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Can One Participate In Sweat Lodge With History Of Mini Stroke?

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Posted on Fri, 13 May 2016
Question: ive recently had a mini-stroke can I attend a sweat lodge?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Participating in a sweat lodge after having a ministroke (I assume there are no significant restrictions in everyday activities), is not a predisposing factor to have a new one.

If you are controlling correctly other predisposition factors such high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cigarette smoking, alcohol use, you can participate in a sweat lodge.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Can One Participate In Sweat Lodge With History Of Mini Stroke?

Brief Answer: You can. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Participating in a sweat lodge after having a ministroke (I assume there are no significant restrictions in everyday activities), is not a predisposing factor to have a new one. If you are controlling correctly other predisposition factors such high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cigarette smoking, alcohol use, you can participate in a sweat lodge. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.