Concussion: What surprised me about its treatment

C. I’d continue this dose for one week to decrease inflammatory risk and reduce brain damage.”

Saul agreed. He replied, “Yes, it makes complete sense as the blood level of C is depressed following trauma such as a concussion. We also know that vitamin C is a great antioxidant and helps to repair injured tissue.” But his follow up surprised me. “I would take vitamin C”, he added, “in advance of any contact sport, especially an open battle like hockey.”

Saul was saying what should always be preached, that “prevention is better than cure.” It’s true whether dealing with cardiovascular disease or concussion.

I’ve repeatedly stressed that high doses of vitamin C decrease the risk of heart attack. The vast majority of doctors, however, disagree with me. They are convinced that only cholesterol-lowering drugs prevent coronary attack.

There should be no disagreement on this issue as stress has been proven to decrease blood levels of C. For instance, cancer patients have one-third the amount of C needed by the body, those with diabetes one-half, and after traumatic accidents like concussion, the level can decrease to just 10 per cent.

The sad news is that C’s magic and safety has been known for decades but ignored by the medical profession. Vitamin C, given intravenously, can cure viral diseases like polio, meningitis, encephalitis, measles, heal burns, and even neutralize the toxin of a poisonous snake. And I’ve personally been cold-free for years due to a high intake of C.

Dr. Frederick R. Klenner, who first cured polio with vitamin C, created another rule. High doses of C must be administered for success.

Those in contact sports never know when a concussion may occur. But they can ensure having a high blood level of vitamin C by using Medi-C Plus powder and other high brands of C. The daily dose is 3,000 milligrams with breakfast and dinner.

Will Sidney Crosby or other players get high doses of intravenous vitamin C for a concussion? It’s most unlikely. History shows that it’s hard to change ingrained habits of the medical establishment. But individuals can get smart. Or as Hippocrates, the father of medicine, preached, “always choose the least sensational treatment.” Again, Vitamin C fits the bill. Visit Dr. Gifford-Jones website at docgiff.com. Contact him by email at: info@docgiff.com.