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Old 01-24-2011, 02:24 PM
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What 'feeling like crap' symptoms are you struggling with the most?

There are different things you can do to help with different symptoms. There are a lot of nutritional needs of a concussed brain. Think of it as polluted from the concussion. You need to get the pollution out and good nutrition in.

There are activities and foods to avoid and those that will help. The exercise protocol will help get blood flowing to the brain at maximum rate without causing symptoms. It will help but the nutritional needs musty be met to get maximum healing at the fastest time.

You can do both without having to be in Buffalo.

To start, get going with B vitamins with a focus on B-6, B-12, niacin, B-2, and also folic acid, Omega-3's, D3, and decent meat protein.

Avoid caffeine, MSG, and aspartame (Equal). They are excito-toxins.

Get good sleep. Avoid all emotional stress and any physical stress that causes symptoms. The anxiety of the frustration of PCS is counter-productive to healing. Stay away from sick people because an illness that causes a fever will be counter to healing.

Accept that your brain has been injured and it will take time to heal. The brain does not heal under stress like bones and muscles can.

Women can benefit from getting their hormones checked. Men's hormones can get knocked out of balance but not as much as women's. Hormones incliude a Thyroid panel. At the same time, a test for B-12 and folate levels is good.

ConcussedJ, How long Post Concussion are you?
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