This is the index page for a series of posts which present the results of a literature review investigating the role of UV light and melatonin on the severity of brain trauma. The result suggests a possible etiology for Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS).

The presentation is being made in this online format due to the variety of evidence drawn from different sources, and disciplines. An online format permits the presentation of “live” URLs for the associated supporting documentation. Online presentation also creates the opportunity to best order, or re-order, the presentation as appropriate, and to record and display 3rd party endorsements, or critiques.

The thesis is as follows: that the severity of a neurological insult is subject to moderation through the action of the pineal gland and its ability to conjugate heparin sulfate to “structured water” in the presence of UV light.

This thesis is first examined through the injury history of a single subject, and it is then generalized to a larger population of mTBI victims.

PCS Thesis – The Accident

Describes the mechanics of the accident of March 6th, 2011, and establishes the range of forces acting upon the subject.

PCS Thesis – Injury Modalities

Identifies two factors which likely had a bearing on the severity of the subject’s brain injury.

PCS Thesis – The Pineal Gland

Introduces evidence which demonstrates the role of the pineal gland and the neuro-protective benefits of “structured water”.

PCS Thesis – UV Index

Introduces Environment Canada UV index data which suggests the subject had zero exposure to UV light in the three months prior to his accident and this deficiency served to deny the subject the neuro-protective benefits of “structured water.”

PCS Thesis – UV Index 2

Provides a link to an Environment Canada UV Index calculator and presents a number of graphs and supporting images to suggest that winter in the northern hemisphere is likely to result in minimal exposure to solar UV radiation.

PCS Thesis – UV Proxy

Introduces a proxy for UV exposure in the Canadian population based on data collected for the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). This survey collects direct physical measures of health (e.g. blood) and asks questions about health from the Canadian population aged 3 to 79.

PCS Thesis – UV Details

Describes human photoreceptors and the UV action spectrum.

PCS Thesis – Face Validity

Certain individual characteristics appear to result in an increased incidence of PCS. This section seeks to explain these characteristics in light of the PCS Thesis.

PCS Thesis – Critique

Intended to display critiques of the thesis. The author is presently engaged in contacting the lead authors of the primary research upon which his synthesis is based and is seeking their comment on his extension of their work.