How our Environment Effects Us - Detoxification Part 1

Before we dive into the meat of things, lets take a look at fish.  Yes, fish.  As a child, I begged Mom and Dad for an aquarium because I wanted fish!  I wanted something to take care of and, lets face it, most kids love having something else alive in their room besides themselves.  Little did I realize as a small child the care that it would take to actually keep these fish alive and well.  Fish live in water, therefore the water and what is in the water sustain their life.  Water is the fish's environment.  A fish cannot live out of water and neither can it live in water that is toxic and out of balance.  The same goes for us.  Our environment matters; our bodies do not exist separately from the environment in which they live.  If the air we breathe is toxic, then so are we.  If the water we drink has chemicals, then we now have those chemicals.  If the food we eat has chemicals, now we do too.

Many of us are unaware of what is happening to our bodies.  We’re getting sick and do not understand why.  For now, two causes will be addressed; We are becoming our environment which is toxic and we are also ingesting foods that are toxic.

The ways we are becoming our environment is through our skin, our respiratory system, and our spirits.  The air we breathe is polluted by exhaust from our cars, buses, planes, and by industrial air pollution, etc.  In 1993 alone 1.67 billion pounds of toxic chemicals were released into our air, according to the EPA’s toxic Release Inventory of 1993. ¹   We also breathe in toxic chemicals from carpet, paint, wood finishes, and glues. ²   There are even pesticides in some shampoos, disposable diapers, air fresheners, mattresses, and carpet.  As you can begin to see, just like fish swimming around in an aquarium full of algae and “gunk”, so are we.   Even though our body was made to release toxins, the sheer amount that are encountered daily is far more than your body was ever designed to deal with.³   In the same way that we absorb these toxins on a daily basis without even realizing it, so do our spirits.  Day in and day out we interact with other people.  How they feel and what they say do affect you, it has an impact on your spirit.  You may know certain people that you are around and when you leave you feel uplifted and full of joy.  There are other people that you walk away from feeling worn out and down, when you were fine prior to seeing them.  Has anyone walked into a room where there was tension?  Not a word needs to be spoken to know this because your spirit has already picked it up.  We are also carrying toxins in our spirits which are a result toxic emotions and pain on the inside of them, and from our own emotional pain.  This is why it’s so important to set yourself apart for a time of cleansing, not only for your physical body, but for your spirit as well. Your spirit needs to be cleansed, just as your body does.

There is truth to the old adage, “you are what you eat.”  Every year approximately 1.2 billion pounds of pesticides and herbicides are sprayed on the crops that make up our food supply.⁴  These pesticides have been known to cause certain cancers such as brain cancer, prostate cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma.⁵  Also, many foods we ingest are processed in which “additives” are added to extend shelf life and to add flavor.  However, the added flavor just isn’t worth it.  Food additives are made from petroleum, coal tar products, bleaching agents, and even ethylene gas (sprayed on bananas to ripen faster).⁶  Our spirit and soul are very much a part of our being and are effected by toxins daily as well.  Our soul is the seat of our emotions.  When we have been bombarded with negativity, either from within or from someone on the outside, oftentimes we run to comfort food to help us feel better.  The comfort foods we run to are typically pizza, burgers, and sweets which are all processed foods that contain the chemicals mentioned above.  Now we have toxicity on all three levels of our being.  This cycle is making us sick and diseased due to the high levels of toxins we are absorbing and ingesting on a daily basis.

There is hope and there are ways to break this cycle.  We will address these in the next blog, Proper Ways to Detoxify – Holistically.

This Article was written by: April Grant

1. Online Source: EPA Office of Environmental Information, www.epa.gov/triexplorer/chemical.htm.
2. Dr. Don Colbert, Toxic Relief (Lake Mary, FL: Siloam, 2003), 9
3. Dr. Don Colbert, Toxic Relief (Lake Mary, FL: Siloam, 2003), 11
4. Dr. Don Colbert, Toxic Relief (Lake Mary, FL: Siloam, 2003 ), 13
5. G. T. Sterling, et al, “Health effects of phenoxy herbicides,” Scandinavian Journal of Work Environmental Health 12 (1986): 161-173.

Becoming through Change

"Nothing is stable. Nothing is absolute. All is fluid and changeable. There is an endless “becoming.”"

– Benjamin Cardozon

Change is often uncomfortable and sometimes even dreaded. We all tend to be creatures of habit and get set in our ways. Change is the driving force that pushes us out of our comfort zones and causes us to reach new or different levels in our lives that we otherwise would never have experienced.  Most would agree that as a whole, people tend to avoid pain or suffering if at all possible.  And why wouldn’t one avoid pain and suffering?

If the results of enduring suffering for a set amount of time would result in something far greater, would it then be worth it? The reality is, that although we naturally want to steer away from things that bring us pain, it is those things that we endure that result in something far more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.

Next time we are faced with a hardship, a trial, an end to a relationship, an end to a job, a change in lifestyle, the loss of a loved one, or a difficult trauma, we must look past the suffering and remain hopeful casting our vision on the end result of the matter. Solomon put it best when he said, “the end of a matter is better than its beginning.” – Ecclesiastes 7:8

This all goes back to the ashes to beauty concept. Like gold, we too have to go through a refining process before we reach our most valuable state. This cannot be done without change. Change is what helps us become.

References: 

Frank, L.R. (2001). Quotationary. New York, NY: Random House Inc.

Article Written By: Jessica Felix Jager, MSW/CBIS

The Rise of Unconventional Approaches for Optimal Health

In an article titled Unconventional Medicine in the United States - Prevalence, Costs, and Patterns of Use, David M. Eisenberg, Ronald C. Kessler, Cindy Foster, Frances E. Norlock, David R. Calkins, and Thomas L. Delbanco define unconventional approaches as medical interventions not taught widely at U.S. medical schools or generally available at U.S. hospitals. Examples include acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage therapy (1993). Many additional unconventional approaches have been identified since this article was written and these approaches include, but are not limited to: reflexology, pastoral counseling, art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy, journaling, biofeedback, support groups, homeopathy and much more. All of these approaches are more clearly defined by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine as mind-body medicine. Mind-body medicine involves behavioral, psychological, social, and spiritual approaches to health. (2004).

David Eisenberg and his colleagues (1993), conducted a national telephone survey focusing on 16 interventions that represented unconventional approaches used commonly in the United States to improve their understanding of the use of unconventional approaches. Their study focused on the following questions: What is the extent of use of unconventional therapy in the United States? How much is spent annually on these therapies, including out-of-pocket and third party payments? What sociodemographic factors distinguish users of unconventional therapy from nonusers? For what medical conditions do people most commonly use unconventional therapy? And to what extent are medical doctors responsible for or informed about the use of unconventional approaches by their patients? 

Through this extensive study David Eisenberg et al. found that unconventional medicine has an enormous presence in the U.S. health care system. An estimated one in three persons in the U.S. adult population used unconventional therapy in 1990. The estimated number of visits made in 1990 to providers of unconventional therapy was greater than the number of visits to all primary care medical doctors nationwide, and the amount spent out of pocket on unconventional therapy was comparable to the amount spent out of pocket by Americans for all hospitalizations. Roughly 1 in 4 Americans who see their medical doctors for a serious health problem may be using unconventional therapy in addition to conventional medicine for that problem, and 7 of 10 such encounters take place without patients' telling their medical doctors that they use unconventional therapy (1993).

This study not only pointed out the rising use of unconventional approaches and modalities, but it also showed that more people are using them than we are aware of. If conventional medicine met all of the needs of the patient, then unconventional approaches would not be necessary, however, that is not the case. More often than not, the need for unconventional approaches coupled with conventional medicine is exactly what the patient needs to reach optimal recovery.

Living Waters Ministry via the TBI Hope branch of the ministry considers themselves as an unconventional approach for individuals with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and family members. TBI Hope understands the need for alternative, unconventional approaches to fully meet the needs for those in the TBI Community. For this reason TBI Hope is hosting a conference called: Unconventional Approaches- Wellness Focused.  

The purpose of this conference will be to educate providers and survivors alike by introducing them to methods that are available to them outside the basic "medical model' or standard recommended treatments following a traumatic brain injury. Many times survivors will find themselves without services or with limited options due to their insurance coverage or other factors. Due to this overall nutrition and wellness after a TBI tend to be overlooked rather frequently. With the understanding that every brain injury is different, we also understand that sometimes there are different presenting problems that need to be addressed in a more unconventional manner. The purpose of this conference is to provide hope for the survivor and those that provide them with services by demonstrating to them that there are many options out there and that the options are not as unattainable as assumed. The following experienced and credible experts in their field will be speaking on different subject matters pertaining to Wellness, Chiropractic Neurology and other topics: Dr. Greg Goode, Dr. Tom Gross, Kat Spinks and April Grant.

Unconventional approaches are not just a growing trend they are a necessity for overall well being and optimal health. No matter what stage of life or what medical condition one may face, to be educated on what is available for one’s unique condition is part of taking control and ownership of one’s overall well being. To learn more about the upcoming conference scheduled for January 20^, 2012 at the Living Waters Retreat facility email: Livingwaters.tbihope@gmail.com or visit our website at: www.tbihope.com. 

This article was written by: Jessica Felix Jager, MSW/CBIS, and the Program Director of TBI Hope and can also by viewed at: http://nutraspace.com/a/index.php/easyblog/entry/the-rise-of-unconventional-approaches-for-optimal-healt

References

Eisenberg, D.M., Kessler, R.C., Foster, C., Norlock, F.E., Calkins, D.R. & Delbanco,  T.L. (1993). Unconventional medicine in the United States: Prevalence, costs, and patterns of use. New England Journal of Medicine, 328:246-252. Retrieved November 29, 2011 from http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199301283280406#t=articleBackground

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (2004). National Institute of Health. Retrieved November 29, 2011 from http://your-doctor.com/patient_info/alternative_remedies/overview_alternrx.html

Setting Healthy Boundaries

“Let your yes be simply yes, and your no be simply no; anything more than that comes from the evil one." - Matthew 3:7

"But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil" - Proverbs 1:33.

In order to dwell in safety, you must first learn how to live with boundaries. A safe place is established by boundaries. People who have never learned how to set boundaries will find themselves in unsafe places being hurt over and over by unsafe people. You must first learn to identify where the safe boundaries are and live inside them.

Webster’s Dictionary: bound·ary- something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent

Results of a Lack of Boundaries

The most destructive result of a lack of boundaries is physical and emotional abuse. As an adult, a person who has not learned how to set healthy boundaries will be repeatedly controlled and even injured by others. People learn they can take advantage of you if your “no” doesn’t mean “no.”

Establishing Boundaries 

People who grow up in physically or emotionally abusive homes are more likely to fall into abusive relationships as adults. If the “don’t talk” rule was practiced in the home and the abuse was not addressed the child will grow up feeling guilty, (this is false guilt). As an adult they may be drawn to abusive relationships and remain in these relationships out of false guilt or shame. A person with false guilt is always apologizing thinking everything is their fault.

 

When do you set boundaries?

 

·       When another persons actions are hurting you

·       Another person continues to violate you

·       Another person does not respect you

 

Accountability in Setting Healthy Boundaries

A person that has lived with little or no boundaries will need accountability to establish and keep boundaries. When one acquires a TBI, this skill of establishing boundaries often times needs to be re-learned or re-gained and the need for accountability in this area increases as social interactions and knowing how to relate to people can difficult for a TBI Survivor. Having and learning how to set healthy boundaries will help protect your TBI survivor from being taken advantage of and can prevent them from getting into unhealthy relationships. As a family member or caregiver of your TBI Survivor, you can help by setting the example of what a healthy boundary looks like.

This article was written collaboratively by Denise Boggs and Jessica Felix Jager, MSW

Nutritional Foods and Supplements that Protect Memory Problems

Memory problems are considered the most disabling consequence of brain injury according to The Essential Brain Injury Guide (Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), 2007). Impaired memory affects a person’s ability to learn, retain, and use new information and may significantly affect a person’s ability to live independently (BIAA, 2007). The exact location where the brain was injured plays a significant role on what brain functions were subsequently impaired. If the temporal lobe area was injured, changes will often be seen in the following areas: memory, hearing, receptive language and organization and sequencing.  When one struggles to remember or recall information that is being processed, the every day tasks that need to be accomplished become more difficult. When memory problems are present, one may feel scattered, unsure, not knowing where to begin and overwhelmed.

Conveniently, there are ways one can utilize the kitchen, garden, and dining room to help reduce memory problems. When natural foods and spices supplement one’s medication regiment, optimal results can be reached. Studies have found a variety of foods that aide in preventing memory problems, boost concentration or increase overall brain function. Michael Castleman author of The Healing Herbs recommends using the healing herbs bacopa, eleuthero, ginkgo, and ginseng to help with memory improvement (2009). For the purposes of this article we will focus primarily on the foods that Dr. James Duke author of The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing Foods, found to support in the prevention of memory problems. These foods include, but are not limited to: black-eyed peas, plant oils, citrus fruits, grapes, pomegranates, sage, turmeric, blueberries, celery, garlic and ginger (2008).

Black-eyed peas are rich in B6, B12 and folate. Folate is a B vitamin also known as folic acid. Memory loss has been deemed as one of the earliest symptoms of B12 deficiency. To counter memory loss due to B12 deficiency, one can increase their B12 intake via vitamins or intake of vitamin B12 enriched foods. According to Dr. James Duke, consuming a variety of plant foods rich in folate and B vitamins may offer protection against memory loss (2008). There are other plant foods that can be consumed in addition to black-eyed peas that are rich with folate and B vitamins and these include: lentils, avocados, sunflower seeds, spinach, asparagus, and orange juice. Suggested food sources of B12 include: clams, beef liver, fortified cereal and trout (Duke, 2008).

Research has shown that diets higher in monounsaturated and polysaturated fats and lower saturated fats are linked to improved cognitive performance (Duke, 2008). Improved cognitive performance can help strengthen the presenting memory problems. Unsaturated fats have been found to have a protective effect on memory. Eating healthy fats found in olive, canola, peanut and sunflower oils along with avocados, peanut butter, nuts and seeds, can not only protect one's memory, but also keep cholesterol levels at bay.

In his book The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing Foods, Dr. James Duke discusses a study done in Baltimore at the Johns Hopkins University that found that those that took supplements of vitamins C and E were 64 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s (2008). These odds are worth looking into. The study found that if one implements a vitamin-enriched diet into their daily regiment, the odds of combating memory problems specifically found in Alzheimer are increased. Consuming fruits and vegetables such as: papaya, orange juice, cooked broccoli, strawberries, kiwifruit, raisin bran cereal, canned tomato paste, sunflower seeds, almonds and spinach have powerful antioxidant effects is far better than taking only supplements of vitamins C and E. Foods richly filled with vitamins are the better choice when trying to ensure proper vitamin intake in one's diet.

Having increased mental function can help one stay on task, remain focused and have the needed mental capacity to use compensatory skills in the areas where memory is weak. Studies have shown that resveratrol reduces free radicals that result from a buildup of the element that creates cell-killing plaques in the brain (Duke, 2008). Resveratrol is a polyphenol that can be found in grapes. Pomegranites also contain polyphenols along with salicylate, ellagic acid, and many other chemicals that act against inflammation and oxidation. Studies done on mice have demonstrated that drinking pomegranate juice may lead to better mental function (Duke, 2008). These studies suggest that increasing one's intake of juices filled with polyphenols as found in pomegranite juice could essentially produce the same results as found in the studies that were done.

Michael Castleman author of The New Healing Herbs, pointed out that John Gerard may have been on to something when he wrote that sage “quickeneth the memory” (2009). The word sage when translated from Latin means, “to save.” Sage can help save memory! If one is slowly losing their memory, it may be time to look into ways to save what can still be saved. Sage has been found to have an effect by blocking enzymes that break down a particular neurotransmitter in the brain. It may also help protect the brain by discouraging the creation of free radicals and counteracting inflammation (Duke, 2008). Sage can easily be added into one's diet by incorporating it as a seasoning in common daily dishes.

Turmeric is a yellow-orange spice taken from a root and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that may counteract the inflammation and oxidation found in Alzheimer’s disease (Duke, 2008).  Michael Castleman has found from research and evidence, that Turmeric is a powerfully medicinal herb that stimulates the immune system and reduces risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, ulcers, colitis, arthritis, cataracts, scabies, liver damage, food poisoning, and irritable bowel syndrome (2009). Counteracting inflammation is not only important for those struggling with Alzheimer's, it is also important for prevention for those in the early stages of memory loss. Ginger is another spice taken from a root that can offer helpful ways to protect your memory as it contains two dozen antioxidants and two dozen anti-inflammatory compounds.

According to Joe and Terry Graedon, James Josephs from Tufts University who is a leading neuroscientist and expert on the effects of berries and brain function, found that blueberries produced cognitive benefits in the tests that he ran (2011). Additional studies have shown that blueberry extracts may improve mental performance.  A strong, healthy brain with stable mental performance is essential for overall functioning. If one wants to increase his or her physical strength and overall performance, he or she must invest the time and discipline to train the body to build up the desired level of strength. Likewise, if one wants to increase mental performance and a healthy brain, discipline in one's diet and vitamin intake is needed so that optimal results can be achieved. According to Dr. James Duke, it is possible that the powerful antioxidants in blueberries could help keep your brain healthy (2008).

Prevention is key to most, if not all diseases or health related issues. If a method for prevention is an option for one's condition, it is wise to heed the advice and take preventative measures. Celery and flax seed have both been found to prevent memory loss. Both celery and flax seed contain luteolin, which is a component that lowers levels of plaque-forming proteins in the brain. This counteracts risk factors associated with memory loss and Alzheimer’s by decreasing atherosclerosis, inflammation and oxidative damage (Duke, 2008). Garlic has also been found to be beneficial with preventing memory loss as it works as an antioxidant, reducing inflammation and cholesterol production.

Whether one is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Survivor, battling with dementia, Alzheimer or simply facing early stages of memory loss due to age, there are ways one can utilize the natural resources around to help reduce memory problems. There is no risk involved in bettering one’s overall well-being and health. The fact remains that when natural foods and spices supplement one’s medication regiment, optimal results can be reached. So aim high and reach for optimal change!

This article was written by Jessica Felix Jager, MSW/Program Director of the TBI Hope Department in Living Waters Ministry. This article was also posted on the TBI Hope Nutraspace blog site, a networking site designed to bring nutritional awareness concerning different health issues from leading experts. To see the article or join Nutraspace, visit: www.nutraspace.com

References

Brain Injury Association of America (2007). The Essential Brain Injury Guide (4^th ed). Ypsilanti, MI: Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.

Castleman, M. (2009). The new healing herbs. New York, NY: Rodale, Inc.

Duke, J.A. (2008). The green pharmacy guide to healing foods. New York, NY: Rodale, Inc.

Graedon, J. & Graedon, T. (2011). The people’s pharmacy: Quick and easy home remedies. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Books.

Refined by Circumstances

Throughout history being "weak" or having "weaknesses" was negatively looked at. Even in modern day "weakness" has received a bad connotation.  Lord Chesterfield in a letter to his sons wrote, " Men are much more unwilling to have their weaknesses and their imperfections known than their crimes" (Frank, 2001). The French have a saying that goes right along with Chesterfield's mentality and that is, " The greatest weakness of all is the fear of appearing weak" (Frank, 2001). 

Apostle Paul had a different perspective when it came to weakness. In his letter to the Corinthians Paul boasted about his weaknesses. He took the complete opposite spin on the matter. While others boasted on their successes and achievements, Paul boasted and pointed out his weaknesses. Why would one do such a thing? What is the purpose? In his letter Paul answered why as he wrote, "I will boast all the more, gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12: 9-10).

Apostle Paul saw his weaknesses as an opportunity for God to receive glory! If one is a terrible public speaker for example, and fears speaking in front of others, and he is called to give a message or share his story despite this weakness, when he steps out and does well, God is glorified. We can do all things through Him who gives us strength! If you were given a label, if you were told that you cannot succeed or reach a new level in  your recovery, if you were told that you cant get that job, no matter what the case may be, every area where you feel that you cannot do something, God says, but I can and my grace is sufficient for you. So rejoice in your weakness and allow God to use you through them. Every weakness is an opportunity to overcome. 

Take the opposite spin on negative matters and try to see each obstacle as an opportunity! Your circumstances do not define you, they merely refine you.


Article Written By: Jessica Felix Jager, MSW

References

Bible. 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10


Frank, L.R. (2001.) Quotationary.  New York, NY: Random House, Inc

Brain Injury Nutrition & Wellnes

 
Each year according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) annually (2011). Of the these 1.7 million, 52,000 die, 275,000 are hospitalized and 1.364 million are treated and released from an emergency department (CDCP, 2011). TBI Survivors and their family members are often given out patient recommendations upon release that include out patient services such as physical, speech and occupational therapy along with a recommended physician that will prescribe specific medications. TBI Survivors and their families however, are often not provided a guide of some sort for adequate nutrition that could be essential to the recovery process of the TBI Survivor.

Nutrition and proper supplementation may be key to optimal recovery after enduring a Traumatic Brain Injury. According to Joe and Terry Graedon authors of The People’s Pharmacy: Quick and Handy Home Remedies, Doctors have very little to offer for preventing ordinary cognitive decline, but exercise, social interaction, and diet can be very helpful (2011). So what should one eat to keep the brain sharp? According to Joe and Terry Graedon, James Josephs from Tufts University who is a leading neuroscientist and expert on the effects of berries and brain function, found that blueberries produced cognitive benefits in the tests that he ran (2011). Eating fish or taking fish oil has also proven to improve cognitive function. Healthy eating will certainly produce positive results in the recovery process.

Proper supplementation is equally important to proper nutrition as not all foods that are consumed by individuals on a day to day basis contain the full amount of nutrients needed for the body to fully function at its optimal capacity to combat any disease or injury that may have onset. The body simply heals better when it is fueled properly. Omega 3- Fatty Acids have been recommended to help after a TBI as Omega 3- Fatty acids are attributed for being essential for brain growth and development (Nnama, 2010). Other supplements such as N-acetylcysteine and Creatine have also been recommended. In the article Supplements for a Brain Injury, Helen Nnama found that a study from British Journal of Pharmacology published in July 2000 noted that N-acetylcysteine protects brain cells from excessive damage and death (2010). Nnama also points out in another study she found in the “Annals of Neurology”  that Creatine supports the functions of the powerhouse of the brain tissue from traumatic brain damage (2010).

Other supplements have also been found to be helpful to those that have endured a TBI in addition to the ones mentioned, however, each TBI is unique and so the exact supplements needed per individual fully depends on the individual and the nature of the TBI. It is for this reason that it is strongly recommended that if you have endured a TBI that you consult your doctor and inform your doctor of the decision to try supplements to further your recovery. Your doctor may be able to recommend the supplements that you need or may be able to refer you to a Nutritionist or local Naturopathy that can further assist in finding the proper supplementation for your specific case.

Although little information is provided on proper nutrition and supplementation after a TBI, there is information out there, you just have to be willing to look for it . Just like in the overall recovery process, always aim to reach another level of recovery and never give up.

This article was written by Jessica Felix Jager, MSW/Program Director of the TBI Hope Department in Living Waters Ministry. TBI Hope has been designed to reach TBI Survivors and their families to provide them with resources, support services, counseling and TBI Hope Retreats. For more information on TBI Hope check out the website at: www.tbihope.com or you can reach Jessica directly at Jessica.felixjager@gmail.com  

This article was posted yesterday October 3, 2011 on Nutra Space via TBI Hope author Jessica Felix Jager, MSW. To learn more about Nutra Space and how it could connect you to more nutritional information that may assist you in your recovery and further education check out:


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References:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (2011). How many people have TBI?

Retrieved September 20, 2011 from

http://www.cdc.gove/traumaticbraininjury/statistics.html

Graedon, J. & Graedon, T. (2011). The people’s pharmacy: Quick and easy home remedies. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Books.

Nnama, H.  (2010). Supplements for a brain injury. Retrieved October 3, 2011, from 

http://www.livestrong.com/article/327226-supplements-for-a-brain-injury/

"Annals of Neurology"; Dietary Supplement Creatine Protects Against Traumatic Brain Injury; Patrick G. Sullivan, Ph.D., et al.; April 2001

"British Journal of Pharmacology"; Beneficial Effects of N-Acetylcysteine on Ischemic Brain Injury; Salvatore Cuzzocrea et al.; July 2000

 




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