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Peeling the Onion: Reversing the Ravages of Stroke

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As soon as I started reading this 'book', I realized it was not really a book but a fairly well crafted advertisment for a clinic offering alternative stroke therapy. This same clinic owns the publishing company that published the book. Like all of you, I am looking for a miracle to help my dad's recovery and I'm angered I've been taken for a ride. I can't believe Amazon sells this overt commercial and calls it a book. Shame on you.

Don't buy this unless you are just curious. This was a fascinating read, discovered soon after my sister suffered a massive stroke. It offered about the only real hope apart from a miracle that I could uncover in my research on her behalf. I promised her that when she was stable enough to travel, I would take her to the 3-week clinic.
However, when I tried to contact Dr. Hammesfahr and Clinic, it was impossible. Apparently the clinic is shut down and the Dr. not taking any calls nor responding to emails. I am curious--it sounded reasonable. Research on Quackwatch.com reveals that his claims about a Nobel prize are explained away, and the medical establishment considers his application of the TCD test not accepted protocol. So it had raised my hopes (and my sister's too) in a huge way because of reported anecdotal success rate-- only to discover the book is worthless, however interesting.

I don't know if this treatment is "for real", but it certainly sounds promising. I do know that there is research on this exact topic being pursued at Duke University (there were a number of posters on it in the neuroscience intensive care unit). I was interested in the family dynamics surrounding the author (her sister was the main caregiver and she had a brother, but he was seemingly removed from the situation by distance), but this was not discussed in any detail. Book was well written and resonably informative.

this story tells what one doctor does for his stroke patients. if more doctors use ultrasound like this, it is not widely publicized. some people have remarkable improvement.

This book is one of the best books I have read on strokes. (I have read just about every book on strokes) I am hoping to do this same course of treatment. I have hope again. Thanks Robin for sharing your journey.

What a wonderful story told from a daughter's devotion, wrapped in Love. Robin shares with us all of the emotions, science, trials and triumphs of her journey to find more than a remedy but a healing for her Dad. If you know anyone who is suffering from a life of physical limitations, whatever the cause, have them read this book!

This is an awesome book written by a daughter who obviuosly loves her adorable Father, a Professor stricken with stroke. I can tell you that unless you have the money or superior insurance coverage to get unlimited therapy you need to read this book! Although the protocol was shut down as well as the clinic, I would hunt for a Alternative Medical Dr who will read this and convert the protocol and watch your progress. Never give up! Join me over at Bcenter.com as I join others who are Stroke Survivors wanting to recover and sharing information. Meanwhile share this book. You'll soon discover who's on your side in the healing process.

I just wish that I could meet the author and thank her personally! I'm in Ft. Lauderdale at the Holy Cross Stroke Support Group, Robin!

A must read for everyone! Robin's story of her journey with her father is heartwarming as well as information we all need to know. Not just a tale of a journey back to health it is also a story of a relationship between a father and a daughter. Beautifully written. I recommended this book to all my friends and also to my book club.