Hi everyone! This is Kelly - your Nutrition Coach and Brain Health Professional on a mission to teach you how to get a better brain!
How to get a better brain is very appropriate, as this month is worldwide Brain Injury Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and educate about all things brain injury.
The information in this video is helpful for anyone who has a brain injury, knows a brain-injured person, works with one, puts themselves at risk for acquiring one, or is a caregiver to a brain injury survivor, like me. If you don’t know about my story, head over to HappiHuman.com to read all about my husband’s brain injury, how it changed both our lives in an instant, and how we managed to turn things around naturally.
But for this podcast, let’s consider why a TBI brain likes routine, how routines can support recovery, and ideas on what you can start doing today if you happen to have a TBI. So you’ll want to pay close attention - as what I share in this video is very valuable information that I wish was available to me and Joe when we needed it. Take it all in so you don’t have to struggle or feel alone like we did!
First, what exactly is a TBI? It stands for traumatic brain injury. A TBI occurs when the brain and skull collide, disrupting the brain’s normal functioning. It’s usually the result of blunt force trauma but can happen due to a variety of different reasons.
How much a TBI impacts you depends on several factors, including the severity of the injury, the biochemical changes that take place upon impact, the state of your nervous system upon injury, your nutritional status, and your body’s ability to cope, to name a few. All these factors play a role in recovery.
Speaking of recovery, let’s talk about that. One of the most important things you can do to support recovery after a TBI is to stick with a routine. It may not always be easy, but it can help speed the healing process and make life easier for you in general.
But why does a TBI brain like routine? In brief, routines can help establish a sense of stability, promote other healthy habits, and helps your brain function more efficiently. Be sure to watch the video for more information about why a TBI brain likes counties, how routines can support recovery, and some simple routines you can start today!
You can also read the full article on HappiHuman.com
While you’re there, be sure to check out some other related blog posts:
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Silent Epidemic
Head Injury 101: Common Types of TBI and How to Spot Worrying Symptoms
Concussion Protocol: 10 Things to do When You Have a Concussion
Brain Injury Awareness: The Consequences of TBI
Maggie’s Story
If you’re still not sure where to start in your TBI recovery, contact me today at Kelly@HappiHuman.com.
What strategies have you used to recover from a TBI? Did you try any of the ones I mentioned in this video or something else? Let me know.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks for listening! Until next time, stay happi and healthy!
A reminder that this content is not intended to substitute professional medical