What is sunstroke?
Sunstroke, also called as heat stroke is a condition in which the body's heat-regulating system fails to function, due to exposure to very high temperatures. Mostly young children and senior citizens suffer this condition.
What causes sunstroke?
When the weather is very hot, the human body has the tendency to get rid of excess of heat through sweat. When the body fails to maintain the heat-regulating mechanism, heat gets built-up in the body. This causes heatstroke.
What are the symptoms of sunstroke?
The symptoms of sun-stroke include the following:
Dizziness and weakness
Headache
Skin becomes hot and dry
Lack of sweat
Increased heart beats
Muscle cramps
Alternative remedies:
Herbal remedies:
The following herbs have the power to heal sunstroke.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginger
Willow bark
Aromatherapy:
The following essential oils are beneficial in the cure of sunstroke:
Lavender
Rosemary
Basil
Homeopathic remedies:
The homeopaths generally suggest the following remedies for sunstroke. However, the dosage varies from person to person.
Belladonna: This is suggested for stroke that leaves a person very sensitive to any motion, with vertigo and trembling.
Kali bromatum: This is suggested for stroke resulting in restlessness, wringing of the hands or other repeated gestures, insomnia, and night terrors.
Nux vomica: This is suggested for cerebral accident with muscular weakness caused by disease of the nervous system, language disorder, convulsions, and great irritability.
Diet therapy:
Avoid alcohol and items containing alcohol.
Garlic and onion must be included.
Eat a diet rich in fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
Decrease saturated fats and sodium.
Music therapy:
It is noted that victims of stroke become depressed easily. This makes them less willing to work at rehabilitation. Music has the power to improve stroke rehabilitation because it has an antidepressant effect. (However, this therapy is not the core therapy. It is just supplementary.) |
