• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). After patients are placed inside a hyper- baric oxygen chamber with an oxygen concentration of 100 percent, the cham- ber is slowly raised between 1.5 to 2 times the normal atmospheric pressure. This allows more oxygen to enter the blood- stream, and where oxygen concentration is increased, healing is enhanced. Re- search has shown that HBOT dramatically improves both blood fl ow and function in the brain after injury. • Neurofeedback. As patients’ brain waves are read in real time, special software gives rewards, for example, audible feed- back or making a movie brighter when optimal brain wave patterns occur. This prompts the brain to subconsciously re- pattern itself.
• Diet and Nutrient Interventions. The acute (and eventually chronic) infl ammation that occurs as a result of concussive injuries is at the heart of why they continue to cause problems. Incorporating certain nutrients and strong antioxidants into a patient’s diet can reduce infl ammation and oxida- tive stress. Further, eliminating foods that can lead to low-grade infl ammation (such as sugars and common food allergens like gluten and dairy) may also be helpful. Diet and nutrient interventions are customized to the individual.
Brain health isn’t something most people think about on a regular basis, we tend to simply assume that our brains will always be there, doing their jobs. But the truth is, the brain is just as vulnerable to injury as other parts of the body. And in fact, TBI can have more serious, longer-lasting effects than, say, a typical broken arm or leg. Please, don’t assume that concussions are “normal” or that they won’t happen to your child. The more you know, the better equipped you’ll be to prevent and recognize concussions, and to seek proper treatment if one occurs.
Adam Breiner, ND, is the medical director of The NeuroEdge Brain Performance Center, a division of Whole-Body Medicine in Fairfi eld, CT. The Center is one of the only free-stand- ing hyperbaric facilities in the region, focus- ing on helping patients with neurological conditions. Dr. Breiner has been a featured speaker on the subject of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, as well as EEG neurofeedback for healing the injured brain. He has also lectured on various topics including natural whole-body approaches to healing Lyme dis- ease. For more information please visit www.
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