Restoring clarity, balance and vitality through the wisdom of TCM
Concussions and post-concussion syndrome are more than just head injuries—they affect the whole body, from mood and memory to sleep and energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the brain is closely linked to the Kidney essence, Liver blood, and Heart spirit (Shen). A concussion is understood as a sudden disruption of Qi and Blood flow, creating blockages and deficiencies that hinder the brain’s natural recovery. TCM offers a holistic and effective approach that restores balance, promotes circulation, and supports the body’s innate healing capacity.
Acupuncture:
Acupuncture is one of the most powerful tools in TCM for treating concussions. By stimulating specific points along the meridians, acupuncture increases blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation, calms overactive neural pathways, and supports restful sleep. Patients often experience clearer thinking, fewer headaches, and improved mood after treatment.
Herbal Medicine:
Individualized TCM herbal formulas nourish the Kidney essence, invigorate Blood, and calm the Shen. Herbs that enhance circulation help reduce lingering dizziness, headaches, and brain fog, while calming herbs ease irritability, anxiety, and insomnia. Unlike pharmaceuticals that often target one symptom, herbal medicine works systemically, restoring overall vitality.
Yang Sheng Fa (Nourishing Life Practices):
Lifestyle and dietary guidance are integral in TCM concussion recovery. Foods such as black sesame seeds, walnuts, goji berries, and bone broth nourish Kidney essence and Liver blood, helping rebuild clarity and focus. Adequate rest, gentle routines, and avoiding overstimulation allow the body’s healing to unfold more smoothly.
By treating the whole person, not just the injury, TCM provides a safe, holistic, and effective path to recovery from concussion and post-concussion syndrome
Tai Chi & Qi Gong:
These gentle movement arts improve circulation, balance, and coordination—often impaired after head injury. Tai Chi and Qi Gong restore harmony between body and mind, reduce stress, and gently re-train the nervous system, accelerating recovery in a safe and sustainable way.
In summary, TCM’s strength lies in treating the whole person, not just the injury. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary wisdom, and therapeutic movement, TCM provides a comprehensive and natural path toward recovery from concussion and post-concussion syndrome.
Dr. Julia Pileski
Blue Heron Traditional Chinese Medicine
