Spoiler alert: there’s more than “just rest”!
This week on Hope Survives® | Brain Injury Podcast, Dr. Mark Heisig helps us to understand some of the new research on what can help concussion patients to improve. It's a comprehensive look at what you can do metabolically to prime your brain to heal. Key takeaway: it's important to take a full picture look when someone has a concussion, and creating a targeted treatment plan, rather than just ignoring the symptoms and hoping they go away.
This will be helpful if you (or your loved one) are in the acute stages, or if you have been living with post-concussion symptoms for some time. There is hope, and there is help!
Listen below or on your mobile device by subscribing on podcast platforms!
0:00 Intro
10:00 Introducing Dr. Mark Heisig
16:00 New Concussion Research
18:30 Acute Concussion Treatment
20:40 Red Flag Symptoms
22:10 Helping Post-Concussion Symptoms
25:00 Finding your “BAM”
25:45 Hydration
27:20 Breathing
30:25 Nutrition/Gut Issues
40:50 Top Things to Do
44:00 Why Prolonged Rest Worsens Symptoms
48:40 Words of Hope
MEET OUR GUEST:
Mark Heisig, ND is a concussion specialist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr Mark strives to be a leader in integrative concussion recovery by inspiring athletes and motivated individuals with simplicity and innovation to achieve new levels of higher quality performance in sport and life. Dr. Mark lives with his wife and their newborn daughter in AZ, plays ice hockey when he can, runs recreationally, and pets all dogs.
Connect: drheisig.com IG: @drmarkheisig
ABOUT CRISTABELLE:
Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, podcast host, brain injury survivor & advocate.
Connect: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com
About This Podcast
Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you. Sharing hope, support, and education for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families. Hosted by award-winning TBI survivor, advocate, and singer/songwriter Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days. Subscribe and stay tuned for messages of encouragement, interviews with professionals, and survivor stories.
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This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.
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