Causes of Long Covid Syndrome
SARS Covid-19 has proven to be a different kind of infection for many. Naturoopathic Clinic of Phoenix has been treating Covid patients in AZ since 2020. History and experience has shown how the overall health, lifestyle, and epigenetics of an individual affected his or her recovery. Some patients just had the sniffles and fatigue. Within a few days they felt fine again. Others would be down for weeks with a severe cough and debilitating weakness. We saw that apparently healthy individuals could also have a tough time with Covid. Unfortunately, few clinicians were aware of the influencing factors and treated patients all the same. In addition to the epigenetics, overall health and lifestyle, the chosen treatment for the active infection would greatly influence the risk of developing long Covid.
Covid Treatments
Now that the pandemic has ended, it is clear what treatments were ineffective and which ones worked well. The use of NSAIDs and steroids to treat acute Covid did not work. Unfortunately, this was the main treatment model utilized by Urgent Care clinics and the few primary care dotors who treated Covid. Taking Theraflu and other tylenol containing cold medicines would often lead to a long lasting lung infection. Remdesivir caused kidney damage and other health problems post Covid.
What DID WORK was early immune activation therapy such as anti-microbial herbal formulas, Hydrogen peroxide IVs, Vitamin C IVs, clean eating, and lots of fluids. Nebulized Budesonide nebulized helped with lung complications and in keeping the patient out of the hospital. Long Covid occurs mostly in patients who were hospitalized during their illness.
Covid MrNA Vaccines
The vaccines that were released onto the world population without proper research are responsible for many chronic illnesses and disabilities, in addition to long covid syndrome. The spike protein released into the cells causes an immune reaction to the foreign agent. Because of the carrier and MrNA, the spike protein is continually released for months. The constant response of the immune system to the protein leads to an autoimmune condition that develops over time. Patients experience chronic joint and muscular pain, fatigue, cardiac abnormalities, light headedness, vertigo and much more. Visits with various specialists and a lot of testing reveal no answers. Oftentimes, the patient is sent home with medications such as SSRI or Gabapentin: these medications being unnecessary and causing unwanted side effects.
Long Haul Covid Symptoms
Long Haul is defined as having Covid like symptoms which continue for at least 3 months after the initial infection. Common symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), vertigo, joint pain, head aches, cough, and low exercise tolerance due to feeling winded.
Cellular oxidative stress and inflammation is caused by the manufactured genomic structure of Covid-19 which involves the spike protein. Spike protein enters the cells and disrupts mitochondrial function. The mitochondria are the energy factories of our cells and critically important to health, vitality and how quick we age.
The symptoms vary widely and may come and go. It can be incredibly fustrating to think that the illness has finally ended only to succumb to a bad week with no signs as to what caused the lapse.
Treatments for Long Covid
Conventional medicine simply manages the symptoms of inflammation with steroids and Nsaids. The goal at Naturopathic Clinic of Phoenix is to resolve the symptoms by clearing out the causative agent causing the immune system to work overtime. This involves detoxifying the body from the spike protein, thereby clearing the inflammation that was caused by it. Treatment also involves calming down the immune system so that it is no longer over-active. Treatments include stem cell IVs, Glutathione infusions, NAD+ injections, dietary guidance and specific supplements that target IL-6, an inflammatory enzyme.
How Do I get started?
Fill out our online request form or call 480-334-8278 and you will be scheduled for an initial visit to review your medical history and symptoms. Labs may be ordered before beginning treatment.