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ABI, Acquired Brain Injury- acquired brain injury refers to any type of brain damage that happens after birth
Aphasia- a communication disorder often caused by damage to the brain which can result in difficulty or inability speak to, recalling certain words and/ or comprehending language
Anti- Inflammatory Diet- a fiber-rich diet which helps reduce inflammation by ingesting naturally occurring phytonutrients found in fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods
Asthenopia- a condition occuring from fatigue, pain in and around the eyes, blurry vision, and/or double vision
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Brain Stem- the central trunk of the mammalian brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, which continues on to form the spinal cord; it relays information to the rest of the body and is responsible for basic bodily functions such as breathing and swallowing
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Cellular Level Healing- the process of repairing the human body by supplying cells with the basic nutrients to renew and replenish the body's whole biotic functions
Cerebellum- a part of the brain at the back of the skull which regulates muscular activity including balance and coordination
Cerebral Cortex- the outer layer of the cerebrum which is composed of folded gray matter; plays an important role in consciousness and perception.
Concussion- a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from forceful motion or impact to the head, neck, face or body; often distinguished by confusion, disorientation or loss of memory
Cranial Sacral Therapy- a form of bodywork or alternative therapy using gentle touch to manipulate the synarthrodial joints of the cranium
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Frontal Lobe- a region of the brain comprised of two lobes behind the forehead that plays an active role in behavior, learning, personality, and voluntary movement.
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Limbic System- a complex network of nerves in the brain involved with instinct and mood, basic emotions and drives
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Misophonia- "hatred of sound," a condition in which negative emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are triggered by specific sounds.
mTBI- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury; see "Concussion"
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Neurobiofeedback- a brain training technique in which subjects respond to a display of their own brainwaves or other electrical activity of the nervous system
Neuroplasticity- the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience following injury
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Occular- of or connected to the eyes or vision
Occipital Lobe- the rearmost lobe in each cerebral hemisphere of the brain responsible for the brain's visual processing
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Parietal Lobe- the paired lobes of the brain at the top of the head concerned with the reception and correlation of sensory information
PCS, Post Concussion Syndrome; Post Concussive Syndrome- the continued symptoms of concussion which can last for several months or years following the event of initial injury
Primary Damage- the initial consequences of injury to the brain from impact to the head, neck, face or body
Pseudo- Symptoms- fabricated or imagined conditions, symptoms or experiences
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Savant Syndrome- a condition in which one with disability demonstrates profound and/or prodigious abilities
Secondary Damage- refers to cellular, chemical, tissue or blood vessel changes that occur after a primary brain injury which contribute to further damage of the brain
Second Impact Syndrome- the effects of sustaining a second concussion before symptoms of a previous concussion have subsided
Sensory Deprivation Therapy- a therapy technique in which individuals float in a lightless, soundproof tank filled with salt water at skin temperature to promote relaxation and other calming biological effects
Syntonic Light Therapy- the optometric art of applying specific color frequencies upon the eye(s) to restore or enhance certain physiological processes
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Temporal Lobe- the paired lobes of the brain beneath the temples responsible for understanding of speech
TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury- damage to the brain caused by external physical force which can produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, and results in impaired cognitive abilities and/or physical functioning
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Upsilon Omega Light- a blue-violet light or filter which can alleviate headaches and asthenopia; often used in the lenses of syntonic glasses
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Vestibular- referring to the vestibule of the inner ear and/or relating to the sense of balance and stability
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ABI, Acquired Brain Injury- acquired brain injury refers to any type of brain damage that happens after birth
Aphasia- a communication disorder often caused by damage to the brain which can result in difficulty or inability speak to, recalling certain words and/ or comprehending language
Anti- Inflammatory Diet- a fiber-rich diet which helps reduce inflammation by ingesting naturally occurring phytonutrients found in fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods
Asthenopia- a condition occuring from fatigue, pain in and around the eyes, blurry vision, and/or double vision
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Brain Stem- the central trunk of the mammalian brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, which continues on to form the spinal cord; it relays information to the rest of the body and is responsible for basic bodily functions such as breathing and swallowing
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Cellular Level Healing- the process of repairing the human body by supplying cells with the basic nutrients to renew and replenish the body's whole biotic functions
Cerebellum- a part of the brain at the back of the skull which regulates muscular activity including balance and coordination
Cerebral Cortex- the outer layer of the cerebrum which is composed of folded gray matter; plays an important role in consciousness and perception.
Concussion- a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from forceful motion or impact to the head, neck, face or body; often distinguished by confusion, disorientation or loss of memory
Cranial Sacral Therapy- a form of bodywork or alternative therapy using gentle touch to manipulate the synarthrodial joints of the cranium
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Frontal Lobe- a region of the brain comprised of two lobes behind the forehead that plays an active role in behavior, learning, personality, and voluntary movement.
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H
I
J
K
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Limbic System- a complex network of nerves in the brain involved with instinct and mood, basic emotions and drives
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Misophonia- "hatred of sound," a condition in which negative emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are triggered by specific sounds.
mTBI- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury; see "Concussion"
N
Neurobiofeedback- a brain training technique in which subjects respond to a display of their own brainwaves or other electrical activity of the nervous system
Neuroplasticity- the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience following injury
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Occular- of or connected to the eyes or vision
Occipital Lobe- the rearmost lobe in each cerebral hemisphere of the brain responsible for the brain's visual processing
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Parietal Lobe- the paired lobes of the brain at the top of the head concerned with the reception and correlation of sensory information
PCS, Post Concussion Syndrome; Post Concussive Syndrome- the continued symptoms of concussion which can last for several months or years following the event of initial injury
Primary Damage- the initial consequences of injury to the brain from impact to the head, neck, face or body
Pseudo- Symptoms- fabricated or imagined conditions, symptoms or experiences
Q
R
S
Savant Syndrome- a condition in which one with disability demonstrates profound and/or prodigious abilities
Secondary Damage- refers to cellular, chemical, tissue or blood vessel changes that occur after a primary brain injury which contribute to further damage of the brain
Second Impact Syndrome- the effects of sustaining a second concussion before symptoms of a previous concussion have subsided
Sensory Deprivation Therapy- a therapy technique in which individuals float in a lightless, soundproof tank filled with salt water at skin temperature to promote relaxation and other calming biological effects
Syntonic Light Therapy- the optometric art of applying specific color frequencies upon the eye(s) to restore or enhance certain physiological processes
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Temporal Lobe- the paired lobes of the brain beneath the temples responsible for understanding of speech
TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury- damage to the brain caused by external physical force which can produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness, and results in impaired cognitive abilities and/or physical functioning
U
Upsilon Omega Light- a blue-violet light or filter which can alleviate headaches and asthenopia; often used in the lenses of syntonic glasses
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Vestibular- referring to the vestibule of the inner ear and/or relating to the sense of balance and stability
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Z