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Do you think you should be feeling better? You should! Dr. Charles Parker , a Neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author of two books is offering a free webinar March 14th 6-8 pm (eastern time). This includes an interactive session and expert advice of “brain science”, including TBI along with ADD.
This neuroscientist starts getting a biological profile to determine balance with neurotransmitters, hormones, and trace minerals. Read the comment about a gentleman who improved after 18 years. It sounds like a very similar story to mine.
With advances like this, TBI symptoms could possibly be managed with the quality of life improving drastically. Let’s all keep pushing for quality and searching for the proper professionals. One of his books “Deep Recovery” focuses on “labels” during recovery/rehabilitation and where the focus should be during evaluation, assessment and treatment for adequate care.
I truly believe signing up for this Shindig will be an educational opportunity no one wants to miss. What do you think about the research, and possible improvement in TBI symptoms and quality of life?
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Find out how much better you COULD be doing — directly from Dr. Charles Parker
by Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, CTP, CMC, ACT, MCC, SCAC
An article in the ADD Advocacy Series
THIS is your shot – free of charge
As I said on an earlier post,Dr. Charles Parker, fellow ADD advocate, is one of the physician crusaders for specificity – of diagnosis and of treatment approaches – and he will be at your service on March 14th, 2013, no matter where you are in the world, at no charge whatsoever.
Neuroscientist, adult and child psychiatrist, Dr Parker is the originator of CorePsych, and the creator of an amazing amount of high-value webcontent in various formats on the CorePsych Blog.
He is also the author of two books containing information you…
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Laughter as brain injury medicine … what’s your credit card number
I was recently helping someone get a copy of birth certificate. The only way to order the certificate in advance was to pay by credit card. I put Read the rest of this entry »
Saturday photo: Horizon
It’s a different view from across America! In Wyoming cold with daily sunshine in winter months! Can you see the brightness of life? See the beauty of winter? Enjoy sunshine when things appear bleak? There is always light and hope when you search for it.
Always a ray of sunshine somewhere!
Laughter as brain injury medicine … Eyes
Time to laugh at our daily frustrations. Laughter helps heal the body and soul. Have you looked throughout your surroundings and couldn’t find what you just had? How Read the rest of this entry »
Slightly dysfunctional circumstances surrounding TBI
How dysfunctional is one’s family? Dysfunctional is a common term in healthcare and the general population. There is NO perfect family. Every family is dysfunctional. It’s just the degree of dysfunction that occurs. Slightly dysfunctional, or slightly in denial? Read the rest of this entry »
Saturday photo day: Warm body and warm heart
Bundle up and stay warm in the cold weather. Don’t forget to keep your pets warm too! This is the life of comfort, warmth and love!
Even man’s best friend doesn’t mind the cold!
Just keep them warm!
Laughter as medicine … how loud is too loud
Have you ever sat in the same room with another and they appear to be watching the television? Have you asked questions and they reply “Huh?” Have you noticed Read the rest of this entry »
The hardest work ever
Just a brief over view what happened during the years of recovery. I struggled daily with only energy for 3 to 4 hours every day. All my life before this injury I use to sleep not more than 3 or 4 hours a night. I did not have time to sleep. I was simply too busy. I worked, and I worked hard! Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips understanding brain injury: food for thought
Recovery from brain injury prognosis is better when younger. Prognosis is always best with proper rehabilitation. Is ongoing rehabilitation Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as medicine … where is it
Sometimes life seems so serious and even the most obvious things are hard to provoke a good hearty laugh. Laughing makes you feel better! It takes fewer Read the rest of this entry »
Mother-in-law moves in
Nearly everyone has a mother-in-law story. I encourage everyone to remain independent and in their own homes. This doesn’t mean they can’t participate in outside functions, attend family activities or have special outings with friends. A little help is all others need.
Does aging have to be depressing? Read the rest of this entry »
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Saturday is Photo Day: Appreciating simple things through photo memories!
Awe Winter … Where White is Beautiful from Indoors Looking Out!
It’s time to keep beautiful memories alive! Yes, it’s cold outside … but what’s more delightful than snuggling up by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa or roasting marshmallows indoors and making smores?
How many states don’t get snow? None. Even Hawaii may get a little snow periodically. Every state has recorded snowfall at one time or another, albeit rare in several states. In 2011 there was snowfall in 49 of 50 states simultaneously … a record breaker!
Simple tips … organizing and helping in the kitchen after brain injury
The kitchen is an area that can create significant chaos when things get put away in the wrong place. It’s distressing to those Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … who is to blame this time
I must admit laughter lightens our souls and brightens each day! We can laugh at ourselves or laugh with others, either way it increases the “feel good” hormones in the brain. It seems like people Read the rest of this entry »
Is sleep a problem
Sleep is a common problem. Most people dealing with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, ADD-ADHD, chronic medical conditions and injuries and more, have difficulty with sleep. I recommend clicking on the highlighted red link to Sleep Struggles and Disorders for a comprehensive and quick list and easy to navigate.
This site has an extensive list of all types of sleep problems. Additions and deletions of articles will be maintained. Go to the bottom of the page and click and read the links you are interested.
English: Diagram illustrating the influence of dark-light rythms on circadian rythms and related physiology and behavior. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
These Links about Sleep, Sleep Struggles & Disorders, ADD, Spectrum & Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Apnea, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Rarer Sleep Disorders, Other elements impacting sleep, Light, vision, and sleep … and more.
Please leave comments as you explore these links. What is helpful and what is not? How do these sleep disorders apply to your life and situation?
Laughter as brain injury medicine … he seemed so much bigger
We all have special memories of moments. Some are measurable memories and others are not! Precious memories entwined Read the rest of this entry »
Do not get that towel wet
A friend and I went to the local recreation center to try some water exercise. This was her first time following 7 brain surgeries. Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … Yuck! what’s that sour taste
Most people wake up anticipating a hot cup of coffee or tea in the morning. Some coffee makers have timers and drink upon awakening. Was the fresh brewed aroma apparent this morning? Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … another day another year
I tried on and off all day to post a simple laughter note. All I wanted to say Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … socks hanging on door
Have you laughed today? Oh, how I love helping others and being their advocate … but sometimes Read the rest of this entry »
2007 Christmas family gathering where most people wouldn’t expect
It’s the holiday season and reminders of years past. It’s bad enough that my subarachnoid hemorrhage occurred December 22, 1991 … a date I will never forget and left my life and my immediate family’s altered forever! What comes to mind now is Christmas time 2007! Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter is the best brain injury medicine … just one childhood moment with friend
With all the sadness in the world, it’s time to laugh again! Have you ever done something as a child you never told your parents about? What was the motivation for doing it? Children are innocent and they have memories their parents Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … recipe and kitchen disasters
Everyone has experienced some silly things that happen in kitchens. Either we add the wrong ingredients, don’t follow directions, forget something, or simply don’t know what happened! Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … Is there a difference between guardrails and handrails
I was talking with another person recovering from brain injury when she was describing how her shower and home was adapted to meet special needs. She was paralyzed on the right side and could not speak. She knew exactly what Read the rest of this entry »
NHBPM – Doing My Own Prompt Today – Chronic Illness Links
NHBPM – Doing My Own Prompt Today – Chronic Illness Links.
This is an impressive site with well written articles and several links pertaining to chronic illness. Take some time to review the related links on this post. I personally reviewed all the links thoroughly except one, which was not of interest to me but may be to others. These are all educational links and contain well-written materials. Tell me what you think?
Simple and basic tips to dressing and changing clothes
Often society is focused on appearance. It’s either about how Read the rest of this entry »
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