Preparing for upcoming travel can be a daunting task for this brain injury survivor, almost as much as the travel itself. This round I started preparations more than a week prior to my actual travel […]
As with other types of meditation, transcendental meditation (TM) changes our mental state and even our physiology well beyond the time actually spent in meditation. The intent of TM, as with most schools of meditation, […]
This approach was my first step into the world of meditation, hoping to improve the chronic symptoms from my traumatic brain injury. My search for learning materials led me to an audio book called “Mindfulness, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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