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A Call for Better Health Insurance
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Relieving Tension Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common side effects of a brain injury/concussion. However, mostly everyone gets a headache now and then; the most typical one is called a tension headache. Below are some facts about headaches and a simple massage technique you can do to help relieve a tension headache.
A Word on Obama’s Summit on Concussion Safety
I was watching the late news and there were three reports about a “New” topic: Sports Concussion and the Obama Summit on Concussion Safety. I’ve been a board certified Sports Psychologist for 37 years, and am a survivor of three concussions. For many of us, concussions in sports are not new and have been misdiagnosed for decades.
The Effects of Memory Problems
This morning I wrote a lengthy blog on Psychology Today entitled “Do you have a Memory Problem?” This blog is divided into 3 parts, the understanding of memory, causes, and methods and treatments that help.
Brain Tumor Awareness: Update on my Meningioma
Just in time for Brain Tumor Awareness Month, I have a (positive) update on my own brain tumor (memingioma). In 2008 after an auto accident, I had a routine MRI. I was told I had another concussion and also had a brain tumor, meningioma, in my left frontal area of my brain. Hearing the news, I was extremely upset. Immediately, I went to the neurosurgeon who did my previous brain surgery. He said the tumor was small and would be slow growing. He also told me I would have to have a yearly MRI to keep watch of its growth.
Reiki for Recent Injuries
Reiki is a form of energy healing that focuses on bringing positive, universal energies into the body. These positive energies interact with living cells in ways that balance and support the natural healing process.
Nutrition for Neurons: The Wonders of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is primarily made up of a group of fats known as medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs). These fatty acids are easily absorbed into cells to increase energy without the need for insulin.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy uses gentle stretching and deep tissue work to lower your stress level and help you feel better overall. It can even improve the function of your immune system and keep you well!