how do you improve short term memory loss caused by a brain injury.i would be grateful for any comments .?

Question

ethical or unethical.scientific or downright blue fairy stuff.all answers taken deadly seriously,dean

Answer 1

Ginkgo Biloba is the only thing I know of.

Answer 2

The serious answers so far received are good, like mind exercises etc; the brain really is like a muscle that needs to be used or lost. In this situation the same applies: just as you would rehabilitate muscles after an injury to them you can try the same for memory.
Another approach I would very seriously recommend is homoeopathy. There are specific as well as general homoeopathic medicines that can be very effective for this kind of problem but it is something for which you should consult a qualified homoeopath, nothing off the shelf!
Apart from any conventional approaches, the natural medical field can be very useful.
Are there any other physical injuries? These need to be approached at the same time as giving attention to the memory loss, even if they seem resolved. The body has something called tissue memory. When there is injury to the body, the whole system suffers even though it may appear to be in just one part of the body. Trying to sort out problems piecemeal is ok but never as efficient as looking at the whole.
The holistic approach will always yield the best results, and contrary to what some people think, conventional medicine is not outside the fold but should be seen as a part of it.
My advice would be to consider homoeopathy and acupuncture(the traditional kind, not the pale imitation doctors and physios tend to offer), and craniosacral therapy.
Cranial looks directly at the functioning of the cranium and spine while remaining holistic; many neurological problems have been resolved with this.
I suppose homoeopathy would be my first approach, cranial second.
None of the above is intended to suggest other therapies can't be useful - I've heard of reflexology being quite staggering in this kind of problem. Email me if you want further advice - I don't need the business!

Answer 3

I don;t mean to mock, but your STM must be REALLY bad. I just brought up your question history, and lo and behold this is what I saw.:-
how do you improve short term memory loss caused by a brain injury.i would be grateful for any comments .?
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how do you improve short term memory loss caused by a brain injury.i would be grateful for any comments .?
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The same question asked with only one minute interval? Gosh it MUST be bad.

Answer 4

The following herbs may help reverse memory loss and/or improve mental performance:
• Ginkgo biloba extract (24% ginkgo flavonglycosides: 80 mg three times per day) is the herb most well known for its ability to improve memory function. Ginkgo works by improving the circulation of blood to the brain. It is also a strong antioxidant. Therefore, it can slow down memory loss associated with normal aging or due to degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Several studies have demonstrated that ginkgo helps improve thinking and concentration in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Gotu kola (Centella asiatica: 70 mg taken twice daily). This herb helps improve memory by increasing blood circulation to the brain and keeps blood vessels strong and healthy.
• Ginseng. Studies have shown that ginseng can improve memory and enhance learning ability. The recommended dosage of Korean ginseng is 3–9 g per day. Because ginseng may elevate blood pressure, patients with heart disease or high blood pressure should consult with their doctor before using this herb.
• Brahmi (Bacopa monniera. Brahmi is a herb native to India that is used in Ayurvedic medicine and Japanese medicine as a nerve tonic and treatment for insomnia. It appears to improve a person’s ability to retain new learning. Brahmi, which is sometimes called bacopa in Western countries, contains two compounds known as bacosides A and B. It is thought that these chemicals help to prevent memory loss by improving the efficiency of impulse transmission between nerve cells in the brain. An Australian study published in 2002 reported on the effects of brahmi on 76 human subjects. It showed that brahmi has a significant effect on people’s ability to remember new information, although it does not affect a person’s ability to retrieve information that was known prior to the experiment.

Answer 5

Energy healing helps some by repairing the damaged nerve rs. Healing is like a touch less massage, locating the injured area and healing the damaged nerves. After about 2 minutes
you should feel your memory filling up.

Answer 6

i dont think you can regain tissue lost that inccluding brain cells and all that have to do with memory. your injury may have affected a cerebral region of yr brain that causes yr memory loss. it may not be repairable but you should go seek a neurologist and find out.

I studied in college neurology , i really hope you can regain that ability.

Answer 7

My husband had a brain injury last year and the doctors had him go to speech therapy for his cogonitive thinking skills!

Answer 8

simple memory games ie having all the cards face down and turning them over and matching pairs up

Answer 9

Cant remember off hand