Stress Management

Stroke

Alternative and Complementary Medicine for Stroke

Several alternative and Complementary Therapies are useful in treating stroke. The best approach to stroke from a traditional standpoint is to lower the fat in the diet and prevent the disorder. One of the main causes of strokes is atherosclerosis brought about by the cholesterol plaques clogging the arteries of the neck and brain. Another main cause of stroke is high blood pressure that can cause blood vessels in the brain to burst, causing a stroke.

All the alternative therapies listed for cardiovascular health and for preventing hypertension are also useful for managing stroke. We will cover some of these therapies that has special significance in treating stroke.

The most useful complementary therapies for stroke include:

1. Nutrition and Diet

2. Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements

3. Exercise and Bodywork, including Massage, Hydrotherapy, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Feldenkrais

4. Herbal Medicine

5. Homeopathy

6. Traditional Chinese Medicine
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7. Chelation Therapy

8. Mind Body Medicine including Hypnotherapy, Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Meditation, Stress Management, Relaxation and Social Support

9. Music Therapy

10. Aromatherapy

11. Bach Flower Remedies

12. Vision Therapy

13. Snake Venom Remedy for Stroke

14. Spider-Venom Remedy for Stroke

15. Others: Light Therapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Sound Therapy, Chiropracty, Reflexology and Folk Remedies

Reconstructive Therapy and Vision Therapies are also useful for managing the pain after stroke as well as for rehabilitation after stroke.

Caution: These remedies are not meant to be used as a treatment for stroke. If you suspect a stroke, seek emergency medical treatment immediately. Time is of essence.

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