Concussions, Care Gaps, Arnica & Astaxanthin A Holistic Roadmap to Brain & Nerve Recovery
Concussions, Care Gaps, Arnica & Astaxanthin A Holistic Roadmap to Brain & Nerve Recovery  
Podcast: Brushwood Media Network
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: Concussions, Care Gaps, Arnica & Astaxanthin: A Holistic Roadmap to Brain & Nerve Recovery Concussions are far more than “just a bump on the head.” Many people continue to experience brain fog, headaches, mood changes, insomnia, hormonal disruption, visual disturbances, and nervous system dysregulation long after being told to simply “rest.” This two-part educational series explores the critical care gaps in concussion recovery and offers an integrative, science-informed, holistic approach to brain and nervous system healing. In Part One: Concussions, Care Gaps & Arnica’s Flower Power, Ida Fanelli, Certified Holistic Aesthetician and Reflexologist, examines why conventional concussion protocols often fail to address lingering symptoms. This episode explores the role of Arnica Montana—topical and homeopathic—in supporting bruising, swelling, inflammation, and post-traumatic congestion, alongside holistic modalities such as reflexology, lymphatic drainage, microcurrent neurostimulation (Dolphin Neurostim M.P.S.), PEMF, energy healing, and nutritional neuro-repair. A personal concussion recovery story following a traumatic fall highlights the importance of early, active, whole-body support. In Part Two: The Benefits of Supplementary Astaxanthin, the focus shifts to advanced neuroprotection and regeneration. Astaxanthin is a powerful marine carotenoid antioxidant studied for concussion recovery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), optic nerve support, eye health, brain health, cardiovascular wellness, skin protection, immune balance, metabolic health, and athletic recovery. This episode explains how astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers, helping reduce oxidative stress, support circulation, calm inflammation, and protect delicate neural tissues. The series also explores emerging research in optic nerve and neural regeneration, including gene therapy, nanotechnology, optogenetics, and bioengineered scaffolds—placing natural compounds like astaxanthin within a future-forward integrative neuroscience framework. Together, Parts One and Two offer a comprehensive roadmap for active concussion recovery, blending lived experience, holistic therapies, nutritional strategies, and emerging science. Ideal for concussion survivors, caregivers, practitioners, and wellness professionals seeking deeper understanding beyond “wait and rest.” Concussion recovery, post concussion syndrome, holistic concussion healing, traumatic brain injury recovery, brain health, optic nerve healing, arnica montana, astaxanthin, natural concussion support, brain inflammation, neuroprotection, blood brain barrier, eye health supplements, reflexology, microcurrent therapy, dolphin neurostim mps, pemf therapy, lymphatic drainage, energy healing, holistic brain recovery, oxidative stress, brain fog, neuroinflammation, integrative medicine, natural antioxidants, skin health, cardiovascular health athletic recovery, where science meets self care ida fanelli 🔖 OPTIONAL HASHTAGS (YouTube / Social Boost) #ConcussionRecovery, #PostConcussionSyndrome, #BrainHealth, #OpticNerveHealing, #HolisticHealing, #ArnicaMontana, #Astaxanthin, #Neuroprotection, #NaturalMedicine, #IntegrativeWellness, #Reflexology, #EnergyHealing, #WhereScienceMeetsSelfCare, #IdaFanelli