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My Formula C Story
Nicholas Benik Nicholas Benik

My Formula C Story

Have you heard about Formula C? It is a 100% natural tincture that was developed by doctors to address Long COVID symptoms. It has worked great for me and I believe it will help you too! Learn all about Formula C and how it helped to restore balance in my life after my 2024 COVID-19 infection. Keep Moving, Keep Breathing! -Nurse Laney

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Reduce inflammation with Red Light Therapy
Delainne Bond Delainne Bond

Reduce inflammation with Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy (RLT), also known as photobiomodulation therapy is an emerging treatment that’s showing promise in treating post COVID inflammation. This scientifically proven therapy involves periodic brief exposure to red or infrared light, is a noninvasive, safe, and affordable method that is currently being used to treat inflammatory conditions. This article provides an overview of the treatment.

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Long COVID research is making progress
Delainne Bond Delainne Bond

Long COVID research is making progress

Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations by Nature.com: Article review citing the current research, barriers to diagnosis, documentation and treatment, with recommendations on preventing and managing Long COVID symptoms. This article also includes information about applying for US disability benefits.

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Post COVID Cerebral Hypoxia
Delainne Bond Delainne Bond

Post COVID Cerebral Hypoxia

COVID-19 is causing issues in the control center of the brain that should be keeping the heart rate and oxygen levels in synch, leading to silent hypoxia. A lack of oxygen to the brain for longer than 3 minutes causes permanent brain damage. This article explains why this is happening and offers some ideas on interventions to manage this issue.

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Post COVID-19 Lung and Oxygen Issues
Dennis Allen Dennis Allen

Post COVID-19 Lung and Oxygen Issues

Many people who have had COVID-19 have experienced pulmonary (lung) complications and/or damage. Some have experienced neural complications causing central sleep apnea. This article discusses these issues and offers information on what to expect for treatment.

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The Root of Long COVID
Delainne B. Delainne B.

The Root of Long COVID

What causes Long COVID? The disruption of the immune system, causing it to turn on itself, and leading to post COVID complications weeks, months and years after being exposed to the spike protein in the virus or the vaccine.

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How breathwork can help you recover from COVID-19 and Long COVID.
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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.

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Elevated ferritin levels in COVID-19 and&nbsp;Long COVID</a>&nbsp;recovery
Delainne B. Delainne B.

Elevated ferritin levels in COVID-19 and Long COVID recovery

This article provides an overview of the condition hyperferritinemia, when iron stores in the body are high, posing a risk of organ damage. This is a common event after infections, including COVID, but often overlooked by primary care providers and cardiologists as it falls under the hematology category, but can be a factor in joint pain, irregular heartbeats, liver, kidney, thyroid and eye damage and more.

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Can COVID-19 Impact Nails?
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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.

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Histamine Release  &amp; Long COVID
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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).

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Curbing fear, anxiety and depression with positive affirmations
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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.

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COVID-19 and Suicide Risk
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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.

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