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How to Apply the Research in Neuroplasticity to Heal Concussions Dr. Joanny Liu TCMD RAc PEng Brain Injury Matters: Research, Innovation and Inspiration Dartmouth-Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 14 – 15, 2015
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UNBEAREABLE Suffering makes life
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Nolan’s Story
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This Is For You If Terrible headaches Life on hold Quit job Depressed ANY thoughts of suicide
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Today’s Topics The 3 Giant Myths Neuroplasticity & Neuropsychology Become Whole Without Fear of Repeat Concussions
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The Three Giant Myths About Concussions
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Headaches Nausea & Vomiting Insomnia Emotions Eyes
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Neuroplasticity The brain is very plastic. We can repair and grow more brain cells.
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Neuropsychology Emotional state affects your physical and brain health directly
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Your Brain Was Designed To Learn…
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And Unlearn
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How You Learn
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Use Your Brain To Heal Your Brain
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Quality Counts
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The Stress Effect
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Helpless Despair Suffering
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The Good News
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“We have to stop our most natural way of thinking and feeling (and feeling and thinking) to repattern the brain.” ~ Dr. Joe Dispenza
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Healing Biochemicals
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Dopamine Flows When You take a step towards a goal. You expect to be rewarded. Your efforts are rewarded. You achieve your goal.
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Serotonin Flows When YOU feel important
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Oxytocin Flows From Human touch Thinking and Feeling fondly about someone you love or care for (that includes yourself!)
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When You’re Optimistic Again! Set goals Feel motivated Take action Enthusiastic Confident Think straight Resilient Great memory
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Remember: Stress Kills Brain Cells Optimism Heals Brain Cells
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How to Become Whole Without Fear of Repeat Concussions
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Activated Constructive Thinking™ Process 1. Understand Your Brain 2. Take Control 3. Get Unstuck 4. Eat Therapeutically 5. Prevent Concussions
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“A step in the wrong direction is better than staying on the spot all our life. Once you’re moving forward you can correct your course as you go. Your automatic guidance system cannot guide you when you’re standing still.” Maxwell Maltz
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Special Conference Offer Today Only Until Start Next Session Ancient Chinese Secrets to Knocking Out Concussions $20 Fast Action Bonus: New Kindle Book Heal Your Concussion: 21 Days to Brain Health
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