Balance and Nutrition
by Dr. Lori Jokinen A balance disorder can present in a variety of ways. It is often described as feeling unsteady, or like you are on the brink of falling. It can make you feel dizzy, like you...
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Magnesium to Prevent and Treat Headaches
by Sierra Fawn Guay, MS, RDN, LDN, CBIS Magnesium is involved in hundreds of reactions in our bodies and may play a role in preventing and treating headaches. While severe magnesium deficiencies are rare, it is likely that most...
A High Sodium Diet May Help Alleviate Symptoms of Dysautonomia
by Sierra Fawn Guay, MS, RDN, LDN Disclaimer: This article is not meant to replace personalized medical advice. A high sodium diet may not be right for you. Dysautonomia describes a set of conditions resulting from the malfunction of...
Nutrition and Eye Health
by Sierra Fawn Guay, MS, RDN, LDN Our eyes are complex organs that are responsible for communicating messages between the external world and our brains. Changes in eye function are common after brain injury. Nutrition plays an essential role...
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Balance and Proprioception
by Sharik Peck, PT Once again, I was standing on top of a skyscraper with that all too familiar nausea kicking me in the stomach. I knew I had to climb out onto the ledge and get across the plank that connected the two buildings. Partway across, sweating profusely and my heart pounding, I froze. […]
Balance Training Is Brain Training: A Fun Strategy to Improve Brain Performance
By Jonathan Chung, DC Recent studies suggest balance-specific exercises can increase brain thickness and improve markers of cognition and memory. Patients with concussion often ask what they can do to help improve their brain health after their injury. While many are looking for a supplement, an app, or a drug to help them get their […]
How Technology is Keeping Us Connected and Informed
by Amy Zellmer Photo by Audrey Nicole Photography The past few months have flown by while we have been living in a pandemic. I found that after the first two months in lockdown, we all seemed to have adapted to our “new normal” of living in a world of quarantine and chaos. Those of us […]
Essential Oils: PanAway
by Amy Zellmer, Editor-in-chief Essential oils are complementary tools that can help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. They are easy to use, smell great, and are versatile. All oils are not created equal. Young Living is the only brand I personally trust because I know they have complete control over their product from seed to […]
A Balancing Act: The Three Systems of Balance
by Kellie Pokrifka Issues with balance display as some of the most obvious symptoms of a brain injury. But what causes this imbalance? Many areas of our brains contribute to balance, and these areas can all be affected through the physical trauma involved in TBI. Three main systems compromise our balance: visual, somatosensory, and vestibular. […]
The Energy Field and Balance
by Sam Black During the healing process after a brain energy, much consideration is given to the physical symptoms and mindset of the survivor. Treatments provide relief for everything from headaches, pain, brain fog, and sleep disturbances. However, some treatments that address balancing energy, and go beyond the physical, can actually lead to disturbances with […]
Functional Home Design to Promote Balance
Dr. Emily Reilly, MSOTR/L, ECHM Brain injuries often have long-lasting effects that may not be visible to those around you. Once the acute injuries have healed and medical professionals deem you’re “recovered,” it can be challenging to resume daily life the way it was prior to the injury. When the physical rehabilitation is over, expectations […]
Tai Chi: A Whole-Brain Sensory Integration
Dr. Ayla Wolf DAOM, L.Ac. How many people describe their lives and their internal state of mind as serene? Serenity, in the wake of a brain injury, can feel unattainable when it may be only one simple movement away. The practice of tai chi originated in China and continues to flourish around the world. One […]
Red Jasper’s Steady Magic
By Kristen Brown When you’re feeling twisty, topsy, and turvy, the power of red jasper can bring back a sense of steadiness and calm. Whether suffering from an injury, recovering from illness, or simply juggling the many stresses of everyday work and life, there are many times we need some steady energy. Red jasper is […]
