Stroke is a common cardiovascular disease that often occurs suddenly. Therefore, it is crucial to be vigilant about the warning signs and take early preventive measures. Yan-Ling Dong, a renowned traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner in Taiwan, outlined the warning signs of a stroke and provided dietary recommendations for prevention on a television program.
Sudden Onset of Stroke
Dong noted that in ancient China, TCM understood the concept of stroke. It was believed to be related to wind, with the disease progressing rapidly and suddenly, making it unpredictable and unavoidable—a person might appear normal and then suddenly collapse. In modern medicine, stroke refers to a cerebrovascular condition that typically occurs abruptly and progresses swiftly.Strokes can be divided into two main types: hemorrhagic and ischemic.
