Case Study: Traumatic Brain Injury

A 60 year old male patient presented with Traumatic Brain Injury, which occurred 20 years ago. Since he requires carers daily. As a result of the brain injury, he suffered from Mood issues, aggression, constant headache and sleeping issues. The patient also wanted support for weight loss.

Seeing a psychologist who prescribed both Seroquel & Fluoxetine.
Treatment

  • Diet changes – more veg, reduce simple CHO and remove gluten
  • Medi Restore – meal replacement – 1 serve
  • BioActive B Complex (taken on days he didn’t use the Medi Restore)+G10
  • CDP – Choline – 600mg
  • Therapure Collagen Peptides – 1 serve
  • PEA – 600mg BD
Outcome

After 2-4 weeks the psychologist noticed the patient was more settled, calm, less angry and aggressive and he was able to wean off Seroquel.

The patient said that the CDP Choline had dramatically improved mood balance – reported more precise and focused, sleeping better and headaches improved since PEA.

The dietary changes and Medi Restore also assisted in weight loss.

The practitioner also noticed the patient was much calmer and happier after only 2 weeks of treatment and continues to improve.

S QLD / N NSW Area Manager

Jessica Morland

Jess is a qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine. She believes that there is no one size fits all approach and is passionate about educating, inspiring and supporting clients and practitioners with a customised approach to healthcare. Specialties include preconception, pregnancy, post-natal and infant care. 

Jess is excited to build relationships, educate and share her knowledge with both retail and practitioners in South Queensland and Northern NSW.

Lauren Matich, BHSc (Nat.)

Lauren Matich

BHSc (Nat.)

Lauren is an NHAA accredited Clinical Naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Science. She is incredibly passionate about natural health and educating clients on the foundational importance of nutrition, lifestyle and stress management and believes complimenting these building blocks with nutraceutical support and functional testing often holds the key to optimal health and vitality. Lauren looks forward to supporting practitioners and clients in these key areas.

Specialties include supporting thyroid health, digestive disorders and mental health.