Post Stroke Tips: Becky Castano LAc

Hopefully you or your family sought immediate medical care with appropriate imaging and treatment of care. A rx. clot buster can be critical if rx. Yet this can best be administered only the first 3 hours. Ask for support from family. You are not alone. Here are some if my favorite recommendations. This is honestly not my entire list... yet just a brain dump of most of my recommendations.
*Initial 6 Weeks Post Stroke Acupuncture 2x per week
*Initial 6 Weeks PT 2-3x per week
*Initial 6 Weeks OT 2-3x per week
*Initial 6 Weeks ST 2-3x per week
*Initial 6 Weeks Rehab Pilates or Alexander Technique etc 2-3x per week
*Cranial Sacral
*Osteopathy
*Essential Oil Young Living blend “Brain Power” : ear lobes, ankles, big toe and wrists
*Diffuse Essential Oils that promote, Stimulate brain Activity
*Comb Acupressure of scalp - Daily (Head Acupressure tools)
Comb Acupressure of spine & back -
*Daily - Acupressure tools
*Percussive massager
*Trusted DC with zero cervical adjustments
*Reflexology, zone therapy, Chinese foot massage
*Yoga, Swimming, *walking ( just try)
*Delay lifting weights before clearance from PT Do not strain carotid arteries
*Ample Sleep, rest naps
*Hypnosis, meditation, mindfulness -
*Daily Ample sunlight advise walking when able consistent walking
*Positive affirmations, *Prayer, Humor, Inspire uplifting
*Warm Salt Bath’s, *Stroke recovery hypnosis or guided meditation
*Mental Health providers EMDR services 1-2x or as advised
*Nutrient Dense Nutrition (Suja Cold pressed Juice) (nutrient dense food based smoothies)
*High Quality Food based: Anti-oxidants Supplements
*Organic Variety of Fruits and vegetables * Bone Brith Soups Complex amino acid chain animal protein
Salmon, Fish, Blueberries, Berries, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds