The BEST HEALING TIPS for LONG COVID Symptoms| FitHealth Pros

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Intro: Years into the Covid-19 pandemic and here we are with new variants continuing to pop up and new cases fulfilling daily along with reinfections of those who’ve already had Covid in the past. One of the most concerning aspects has been the lingering effects after patients are no longer Covid positive. Can affect all systems from respiration to fatigue to continued loss of sense of smell/taste to depression to insomnia to heart palpitations, etc…. Today we look into the definition of long Covid and what we can do to help ourselves through it!

Defining Long Covid -

10 to 30% of those who’ve had Covid may suffer from Long Covid symptoms
New, returning or ongoing health problems four weeks out from first infection and beyond
3 types: A) Direct cell damage that does not heal completely B) Related to chronic hospitalization (muscle weakness, cognitive fog, etc…) C) Symptoms appear after recovery (immune system and inflammatory marker interplay)
Can affect kids as well but in less numbers and typically go away within a couple of months.
Recent studies- affects women more than men; middle aged women most throughout the world and not just in the west.

2. What to do/medical?
Seek help as many bouts of Long Covid have clusters of symptoms and guidance may be needed to see which to begin healing first and with what intensity.
Holistic and multi-tiered care for multiple organ systems
Millions of patients have Long Covid so the network of healthcare providers may have better answers now as the pandemic progresses.

3. What to do/self care?
A) Allow yourself time to recover- Too many people push too hard, too fast and slow down complete recovery (fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle aches); Start slowly with smaller bits of daily chores and work yourself up.
B) Begin with resistance exercise and move into cardio later. Ease into any routine. Exercise carefully so you don’t over do it.
C) Optimize Sleep- Focus on best sleep practices like we discuss on some of our guide to better sleep videos.
D) Extra hydration and healthy eating- many patients don’t eat enough after Covid due to their lack of smell/taste sensations. Extra hydration is also key to cellular regeneration/repair.

4. More Tips…
Be kind to yourself- accept that the fatigue and other symptoms are real and do your best to be patient as they work their ways through your systems. Make changes in your work/lifestyle to help you manage your specific symptoms.
Daily routine- Do your best to maintain a regular schedule for sleep, eating, daily activities to help ward off fluctuations in the severity of symptoms.
Increase activity level slowly- gauge how much physical and mental activity it takes to get you to a point of fatigue and back off to rest. This can be built up over time wisely.
Rest! It’s ok to have some moments throughout your day in which you sit or lay down and do nothing. A best practice for recovery over time.

Medical disclaimer: This Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.