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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
