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Stellate Ganglion Blocks May Restore Smell and Taste for Long COVID Patients
Stellate ganglion blocks are helping to restore a sense of taste and smell for Long COVID sufferers within 1-2 hours of the procedure, even in people who lost their senses 2-3 years ago. This article, written in collaboration with Dr. Shivani Chadha, discusses the procedure and what to look for when seeking treatment.
Fatigue and Immunocompromise in Long COVID could be Adrenal Insufficiency
The adrenal glands play an important role in a healthy immune system, but adrenal insufficiency is a medical condition caused by chronic illness or stress that occurs when the adrenal glands don’t make enough cortisol. It can be difficult to diagnose and is often missed.
Self Care Basics
When we push ourselves too hard, our immune system cannot keep us healthy. This article gives practical advice on recognizing stress and what to do about it.
The COVID Survivor’s Creed
The COVID Survivor’s Creed By Kerri-Lynn Mainland Palermo, COVID Survivor and covidCAREgroup member (July 31, 2022)
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.
What’s Wrong with Me?
Many people with COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time. This can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the initial illness was mild. People with this condition are sometimes called “long-haulers.” This condition is known as Post COVID Condition (PCC) or “long COVID.”
Cranial Nerve Inflammation and Long COVID
Neuro COVID results in inflammation and dysfunction of the brain and nervous system and leads to conditions that disrupt multiple body systems including the organs, nerves, and tissues. Common symptoms include headaches, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog. This article explains neuro COVID and offers suggestions for interventions.
How can a low histamine diet help with COVID recovery?
Many have found that just a few simple diet changes can help relieve symptoms caused by post-COVID mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). This article talks about the low histamine diet and how it is helping people in their recovery.
Understanding Inflammation and Long COVID
Inflammation is thought to be the leading cause of Long COVID which can lead to more complex complications if left unaddressed. This article explains how this is happening and what you can do about it.
Post Viral Syndrome & Constipation
Post COVID inflammation can affect any organ, nerve or tissue. The Vagus nerve runs from head to toe and branches out to touch every part of your body. When the nerve branch that controls the intestine is inflamed, the organ cannot function properly. This article provides you with information you need to manage post COVID constipation
Post COVID-19 Self-Care
When we push ourselves too hard, our immune system cannot keep us healthy. This article gives practical advice on recognizing stress and what to do about it.
