Healing Concussions: Part II The Untold Story of Concussion Recovery: What YOU Need to Know

Head Trauma and The Blood-Brain Barrier?

?? Introduction

Last week, we explored the basics of concussions including their causes and symptoms. This week, we’re diving deeper into a critical aspect of concussion recovery: the blood-brain barrier. Concussions can cause significant damage to the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which acts as a gatekeeper, protecting the brain from harmful substances while allowing essential nutrients through. Understanding and healing the BBB is vital for effective recovery and long-term brain health. Our upcoming workshop provides practical, in-depth strategies to help you protect and restore your BBB, ensuring you have the tools you need for sustainable ongoing brain health.

?? Why the Blood-Brain Barrier Matters

The blood brain barrier plays a crucial role in maintaining the brain's microenvironment, essential for proper neuronal function (the activities of nerve cells). It prevents harmful substances like toxins and pathogens from entering the brain while allowing necessary nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and oxygen to pass through. This protection is vital for cognitive function, emotional stability, and overall brain health.

? Cognitive Issues Resulting from a Compromised Blood-Brain Barrier

A compromised BBB, or "leaky brain," allows harmful substances to enter the brain, causing inflammation and damage. This can lead to:

• Memory Loss: Difficulty retaining and recalling information.
• Concentration Problems: Challenges in maintaining focus.
• Mood Disorders: Increased risk of anxiety, depression, and mood swings.
• Neurodegenerative Diseases: Higher susceptibility for developing conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis.

?? Connection to Leaky Gut?

Head trauma can also cause "leaky gut," where the gut lining becomes permeable. This happens because brain inflammation sends signals that weaken the connections between the gut lining cells, making it easier for toxins, bacteria and undigested food particles to pass through. Once in the bloodstream, they trigger an immune response, paving the way for food sensitivities and other inflammatory mess throughout the body. This inflammation can persist long after the head trauma, worsening brain inflammation and overall health. Symptoms of leaky gut can include bloating, food sensitivities, fatigue, and joint pain. This connection between the brain and gut underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to healing after a concussion.?Want to learn more? Join our workshop for in-depth insights!?

?? Healing the Blood-Brain and Gut Barriers

Healing a leaky BBB and gut is essential for recovery. Functional medicine approaches include the following, all of which is included in our Workshop:

• Nutrient Boosts: The brain needs specific vitamins and minerals to do the repair and get back to function.?Get a specific protocol.
• Inflammation Reduction: Anti-inflammatory diets and gentle detoxification.
• Gut Health: Probiotics and gut-healing protocols.

??? Protecting the Blood Brain Barrier for Overall Brain Health

Even without head trauma, protecting the BBB is crucial for anyone concerned about brain health. There are many conditions that can disrupt healthy BBB function, including insulin resistance/diabetes, some auto-immune diseases, COVID, HTN, stroke and epilepsy. A healthy BBB helps prevent cognitive decline, supports emotional stability, and reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.Ensuring a strong BBB helps safeguard against daily environmental toxins and inflammation that can impact brain function.

??Join Us: Concussion Workshop Details

HOW TO HEAL FROM CURRENT OR PAST HEAD TRAUMA

?? Healing from a concussion is not just about hoping for the best; it involves taking active steps to ensure full recovery. Our?Practical Strategies Functional Medicine-based Workshop?provides:?

• The Concussion Protocol used by Dr. G (Tammy Gutierrez, MD) with her Functional Medicine patients that you can implement immediately.
• It includes how to:Boost nutrients needed for brain repair.Lower brain inflammation and clean up the mess.Restore mitochondrial function. Support gut healing to avoid future complications.

BONUS: Learn preventive tools to increase brain resilience for high-risk activities like sports, military service, construction work, motorcycling, cheerleading, gymnastics and other physically demanding or contact activities.?

??? Date and Time:?Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 6 PM ET

?? Format: Live online workshop, Q&A session & handouts.

Can't attend? No worries. Ask your questions in advance. You will receive the recording and the handouts.

???Registration Fee:?$49

???Sign up now ?and take the first step towards a healthier, more resilient brain.?You deserve to heal fully, not just cross your fingers and hope for the best.

Join our workshop and learn how to protect and heal your blood-brain barrier for a healthier, more resilient brain.

?? For more information and to register, visit the GetWellWithUs.Net website or contact me directly at?[email protected]. Let’s take the journey to optimal brain health together! ??

Wishing You Wellness!?????

Gloria

Gloria Treister, HHP

Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Advanced Physical Fitness Specialist EMCC Certified Executive & Business Coach

AUTHOR: "Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health "

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