Take Care of Yourself the BEST Way Possible

Self-care is all the rage. You see recommendations for spas, facial products, types of massage therapies, and wellness weekends. Where ever I turn, there’s another ad for something to buy. My goal is to find ways to spoil myself (other than binging on old Star Trek episodes) that don’t cost anything. Or, at the least, (more…)

BEST Exclusive: Quick Brain Boosting Meals by Dr. Jannine Krause

(Editor’s note: The Brain Energy Support Team is delighted and honored to share a blog exclusive article from our BEST friend, Dr. Jannine Krause! Dr. Krause shares her thoughts steps to healthy eating. Read on for some great tips and strategies to start in the new year. KT)  So you have a brain injury and (more…)

Forest Bathing

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…)

Tai Chi and You

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…)

Tips for Coping with Holiday Fireworks

Fireworks are deeply rooted in the celebration of the July Fourth holiday in the United States. For many people with traumatic brain injury (especially if it is coupled with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD, epilepsy/seizures or sensory issues), fireworks are challenging to cope with. Here are some of our favorite tips and strategies for coping with fireworks during the upcoming holiday: Here’s a good (more…)