TBI and PTSD Recovery Support
Specialized Support for Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD Recovery
Dr. Ingalls holds a Certification in the evaluation and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury and associated PTSD with hormone therapy. Brain trauma often injures pituitary gland function. That gland is responsible for producing hormones that regulate hormone production throughout the body.
When hormones become imbalanced patients may experience fatigue, anxiety, irritability, rage, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and other frustrating symptoms. Oftentimes these symptoms are treated with antidepressants or other mood-altering drugs when the problem may be hormone imbalance.
An excellent documentary called “Quiet Explosions” is quite interesting and describes the association between brain injury and hormone production.
Dr. Ingalls will evaluate your brain injury, order specific lab tests, and review results to see if hormone therapy is necessary.
TBI can result from:
- Military combat
- Sports injuries
- Car accidents
- Stroke
- Surgery with prolonged anesthesia
- Falls or head trauma
Many people diagnosed with PTSD may also be dealing with an undiagnosed traumatic brain injury, and hormone imbalance is often part of the picture.
Treatment focuses on supporting brain healing and hormone balance through:
- Nutrition and healthy lifestyle support
- Targeted supplements
- Hormone evaluation and lab testing
- Prescription hormone replacement when needed
With the right evaluation and treatment plan, the brain can be rehabilitated and healing is possible.
Quiet Explosions, Healing the Brain
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Unleash Your Brain Potential
Believe it or not the brain is an ultra-dynamic organ. Once thought to be static and unable to repair itself it is now known that our brain is a wonder to behold in terms of what it can do and how it can heal itself. The purpose of this paper is to inform my patients on how to nourish and care for the brain. Most [...]
MEET THE DOCTOR
A Personalized Approach to Hormone Health
Dr. Judith A. Ingalls, MD, is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society with decades of experience in family medicine. Now focused on hormone consulting and functional medicine, she provides a comprehensive, individualized approach to care.
As a consultant—not a primary care physician—Dr. Ingalls works closely with patients to uncover the root causes of symptoms and develop thoughtful, effective treatment strategies.
Her goal is simple: to help you feel balanced, energized, and fully yourself again.
