Medical Disclaimer

Important Notice

The content on this website, including all educational materials, guides, and recovery toolkit information, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

This website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Reading this content, using the recovery toolkit, or reviewing the clinical framework does not create medical supervision or clinical care. You are not our patient unless you have a formal clinical relationship with Dr. Eric Whitney or his medical practice.

Consult Your Healthcare Provider

Before making any changes to your recovery plan, beginning new treatments, starting supplements, or changing medications, consult with your neurologist, neurosurgeon, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, primary care physician, or other appropriate healthcare provider.

This is especially important if you:

• Are taking medications that may interact with supplements or treatments
• Have other medical conditions beyond your stroke
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy
• Have a history of allergies or adverse reactions to treatments
• Are in the acute phase of recovery (first weeks after stroke)
• Are experiencing new or worsening symptoms

Individual Variation

Every stroke is different. Every person recovers differently. Information that applies to many may not apply to you. Your specific situation, imaging, symptoms, medications, and medical history require individualized evaluation by your care team.

Information that is accurate for one person may be incorrect or harmful for another.

Emergency Situations

If you are experiencing signs of another stroke (facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe headache, vision changes, difficulty walking, loss of consciousness, or any other medical emergency, call emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-treat. Seek immediate professional medical evaluation.

Limitations of Online Information

Online resources cannot replace in-person clinical evaluation. Your clinician can examine you, review your imaging, review your medications, and take a full history. This website cannot do any of these things. It is a supplement to, not a replacement for, clinical care.

Research & Evidence

Information on this site is organized by evidence tier (Tier 1, 2, 3). Even Tier 1 evidence may not apply to your specific situation. Evidence is population-based. You are an individual.

Research describes patterns and probabilities, not certainties. A study showing that X helps 60% of people does not tell you whether X will help you.

No Guarantee of Benefit

Following the guidance on this website does not guarantee improvement in stroke recovery. Recovery outcomes depend on many factors: timing of treatment, location and size of the stroke, individual neurophysiology, genetics, prior health status, adherence to treatment, and many other variables beyond anyone's control.

We encourage evidence-based recovery strategies, but we make no promises about outcomes.

Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Dr. Eric Whitney, Still You (the website and book), and all contributors are not liable for any harm, injury, adverse event, or negative outcome arising from your use of this website or following any guidance provided here.

Your decision to use this information is your own. Your decision to start any new treatment, supplement, or intervention is your responsibility, and should be made in consultation with your healthcare provider.

Accuracy

We make every effort to provide accurate, current information. However, medical knowledge evolves. Information that is accurate today may change with new research. We do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.

If you notice an error or outdated information, please let us know via the feedback form.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. We do not endorse or control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or safety. Use external links at your own risk.

Affiliate and Funding Disclosure

Some pages on this site include affiliate links to selected products. If you purchase through one of those links, Dr. Whitney may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Those relationships do not determine the site's evidence tiers or which products are discussed. Revenue from book sales and affiliate links currently helps fund the free publication and upkeep of these resources and is intended to transition into the Still You Foundation as its nonprofit structure is finalized.

AI-Assisted Content

AI tools may be used to assist with drafting, editing, organization, and ongoing citation-audit workflows for this website and related book materials. Public-facing medical content, citations, and major revisions are reviewed by Dr. Eric Whitney, DO before publication. AI assistance does not replace individualized medical judgment or the need for readers to verify recommendations with their own healthcare team.

Summary

This website is educational. It is not medical care. Talk to your care team before making changes to your recovery plan. In emergencies, call 911 or go to the emergency room. Your health and safety are your responsibility and your care provider's responsibility. We are here to provide information, not medical supervision.

Last updated: 2026-03-01