New evidence this month links the Mediterranean diet to a “healthier and younger” brain, which keeps more volume as its age.  This is not the first study to back this easy-to-follow diet, which is recommended by the American Alzheimer Association, for its help in maintaining memory and cognitive function as our brains age.  The diet has also been linked to reducing your risk of Parkinson’s disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes, and a healthy weight.  The Mediterranean diet includes incorporating whole, unprocessed foods into your diet and limiting most dairy and red meat. 
 
The Mediterranean diet is easier to follow than you think! Foods on this diet include: 

• Legumes, like chickpeas
• Vegetables, especially dark and leafy, such as eggplant, kale, and spinach

• Certain nuts and seeds, like almonds
• Foods with healthy fats, like fish, nuts, and olive oil are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which support cognitive function and decrease the aging of the brain
• Whole grains, full of fiber
• Fruits, especially antioxidant-rich berries
• The occasional glass of red wine, which contains the compound resveratrol, a compound with antioxidants to help fight free radicals of aging

 
Easy snacks to boost your brain function and fuel your body throughout your day:

• Hummus with raw vegetables
• Handful of nuts, like almonds or cashews
• Olives
• Fresh fruits

 
Increasingly, the idea of “food as medicine” is being embraced by the medical community.  NeuroRehab Services incorporates the Mediterranean diet into our Mind, Body, Spirit approach to health and helping you.  NRS treats the whole person and addresses root causes when addressing brain injuries.  Contact us today to see how we can help! 

Bay Pines, FL – Dr. Jorge Villalba, Neuropsychiatrist at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System was presented an award by the Special Forces Association for his work with Service Members and Veterans who’ve sustained traumatic brain injury and other neuropsychiatric disorders.  The award read, “for dedication and duty for treating individuals who bear the scars of war.”
Dr. Villalba began working at Bay Pines 4 years ago and currently runs a clinic where he treats very complex cases which involve physical, medical, neurological, and psychiatric needs. 

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Many individuals and families have survived TBI’s, recovered and returned to be productive members of society. Often families and survivors struggle to accomplish this recovery with little help. At NRS our client’s and their families are our number one priority. We do our best to be a resource to those in need of Neurologic care services. We are here 24/7 as we are always available, attentive and offer continued support to anyone in need of resources or services. This site offers useful links, education and our toll free number to assist you in your research. For more Help call us at 800.939.1643 and Press “0”.

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While America has a highly advanced healthcare system it often finds itself treating injury or disease symptoms rather than curing the underlying injury or disease process. Many times people are given a synthetic medicine to treat symptoms of an injury or disease process rather than being given a Mind, Body and Spiritual alternative to help the healing and maintenance process of an injury, disease or diagnosed illness. NRS believes that all forms of treatments including Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Nutrition, Spiritual and Holistic modalities should be used in the rehabilitation process along with standard medicine. Learn more here!

We encourage our client's at NeuroRehab Services to participate in everyday activities as a part of their rehab journey! Here is one of our client's making enchiladas and pineapple upside down cakes. Way to go! 

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NeuroRehab Solutions at Tampa has incredible resources for our rehab patients. The Anti-Gravity Treadmill and the Bionic Leg by AlterG are just two of the amazing tools that help make us different! Check out these short videos on the technology to see how they work.

At NeuroRehab Services we take pride in being an industry leader in innovative, assistive and alternative rehab solutions and technologies. We offer a wide range of Conventional and Alternative Modalities to offer the greatest chance of rehabilitation success.

Conventional Rehab Services may include but are not limited too

• Medical Management
• Nursing Services
• 24 hour Supervision
• Dietary and Nutritional Services
• Community Integration
• Recreational Activities
• Exercise and Wellness Program
• Social Skills and Life Skills Training
• Vocational Services including Rehab and Training
• Education and Training for Clients and Families
• Budgeting and Home Management
• Transportation Services
• Bilingual Staff
• Pro-Active Discharge Planning
• Life and Job Coaching
• Other Individualized Services as Needed by our Clients

Standard NeuroRehab Therapies Include

• Music, Art and Pet Therapy
• Spiritual Services
• Guided Imagery