In the current “COVID Era” there is a lot of fear and misinformation about the virus and its post-infection symptoms that can make it hard to breathe, literally and figuratively, for many reasons. While we know that the infection itself can be harmful, what has many doctors concerned at this stage in the journey is what’s known as “Long Haul Syndrome.” With Long Haul Syndrome, a constellation of secondary symptoms develops post-infection and they can be even worse than the initial physical response to the virus. These lingering and prolonged symptoms can be worrisome, but they probably don’t indicate a life-sentence of post-COVID suffering.
COVID Long Haul Syndrome affects about 10% of the people who’ve had COVID-19 and, while rare, this persistent illness can affect the young, the old, and everyone in between. Managing post-infection symptoms properly is really important for regaining long-term strength and optimal health.
When we see Long-Haul symptoms, what we’re dealing with is an immune system that is in a sustained cyclical state of hyperreactivity. While we don’t entirely understand how and why this happens, changes in inflammatory cellular protein expression (not mRNA or DNA, fortunately) seem to be a key component in the body’s hyperreactive state. This causes patients to experience unpleasant symptoms like:
Current conventional treatment plans are generally determined patient-to-patient, as most people present with a unique blend of symptoms and conditions, and doctors are still learning about how to treat long-haulers.
Here at Preventive Medicine, we’ve been seeing positive results from our focus on holistic and integrative wellness, and an approach to health and recovery that starts with preventative measures. For those who are experiencing long-haul symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19 recently, there are many ways to support symptom reversal and rebalance a hyperactive immune system.
For those for whom it is appropriate, vaccines have been shown to reduce likelihood of developing
Long Haul Syndrome and to help with recovery from the state of dis-ease that develops. However, vaccines are not for everyone and, depending on underlying health conditions and previous reactions to vaccines, other avenues of prevention and care may be necessary. Fortunately, there
are many other ways to keep yourself in a state of balanced wellness during a global pandemic with a novel coronavirus! Let’s have a look at some valuable support measures:
Vitamin Intake
Ensuring the body has adequately high levels of vitamins, including vitamin-D, vitamin-K, vitamin-A, and vitamin-C, as well as the suite of B-vitamins, will help to provide robust protection from viral illnesses and their after effects. Vitamins D, K, and A are fat soluble vitamins that help mediate the immune system’s response, making in more robust initially and preventing unnecessary lingering reactivity. C and B vitamins function primarily as antioxidants, helping clear out any damage and inflammation caused by the infection or the process of clearing it. These vitamins can be taken orally or you may consider vitamin/mineral IV Therapy sessions to assure optimal uptake of essential nutrients.
Mineral Balance
Trace minerals, most notably zinc, are also key to the healthy development and maintenance of immune cells. Our bone marrow and lymphatic system require a balanced level of essential minerals to properly function and maintain healing pathways. Zinc can be taken orally with food.
Fatty Acids
Increasing your levels of anti-inflammatory fatty acids, commonly called “fish oil” or Omega-3s, has been shown to reduce rates of COVID and its effects on the heart and brain. Our brain tissue, and our entire neural network pathways, are derived primarily from Omega-3 fatty acids that help our nervous system operate properly, in balance, and without neuro-inflammation. Omega-3s have also been shown to protect the heart and reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke.
It must be noted, unfortunately, that some of us are just genetically and epigenetically predisposed to developing more severe reactions to viral illness, even when optimal nutrient levels are achieved consistently. Is there any hope for these populations?
Yes! We’ve designed a treatment protocol that draws from the latest international research as well as traditionally successful healing conventions. Typically, we see an 80% or more reduction in symptoms with our six-week treatment plan that includes:
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