When our head is injured by a physical blow, then this can result in concussion. This condition needs expert medical attention and immediate care from your doctor. Concussion is like a bruise that results from someone’s brain colliding with his skull. Every single person who had a blow to his head, have increased risk of getting concussion. Most especially this risk is increased if there was even a momentary loss of consciousness. Also there are other signs of concussion which can help you to recognize it such as short – term memory loss, difficulty concentrating, nausea and headache. If you recognize some of these symptoms, then you should talk with your doctor as soon as possible. Do not take some of the mentioned home remedies and natural cures without consulting with your doctor. There are some home remedies which can ease the headache and pain which are caused by this condition but also they can help you to heal the damage which is made to your blood vessels and head. To some person who suffers from concussion should be given maximum medical care because this can help them to be healed. When some person has experienced a concussion, then it is very important for him to take rest and he should not make a sudden head movement because this can lead to further problems. You should be sure that this person does not lose consciousness she or she should be bright and alert after waking up.
natural cures for concussion
Drink fluids: Fluids can help you to restore the lost balance in your body and they will ensure that your blood is not very thick. You should be sure that your body is well hydrated. This is one of the most important natural treatments which you should make because in this way your brain can heal more quickly. There are some doctors who are recommending drinking one ounce of fluid per day per 2 pounds of body weight. This means that if the person weights 100 pounds, then he should drink 50 ounces over the course of the day for the critical 2 weeks. When we mentioned drinking more fluids that you should drink noncaffeinated – water and nonalcoholic water.
Load up on antioxidants: You should eat a healthy diet with abundant protein and a lot of blueberries during the 2 week following the injury. Blueberries are effective home remedy for concussion because they have flavonoid antioxidants which can help you to strengthen the blood vessels walls in which is also included the brain. You should take a 3,000 mg of Vitamin C every day because this will help you to reduce the oxidative stress in your bran which is also associated with the head trauma. There are some doctors who are recommending using buffered powder (which is Vitamin C combined with small amounts of potassium, magnesium and calcium) because it is most easily absorbed. These doctors are recommending mixing this powder with juice and then you should drink it. For the proper dosage you should talk with your doctor. You need to eat foods that are rich in antioxidants because in this way you will recover from the concussion. You should eat green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits if you want to have the best results. The green vegetables are also rich in nutrients such as calcium and folic acid which are very important for the healing process of this condition. Citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines have minerals and vitamins as well as antioxidants which can repair the damage that is done to your head. This is possible because citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C. This vitamin can reduce the degree of oxidative stress which is caused during a concussion. Also you should eat foods that are rich in calcium along with the citrus fruits. This is very important because the Vitamin C is more easily absorbed into our bodies if we take nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. Also you can drink juices that are extracted from these fruits because this is also a very effective natural treatment for the concussion. [1]
Avoid extreme temperatures for concussion: You should be sure that the person who suffers from concussion is not exposed to extreme temperatures. If the swelling is severe, then you should use ice packs. This natural treatment will prevent further inflammation in your brain. You should ensure that the person who has concussion wears loose clothes and he or she is having comfortable rest. If you have a concussion and the weather is too hot or too cold, then you should adjust your clothes because in this way your body temperature will not fluctuate and it cause you further complications. [2]
Double dose of fish oil – fast: The general recommendation for the most people is to take 2 grams of high – potency fish oil. But doctors are recommending people who have suffered from head injury to take up to 4 grams as soon as possible after the injury and they should continue taking 4 grams once per day for up to 7 days afterward. This advice is based on animal study which was done in the West Virginia University School of Medicine and it was reported in the Journal of Neurosurgery. It was demonstrated that taking high – potency fish oil which has large amounts of the Omega – 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA can help in the natural treatment of the concussion [3]. This natural cure can help you to decrease the brain inflammation. Also it will help you to rid of headaches, memory loss and fogginess which are parts of the concussion. If there is evidence that you have bleeding in your brain, then you should not use fish oil as your natural treatment for the concussion.
Take arnica: Arnica is a plant which is used in many cosmetics. Most of us are familiar with the arnica cream because it is widely spreading. Arnica has been used for more than 500 years in the medicine. It has been used for as natural treatment for bruises, sprains and sore muscles. Also arnica comes in the form of homeopathic pellets which can help you to expedite the healing of the bruised brain tissue. You should place 3 homeopathic arnica 30 c pellets under your tongue. You should put them under your tongue within 15 minutes of the trauma or as soon as you can get them. You can find the arnica pellets online or in the health stores. You should continue this dosage every hour for the day and you should reduce the frequency on the second, third and fourth days to 3 doses. You should take one in the morning, one in the midday and one in the evening.
Chinese skullcap: This is also a very effective home remedy for concussions. You should use tea made from Chinese skullcap if you suffer from concussion. This natural cure is a nerve relaxant and it will help you to ease the headaches that are experienced by people who suffer from concussion. Also it can improve the blood flow or circulation and also it nutrients our brain. This will help you to ease the concussion and the person who suffers from it can recover faster. This natural cure also nourishes the tissues of the nerves and it can prevent from intensifying during a concussion. Also you can make a natural mixture by mixing a tincture of Cayenne Pepper, Oats, St. John’s Wort and Chinese Skullcap tincture. You should take this natural treatment because it can help you to speed up the healing process of concussion.
Turmeric: Turmeric is effective home remedy which can help you to heal the concussion in fast way [4,5]. You should powder the root of turmeric and then you should add it to a hot drink or water. You should drink this natural cure at regular basis because in this way you will have the best results. Also you can make a turmeric paste and you should add this paste to your gravies or dishes. Turmeric has magnificent curative powers and this is a reason why this natural cure has been used in the Indian as a spice for a very long time.
Blueberry: This home remedy has many healing powers. When you consume the berries of this herb and when they are ingested, then the blood vessels of your brain are strengthened [5]. This is possible because this natural cure has strong flavanoid antioxidants which can help you to repair the damage in your head. You can prepare blueberry tea using either dried or fresh berries of this herb. You should add these berries to boiling water and you should let this mixture simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then, you should some Stevia leaves or honey and you should drink this herbal tea at regular basis because in this way you will get results in quick and better way.
References:
[1] Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). Antioxidant therapy may have promising potential in concussion treatment. Science Daily. 2015. Retrieved from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150401132752.htm
[2] Wang H, Wang B, Jackson K, et al. A novel head-neck cooling device for concussion injury in contact sports. Translational Neuroscience. 2015;6(1):20-31.
[3] Mills JD, Bailes JE, Sedney CL. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and reduction of traumatic axonal injury in a rodent head injury model. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2011;114(1).
[4] Petraglia AL, Winkler EA, Bailes JE. Stuck at the bench: Potential natural neuroprotective compounds for concussion. Surgical Neurology International. 2011;2:146.
[5] Gibson CJ, Mcquiston X, Darwish Y. Effects of curcumin and a blueberry-enhanced diet after traumatic brain injury in rats. Conference Paper. 2014.