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BY: ALISON Working with our hands to makes things reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, symptoms common to people living with brain injury. Examples of rewarding and therapeutic activities include, but are not limited to: gardening, crafting, and my favourite, cooking. […]

BY: CHEF JANET CRAIG To say the least, it’s been a wet fall in Toronto. Here’s something to warm up to: a delicious, vegan, rice bar that’s low in sugar, gluten and dairy free – enjoy with a warm […]

BY: JULIA RENAUD Brain Health As a brain injury survivor, these two enchanting words instantly grab my attention and get me craving to learn more. Lucky for me, this was the topic of BIST’s August Community Meeting, and guest […]

BY: CHEF JANET CRAIG Egg Foo Yung is a basic omelet, high in protein and gluten free. You can add leftover chicken, shrimp or ham to it for an extra protein boost! This recipe is great and the sauce […]

BY: JULIA RENAUD On the evening of July 25th I had the pleasure of attending a BIST Community Meeting unlike any I’ve been to before, the BIST Summer Picnic! This meeting was very special for many reasons: it only comes […]

BY: JANET CRAIG Dare we say it?  With the new school year just around the corner, breakfast is about to get a lot more hectic for some of us. And even if you, or no one in your household […]

BY: ALISON Studies have long shown that sleep deprivation, especially when chronic, can have detrimental effects to our health. Just to name a few, poor sleep quality can impair brain activity, cognitive function, decision-making, concentration, learning, memory, balance, coordination, and […]

BY: ALYSON ROGERS A brain injury can come with a variety of symptoms, from visual disturbances to changes in personality. I have a diffuse axonal injury – a fancy term for damage to tissue in multiple regions of the […]

BY: JULIA RENAUD I’m pretty sure I know what you’re thinking right about now:  what on earth is face mapping? Those were my thoughts exactly, and to put this question at bay, Amee Le, occupational therapist and founder of […]

BY: LEAH DANIELLE KARMONA Living life with a brain injury is difficult. People who do should be commended for trying their best and never ridiculed for their situation. Everything takes more time to do. Depending on which part of the […]