Encephalitis411

09/29/2026

Tonight's the night! See you at this webinar.
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09/22/2026

Neuroplasticity means our brains can improve after . In this video about our adaptive brains, Erin Venza, PhD, discusses how diet, exercise, cognitive engagement, sleep, our social lives, and stress impact the brain.

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09/18/2026

This month's Encephalitis411 newsletter has lots of good info including:
- Brain health nourishment tips from a nutritionist
- Article on explaining
- A mom's caregiver journey
- Sept. 29 Zoom: Finding Peace When All Goes Wrong
- Video on brain exercises from Brain Injury Association of America
- And much more!

https://mailchi.mp/encephalitis411/encephalitis411-newsletter-heads-up_sept26_411

09/13/2026

This song, “You’re Not Alone,” is a powerful testament to being a warrior with the burden of chronic illness from . Samantha Ellingsworth - Shows wrote the lyrics and produced the video that highlights the invisibility, storm you didn’t choose and enduring unpredictable flares.

Thanks for sharing your gift to our Encephalitis411 community, Samantha. More to come. Watch this space.

09/08/2026

If you haven't heard of neurofeedback therapy, this might be worth checking into. This type of therapy helps with brain wave dysregulation, which is common post .

If you are in the Dallas/FW area, we suggest Braintopia Neurofeedback Centers DFW to see how this might help you. Neurofeedback therapy centers are becoming more popular as an alternative to invasive treatments and being overmedicated.

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09/08/2026

09/02/2026

For anyone who has experienced the invisible nature or dismissiveness of , this is an evocative new resource. This publication compares encephalitis to stroke as another form of , acknowledging its devastation.

The article also discusses the burden of invisible symptoms and provides guidance to those around who may not understand. It makes a great tool to share with family, friends, colleagues, and even doctors in hopes of creating a better understanding of your journey.

Click here to read: https://www.encephalitis411.org/articles.html

08/29/2026

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08/29/2026

What a wonderful article about written by Encephalitis411 warrior Chris Maxwell. His journey is so relatable and his transparency is refreshing. I'm sure many of us are in touch with his message. Thanks for sharing, Chris! Well done!

A brain injury and decades-long struggle to live the life that remains