The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) was honored to participate in the event, An Athlete’s Journey: Sports and Traumatic Brain Injury, held at the Spokane Public Library in Spokane, Washington on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  It was an evening of connecting, sharing, and important conversations about the impact of brain injury in the sports world. (more…)
What is forest bathing? Perhaps it is a bath in a forest, literally? As amazing and interesting as that sounds, forest bathing is indeed different, but in amazing and interesting way, too. Forest bathing is the holistic experience of simply being in the forest. The activity and health practice was developed in Japan during the (more…)
What are superheroes made of? Here are some words that come to mind: Now, what if we had the opportunity to answer that question and explore the answers through art? How would that look like? Here are some examples: The photograph above of the lion is the symbol of being brave. Brave is a superhero word, most definitely! (more…)
Looking for a way to reduce stress? Want to feel better and healthier? Consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through (more…)
(Editor’s Note: Writer and BEST Guest Blog Contributor, Isaac Peterson returns with a compelling essay on the importance of the human touch. It’s a wonderful reminder for everyone. Thank you, Isaac! KT). Maybe you remember the time I wrote about how sometimes ideas for a new essay just come to me out of the blue (more…)
