Asthma: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Managing, and Thriving
Everything you need to know about asthma, from types and triggers to diagnosis, treatments, integrative approaches, and action plans for better breathing.
Long COVID: Symptoms, Mechanisms, and Treatment Options
An evidence-based guide to long COVID (PASC), covering symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and dysautonomia. Explores proposed mechanisms including viral persistence and microclots, conventional and emerging treatments, overlap with ME/CFS, and how to find a knowledgeable provider.
Long COVID Recovery: Timeline, Strategies, and When to Seek Help
At a Glance Many Long COVID patients improve significantly over 12 to 24 months, but recovery is rarely linear and varies widely by severity and symptom type. Avoiding post-exertional malaise (PEM) crashes is the single most important thing patients can do to protect their recovery trajectory. Targeted interventions, including HBOT, NAD+ therapy, and specific medications,…
Asthma
At a Glance Type: Chronic inflammatory airway disease characterized by reversible bronchoconstriction, mucus overproduction, and airway remodeling Prevalence: Affects over 25 million Americans, including roughly 5 million children Key feature: Airway hyperresponsiveness, meaning the airways overreact to triggers that would not bother a healthy person Subtypes: Allergic (eosinophilic), non-allergic, exercise-induced, occupational, and aspirin-exacerbated Opportunity: Conventional…
Post-Viral Fatigue: When Tiredness After Illness Won’t Go Away
Most people bounce back from a viral illness within weeks. But for some, the fatigue lingers for months. Here’s what drives post-viral fatigue, when it crosses into ME/CFS territory, and what actually helps recovery.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Long COVID: What the Research Shows
At a Glance What it is: Pressurized-chamber oxygen therapy (1.5-2.0 ATA) applied over 40-60 sessions to address persistent Long COVID symptoms. Key evidence: A 2022 Israeli randomized controlled trial demonstrated significant cognitive and fatigue improvements in Long COVID patients after HBOT. Best for: Brain fog, chronic fatigue, exercise intolerance, and neurological symptoms that have persisted…
Long COVID Brain Fog: Why It Happens and What Helps
Brain fog is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of long COVID. Here’s what we know about why it happens, and the treatments showing the most promise.
Long COVID Brain Fog: Causes, Recovery Timeline, and What Actually Helps
At a Glance Long COVID brain fog affects an estimated 20-30% of people who had COVID-19, with symptoms persisting beyond 12 weeks. Three leading mechanisms are neuroinflammation, micro-clot formation blocking cerebral blood flow, and serotonin depletion driven by gut viral persistence. A 2022 randomized controlled trial found hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) significantly improved cognitive function…
Long COVID Dizziness and Vertigo: Vestibular Dysfunction After COVID
Dizziness and vertigo after COVID can stem from vestibular neuritis, BPPV, POTS, or direct inner ear damage. Learn about vestibular testing, rehabilitation therapy, medications like meclizine and betahistine, and which specialist to see based on your symptoms.
Long COVID Fatigue: Causes, Testing, and Recovery Strategies
Long COVID fatigue involves post-exertional malaise, likely driven by mitochondrial dysfunction and autonomic disruption. Learn about targeted testing, pacing strategies, NAD+ therapy, supplements like CoQ10 and D-ribose, and when to see a specialist.
