Women Win Gold... with Concussions
In an attempt to 'shift' your current knowledge and raise the collective level to new heights - here's another weekly pop quiz. Quiz: Men vs Women - who wins the trophy for being more prone to post-concussion? Answer: women...of course. Several studies have show that women are not only more prone to receiving concussions than men - but that we also experiencing post-concussion symptoms with great intensity and potentially for a longer duration. Don't get me wrong - I love bei
One Brain or Two?
Pop Quiz: Do you have one or two brains? If you answered 'just one'...well, we have a lot to talk about. Scientific studies have proven an undeniable "gut-brain connection". Put simply, this means that our brain cannot live without our gut. Stated more bluntly, it means that the neurons in our gut are actually controlling our hormones, parts of our immune system, and muscle regulation - independent of the brain in our head. Our gut is really "our second brain". When it comes
I'm Writing a Book...What?!
Wow! I have received so much interest on how to recover faster with post-concussion that I have decided to write a book. Breathe deeply I tell myself... This Concussion Shift Project has really taken off and who am I to stop the knowledge train... (my inner critic isn't as supportive...writing a book really?). Apparently I couldn't just stick to blogging for a bit!. I will be interviewing key specialists and individuals over the next two months for inclusion in the book. Ple
