Excess intake of saturated fats or salt. Failure to relax and cope with stress. Lack of regular exercise. In a mild case there may be temporary loss of balance, confusion, inability to speak clearly, impairment of vision or loss of power in a hand or foot. These symptoms usually clear up within a week or two.
Strokes can also be fatal.
Prevention Attend to any of the factors under 'Causes' which are relevant. Do not take added salt with your food. Place the patient in the recovery position if unconscious and call for professional help. Immediately after the stroke give the homeopathic remedy arnica for shock and thereafter give gelsemium twice a day for at least two weeks. Acupuncture with electro-stimulation is usually helpful.