Brian Kwon Acupuncture In the movie “Minari”, one of the main characters, the grandmother, caught a stroke overnight. I was sad to see her suffering from it, especially knowing that there are ways to handle the stroke condition better.
Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery (i.e. blood vessel) leading to the brain. When this happens, blood cannot circulate well and blood cannot feed nutrients and oxygen to the brain, causing the death of brain tissues. Hemorrhagic stroke (a blood vessel bursts or leaks) can also occur, but it is less common.
If the stroke is detected and thrombolytics (i.e. breakdown of blood clot) can be received within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, it can help limit stroke damage. If you miss the 3 hour golden period or you are suffering from an after-effect of a stroke such as trouble speaking or paralysis, it is important to receive treatments within 3-6 months of the first stroke symptoms for maximum recovery. If you miss this timeline, it becomes extremely difficult to see good recovery. Acupuncture and herbs can help maximize recovery by minimizing additional damage and by improving the functions surrounding the areas of the dead brain tissues.
Diabetes, overweight, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels are major risk factors of the stroke. Once you reach your 40s, it is highly recommended that you take enough fibers whether or not you have constipation.
