May Tarot Reading: Sun Rise
It is a new day, full of new possibilities and opportunities! Allow the colours of the sky to awaken your soul and breath in the fresh new air that will bring you a fresh perspective on life! You are ready for...
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March Tarot Reading: Balancing Act
by Sam Black It is time to shift your balancing act to a new perspective. You are ready to put some of those balls down and instead focus on balancing responsibility with fun and play. Allow your feet to dance, your...
February Tarot Reading: The Eclipse
by Sam Black The eclipse is a gift, one that does not come to us every day. It is important to not stare so long at the beauty that you become blinded. Some things are meant to come in to our...
January Tarot Reading: Embrace Your Inner Goddess
by Sam Black Your feminine/masculine power wants to show itself and your inner strength and beauty wants to shine. Be cautious to not hide yourself behind false statements and question what truly feels true to you. You are hungry for more...
December Tarot Reading: Loch Ness
Embrace the mysteries in our world and beyond. There is beauty in the unknown and excitement in the stories that they leave behind. You are a work in progress and being a little mysterious does not make you a monster. Be true...
November Tarot Reading: Plant Your Feet
by Sam Black Stay grounded and stand firm! Running away will not help today. Imagine your feet becoming one with the earth and allow the strength and firmness to support you in your decisions. Allow your soul to settle...
August Tarot Reading: The Secret Keeper
by Sam Black Within you is great wisdom and also secrets that have been locked away yet to be discovered. At times you are a mystery to others, but you worry when you are a mystery to yourself. Trust...
July Tarot Reading: Father Time
by Sam Black Much like the seasons, you are being called to bring order to the chaos and predictability to your life. Even when we love the warmth of summer, we cannot keep it for eternity. Choose your goals...
June Tarot Reading: Clutter Creation
by Sam Black Take responsibility for the “stuff” in your world. It may be a good time to clean house, both energetically, emotionally, and physically. Sort through the relationships and assess if they are still a good fit. Choose...
May Tarot Reading: Ballerina Princess
by Sam Black Move gracefully through this current situation. Understand that you can dance the solo and this embodies strength and courage as much as beauty and poise. Others may dance around you, some may wish to compete, but...
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Yoga: Seated Cobra Pose
By Amy Zellmer, Editor-in-chief Yoga is a powerful tool for neuroplasticity. Contrary to some beliefs, everyone can do yoga — you don’t need to be super flexible, be able to balance, or even be able to stand up. The beauty of yoga is every pose can be modified to accommodate anyone. An important aspect of […]
Resilience After a Brain Injury
By Dr. Shane Steadman, DC, DACNB, DCBCN, CNS Recovery after a brain injury can be a long journey. Working hard and hoping to get back to baseline often can be frustrating, and for some, unattainable. With the many doctor visits, exercises, rehab appointments, medications, and supplements, goals can become lost. However, amid recovering from a […]
The Resiliency of the Human Brain and Body
By James A. Heuer, PA As a personal injury attorney for over 45 years, I have witnessed many of my clients successfully recover from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Whether the TBI occurs from a car crash, a slip and fall, or blow to the head, the resiliency of the human body and brain is […]
Resiliency: Is It Just Personal or Part of Brain Chemistry?
By Deborah Zelinsky, O.D. The term resiliency encompasses “the range of personal protective factors, environmental supports, and resources, as well as self-regulatory processes, engaged in response to adversity,” according to investigators writing about recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) for the publication Disability and Rehabilitation. Indeed, author Mike Norton said it best when he wrote, […]
Stress Away Essential Oil
By Amy Zellmer, Editor-in-chief A complementary tool that can help you achieve a healthy lifestyle, essential oils are easy to use and smell great, with a variety of uses. All oils are not created equal. I personally only trust the Young Living brand because I know they maintain complete control over their product from seed […]
Resiliency and the Courtroom
By Jeff Heller Resiliency is one of the greatest attributes anyone can have. From an early age, parents teach their children, “if you get knocked down, you get back up.” Coaches teach their players, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” And one of the cornerstones of the underdog mentality is to “never […]
The Quality of Resilience
by Shauna Hahn Sometime in 2019, in the weekly “Healing and Recovery” therapy group I lead, we discussed the topic of the quality of “resilience.” When it came time for a patient to contribute, he said, “I don’t want to be resilient. I get tired of being resilient all the f**king time.” And I heard […]
Peanut Butter Protein Fluff
By Amy Zellmer, Editor-in-chief What You Need: 1 cup (250g) full-fat Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. peanut butter or almond butter 2 tsp. stevia Favorite garnish (banana, granola, blueberries) Add the yogurt, nut butter and stevia into a small mixing bowl and whisk together using a hand mixer, until fluffy. Transfer the mix into a bowl […]
Arizona Man Overcomes Three Traumatic Brain Injuries and Gives Back By Building Adaptive Recreation & Socialization Program for Survivors
By Ed Roth Randy Elston is finally living his best life, which may be an odd thing to say about a Marine Corps veteran with three traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Recently named as the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona’s new Adaptive Recreation & Activities Coordinator, Randy’s tours of duty in Iraq left him with a […]