Natural Ways to Prevent Stroke
Following a healthy diet, exercising regularly, managing your stress (with relaxing practices such as yoga or meditation, for instance), keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in check, and maintaining a healthy weight can help lower your risk of stroke.
So far, scientific support for the claim that any remedy can prevent stroke is lacking.
1) Tea
For a report published in 2009, researchers reviewed nine studies (including a total of nearly 195,000 people) and found that drinking three cups of black or green tea per day reduced stroke risk by 21 percent. Sipping six or more cups daily may decrease stroke risk by an additional 21 percent, according to the review's findings.
2) Omega-3 Fatty Acids
In a 2003 study, scientists discovered that eating fish several times per week reduces risk of thrombotic stroke (a type of ischemic stroke that occurs when a blood clot forms in arteries in the neck or brain). An earlier study also found that high consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids may be linked to decreased risk of thrombotic stroke.
Abundant in oily fish like salmon and sardines, omega-3 fatty acids are also available in supplement form.
3) Garlic
Although garlic hasn't been specifically studied for its effects on stroke risk, research suggests that the herb may help prevent blood clotting and buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, as well as curb high blood pressure.
Using Natural Remedies for Stroke Prevention
Due to the lack of evidence, it's too soon to recommend any alternative remedy for stroke prevention. It's also important to note that self-treating a condition and avoiding or delaying standard care or preventative measures may have serious consequences.
If you're considering using alternative medicine, make sure to consult your physician first.
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