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Hi @Singaporean_ZR I'm sorry to hear that, and I hope her condition has stabilised! There are many possible causes for stroke, and specific recommendations are driven by what caused it in her case. In general, a balanced diet with 1-2 servings daily of fruits and vegetables would be beneficial. Moreover, it would be good to cut back on oily fried food, and reduce consumption of animal fat where possible. For example, when eating fatty meats like pork/beef, cut out and avoid eating large chunks of fat. Alternatively, opt for leaner meats like fish instead - Salmon would be a good option. I hope this helps!
Dr. Dinesh G
Thanks for this question. I'm a Family Physician and always enjoy hearing from patients to get an idea of the current trends in management for neurological issues. 

In recent years, there's been a focus on multimodal treatment - meaning that healthcare providers have been combining different treatments together that affect different systems inside the body in order to have a more robust effect on treating stroke-related issues. 

A lot also depends on the causes of the stroke as well as the context of the patient. 

Some examples of these treatments include: 
-Medications - either pharmaceuticals designed specifically to help fight against potential future strokes or medications used to treat another medical issue but which also have side effects that work well for patients who've had a stroke 
-Physical therapy - used both while recovering from a stroke and afterward as needed by many individuals.
Dr. Leong C K