| We know that stroke is caused by uncontrolled | | | | elements that help to improve blood circulation. It |
| diet that is high in saturated and trans fats, | | | | is dangerous to take garlic extract together with |
| resulting in cholesterol building up in the blood | | | | blood thinner medications as we mentioned in a |
| vessel in the brain that block the circulation of | | | | previous article. |
| blood to the body, including cells in the brain. If not | | | | 4. Cayenne |
| enough oxygen is delivered to the brain cells, | | | | Cayenne contains an active ingredient called |
| some cells die off and can not reproduce, you | | | | capsaicin that has the abilities to lower blood |
| have a stroke. Other strokes happen when a | | | | pressure and cholesterol levels as well as |
| blood vessel in the brain ruptures causing the cells | | | | preventing heart diseases and stroke. |
| in your brain to be deprived of oxygen, thus they | | | | 5. Blueberries |
| die and never come back. In this article, we will | | | | Blueberries are one of the richest food sources of |
| discuss herbs that help to prevent stroke. | | | | natural antioxidants readily available, having more |
| 1.Ginkgo biloba | | | | than twice the levels of other berries that helps |
| The herb is extracted from the leaves of the | | | | to prevent heart disease, stroke and internal |
| ginkgo biloba tree and was first used medicinally in | | | | bleeding. |
| China more than 4,000 years ago. Ginkgo biloba | | | | 6. Pigweed |
| has the ability to increase the oxygen content to | | | | Pigweed is an excellent plant-source of calcium. It |
| the brain and other bodily tissues, improving | | | | helps lower one-third of the risk of succumbing to |
| circulation of blood and improving cerebral | | | | heart attack. Personally, I believe these results |
| tolerance to hypoxia. Study shows that taking | | | | also apply to ischemic strokes, because they are |
| Ginkgo and other blood thinner medications | | | | biologically so similar to heart attack. |
| together may increase the risk of heart diseases | | | | 7. Willow bark |
| and stroke. Be sure to consult with your doctor | | | | Willow bark has been shown in several studies to |
| before taking ginkgo biloba. | | | | reduce the risk of ischemic stroke by about 18 |
| 2. Hawthorn | | | | percent. Study shows that willow bark has the |
| Hawthorn contains cardiotonic amines, polyphenols, | | | | aspirin's ability to prevent heart attacks, and also |
| and is a source of Vitamins C, B, and many other | | | | shows a slight increase in risk of hemorrhagic |
| nutrients that help in relaxing and dilating arteries, | | | | stroke from taking willow bark daily but the |
| increasing the flow of blood and oxygen to and | | | | increase was small and not statistically significant. |
| from the heart and maintaining healthy blood | | | | 8. Ginger |
| pressure resulting in lowered risk of stroke. | | | | This is another herb proven to have anti-clotting |
| 3. Garlic | | | | abilities and has the same function as garlic. |
| Garlic contains high amounts of antioxidants and | | | | I hope this information will help. |