Therapeutic Touch is a healing practice based on the theory that disease is caused by a blockage in the natural flow of energy in and around the human body. The therapist seeks to identify and free blockages and stimulate the patient 's own self-healing powers. Trager Psychophysical Integration promotes relaxation and loosens joints so that the individual experiences new-found freedom and lightness of movement. This movement reeducation therapy which uses light, rhythmic rocking and shaking movements to release deep physical and mental patterns is helpful with stroke recovery. Yoga is a system of mental and physical training designed to enhance unity between the mind and the body.
Yoga emphasizes deep breathing and relaxation for relief of anxiety and stress.
Many of the postures also energize the body and stimulate circulation. Nutrition Diet is a very significant contributor to peripheral vascular disease. Saturated fatty acid intake should be less than 10 percent of calories. Polyunsaturated fatty acid intake should be no more than 10 percent of calories Monounsaturated fatty acids make up the rest of the total fat intake, about 10-15 percent of total calories. Cholesterol intake should be no more than 300 milligrams per day.