April Tarot Reading: Skipping Stones
by Sam Black Every step you make is progress. Be conscious of what you choose to toss away. What may be an afternoon pastime now, may later be seen as a wasted opportunity. An Aboriginal legend shares that the...
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March Tarot Reading: Adventure Awaits
by Sam Black Adventure Awaits -- Great adventure awaits you! You are in need of a cultural education and an experience that will give you insight to new possibilities and ways of living! It may seem as though you...
January Tarot Reading: Olive Branch
by Sam Black Olive Branch - It is time to find a way to work together. You each have strengths and vulnerabilities that need tended, nurtured and loved. Be flexible without breaking, and understand your common bond. If the branch...
December Tarot Reading: Soul Food
by Sam Black Soul Food - It is time to feed your hunger and feed your soul! Your body and soul are crying for more! You are ready for feasting and celebration. You are needing to gain more knowledge and...
November Tarot Reading: Great Protector
by Sam Black Great Protector - You have been placed with the ability to stand up for those who need help and at times this protection has moved you off course. You find that others come to you with their struggles,...
October Tarot Reading | The Healing Pool
by Sam Black The Healing Pool - It is time to soak in the healing pool. Allow the nutrients to come into your space and replenish what you have lost. You are being called to cleanse and create partnership with your...
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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 a fresh start and the universe is ready to give it to you. Be less concerned with […]
Domestic Abuse and Traumatic Brain Injuries
by James A. Heuer, PA Domestic abuse and TBI have been linked through data; however, very limited research has been conducted because many instances of domestic abuse go unreported. The research that has been done is consistent with the indication of the severity of the issue. Since domestic abuse victims are usually exposed to instances […]
Mindful + Movement
By Kelly Harrigan Treatments for concussions and head injuries are reaching new heights of awareness in recent years. Traditional medical standard of care has been a “wait and see” approach, which isn’t helpful for those who are afflicted. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-concussive syndrome (PCS) often includes the many systems within the body, including […]
Essential Oils: Rosemary and Rosemary Vitality™
By Amy Zellmer, Editor-in-chief Essential oils are a complementary tool 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 […]
Memory Problems? Maybe an Optometrist Can Help
By Deborah Zelinsky, O.D. Why would someone visit an optometrist for memory problems? Because memories are built on our ability to “visualize” and “process” what we are seeing, feeling, smelling, touching, hearing, and thinking. Visual processing is what enables us to respond appropriately to changes in the environment. That environment can include aromas, facial expressions, […]
The Memory-Boosting Magic of Fluorite
By Kristen Brown In today’s jam-packed world it can be difficult to retain and remember everything thrown at us. If you are under high stress, have a short- or long-term illness, or have sustained any type of bodily or brain injury, it makes memory even more complicated. Enter fluorite — a powerful crystal that can […]
Diet to Help Decrease Oxidative Stress and Improve Memory
By Sierra Fawn Guay, MS, RDN, LDN, CBIS The brain has many functions. Of these, memory is perhaps the most affected by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is caused by an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants. Free radicals are highly reactive, unstable molecules that are formed naturally in the body, including during the use of […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Memory?
By Shauna Hahn Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is an FDA-approved medical therapy for hard-to-treat depression and OCD, but did you know that it is really useful for memory problems following TBI, too? Let me explain how. TMS utilizes an MRI-strength magnet that we place directly on the heads of individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, […]
Life Lessons Learned From a TBI
By Amy Zellmer, Editor-in-chief Contact. It seems so simple, yet it’s so critical to our daily lives. Even introverts and people with agoraphobia still need contact whether in-person, over the phone, or on a Zoom call. Those of us living with brain injury have long been experts at self-isolation; however, it’s always been on our terms. […]