Lens: A New Method in Neurofeedback
Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS): I had heard about this approach years ago, and even have spoken with Len Ochs numerous times over the course of my 20 years of recovery. Yet, the approach was so different from what I knew and my cognitive ability would not allow me to grasp this method.
Treating Migraines
There are many products and methods for treating severe headaches, especially migraines, which are common with traumatic brain injury. My training in hypnosis has helped many people over the course of my 31 years in private practice as a health psychologist.
Brain Injury: Locked-In Syndrome
Two years ago I was introduced to a new patient with Locked-In Syndrome. He had a massive coronary that caused global brain damage that resulted in his inability to move any of his muscles voluntarily. As part of my “5-prong approach” and integrative approach
Brain Injury: Does Gender or Age make a difference?
I recently received an E-mail asking about a possible relationship and marriage from someone with a TBI and its affect upon the relationship.
What I wrote back was the following:
Strawberries with Chocolate Creme
A delicious way to serve Strawberries in just 10 Minutes! 3 TBS low-fat vanilla or soy yogurt 3 TBS organic cocoa 3 TBS maple syrup 1 Pint Strawberries 1. Whisk yogurt, cocoa and maple syrup in a small bowl. If your cocoa has lumps, sift it through a strainer before mixing with the other ingredients. 2. Place mixture in 2 small sauce cups on a plate and arrange the Strawberries around the cups. 3. Dip Strawberries into the chocolate creme and enjoy! PREPARATION HINT: The taste of this recipe will vary depending upon the brand of yogurt used. A creamy, custard-type yogurt works best. Serves 2 PROMOTE BRAIN HEALTH Researchers have found that Strawberries help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of age-related declines in brain function. Researchers found that feeding aging laboratory animals Strawberry-rich diets significantly improved both their learning capacity and motor skills.
Coping with Life: The Wet Basement
If most of you have been following the news, for the past week the New England area has been inundated with water. In our town alone we had 11″ of rain in 3 days. The rivers are 3 ft above flood level. Thus, most of the homes in the area have wet basements.
The World Creation
All your life you live within artificial boundaries; that is boundaries not of your own making. As a child, you are told what to do and what not to do. Play this. Sit there. Eat. Don’t do that, it isn’t polite. You are never allowed to explore and discover your own limits and boundaries.
Brain Injury: Grieving the Loss of Self & Suicidal thoughts 20 years later.
Grief is rarely mentioned in coping with a brain injury. No, the neurologist discusses the various physical symptoms, while the mental health professional discusses the psychological, trauma or family situation. The rehab specialist usually discusses how you are functioning in your recovery, yet no one ever talks about how the person you used to be…died.
Brain Injury: Atypical Migraine
The other night I woke up with various neurological symptoms, i.e. ophthalmic migraine and a cold right arm. Since my first TBI, 3 more, I’ve never had typical migraines with aura and headaches. Rather I’ve had atypical migraines with neurological symptoms without a headache, which includes one sided muscle weakness, slurred speech, and droopy facial muscles.
The Effects of Arsenic & Heavy Metals on Your Body and Mood
Over a month ago, I was having joint pains and was examined by my nutritional educator, Dr. Martha Lindsay, only to be diagnosed with heavy metals in my system, especially silver. I have well water and my property abuts an abandoned silver mine.