Concussion and Head Injury

These suggestions are not intended to replace appropriate professional advice. Please check labels and consult your pharmacist if you take prescription medications.


Diet


  • Drink 8-10 room temperature glasses of filtered or spring water.  Avoid chlorinated water.

  • Organic foods are the safest way to nourish yourself – a good investment!

  • Consume a diet that is 75-80% alkaline forming.  Very important.

  • Rely on fresh fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, bean and legumes, and whole grains as the mainstays of your diet.  Avoid wheat unless sprouted.


  • Combine foods for optimum digestion: fruits on an empty stomach 30 minutes before other foods – starches and animal products digest in very different gastric secretions and should not be eaten at the same meal.


  • Animal products are a source of inflammatory arachidonic acid.  Consume sparingly.

  • Kimchi, sauerkraut and coconut kefir balance pH and improve mood.

  • Have complete protein no later than lunch for better assimilation of amino acids.

  • Use 2-3 tbsp of flax, hemp, or chia seeds for fiber and omega 3 fatty acids.

  • Cook gently.  High heat generates acrylamides & advanced glycation end products.

  • Avoid mucous forming foods like as dairy and refined sugar.


Supplements


  • Bio-Strath improves assimilation of nutrients, enhances mental focus, and speeds healing.

  • Double up on omega 3 fatty acids for one month.  Studies show that they significantly shorten recovery time after a head injury.

  • Vitamin D – 8,000 IU for one month the reduce to the upper limit of 4,000 IU - decreases inflammation and prevents depression.

  • Serrapeptase – once a day on an empty stomach - digests excess fibrin in scar tissue. 

  • Astaxanthin – 12 mg for 2-3 months - protects and stabilizes brain cells. 

  • Probiotics - help control inflammation and hormone production.


More Concussion Care


  • Homeopathic Arnica speeds healing and reduces pain and swelling.

  • Unless bedridden, get some exercise each day, preferably outdoors.  The brain needs oxygen rich blood to heal and function properly.  Breathe deeply, exhale thoroughly!

  • Holy Basil (Tulsi) tea can provide mental clarity and calm.

  • Apply drops of Frankincense essential oil (diluted with a carrier oil) to the base of the skull, temples, and forehead to promote recovery.


Customers who followed these suggestions have reported an improvement of symptoms within a few days and a full recovery in 1 – 3 months.  Track your progress.


*Revised September 2024


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