Traumatic Brain Injury
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) OCCURS WHEN A SUDDEN IMPACT, BLOW, OR JOLT TO THE HEAD DISRUPTS NORMAL BRAIN FUNCTION.
The severity of TBI can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage, with symptoms varying depending on the extent of the injury.
While some individuals recover fully, others may experience long-term cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to optimising recovery and minimising complications.
Symptoms
HEADACHES OR MIGRAINES . DIZZINESS OR LOSS OF BALANCE . SENSITIVITY TO LIGHT OR SOUND . NAUSEA OR VOMITING . FATIGUE OR DROWSINESS . MEMORY PROBLEMS OR FORGETFULNESS . DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING . CONFUSION OR DISORIENTATION . SLOWER THINKING OR PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY . MOOD SWINGS OR IRRITABILITY . ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION . CHANGES IN SLEEP PATTERNS . INCREASED FRUSTRATION OR IMPULSIVITY
The conventional approach
General practitioners typically diagnose TBI through neurological examinations, cognitive tests, and, if necessary, brain imaging such as CT scans or MRIs. For mild cases, rest and symptom management are often recommended, while more severe cases may require rehabilitation, physiotherapy, or specialist referrals. Pain relief, psychological support, and strategies for cognitive rehabilitation are commonly advised to aid recovery.
Our approach
At Ruth Etches Health, we take a functional and integrative approach to supporting individuals with TBI. Our personalised programmes focus on optimising brain health through tailored nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle modifications to reduce inflammation and promote neurological healing. We incorporate cognitive rehabilitation exercises, stress management techniques, and holistic therapies to enhance recovery. By addressing the root causes of lingering symptoms and supporting overall brain function, we empower individuals to regain cognitive clarity, emotional balance, and physical well-being.
