Tag: brain injury

With growing amounts of research on concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), it is becoming more well-known that it is a serious concern, especially for athletes. In particular, collision or high-speed sports such as football and hockey have the highest rates of CTE. Soccer players are also near the top ...

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease associated with a history of repetitive brain traumas. Repeated, forceful blows to the head are the greatest risk factor in the development of CTE. Researchers and physicians have only begun to understand, therefore more time and research is needed to fully ...

by Sierra Fawn-Guay Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that support the structure and function of the brain, and are required for survival. The three main types of omega 3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). ALA is considered ...

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 ...

By Kristen Brown Whether you need mental clarity, calming, a recharge, or some other type of mental support, Sodalite is your friend. It has so many powerful qualities that it has easily moved to the top of my list as my most-used crystal! Here are five ways Sodalite can help ...

by Dr. Terry Trinka The short answer is, Yes! And here is how they work. In a concussion or traumatic brain injury the impact causes your brain to slosh around inside the skull, damaging the finely wired circuitry. While many people recover within three months of a hit to their ...

by Dr. Erik Reis Don’t wait for success to make you happy; You must create your happiness to find success. We've heard it all before: “Find what makes you happy and then go after it.” “Happiness is the result of success and achievement.” And my favorite, “Be on the Pursuit ...

After two brain injuries, the most recent from a motor vehicle collision in 2015, 67-year-old Margaret despaired, saying,“I can’t keep living like this.” She was severely depressed and extremely anxious. She could barely leave her house and second-guessed even the most banal of social interactions. She was taking a high ...

by Jacob Meyer, LSW, LAC The gap between our perception of what brain injury recovery should be like versus the actual process of recovery can be confusing for a person who is just trying to get back to normal life. The common perception of brain injury recovery is that you ...

By JoAnne Silver Jones “How are you?” Dr. C. asked, as she always did at the start of my appointment. She accepted me as her patient about eight months after I suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. For the first few years, she concentrated on finding the right medications to ...