Physical Brain Trauma Patterns
Brain trauma can show in many different ways on scans. Typically, there is:
Focal areas of decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex, temporal lobes, parietal lobes, occipital lobes
Decreased prefrontal pole
Decreased anterior temporal poles
Decreased anterior and posterior temporal lobes
Focal areas of increased activity
Off center anterior cingulate activity
Physical Brain Trauma Treatments
Eliminate risk for future injuries
Maximize brain nutrition
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Neurofeedback over damaged area
Brain healthy strategies to consider:
Both physical & mental exercise
Avoid behaviors risky for brain injury
Omega-3 fatty acids
Alpha lipoic Acid, 100-300mg 2XD
Multiple vitamin
Vitamin E 100 IUs 2XD and Vitamin C 1,000mg 2XD as antioxidants
Phosphatidal Serine: 100mg 3XD
Gingko Biloba: 60-120mg 2XD
Low dose ibuprofen (100-200mg a day)
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) help with energy/ memory, especially if Parkinson’s disease is present or in family. 100 ““ 400 mg/day
Trauma Causes
Blunt force
Whiplash injuries
Acceleration/deceleration injuries
Falls, sports, motor vehicle accidents
** loss of consciousness may not be present
Physical brain trauma is more common than people realize. We often see damage on scans of what most people would consider minor brain trauma. Scans cannot date the time of the trauma, but say if there is increased likelihood that they occurred. When trauma is present it is critical to eliminate future risk and work to regain the best brain health possible.
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