Being a Caregiver
This Caregiver’s Roller Coaster Ride
The simple truth is, I didn’t have a clue just what I was getting myself into when I took on the role of caregiver for my mother. With each passing day, I learn more about […]
Articles by Rod Rawls
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Why (and How) I Started Meditating
My brain injury outcomes changed everything in my life, and it didn’t take long to learn how little traditional medicine had to offer me. I found meditation quite by accident, while trying to find a […]
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Meditation Benefits for Brain Injury Survivors
With over 5 million TBI survivors in the US alone identified as suffering from chronic, life changing symptoms, and the proven suboptimal performance of traditional medicine, alternatives are actively being pursued. Meditation is a promising […]
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Functional Medicine May Help TBI Survivors
There is a rising awareness around the world of the frequency and impact of brain injuries. The inadequacy of conventional medicine in effectively treating secondary injury after-effects that commonly follow an initial brain trauma has […]
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A BDNF Follow-Up: The First Month
In my original BDNF post, I introduced research materials on how increasing BDNF levels can positively impact memory and cognitive functions. That post offers a science-based perspective on what BDNF does and the tools and […]
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Holiday Recovery
In the not too distant past, my biggest holiday recovery challenges were typically hangovers, cleaning up the cardboard, paper and ribbons, and putting my house back in order. As a brain injury survivor, recovery from […]
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Increasing BDNF for Better Memory and Brain Function
I recently discovered brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in a Stephen King novel about kids with psychic abilities. While I didn’t find any evidence supporting that idea, there are many studies that have clearly shown […]
Being a Caregiver
Finding Balance as a Caregiver
Life changes in a major way when we sign on to be a full-time caregiver, especially when we already have a full-time job. Everyone tells us the importance of a healthy work/life balance, but this […]
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TBI Recovery: A Long and Winding Road
One of the important things I have learned about my healing process after my brain injury is that it’s a path filled with twists and turns, leading to an ever-shifting horizon. As our brains continue […]
Being a Caregiver
The Value of a Simple Touch
Let’s start by saying that I went through some big changes as my brain rewired after my injury. I’m not much of a toucher now. I rarely instigate a hug. Holding hands while walking with […]