VABION Launches New Chemo Brain eBook Guide
Ph.D. Cancer Survivor reveals program used to recover from chemo brain
Richmond, VT, May 16, 2009 --(PR.com)-- VABION LLC (VABION) announced today that that VABION chief executive and chief scientist Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. has completed an eBook on chemo brain, and that the book is now available online. Dr. Hardwicke is a specialist in cognitive skills and neuro-nutrition whose experience in recovering from chemo brain inspired the creation of a program designed to help consumers and professionals. Chemo Brain and Recovery: A Guide to Survival presents the program.
“While many in the research community debate about how to measure the effects of chemotherapy on the brain, many thousands of cancer survivors are suffering from chemo brain impairment,” said Dr. Hardwicke. “I know: I was one of them,” she continued.
Chemo brain symptoms range from memory impairment, attention and focus problems, language difficulties, slower processing speed, and motor control. Many patients with chemo brain report feeling as though they are in a fog and cannot clear it. According to Dr. Hardwicke, who has examined brainwaves on electroencephalograph (EEG) systems, the fog has a measurable correlate in higher slow wave activity and reduced alert states. The difficulties associated with chemo brain can be reduced and nearly eliminated with specific, symptom-specific strategies.
“When professional advice about chemo brain is provided,” Dr. Hardwicke states, “it consists of a list of very general activities, such as solving crossword puzzles, making ‘to do’ lists, and engaging the support of family and friends.” Research and practice from clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and nutraceuticals provide tools to recover from chemo brain. “In a way similar to physical therapy for stroke victims, chemotherapy patients can rewire their brains and feel more like themselves after chemo brain,” Dr. Hardwicke added.
Dr. Hardwicke experienced and largely recovered from memory impairment, speech difficulties, and decision-making as a result of chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. The brain’s characteristic of neurogenesis, which is the capacity to grow new cells, as well as proper nutrition and mental exercise, can alleviate many concerns from chemo brain.
For additional information on chemo brain, or to learn more about the book, visit the company’s website at http://www.vabion.com/Chemo_Brain.html.
About VABION LLC
VABION LLC is a Virginia-based company that develops research-based innovative nutraceutical products that improve energy, and the physical and mental performance of the brain. Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D., founded the company in 2006 to develop products based on her own research on RNA and other energy supplements. The Company's products are distributed through vitamin retail stores, chain drug stores, specialty stores, gyms, convenience stores, online supplement stores, and its e-commerce website. Additional information is available at www.ThinkFastMoveFaster.com, www.DieselStix.com, and www.vabion.com.
For more information, contact:
Jason Yu
jason.yu@vabion.com
1145 Gaskins Rd. Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23238
(804) 308 1956
###
“While many in the research community debate about how to measure the effects of chemotherapy on the brain, many thousands of cancer survivors are suffering from chemo brain impairment,” said Dr. Hardwicke. “I know: I was one of them,” she continued.
Chemo brain symptoms range from memory impairment, attention and focus problems, language difficulties, slower processing speed, and motor control. Many patients with chemo brain report feeling as though they are in a fog and cannot clear it. According to Dr. Hardwicke, who has examined brainwaves on electroencephalograph (EEG) systems, the fog has a measurable correlate in higher slow wave activity and reduced alert states. The difficulties associated with chemo brain can be reduced and nearly eliminated with specific, symptom-specific strategies.
“When professional advice about chemo brain is provided,” Dr. Hardwicke states, “it consists of a list of very general activities, such as solving crossword puzzles, making ‘to do’ lists, and engaging the support of family and friends.” Research and practice from clinical neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and nutraceuticals provide tools to recover from chemo brain. “In a way similar to physical therapy for stroke victims, chemotherapy patients can rewire their brains and feel more like themselves after chemo brain,” Dr. Hardwicke added.
Dr. Hardwicke experienced and largely recovered from memory impairment, speech difficulties, and decision-making as a result of chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. The brain’s characteristic of neurogenesis, which is the capacity to grow new cells, as well as proper nutrition and mental exercise, can alleviate many concerns from chemo brain.
For additional information on chemo brain, or to learn more about the book, visit the company’s website at http://www.vabion.com/Chemo_Brain.html.
About VABION LLC
VABION LLC is a Virginia-based company that develops research-based innovative nutraceutical products that improve energy, and the physical and mental performance of the brain. Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D., founded the company in 2006 to develop products based on her own research on RNA and other energy supplements. The Company's products are distributed through vitamin retail stores, chain drug stores, specialty stores, gyms, convenience stores, online supplement stores, and its e-commerce website. Additional information is available at www.ThinkFastMoveFaster.com, www.DieselStix.com, and www.vabion.com.
For more information, contact:
Jason Yu
jason.yu@vabion.com
1145 Gaskins Rd. Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23238
(804) 308 1956
###
Contact
VABION, LLC
Dr. Susan Hardwicke
804-308-1956
http://www.vabion.com
Dr. Susan Hardwicke
804-308-1956
http://www.vabion.com
Contact
Categories