What is a TIA, and how can you prevent one?

Timestamps
0:00 Preventing a mini-stroke (TIA)
0:15 What is a TIA?
0:33 Signs and symptoms of a TIA
0:58 The three causes of TIAs
4:36 How to prevent a TIA or stroke
5:00 What to do for a TIA for stroke

In this video, I’m going to talk about what a TIA is (Transient Ischemic Attack) and how to prevent one of these “mini-strokes.”

TIA is a temporary episode of neurological function caused by decreased blood flow. Ischemia means a restriction of blood supply to the tissues. This is an indication of a person getting a stroke in the near future.

Signs and symptoms of a TIA include:
• Contralateral paralysis (paralysis on one side of the body)
• Weakness
• Numbness
• Loss of vision
• Slurred speech
• Incomprehensible speech
• Confusion

A TIA can happen in three different ways:

The first one is an embolus, which is a blockage in your blood vessel.

The second one is a thrombus, which is a blood clot. Most occur in the atrium of the heart.

And the third one is an aneurism, which is a ballooning effect of the blood vessel and, if not handled, can cause internal bleeding.

What to do to prevent a TIA:
1. Get plenty of vitamin C
2. Avoid smoking
3. Get your blood pressure under control
4. Reduce inflammation

If you already have a TIA or stroke, you need to:
1. Increase DHA (is from fish oils like cod liver oil)
2. Take niacinamide (a type of vitamin B3)
3. Improve insulin resistance (check out my YouTube channel for videos on keto and intermittent fasting!)

Dr. Eric Berg


Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.