a table.

2️⃣ Start with the Thumb: Use your other hand to gently open your thumb away from your palm. Hold for 5-10 seconds.

3️⃣ Move to Each Finger: Slowly open each finger one at a time. Be gentle—don’t force it.

4️⃣ Do This Daily: Try 3 sets of 5 stretches for each finger.

Here are some bonus tips that can boost your progress:

✅ Warm Up: Use a warm towel or heat pack on your hand for 5 minutes before starting.

✅ Be Consistent: Daily stretching improves results by 40% compared to doing it now and then.

✅ Celebrate Small Wins: Even tiny improvements mean progress.

Each stretch brings you closer to opening your hand and taking back control.

It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.

P.S. Ready to unlock your potential? Click here to learn more: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz

11/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Let’s be honest.

The NHS is overwhelmed.

It’s not their fault, but it means your rehab might be delayed or incomplete.

And here’s the scary truth...

Most stroke survivors know the first year is the most critical time for recovery.

Why?

👉 Studies show up to 70% of brain rewiring happens in the first 12 months.

👉 Survivors who delay rehab lose 20-30% of their potential recovery forever.

Every day you wait, you’re losing valuable time.

But here’s the question...

Are you going to sit back and blame the system?

Or are you going to take control of your life?

Think about it like this:

If your house was on fire, would you wait for the fire brigade to arrive?

No—you’d grab a bucket and start putting out the flames yourself.

Your recovery is no different.

Waiting means more weakness, more frustration, and less independence.

P.S. If you’re ready to take control of your recovery, click here to learn more: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz

09/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Stroke recovery has changed so much in the past 10 years.

Scientists have done thousands of studies and spent millions of pounds.

Why? To find out what really works for stroke survivors.

Here’s what they discovered...

1️⃣ Your Brain Can Heal Itself: It’s called neuroplasticity.

With the right rehab, stroke survivors can get back 30-50% of lost movement—even years later.

2️⃣ Focus Beats Random Exercises: Targeted rehab works 3x better than random routines.

3️⃣ What You Eat Matters: A healthy diet with enough protein and fiber can speed up recovery by 20%.

4️⃣ Right Effort Is Key: Doing rehab at a 5-8 effort level (on a scale of 10) helps the brain rewire faster—without burnout.

Think of it like this...

You have the best tools to build a house.

Premium materials!

Expert plans!

But if you don’t use them, nothing gets built.

It’s the same with your recovery.

The science is clear, but it only works if you use it.

Here’s the sad truth...

Many stroke survivors waste time on advice that doesn’t help.

You have one life.

Why waste it doing the wrong things?

Use the latest science to take back your independence.

P.S. Want to see real results? Click here to learn more: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz

Helping Stroke Survivors Get Their Lives Back With Science-Based Practices!

08/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

If you’ve had a stroke and your arm isn’t moving well, it’s hard to know where to start.

Should you try everything?

No! Doing too much can actually slow you down.

Why?

Because recovery is like building a house—you need to start with a strong foundation.

If you skip the basics, nothing else will work.

For your arm, the foundation is built on these 3 key movements...

1️⃣ Weight-Bearing: This helps your brain reconnect with your arm.

2️⃣ Reaching: Even small movements help rebuild control.

3️⃣ Grip Activation: These tiny steps wake up your brain.

These movements are the start of your recovery.

Without them, it’s like trying to build on shaky ground.

Focus on these first to see real progress.

P.S. Click here to learn more: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz

07/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Have you ever been told to do an exercise that feels impossible?

“Just lift your arm.”

“Try to move your leg.”

But what if you can’t?

I hear this frustration from stroke survivors all the time.

They’re told to do exercises they’re not ready for, and it leaves them feeling defeated.

Here’s the truth...

You don’t need movement to start recovery.

Take weight-bearing exercises, for example.

Even if you can’t lift your arm or leg, you can still teach your brain and body to reconnect.

You can do this by simply applying pressure to the affected side.

It’s a starting point—and it works.

Here’s how to get started...

1️⃣ Sit or stand with your affected hand or foot resting on a flat surface (like a table or the floor).

2️⃣ Apply gentle pressure with your unaffected side or putting your weight on it. For example, press your palm into the table or your foot into the ground.

3️⃣ Hold for 10-15 seconds.

4️⃣ Repeat this 3-5 times a session, 2-3 sessions a day.

Research shows exercises tailored to your current abilities can improve recovery by up to 30%.

Recovery is not about doing what you can’t. It’s about starting with what you can.

Every small step matters.

P.S. Feeling frustrated with impossible exercises? Click here to learn more: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

05/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Is a glass of fruit juice better than a can of soda?

If you answered yes, think again.

Both are packed with sugar.

One glass of orange juice has about 21 grams of sugar.

A can of soda? 33 grams.

Not much difference, right?

What’s worse, fruit juice has almost no fiber.

Fiber slows how sugar hits your blood, which helps keep levels steady.

Without it, your body reacts just like it does to soda—a sharp sugar spike and crash.

For stroke survivors, this can...

1️⃣ Increase inflammation

2️⃣ Mess with blood sugar control

3️⃣ Slow down your recovery

Research shows that high-sugar diets can reduce brain recovery by up to 30%.

Misinformation like this is why many people feel stuck in recovery.

Don’t let myths hold you back. Make every choice count.

P.S. Want advice that actually helps your recovery? Click here to learn more: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

Helping Stroke Survivors Get Their Lives Back With Science-Based Practices!

04/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

You get one life.

Don’t waste it doing things that don’t work.

67% of stroke survivors feel stuck because the advice they follow doesn’t help.

The first year after a stroke is your golden window.

This is when your brain is best at healing.

But if you spend this time on things that don’t work, you lose precious chances to recover.

Here’s what research shows...

1️⃣ Stroke survivors who follow a good plan early are 2x more likely to improve.

2️⃣ Those who wait or use bad advice take 50% longer to recover.

Your recovery isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what works.

Every step you take should help you move forward.

Make it count.

P.S. Ready to stop wasting time and start seeing real results? Click here to learn more: https://strokerecoveryprogram.my.canva.site/

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

02/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Working hard on recovery but not seeing results?

That is because you're not in the "Zone of Maximal Recovery".

What’s that?

It’s the sweet spot where progress happens...

The right intensity, frequency, and consistency!

Here's what that means...

1️⃣ Studies show stroke survivors who train 6 days a week, twice a day, see up to 50% faster progress.

2️⃣ The ideal intensity is between 5 and 8. Think of it like riding a bike uphill: tough, but manageable. You’re pushing, but not to the point where you can’t keep going.

Anything less than this intensity? You’re spinning your wheels.

Anything more? You risk burnout.

At this sweet spot:

✅ Your brain rewires best under repeated, challenging—but not overwhelming—stimuli.

✅ Muscles get stronger and more coordinated with steady effort.

✅ It builds the habit of recovery into your daily life.

Consistent, targeted work in this Zone of Maximal Recovery is where the magic happens.

So ask yourself—are you really in the zone, or just going through the motions?

Every session counts.

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

P.S. Ready to make sure every effort pays off? Drop us a text. Let’s build a plan to keep you in the zone and moving forward.

01/01/2025

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Feeling wobbly or unsure on your feet?

Try the Single-Leg Stance.

If you’re stuck needing a walker or cane, this exercise could move you toward walking without support.

Why it works?

1️⃣ Research shows this exercise can boost balance by up to 40%.

2️⃣ It strengthens key muscles for standing and walking.

3️⃣ It helps retrain your brain for better control and coordination.

Here's how to do it...

1️⃣ Stand near a sturdy surface.

2️⃣ Shift weight to one leg.

3️⃣ Lift the other foot and hold for 10-15 seconds.

4️⃣ Repeat 3 times, 3-4 times a day.

Start small! Even holding for a few seconds will help.

Every time you try, you’re building strength and confidence.

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

P.S. Ready to break through your plateau and move forward? Drop us a text. Let’s make it happen.

31/12/2024

Life-Changing Stroke Advice in Less Than a Minute...

Did you know your body needs protein to rebuild after a stroke?

It’s like fuel for your muscles, brain, and healing.

But most stroke survivors don’t eat enough of it!

Research shows that consuming 0.8g of protein per kg of body weight daily improves muscle strength and recovery by up to 30%.

Yes, you read that correctly: 30%!

For a 70kg person, that’s 56 grams a day.

Let’s make it easier...

Here’s a protein-packed, stroke-friendly breakfast idea...

🥣 Oats with Greek yogurt and a handful of nuts.

* 15g of protein from the yogurt.

* 5g of protein from the nuts.

* 5g from the oats.

That’s 25 grams—nearly half your daily goal—in one meal!

Why is protein so important?

💡 It rebuilds weak muscles, boosting recovery by up to 30% when paired with exercises.

💡 It fuels brain recovery, critical for regaining movement and coordination.

💡 It powers daily energy, helping you stay consistent in your rehab.

Small changes like this can lead to big results over time.

Warmly,
Dr. Azrung Fayaz
Neurologist

P.S. If you’re ready to guarantee your recovery, rebuild your strength, and reclaim your life, drop us a text.