Food to Prevent Stroke

We hear so much about what we "shouldn't" eat or "shouldn't" do it can be overwhelming and downright depressing. I believe we are more likely to take steps to promote health and prevent strokes if they are fun and easy. Based on the latest research, here are ten foods that may reduce your stroke risk.

1. Almonds
Almonds contain vitamin E, magnesium, protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and phytochemicals, which are plant chemicals that may protect against stroke and other diseases. New research suggests that almonds may help fight obesity and diabetes and may lower cholesterol and help block the absorption of both fat and carbohydrates.
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2. Apples
We all know "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", but can they play a role in stroke prevention? In a study that lasted 28 years and included over 9,200 men, researchers concluded that those who ate the most apples had the lowest risk of stroke. The phytonutrients in apples have been associated with a reduced risk of stroke and many other diseases. Findings indicate that two apples a day or 12 ounces of 100 apple juice also reduced the damaging effects of the "bad" LDL cholesterol.
3. Cinnamon
A half teaspoon of cinnamon each day can reduce your stroke risk with these effects:

* Reduce blood sugar levels in non-insulin dependent diabetics and normalize blood sugar levels in non-diabetics
* Lower LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels
* Prevent blood clots
* Lower high blood pressure
* Promote weight loss and maintaince
* Lower the risk for heart disease

Your daily cinnamon can be sprinkled into coffee, tea, oatmeal, yogurt or eaten on toast.
4. Fish
Individuals who eat a 3.5 ounce serving of fish, two to four times reduce their risk of a stroke by 27, and five or more times a week by 52 percent. Fish contain omega 3 fatty acids that may help prevent the formation of blood clots. If you are a non-fish eater like me, you may consider omega 3 fish oil supplements.
5. Oatmeal
In numerous studies, oatmeal has been shown to lower cholesterol. Because it also slows down the absorption of starch and can prevent sharp rises in your blood sugar, it can be beneficial for diabetics and also for controlling your appetite
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Stroke Rehabilitation : Physical Therapy

Stroke survivors who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis or other impairments that cause problems moving will most likely benefit from physical therapy. Physical therapists (PTs) use exercises and physical activities to strengthen and retrain the body. Before developing an individualized treatment plan, the PT will evaluate strength, endurance, range of motion, while also assessing gait (walking) abnormalities and sensory problems.
The Goal of Physical Therapy:
The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to reduce disability and improve independence by reducing physical limitations and preventing injuries. This is achieved by working with the stroke survivor to regain control over their motor functions, such as walking, standing or getting in and out of bed, and to teach them to safely compensate for any disabilities. This would include the use of any assistive devices, such as a wheelchair or cane.

Who Needs Physical Therapy:

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Stroke Rehabilitation : Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is an important part of almost every stroke rehabilitation program. The primary role of the occupational therapist (OT) is to assist their patients to have the maximum independence in as many areas of their life as possible.

After a stroke
After a stroke, the OT will work mainly on helping the stroke survivor perform their personal "activities of daily living" – such as eating, grooming, dressing and using the restroom. Often the stroke survivor will have to learn to compensate for hemiplegia, where one side of the body is very weak or paralyzed. They also may recommend any home modifications that are required for safety or maximum independence.

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Stroke Medication Guide

It is very important to seek emergency medical attention for stroke symptoms. If you are having an ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blood clot, you may be given medicines that get rid of the clot. If you are having a hemorrhagic stroke, which is caused by bleeding in the brain, you will not be given medicines.

If you are having an ischemic stroke, you may be able to receive tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), a clot-dissolving medicine. This medicine is strongly recommended, but it is most effective if given within 3 hours of the onset of stroke symptoms.1 If you receive t-PA within this 3-hour window, it may improve your recovery. Evidence shows that there may be some benefit in giving t-PA even beyond 3 hours.13 However, t-PA can be life-threatening because it can cause bleeding in the brain. It is not used to treat hemorrhagic stroke.

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Good Nutrition after Stroke occur

Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of recurring stroke.

American Heart Association Diet & Nutrition
Learn how to make healthy food choices, understand food labels, access the AHA's dietary recommendations and more at the AHA's Diet & Nutrition Web site. more


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What you eat and how you prepare it can help reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease. The right diet can help control your cholesterol levels and blood pressure and can help you feel better and have more energy. more

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Relation between Stroke and Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor in ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. And in two-thirds of first strokes, patients have blood pressure higher than 160/95.

Recently the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) revised its blood pressure guidelines. The new guidelines say blood pressure numbers between 120-139 systolic or 80-89 diastolic indicate “prehypertension.” This revision means that 45 million Americans whose blood pressure had been considered normal now have cause to watch their pressure more closely.

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Stroke prevention guide

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, either by blood clots or narrowed blood vessels, or when there is bleeding in the brain. Deprived of nutrients, brain nerve cells begin to die within a few minutes. As a result, a stroke can cause sensory and vision loss, problems with talking and walking, or difficulty in thinking clearly. In many cases, the effects of stroke are irreversible.

There are 2 broad categories of stroke:
Ischemic strokes are caused by a blood clot or blockages in the arteries, and hemorrhagic strokes occur when blood vessels rupture. Ischemic strokes are most commonly caused by blockages in the carotid arteries and are responsible for up to 80% of strokes. As people age, arteries become narrowed with rough deposits of plaque called "stenosis". Diseased arteries can clog up completely as the plaque accumulates or can be shut down by clotting conditions called "embolism" and "thrombosis". When the arteries become plugged, the blood is no longer able to reach the brain and stroke results.

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