Concussion, Adrenal Fatigue, and Pregnenolone Anti-depressants, prednisone, and cortisone are handed out like candy now at the doctor’s office. What they don’t tell you is that once you are on them you can’t get off, at least not quickly or without side effects. Finding what caused the change in brain and re-balance the chemistry would [...]
Discover the Supplements that Support Brain Health Did you know that supplements, nutrition, hydration, and exercise are the secret sauce to a healthy brain? Why exercise can prevent dementia and memory loss? Increasing circulation to the brain increases nitric oxide. Nitrates are found in beetroot and dark leafy greens like spinach and arugula. When you [...]
During the concussion conference, it was announced that the NFL funded 11 million dollars to a researcher at the University of Calgary. What does that mean for you? What does that mean for treatment? New information about assessment discovered. Everyone thinks they have to become unconscious or see stars to get a concussion. This is [...]
Concussed chicks chat about the movie Concussion starring Will Smith. This movie opened up the conversation about head injury and brought awareness and laser-like focus on the NFL and of how concussion affects your life, relationships and suicidal thoughts to mainstream media and puts pressure on the NFL to start addressing concussion. CTE It began [...]
Dr. Corey Deacon shares his story of how concussion changed his life during university. Dr. Corey Deacon recalls his first concussion at age 11 after playing hockey. Symptoms started after he played football, started with anxiety that he started to self-medicate with alcohol Raw and Real Disclosure Dr. Deacon shares that symptoms of concussions came [...]
I this episode, I share briefly how my ADHD put my brain in overdrive after my second concussion in 2010. The nature of my physical injuries prevented me from working out for 5 years, but my weight did maintain even though through blood test I had a hypothyroid due to the stress, pain and brain [...]
A concussion can happen to anyone at any time. Marcia( Concussed Chick) shares her story of how she had 3 concussions. Her first concussion happened in a car accident she was taken to the hospital, the medical personnel and emergency focused on her arm, as she could not move it. In reality is your brain [...]
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Training the Trainer Taking classes and courses helps elevate a person's life and their skills as a practitioner. I look forward to taking the advanced courses in Posturology with Neurosomatics in Florida August 27th to August 31st, and incorporating the techniques into my practice. NEURO CERTIFICATION - A DEEPER LOOK The Neuro track of the [...]
Anatomy of Concussion The 5 Step Concussion Protocol has evolved into the 7 Step concussion protocol. Understanding head injury and awareness are essential in starting to treat a concussion. Understanding head injury and awareness are essential in starting to treat a concussion.The workshop held at Mount Royal University on August 11th & 12th was well [...]
Asking the Right Question It takes a team of professionals to heal a concussion. Knowing what questions to ask your doctor is critical to obtain exceptional treatment. You may not even know what to ask and rely on outdated advice for treatment. Did you know that 80 percent of individuals recover within two to four weeks [...]
What is the next step after being diagnosed or assessed with a concussion? Sweltering Room The room was hot and stuffy; no water was provided and not one break during the entire evening, 4 hours long. Do these researchers even understand what is going on in the head and body of someone with a [...]