Soup Group: Healthy food, snacks and nutrition information and discussion are at the heart of this activity. Dine, learn and and enjoy the company of others. All food and materials are included and there is no charge to attend. Our address is 2607 Bridgeport Way W., Suite 1H, University Place, Washington, 98466. For directions, click here. For (more…)
(Editor’s Note: Writer Isaac Peterson has shared his journey forward after having a stroke in November 2016 on this blog. Today, he shares his personal self-care strategies, that are not only beneficial for fellow survivors, but are terrific tips for everyone and anyone. Enjoy! K.T.) I’ve been told that self-care is kind of a hot (more…)
There are many studies to support both the benefits and drawbacks of eating meat. Whether or not people should eliminate meat from their diet will remain one of the most debated and controversial subjects in the field of health and nutrition. Don’t worry, I’m not here to convince you to eat or stop eating meat. (more…)
Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) team members had the opportunity to recently tour a new, groundbreaking and state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility in Tacoma, Washington. CHI Franciscan Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is a 60-bed freestanding rehabilitation hospital that provides customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord (more…)
Healthy eating is important for everyone; however, for brain injury survivors, eating nutritious foods are a critical part of overall wellness. BEST Administrator, brain injury support group facilitator and coach, nutritional food consultant and brain injury survivor, Robin Spicuzza, knows this well: healthful eating has become a way of life and a passion for her, (more…)
Editor’s note: The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to introduce brain injury survivor, writer, author, consultant, chef and neuro-nutritional expert, Chef Myron Norman, as our newest BEST guest blogger. Welcome, Chef Myron!–KT It never fails. Whether I’m at the local market buying a fresh jar of honey or talking food tips with a (more…)