traumatic brain injury Archives

Boost your brain health with this read

January 24, 2018Leave a CommentTagged With: alzheimer's, assess your risks, books, brain health, brain injury, brain smarts, cognitive ability, concussion, diet, disease, exercise, health, human brain, illness, insight, medical science, nutrition, Outsmarting Alzheimer's, prevention, quiz, reading, self care, TBI, traumatic brain injury

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I am a strong proponent of brain health, having dealt with the aftermaths of a brain injury which made me realize just how vulnerable of a position one can be…

First Aid when feeling isolated….

August 16, 2017Leave a CommentTagged With: avoidance, Brain Injury Network Radio, caregivers, community, concerns, concussion, depression, Emma's Skiing Adventure, family, friends, happiness, health, hope, injury prevention, inspiration, isolation, journey, judgement, Keeping A Head, loneliness, love, loved, moving forward, peace, perception, problem solving, recluse, rejection, safety, safety for children, self acceptance, self care, self compassion, self preservation, self-love, social groups, solutions, strategies, stressors, struggles, support, Talk Radio, TBI, tips, trauma change management, traumatic brain injury, well-being

I was recently invited to be a guest speaker on Keeping A Head, a segment on the Brain Injury Network Radio, where I was part of an important conversation offering…

Skiing Safely, Emma shares her tips with you!

March 21, 2016Leave a CommentTagged With: accidents, active living, adults, brain injury, children, Easter, Emma's Skiing Adventure, exercise, family, helmets, injury prevention, outdoor activities, physical activity, recreation, safe skiing, safety, safety tips, skiing, skiing safely, snow sports, snowboarding, traumatic brain injury

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With the Easter break just around the corner, I know many are looking forward to heading to the mountains to take advantage of the last few weeks of the ski…

Happiness is a Decision (infographic)

September 16, 2015Leave a CommentTagged With: decisions, happiness, happiness is a decision, happiness is a state of mind, health and happiness, health and wellness, positive outlook, traumatic brain injury

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I know you are familiar with the saying happiness is a state of mind but I’m curious to know if you have ever looked at this more deeply and thought…

Concussions can occur more often than you’d think, here’s what you need to know

June 10, 2015Leave a CommentTagged With: anxiety, assessment, behavioural, brain injury prevention, cognitive, concussions, depression, dizziness, Doctor, double vision, frontal lobes, headache, irritation, medical exam, mTBI, nausea, physical, rehabilitation, sensitivity to light, symptoms, TBI, tinnitus fatigue, traumatic brain injury, vomiting

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In last week’s blog I listed a statistic that 75% of traumatic brain injuries are considered mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), also known as concussions. Concussions are often misdiagnosed or…

It’s brain injury awareness month in Canada!

June 3, 20151 CommentTagged With: ABI, acquired brain injury, concussions, death, direct costs, economical, healthcare, indirect costs, injury, mild traumatic brain injury, rehabilitation, social, survivor, TBI, traumatic brain injury

June is Brain Injury Awareness month in Canada with the objective being to highlight awareness on the effects and causes of acquired brain injury. In the United States March is…

Healthy eating leads to a healthy brain!

May 20, 2015Leave a CommentTagged With: almonds, alzheimer's, amaranth, asparagus, avocados, beans, beets, berries, blueberries, Brain Awareness Week, brain health, brain injury, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cardiovascular diseases, carrots, cauliflower, cocoa, dairy free, dementia, fatty fish, flax seeds, ginger, gluten free, good health, healthy lifestyle, heart attack, legumes, lifestyle, oats, preventions, quinoa, saturated fats, strawberries, strokes, trans fats, traumatic brain injury, turmeric, walnuts, whole grains

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Those of you who have been following me for some time know how much of a priority I place on keeping the brain healthy. Admittedly, this didn’t become a priority…

You’ve spoken and I’ve listened, your favourite blogs are….

May 13, 2015Leave a CommentTagged With: blogs, brain health, brain injury awareness month Canada, challenges, child sponsorship, clean water, disability, education, enhance life, essential oils, goals, Health and Well-Being, healthcare, healthy lifestyle, injury prevention, life struggles, love life, miracles, neurons, New Years Resolutions, no limits, persons with disabilities, popular, Rwanda, traumatic brain injury

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Every week over the past 6 months I have shared my views on a wide variety of topics with you, often times not holding back in being both transparent and…

Here’s one example of how yoga can benefit the brain

April 15, 2015Leave a CommentTagged With: benefits of yoga, brain health, brain injury, brain injury prevention, courage, death, determination, disability, healthy brain, Kevin Pearce, LoveYourBrain, rehabilitation, resilience, TBI survivor, The Crash Reel, traumatic brain injury, yoga, yoga poses

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Yoga has become so mainstream now everyone is familiar with the benefits it brings to the mind, body and spirit. What I find myself wondering though is if everyone is…

The link between Essential Oils and your well-being

April 3, 20154 CommentsTagged With: Dr. Joseph Mercola, essential oils, executive functions, frontal lobe, health, herbal oils, Huffington Post, medication, reference guide for essential oils, testimonials, traumatic brain injury, well-being

If you are like me, you appreciate how much more health conscious we have become over the past decade. The majority of the people I know are continually striving to…

There are two ways to look at life…

March 18, 20151 CommentTagged With: cardiovascular diseases, common cold, Dr. Martin Seligman, Flourish, flu, health, health fads, immune system, learned optimism, optimist, personality trait, pessimist, traumatic brain injury

Are you as frustrated and confused as I am about all the latest health fads? It’s hard to know what to believe when you see an article online telling you…

Brain Awareness Week 2015 – The Brain Matters!

March 11, 20152 CommentsTagged With: 2015, Alzheimer's disease, Brain Awareness Week, brain bee, brain diseases, brain disorders, brain health, brain injury, caregivers, children, Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, Dana Foundation, depression, exhibitions, injury prevention, kids, lectures, March 16-22, Parkinson's disease, patients, seniors, successful aging, traumatic brain injury, workshops

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Next week marks the 20th anniversary of Brain Awareness Week. From March 16 – 22nd, close to 100 countries will be hosting various events across the globe geared towards increasing…

How We Can All Feel Better About Ourselves in 5 Easy Steps

February 18, 20152 CommentsTagged With: anxiety, awareness, compassion, depression, emotions, forgiveness, happiness, health, inadequacy, inner turmoil, kindness, meditation, negative self-talk, optimism, relaxation, resilience, self compassion, self-criticism, self-love, suffering, support, traumatic brain injury, well-being

In today’s world we are always looking for ways on how we can feel better about ourselves! I know everyone is familiar with the word compassion and the emotional response you…

Need an attitude adjustment? Here’s how to get one!

January 28, 20151 CommentTagged With: attitude, change, difference maker, discouragement, failure, fear, glass half empty, glass half full, healing, journey, obstacles, opportunity, problems, rehabilitation, successes, traumatic brain injury

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What thoughts come to your mind when you hear the phrase “difference maker?” Do you think of someone at work who has a knack for always coming up creative ideas…

Brain Injury Prevention – A New Year’s Resolution You’ll Want to Make and Keep!

January 14, 20153 CommentsTagged With: head injury, helmet legislation, helmets, hospitalization, injury prevention, New Years Resolutions, Nova Scotia, safety, safety first, ski helmet, skiers, skiing, snowboarders, traumatic brain injury, youth

Did you know injuries are the leading cause of death in Canada and the United States for those age 1 – 44? Fact: Brain injury is the greatest killer under…

Learning to Live Beyond Limits!

January 7, 2015Leave a CommentTagged With: accomplishment, adversity, blindness, deaf, determination, disabilities, goals, hard work, independence, inner strength, intentions, learning, limitations, limits, mobility, motivation, new years 2015, persevere, pride, resolutions, spirit, traumatic brain injury, willpower

Welcome 2015! If you are like most people you’ve likely spent a bit of time reflecting on 2014 as you look ahead and start planning goals for the year. I’d…