Tag: abi

by Amy Zellmer, Editor-in-chief Professional BMXer Josh Perry is living his life with purpose, and inspiring others to do the same. In 2009 Josh Perry experienced migraines that gradually worsened. Eventually, his vision was impaired to the point of interfering with his professional BMX career. He went to his doctor ...

by James A. Heuer, PA Our law firm helps numerous individuals who have been injured in car crashes or involved in a slip and fall resulting in a head injury.  I meet with all of our clients, and I meet with the majority of them when they first come to ...

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 you can use them in a variety of ways. Please know that all oils are not created equally. Young Living is the only brand I ...

by Dean Foor and Jeff Ballard For those of us who suffer persistent headaches or migraines, there is nothing more dread-inducing than the first twinges that indicate the onset of an episode. Maybe you know your triggers well, or perhaps you’re still searching for answers—but either way, once the pain ...

by Toni Popkin Keeping the following points in mind when meeting or just passing by a service dog team will make a world of difference and the handler will certainly be appreciative. 1) Do not distract the dog or interfere with his job. In order to perform their jobs to ...

by Erik Reis, DC, DACNB, CBIS For a majority of the population, daily headaches, neck pain, and migraines are merely a theoretical event that comes up in conversations with family and friends.  But for the nearly 21.2% of the US population who currently suffer from these debilitating conditions, life can ...

by Sharik Peck, PT Persistent debilitating headaches are a frequent complaint from those who have experienced a brain injury or concussion. The fastest way to turn off a headache is by balancing the brain. What does that mean? First, you need to understand a few basics about the nervous system, ...

By Kristen Brown The struggle is real . . . we are constantly being stimulated by sounds, sights, tastes, smells, and feelings. This nonstop sensory overload can create toxic responses like brain fog, indecision, nausea, and other health challenges. Enter selenite!  This powerful but gentle crystal is the perfect antidote ...

by Amy Zellmer, Editor-in-chief When Brooke Mills competed in her teen first pageant, she had no idea that she would eventually use pageantry as a platform to raise awareness about the devastating effects of concussions. About a year after her first pageant Brooke suffered a concussion in gym class. While ...

by Dr. Jeremy Schmoe The connections between the cervical spine and post-concussion symptoms are real, and determining whether a patient’s symptoms are from a brain injury or an injury to the cervical spine is complicated because the symptoms overlap.  After a series of whiplash skiing concussions, I started to develop ...