Paralysis recovery taking time, can Ayurveda speed up healing? - #16941
Three months ago, my father suffered a stroke, and since then, his right side has been affected by paralysis. It was completely unexpected—he never had major health issues before apart from high blood pressure, which we thought was under control. After the stroke, he was in the hospital for a few weeks, and the doctors put him on medications and physiotherapy. He has regained some movement in his leg, but his arm and hand are still very weak, and his fingers barely move. We have been doing physiotherapy regularly, but progress is slow. The doctors keep saying it takes time, but my father is getting frustrated. He was an independent person, and now he needs help with everything, even eating or getting up from bed. It’s affecting his mood a lot—he is becoming withdrawn, doesn’t talk much, and sometimes refuses to do his exercises because he feels hopeless. I have heard that Ayurveda has treatments for paralysis, using herbal oils and massages. Does this actually help in regaining lost movement? Are there any Ayurvedic therapies that can be done at home to support recovery? I read about Panchakarma and Abhyanga, but I don’t know if they are suitable for someone in my father’s condition. Also, are there any Ayurvedic medicines that can help with nerve regeneration? His doctors told us nerve damage takes a long time to heal, but I want to know if Ayurveda has something that can speed it up. Diet-wise, are there specific foods that help in paralysis recovery? We have been giving him protein-rich food and leafy vegetables, but I don’t know if that’s enough. We just want to do everything possible to help him recover faster. If anyone has tried Ayurveda for paralysis, please share your experience. Is full recovery possible, or will there always be some limitations?
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