At the onset of a stroke a person should take 5 drops of cayenne tincture. It will stop it cold! :) Cayenne tincture should be in everyone's medicine cabinet. After that, a diet that promotes circulation and thinner blood would be called for. Ginger, garlic, onion (French onion soup is a fantastic cure-all), turmeric, are all wonderful. See the recipe for the Cleansing Drink. It promotes better digestion and circulation.