* The [[Potassium]] in [[Guava]] and [[mushrooms]] is excellent for lowering blood pressure, preventing strokes and easing cramps.
* The best foods that are rich in potassium are bananas, cantaloupes, papayas, and honeydews. But we recommend your primary source of potassium be tomatoes.
* Dietary fiber can help you improve blood cholesterol levels and lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity and even type 2 diabetes.
* [[Broccoli]] is very rich in vitamin K and C. Vitamin K is an anti-clotting nutrient. Broccoli also reduces chronic inflammation, it decreases oxidative stress and it detoxifies the body. With these, brain is protected from any levels of cerebrovascular accident because the blood vessel itself is strengthened and it keeps away substances that may clog the arteries through the functions of glucoraphanin and sulforaphane.
* Mackerel, just like other big cold-water fishes, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linoleic acid can prevent clots from forming in the blood vessels.
* One natural blood thinner is grape seed. The University of Maryland Medical Center advises between 25 and 150 mg of the extract one to three times per day. Another option is to cook with grape seed oil. Substitute it with olive oil when cooking with high heat.
* eating apples, pears and other white-fleshed fruits and vegetables might lessen stroke risk by a dramatic 52%. The fiber found in apples and pears is beneficial for cardiovascular health. Additionally, apples and pears have a high content of a flavonoid called quercetin, which studies have shown to reduce inflammation. This anti-inflammatory benefit could be a significant contributing factor, since inflammation is associated with hardening of the arteries.
* [[Chocolate]] may reduce Risk of Stroke.Researchers have discovered that the intestinal Bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria breaks down chocolate and ferments it into anti-inflammatory compounds, making the dark stuff highly useful in terms of heart health. When these compounds are absorbed by the body, they lessen the inflammation of cardiovascular tissue, reducing the long-term risk of stroke
* [[Natto]]kinase is thought to be help dissolve abnormal blood clots. Abnormal blood clots can cause heart attacks and strokes, as well as conditions such as phlebitis, pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis.
* eating [[fiber]] lowers your risk of having a stroke. Soluble fiber, the kind you find in nuts, flax seeds, fruits, and vegetables is most beneficial
* exercise dramatically improve cognitive abilities following a stroke but it could also save the lives of many stroke victims.
* [[Pumpkin seeds]] oil can reduce your risk of stroke as well as decrease inflammation, a precursor for more serious diseases.
*Melodic Intonation Therapy could hold the secret for helping those suffering from aphasia.
* Healing Saints : [[St. Andrew Avellino]]
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