BRAIN INJURY RECOVERY
Nutritional Support Protocol
Visit: www.nih.gov/brain injury
Lifestyle Recommendations:
1.Practice good sleep habits and get between 8-9 hours of sleep a night.Take the "Tests Your Sleep IQ" at the National Institutes of Health http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov and follow the Insomnia Nutritional Support Protocol if needed.
2. Participate in a regular balanced exercise program that includes wearing a pedometer to ensure that
you collect steps and move more. High intensity short bursts (20-60 seconds) of activity during the
day is recommended to enhance growth hormone release. Also engage in resistance training that
works all major muscle groups (work each group at least 2 times a week).
3. Engage in mental exercise by consistently learning new skills and information.
4. Avoid exposure to chemicals including skincare and hair care products such as Grecian Formula
(contains lead), lipstick (contains aluminum), deodorant (aluminum), toxic cleaning products and
artist’s paints.
5. Build positive relationships in your life; practice clear communication, cooperation and forgiveness.
Dietary Recommendations:
1. Choose lean, clean quality protein at each meal such as chicken breast, turkey breast, lean beef,
fish (especially salmon and tuna), eggs and whey protein.
2. Emphasize omega 3 fatty acids (salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna) and omega 9 fats (olive oil,
olives, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados, macadamia oil and coconut oil).
3. Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily OR add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens
and PaleoReds to your favorite drink.
4. Substitute complex carbohydrates (non-starchy vegetables and whole grains) for refined and simple
carbohydrates. Eliminate refined carbohydrates from the diet (this includes bread, cereal or pasta
made with white flour, white rice, white potatoes, sugar, corn syrup, honey and candy).
4. Limit or avoid trans fatty acids (hydrogenated vegetable oil, margarine and shortening). Cook with
olive oil at low heat.
5. Drink at least 64 ounces of filtered, bottled or non-chlorinated water every day. In addition, drink
2-3 cups of naturally decaffeinated green tea daily.
6. Avoid or limit caffeine, alcohol and other potentially neurotoxic compounds like aspartame and MSG.
Supplement Recommendations:
In addition to the core nutrient program recommended by your Health Care Professional
and/or from the results of your most recent Designs for Health Metabolic Profile:
GPC: 1 capsule twice a day
Brain Vitale: 2 capsules with breakfast and lunch, 4 per day
Neurolink - 2 capsules per day
Krill Oil: 2 softgels with each meal, 6 per day
Three-A-Day Antioxidant: 1 capsule with each meal, 3 per day
Pregnenolone: 1 dropper 3 times per day
Inflammatone: 2 capsules 3 times per day
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for the use of physicians and other licensed health care practioners and intended for physicians and other licensed health care providers to use as a basis for determining whether or not to recommend these products to their patients. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information on this web site is for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. If you feel that medical interventions are necessary, please check with your physician, licensed health care provider, and www.fda.gov Dietary Supplements for further nutritional supplements information.
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