Episode #4 of The Modern Vital Podcast is about Long Covid and how to treat it from an integrative medicine perspective. Long Covid, also known as post-acute Covid 19 or chronic Covid 19, is a complex chronic illness that is now only beginning to be understood and properly defined. Long Covid refers to patients with symptoms that develop during or after SARS COV-2 infection and continue for more than four weeks post-infection, with no other underlying cause. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, palpitations, brain fog, headache, loss of smell, pins and needles feelings, depression, diarrhea, joint or muscle pain. Long Covid affects an estimated 10 million Americans, and anywhere from 7.7 million to 23 million individuals in the US.The ACE2 receptor may be the key to understanding Long Covid, as it is present in epithelial tissues, which create a protective barrier in organs such as the lungs, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, liver, gut, and more, including the nose and mouth. The ACE2 receptor acts as a braking system to inflammation in those areas, so when the Covid virus binds to the receptors and shuts them down, inflammation and subsequent damage in those areas can ensue and potentially cause the symptoms of Long Covid. Long Covid patients require an integrative health approach, one that combines traditional medical management, non-pharmacological approaches, and behavior and lifestyle changes, also known as naturopathic medicine. An integrative health practitioner, such as a naturopathic doctor, is an essential member of a Long Covid healthcare team.The podcast goes on to discuss four different subtypes or subphenotypes of Long Covid and some naturopathic and functional medicine strategies to approach Long Covid. Each Long Covid health plan is tailored to the individual, and treatments may vary from person to person. The four subphenotypes of Long Covid include Type 1, affecting the cardiovascular system and kidneys, Type 2, affecting the nervous system, Type 3, affecting the lungs and Type 4, affecting the musculoskeletal system. Some of the treatments that may be used include castor oil packs, constitutional hydrotherapy, herbal medicine, liposomal glutathione, micro liposomal vitamin C, bioavailable trace minerals, Chinese medicine, ozone therapy, food intolerance evaluations, and bodywork.If you're looking to dive deeper into understanding the intricacies of chronic disease and its impact on your overall well-being, consider checking out Dr. Reebs' book, "The Serpent & The Butterfly: The Seven Laws of Healing." In this book, he discusses the laws of healing essential to resolving chronic disease and much more to help you on your journey to optimal wellness. Click here to purchase your copy: https://modernvital.com/products/the-serpent-and-the-butterfly-the-seven-laws-of-healingAdditionally, if you're interested in a supplement designed to directly support your digestion, we recommend trying Digest: Gentian & Skullcap Capsules. These capsules are formulated with natuLike, follow, and subscribe for updates! Website https://www.drreebs.com/podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drreebs Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drreebs/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BenReebs TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drbenreebs LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreebs/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/benreebs/ X https://x.com/drbenreebs

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