Our previous blog was about why a TBI brain likes routines and how routines can support TBI recovery.
If you missed it, I encourage you to check it out!
This week, in further commemoration of Brain Injury Awareness month, let me give you the low-down on head injuries.
What is a head injury, how can you acquire one, what are the warning signs, and what is the best treatment? These are all the questions we’ll answer this week and more!
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Are you a coffee drinker?
Have you ever wondered if coffee is good for you - or have you been thinking about giving it up to benefit your health?
Well, before you throw in the towel as far as coffee is concerned, be sure you read this week’s guest post to discover the health benefits of coffee, if it’s good for you, and if it may just lengthen your life!
Yes - coffee is many people’s choice of morning beverage. However, did you know that it might just help prolong your lifespan? Find out more here!
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Neurofatigue can be a direct result of a brain injury or neurological disease. Dealing with the consequences can be difficult, but there are solutions that help.
In our continued efforts to educate about brain injuries and the consequences that often come with it, this week, we’ll introduce you to neurofatigue, common complaints associated with it, and solutions that may help.
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Is your brain inflamed? How can you tell? And if it is, is there anything you can do about it?
One of the most common complaints I hear in my practice is related to brain inflammation. To discover what common complaint this is, to learn what you can do about it, and to download my free resource to help you get started today, be sure to read this week’s blog.
If you care about the health of your brain, you won’t want to miss this!
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No matter how well you take care of yourself and your brain, the reality is that anyone can suffer from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) at any time. TBIs do not discriminate against gender, age, race, or health status.
For my husband Joe, it happened in a cycling accident.
For Maggie, whom I interviewed last week, it happened at a waterslide park.
For you, it may have been on a football field or hockey rink.
But regardless of how one may have sustained a TBI, the science is showing that proper nutrition following an acquisition can play a helpful role in TBI recovery.
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I am super excited to announce a special new series that I’m launching about life after a traumatic brain injury.
This week, I’d like to introduce you to Maggie Doucette.In celebration of June being Brain Injury Awareness month in Canada, Maggie of M.A.D. Digital Marketing sat down with me to share her personal story. We discussed what living with a brain injury is like and how her life has changed. She also offered her advice to others struggling with a TBI and had a special message for their friends and family members.
So be sure to read this week’s post to discover what Maggie had to say!
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Do you ever feel so mentally exhausted that even regular daily chores or tasks seem impossible? Does it seem as though each task you undertake requires every single ounce of energy that you have? If you’ve suffered a concussion or traumatic brain injury, you are likely all too aware of these sensations. But even if you haven’t, these feelings may still sound all-too-familiar. If they do, you may be experiencing neurofatiuge.
Neurofatigue following a head injury or incident can make it hard to readjust to your daily life. Read this week’s blog to discover some tips for managing it and regaining control.
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Fuzzy brain? Feeling distracted or exhausted?
Unable to perform at school or work? It's common to feel this way from time to time, but if you're experiencing brain fog on a regular basis, it could be related to what you're eating or drinking.
In order to beat brain fog, there are some foods that you need to avoid. Find out what foods cause brain fog that may be preventing you from staying clear and gaining a competitive edge in life.
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How does an unhappy gut equate to an unhappy brain? I’m sure you’ve heard of the gut-brain axis by now.
But just how closely linked is the health of our gut to the health of our brain? How can one affect the other? And, most importantly, how can we use the health of our gut to improve that of our brain?
Keep reading to find out!
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Could our modern lifestyle be preventing us from getting the quality sleep we need?
We all know that getting quality sleep is important - I’m sure you’ve felt the ramifications of a poor night’s sleep the following day (or two).
Last week I shared why sleep is so important to our health and what happens when we sleep. If you missed it, check it out here.
This week, read on to discover the health benefits of quality sleep and what you can do to get a better night’s rest.
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How many hours of sleep do you typically get each night? Do you wake feeling rested?
Sleep accounts for up to 33% of our lives. We know it’s important and feel the ramifications when we don’t get enough. But what exactly happens when we sleep? And how does our sleep affect both our physical and mental health?
Read this week’s post to find out!
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Brain injury is a silent epidemic.
On the surface, things may look fine. But beneath the surface, there is a vast network of symptoms that no one sees. These symptoms are very difficult to deal with and almost impossible for others to understand.
This is why I liken the effects of a brain injury to an iceberg - below the surface of the TBI iceberg lies the hidden burden of the disease.
In my continued quest to educate about brain injuries and in light of the fact that June is Traumatic Injury Awareness Month, I urge you to read on to discover how brain injuries are a silent epidemic and learn about the true impact brain injuries can have.
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Following are 9 practical things you can start investing in today to protect your most valuable organ. Your brain is a highly complex machine that is responsible for every single thing you do, think, feel and say.
With more neurons than stars contained in our galaxy, your brain is considered the executive control centre of your body. As such, it supervises every thought, feeling, memory, mood, and action that you undertake.
Your brain is what makes you… you!
Yet most people often don’t think twice about this vital organ.
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Omega 3s are membrane components. They surround every one of your cells to give them energy. Omega 3 fatty acids do many positive things for our health, including increasing the functionality of our eyes, brain, lungs, immune system, and heart.
As your body does not create omega 3s, you must get them from your diet. This is why they are called “essential” fatty acids.
The most crucial omega 3s are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). These can be naturally found in foods, such as:
Fish: salmon, tuna, sardines
Oils: soybean oil, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil
Nuts and seeds: chia seeds, walnuts, flaxseeds
Most people don’t consume enough omega 3 fatty acids. Rather, they consume an abundance of omega 6s.
In general, omega 6 fatty acids are inflammatory while omega 3s have the opposite effect. It should come as no surprise, then, that omega 6s are more prevalent in a Standard American Diet and are consumed in staggering ratios of up to 40:1!
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Yes, a celiac diagnosis changes everything. This section is designed to help you navigate through all the hype and educate you about gluten, where it’s often hidden, and how to avoid cross-contamination to help get you started you on your journey to better health.
The first step is recognizing that if you have celiac disease, you must adopt a gluten-free diet for life - and “cheating” on this kind of diet when you have celiac disease spells disaster.
The second step is to educate yourself. You need to be aware of what gluten is, which foods contain it, and how to avoid cross-contamination so you don’t get sick.
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