Brain injuries are serious, without a doubt, but recovery from them is possible. Treatment rarely results in overnight improvement, but with patience and consistency, patients’ quality of life will improve. It’s also very important to seek medical help as soon as possible when a brain injury is suspected.  Dr. Carling specialized in treating brain injuries in a previous practice and still treats brain injuries today in her current practice. In this episode, she shares a few stories of treating brain injury patients with acupuncture and their subsequent recovery, what the types of brain injuries are, and what can be done to help those who suffer from a brain injury and/or coma. What’s in this episode: Dr. Carling shares about treating brain injuries and the improvement her patients experienced The two types of brain injuries, and the corresponding symptoms and side effects What can be done to help someone with a brain injury How safety precautions (like wearing a helmet while bicycling, for example) can help prevent traumatic brain injuries from happening The impact that brain injury recovery can have on your mental health For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/ The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page. *Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.