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Deciding whether or not to get the COVID vaccine booster
COVID cases continue to rise, and many people are wondering if they should take the booster or not. This discussion will help you figure out your plan for receiving or declining boosters.
COVID-19 facts about pregnancy, lactation, and vaccine recommendations
Many women have questions about the impact of COVID-19, long COVID and the vaccines will have on pregnancy. This article discusses questions about pregnancy, lactation, and vaccine recommendations in pregnancy.
Using sanitizers and household cleaners safely.
One thing we have all learned through the pandemic is that clean hands and clean surfaces are extremely important in stopping the spread of COVID. But in order to do this safely, you need to understand more about the chemicals and how to use them safely.
How breathwork can help you recover from COVID-19 and Long COVID.
COVID-19 often affects the parts of the brain and central nervous system that control respirations, oxygen balance, and nerve function. This is an issue because oxygen is the only fuel neurons (brain cells) need. This article explains how breathwork can counter some of this my calming your body, allowing it to heal, and delivering more oxygen to your brain cells.
Post-COVID food allergies
Many people with Long COVID are finding that they have new food allergies and sensitivities through post COVID immune system disruption that causes the overproduction of histamines and leads to inflammation of nerves causing organ dysfunction.
Can COVID affect eyes and vision?
An issue that has not received a lot of attention in COVID-19 and Long COVID discussions is that the virus can cause minor or major vision changes that may be temporary or permanent. This article discusses some of these issues.
Can COVID-19 Impact Nails?
This article provides information on the 5 most common skin and nail issues associated with long COVID. These are indicators of the histamine cascade, inflammation, hypoxia (low oxygen), micro clotting, and vascular (blood vessel) constriction caused by the cytokine storm (immune system disruption). The images in this article may be too graphic for some viewers.
COVID-19 and Iron Deficiency
As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath. This article explains the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency in long COVID.
Histamine Release & Long COVID
This article explains the role histamines play in Long COVID, how they affect the body, what triggers the histamine cascade, and what you can do to counter them. (Image: Mast cell releasing histamines).
Curbing fear, anxiety and depression with positive affirmations
COVID-19 can cause inflammation of the nervous system interrupting hormone regulation, including serotonin and melatonin absorption. This is a lingering symptom of the virus and will resolve with time and the proper medications. This article gives practical advice for reframing your mindset when you are feeling defeated by Long COVID.
COVID-19 and Suicide Risk
COVID-19 can lead to depression, anxiety, and suicide. This is part of the illness and will get better with time. This article offers suicide resources for people feeling hopeless and for friends and family of someone needing help.
Post COVID-19 Nutrition
This article explains how mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), one of the root causes of Long COVID, affects the body and how nutrition can help improve symptoms.