You might be asking yourself “how can a virtual world enhance your first life?” and “What is a first life anyway?” Let me start by saying that my experiences in the virtual world of Second Life are as real as in physical spaces such as with friends in my living room, cooking in my kitchen, (more…)
Healthy eating is important for everyone; however, for brain injury survivors, eating nutritious foods are a critical part of overall wellness. BEST Administrator, brain injury support group facilitator and coach, nutritional food consultant and brain injury survivor, Robin Spicuzza, knows this well: healthful eating has become a way of life and a passion for her, (more…)
Editor’s note: The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to introduce brain injury survivor, writer, author, consultant, chef and neuro-nutritional expert, Chef Myron Norman, as our newest BEST guest blogger. Welcome, Chef Myron!–KT It never fails. Whether I’m at the local market buying a fresh jar of honey or talking food tips with a (more…)
Editor’s note: The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to introduce writer, musician, instructor, stroke survivor and stroke awareness advocate, Andy Dovey, as our newest BEST guest blogger. Welcome, Andy!–KT As you may be aware, there is a great deal of talk about neuroplasticity. This is defined as the brain’s ability to reorganize itself (more…)
May is Stroke Awareness Month. This month, the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) will be sharing information about stroke, stroke prevention and personal stories from stroke survivors. As we begin the month of May, we’d like to start here with the facts. Check out the infographics above and below courtesy of stroke.org. In addition, writer, (more…)
