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3 things you can do now to prevent a strokeAuthor: Jessica
11.02.2012
If a close family member or friend of yours has ever been through a stroke, you know how detrimental they can be. These “brain attacks” occur when a blood clot blocks an artery or when a blood vessel breaks. That interrupts blood flow and brain cells can begin to die, which can leave victims with loss of speech, movement and memory. But over 80 percent – that’s four-fifths – of strokes can be prevented, according to the National Stroke Association (NSA). This is where conventional medicine truly excels, because there emergency meds that can actually dissolve a blood clot. But you’ll typically need to be treated within an hour.
Get some exercise Physical activity can greatly decrease your risk of a stroke, especially if you exercise five or more time per week. The NSA defines physical activity as a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes per day. Get some sunshine Vitamin D has been associated with a much lower risk of stroke. And all you need to do in order to get some is step outside. Your body naturally produces vitamin D when it comes in contact with sunlight. If you can’t outside for at least 20 minutes during the day, check out Mercola vitamin D spray. Get some good food Diet has been directly linked with stroke occurrence, especially high-salt diets, which increase blood pressure. We recommend eating a diet filled with organic foods that is low in calories, saturated fat trans fats and cholesterol. Act FAST If you do think you or someone else is having a stroke, the NSA recommends using the acronym FAST: F = FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A = ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S = SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Does the speech sound slurred or strange? T = TIME: If you observe any of these signs (independently or together), call 911 immediately. You should also watch out for trouble walking, confusion, numbness, trouble seeing and a severe headache. Contact us today more for information about health, wellness and stroke prevention: Palos Verdes Spa – 310-392-9190 Leave a Reply |