Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Ayurveda restore the post-stroke body to its old form?
Yes, up to a great extent. Fixing the dosha levels and metabolism can go a long way when it comes to rehabilitation. Procedures like panchakarma and murdha taila, medicines processed with vata-alleviating herbs, and a properly curated diet and dinacharya (daily routine) will improve the quality of life post-stroke.
2. What are the risk factors for stroke?
Ayurveda considers so many aharajanya (born out of a faulty diet), viharajanya (arising from a faulty regimen), and manasika (mental) factors for stroke as mentioned above. Indulging in the same can worsen the condition and there lies the relevance of nidana parivarjana (avoidance of causative factors). Smoking, alcoholism, heart disease, obesity, dyslipidemia, etc may act as oil for the burning flame.
3. What is F.A.S.T in stroke?
F.A.S.T is a warning code for stroke. F stands for face droop, A for difficulty raising one arm, S for speaking difficulty or slurred speech, and T for the time to act. Identifying these symptoms can help save one’s life.