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The use of natural components and nutrients to improve energy levels faster (check with your doctor first !)   When you are dealing with the aftermath of a concussion or stroke it is very likely that you have lower levels of energy and experience much more fatigue than you used to. Several mechanisms are underlying the fatigue and energy crisis that you are experiencing. In previous blogs, we described mechanisms as: Neurovascular uncoupling affects blood flow to the brain and interrupts the cognitive function Neuroinflammation where the immune system of the head is on ale ..read more

Arjan Kuipers explains in this video about fatigue after traumatic brain injury (TBI) & Stroke.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4COx_8qSZfY           ..read more

Want to see and talk to us? Then go to: https://www.poststroke.coach Connect with Mr.Arjan Kuipers , chiropractor and functional neurologist and Mrs.Linda Radestad, Stroke Survivor and Co-Founder of Brain Rehab in a free zoom call.      ..read more

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What doesn’t kill me.... The two strokes that I experienced changed everything. The beliefs I had of myself and the world were thrown upside down. For the better, I can say now! After hitting rock bottom, I went on a self-examination tour. I took a good look at myself. I did not like what I saw. Besides the visible aftermath of my strokes, I saw a sleepless workaholic that put too much value on extrinsic values. Following this realization, I decided that things had to change. I started reading and listening to hundreds of books and research papers. I compiled what I learned from reading into a ..read more

Why the drop in energy after stroke and brain injury? Your energy factories What can you do? Avoid toxins Improve gut function Practice good nutrition Manage stress Practice hormesis   Energy is often a big issue when you are recovering from stroke or brain injury. By the end of this post, you will have the tools to increase energy levels from today on. You will also learn about hormesis, an out-of-the-box way to increase energy levels (that almost no one knows about).   Why the drop in energy after stroke and brain injury? First, your brain is no longer working optimally. Your brain ..read more

Today’s post is a masterclass on improving foot drop after stroke. In it, we’ll discuss the following:  Introduction What is foot drop? Why do we have a foot drop after a stroke? What is the first strategy after stroke when dealing with foot drop? Passive Activities Active Activities Examples of Passive and Active Strategies Best Practice for Foot Drop The Ultimate Strategy for Foot Drop Advanced Neuroplastic Strategies After Foot Drop   Introduction   Many of you (perhaps up to 25%-40%) will deal with foot drop, especially after a middle cerebral artery stroke. The middle cer ..read more