 
The Chinese equivalent to a stroke is called 'Windstroke
' or "Zhong Feng ".
"Zhong" has the meaning
of "hitting a target" and "Feng"
means "Wind". The nature of Wind is "always moving
and rapidly changing ", thus appearing without warning,
just like a stroke. The swiftness and deadliness is likened to an
arrow hitting a target, thus the name in Chinese "Zhong
Feng ".
'Windstrokes' can be differentiated into subcategories
according to the signs and symptoms. Broadly speaking, there are
two main categories:-
- Windstrokes (strokes) that only affect the acupuncture channels.
- Windstrokes that affect the internal organs as well as the
acupuncture channels. This type is more serious.
For the best chance of recovery, strokes should
be treated as early as possible with acupuncture & physiotherapy.
The longer it is left, the less likely the body is going to recover
well. Saying this, it is still worth trying a few sessions of acupuncture
(perhaps 6 treatments) since good results can be obtained. To treat
the stroke early, I am talking of within the first 3 months following
the incident.
Very importantly, Traditional Chinese acupuncture
can help to prevent further strokes by identifying the energetic
imbalance within the body and help to bring it back into balance.
Case History (2001)
When I used to work in Gloucester, I treated a
patient who had a stroke over a year ago who was left with pins
and needles sensation in his right hand, right foot and right side
of face. There was an approximately 80% improvement after 4 sessions
of acupuncture. Not everyone will respond this dramatically; however
it illustrates that good results can be achieved against the odds.
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