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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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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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Children’s Health & Long COVID
Delainne B. Delainne B.

Children’s Health & Long COVID

As a nurse specializing in pediatrics, I have often used kidshealth.org to help parents and children understand healthcare and medical diagnoses. This is a great resource for teaching the community about medical issues and what to expect. -Nurse Laney

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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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Micro-clotting in Long COVID
Dennis Allen Dennis Allen

Micro-clotting in Long COVID

COVID affects the platelets in the blood, making them sticky and causing micro clots that affect the brain, fingers and toes, and internal organs. This article explains the process.

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Post-COVID food allergies
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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.

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Can COVID affect eyes and vision?
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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.

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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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COVID-19 and Iron Deficiency
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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.

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Histamine Release  & 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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Post COVID-19 Nutrition
Delainne B. Delainne B.

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.

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