Your health care provider may recommend the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan if you have high blood pressure. The DASH eating plan focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other foods that are heart healthy and low in fat, cholesterol, and salt.
Additionally, they have trouble maintaining proper posture in sitting and walking. Athetoid cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the cerebellum and basal ganglia of the brain; which control coordination and posture. The damage usually occurs before the cerebellum has had the chance to develop fully.
It is NOT a disease, is not communicable, and is not progressive. It is caused by damage to the brain, rather than muscles. This damage can occur before, during or shortly after birth. Lack of oxygen, illness, poisoning, and head injury are some factors that can cause cerebral palsy. People who have CP may also experience a range of conditions in addition to impaired motor function. These may include: 1  abnormal sensation and perception. 2  impairment of sight, hearing, or speech.