Acupuncture and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Brain tissue is extremely vulnerable and can be damaged by external forces.  Types of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are typically resultant from penetrating head injuries (eg:  shrapnel) or severe blows to the cranium (car accidents, sporting events, falls).  Internal bruising and bleeding can occur in the brain due to the blunt trauma.  Nerve damage can occur and lacerations can be found on brain tissue.  Swelling of the brain, seizures, fevers, severe headaches, memory and motor function loss, and imbalance of neurological chemicals can occur due to TBI.
Most cases of TBI are treatable.  In addition to physical therapy, acupuncture is an effective, painless, and drug-free therapy to treat TBI.  Scalp acupuncture stimulates the portions of the brain affected by the injury; stimulates neurological messages to the Central Nervous System (CNS), that will, in turn, send neurotransmitters, hormones and blood circulation to the affected area to help repair brain tissue and nerve damage.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you know someone who has experienced Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), refer them to my office.  I have had years of experience dealing with patients suffering from the effects of TBI.  917-701-7582  k@kmondesire.com

Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury Report Relief with Acupuncture

The latest issue of Acupuncture Today has reported that veterans with traumatic brain injury are reporting relief with acupuncture.  The oupatient facility of George E. Wahlen Dept of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is treating patients for a variety of health issues incuding chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
Patients are reporting a decrease in the intensity of their headaches, better sleep and an ability to cope on a daily basis.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If the United States Armed Forces believe in acupuncture, why don't you???