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Weird Tools I Use to Fight Long Covid

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PLEASE READ: Everything in this list is not to be taken as medical advice. I am simply showing what things have helped me with my LC symptoms. If you come across something that you think might help, please speak with a licensed medical professional a...
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Nervous System Dysregulation & Fatigue (Currently Managing)

Here's where we really get into the “woo woo.” The following items in this section, while a huge financial investment, have been a tremendous help for my sensitivities and other symptoms that I'm currently dealing with. Integrative/Functional/Eastern...& Frequency/Energy Medicine… these were things that I once scoffed at until I opened my mind to them and gave them a chance.

 
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PLEASE READ: There are contraindications to SCENAR therapy. Please, as always, consult with a qualified practitioner to see if it's right for you.

If you looked through my “Severe Insomnia (Now Resolved)” section, you probably saw the first item and got a little bit of an introduction to SCENAR (and woo woo for that matter).

So, what is SCENAR? SCENAR is a biofeedback device that communicates with your body by sending electrical currents, similar to that of the human nervous system. “In return, the nervous system activates complex mechanisms of self-adjustment and self-tuning of all body systems. ...YouTube). SCENAR originated in Russia and has been around for about 40 years now.

I can't express enough how much of a huge help it has been. There was a time where I had a massive pain behind my head that just stayed stuck there for many months (different from my head pressure), and SCENAR therapy was able to eliminate it within ...
SCENAR (Self-Controlled Energo-Neuroadaptive Regulator) Therapy
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PLEASE READ: There are contraindications to using the Tennant BioModulator. Please, as always, consult with a qualified practitioner to see if it's right for you.

The Tennant BioModulator and BioTransducer is based off of SCENAR. Dr. Jerry Tennant is a M.D. who was one of the nation's top eye surgeons and pioneer in LASIK surgery. After performing numerous surgeries, he developed encephalitis and a bleeding di...here.

Like SCENAR, the BioModulator “uses microcurrent technology to engage the body’s natural resources and assist in the process of pain management & rehabilitation… FDA-accepted, these devices have been proven to alleviate muscle, tendon, and ligame...Senergy Wellness Group).

So, let me just say that the price of these devices are absolutely outrageous. Even my SCENAR practitioner shares the same sentiment (she's also trained in using the Tennant devices). No way do I have these for personal use, but I have weekly session...
Tennant Biomodulation Therapy [Healing is Voltage⚡]
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PLEASE READ: There are contraindications to using the BioCharger. Please speak with a qualified health professional to see if it's acceptable for you.

Safety screening guide: link

This big hunk of a machine is probably one of the most woo woo things I've used. I go to a facility for a 20-minute session (sessions are relatively cheap) and definitely feel it working with it's Purify and Recover recipe (the BioCharger has 1200+ "...

The BioCharger provides 4 different kinds of energies: PEMF, frequencies & harmonics, voltage, and light, each of which provides their own benefits.

Facebook: link
YouTube: link

Product specifications: PDF
BioCharger
 
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PLEASE READ: There are contraindications to PEMF therapy. Please, as always, see a qualified practitioner to see if it's right for you.

So PEMF therapy can really help with circulation and confers other benefits. Strangely enough, it has helped with the pain that occurs whenever I touch certain objects. For example, if I were to touch leafy greens, I would get pain/pressure building ...

My SCENAR practitioner advised that I only stick with the BEMER as other PEMF therapies would be too overwhelming for me. BEMER is more gentle for my body. Additionally, there are some studies showing that PEMF therapy can help balance the autonomic nervous system (as reflected by increased heart rate variability [HRV]).

BEMER studies: link
PEMF studies: link
PEMF Therapy (BEMER)
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PLEASE READ: As always, talk with a qualified practitioner to see if this is right for you. Please learn about proper usage, dosage, side effects, contraindications, and drug/supplement interactions.

I had a GI-MAP that showed some dysbiosis and moderate inflammation (yes, I'm aware that stool tests like the GI-MAP aren't perfect and have their flaws, but I still think it provides a good general idea of how your gut is doing). My doctor's approac...

So far, it's been a long process of detoxification, but I definitely have seen a jump in improvement in my symptoms (and this is after doing SCENAR therapy for several weeks).
Gut Health | Biocidin Botanicals | Biocidin Broad-Spectrum Liquid Formula
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Frequent Urination (Now Resolved)

When I first started having frequent urination, I was going at least 10 times during the day and even during the night (which also contributed to my insomnia). It would often burn. I frequently was diagnosed with UTI, but cultures always came back ne...

 
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The antibiotics that I was given for my UTI diagnoses were not helping, so I tried pumpkin seed extract. It probably helped a little bit, but I was still going a lot. You can give this a try.

I have used Life Extension, but you don't need to get this particular brand. You can always look for other options. The Amazon link that I provided will direct you to the search results for pumpkin seed oil.
Pumpkin Seed Oil/Extract
 
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Frequent urination could be possibly be due to weakened pelvic floor muscles. You can try doing kegel exercises to strengthen them.
Kegel Exercises

Severe Insomnia (Now Resolved)

There was a very long period where I was getting 0-4 hours of sleep every night. On top of practicing sleep hygiene and sticking to a schedule, here are some things that have helped me overcome that.

 
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PLEASE READ: First, let me just say that I'm not actually recommending this (or rather, I really struggle to recommend it) because while this did ultimately resolve my severe insomnia, everything went sideways after 5 months of usage, BUT only becaus...

So what is this? It is an energy compound blanket that reflects the user's frequencies and infrared energy back at him/her. The body's electrical charge is equally redistributed and the blanket also helps the body heal itself. More info. here: link. This was a life-saver. After dealing with severe insomnia for 9 months, I was able to get off my sleep medication within 2 weeks of using this blanket.

If I had to do it all over again, I would first find a SCENAR practitioner to consult with. The issue that I had with the blanket was that not all parts of my body was in contact with the blanket, so some parts of my body received more treatment (and...
RITM ULM 01 Energy Compound Blanket
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Part of what contributed to my insomnia was anxiety. Having a weight blanket over me was helpful in the sense that it felt like I was being hugged. This didn't completely eliminate my insomnia, but it did help make it easier to try to sleep.
Weighted Blanket
 
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My insomnia made me a very light sleeper. I would easily wake up as soon as the rays from the sun hit my windows. This would cut my sleep short. Having blackout curtains helped curtail this problem.
Blackout Curtains
 
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I've had times where my head would feel so hot that I would wake up too many times to flip my pillow to sleep on the cool side. Having a cooling pillowcase somewhat helped.
Cooling Pillowcases
 
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Sometimes I had difficulty sleepy due to having a stuffy nose. It was uncomfortable having to breathe through my mouth, feeling like I had to put in a lot of effort to get more oxygen in me. Nasal strips eliminates this problem by widening your nasal...
Nasal Strips

Head Pressure (Now Resolved)

Even before my insomnia period, there were unusual times where I would get pressure build up at the bottom of my skull. I suspected that my lymphatic system may have been an issue. Long months of sleepless nights allowed even more waste to build up in my glymphatic system. Below are some ways I found relief.

 
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If you suspect that your lymphatic issue is causing your head pressure, perhaps the single most important step is to hydrate it first. As Kelly mentions in this video, dehydration can cause congestion (and even inflammation and infection) of lymphati...

You might come across certain herbal supplements or teas that specifically target the lymphatic system. I would be highly cautious of this, especially if you suspect that your system is really congested. In my experience, drinking such herbal teas ac...
Hydrate Your Lymphatic System
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If you have difficulty drinking enough water to hydrate yourself, you can still perform lymphatic massages, although it would just be more difficult to move congested lymph fluid.

Before massaging your head, you first need to massage your collarbone area (left side first) to “open up the terminal.” Lymphatic fluid drains into these collecting ducts, which then enter the subclavian veins in the blood circulatory system. Then, w...

You don't have to follow the rest of the “Big 6” after addressing the neck and head, but it would be beneficial for your health overall if you follow this routine.
"Big 6" Routine for Lymph Flow by Dr. Perry Nickelston
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Kelly Kennedy is also a great resource for all things lymphatics. Her technique is a slightly different from Dr. Perry Nickelston's, but follows a similar order.

If you're interested in learning more from her, check out her website, True Wellness Center.
Lymphatic Stimulation Technique by Kelly Kennedy
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Dr. Raymond Perrin is an osteopath based in the United Kingdom. His belief is that people with Long Covid and ME/CFS do not detoxify properly, and therefore, waste products recirculate in the body, causing damage and inflammation. Perhaps, lack of or...Reducing fatigue-related symptoms in Long COVID-19: a preliminary report of a lymphatic drainage intervention,” to learn more about the effect of The Perrin Technique in people with Long Covid.

If you would like to learn more, check out his website, The Perrin Technique. You can try to find a practitioner in your area if you would like to get treated. Some practitioners in the United States have been trained in the technique.
Dr. Raymond Perrin | The Perrin Technique
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Rebounding is a great way to get your entire lymphatic system flowing (more info. here). Before rebounding, first work on hydrating your lymphatic system, and then follow the Big 6 routine. If you find that your headache worsens even after doing these two steps, then that probably indicates that your system is pretty congested. Keep w...

When I first started rebounding, I couldn't handle jumping for 30 seconds as I would get easily tired (just from mini-jumping!). Don't feel discouraged if that happens to you. Just start slowly and work your way up. Currently, I jump on my rebounder ...
Rebounding for Lymphatic Drainage
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Histamine Intolerance (Now Resolved)

Early in my LC journey, I was having histamine issues: rashes, itchiness, and watery eyes. Here are some resources that have helped me.

 
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While every has a different reaction to the same foods, this website was a great resource for me in determining which foods were okay to eat in a low-histamine diet.
MastCell360 | Low Histamine Foods List for MCAS and Histamine Intolerance
 
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PLEASE READ: Talk with a licensed medical professional if are interested in taking LDN. Read up on proper usage, dosage, drug/supplement interactions, etc.

There was a time when my histamine intolerance came back. The doctor that I'm currently seeing prescribed LDN to me to help combat this issue. Within about 2 weeks of usage, I saw a decrease in my symptoms. I now no longer deal with histamine issues....

More info. on LDN:
- LDN Research Trust: link
- LDN Facebook Group: link
Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
 
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Quercetin is a natural histamine inhibitor and you can find it in certain foods like apples and onions. I was drawn to this specific brand because it offered a sustained-release version. I found it helpful in relieving some of my symptoms.

Like medications, please take the time to learn about its proper usage, drug/supplement interactions, side effects, and long-term use.
Tesseract Medical Research QuerciSorb (Sustained-Release Quercetin)
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Vitamin C can also naturally lower histamine. This product is a wholefood Vitamin C that contains not only ascorbic acid, but also other components found in nature such as ascorbigen and PJK factors. When shopping, a lot of what you may find is simply ascorbic acid that is missing these compon...
RESILIEN-C (Wholefood Vitamin C)
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GERD/Acid Reflux and Ulcers (Now Resolved)

On top of following a GERD diet, here are some things that have helped (without medication!)

 
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If you're currently dealing with GERD/acid reflux, then you probably already know how important it is to wait 2-3 hours before laying down. And even then, you may still be getting acid reflux. Having a wedge pillow helped decrease my symptoms and mad...

I particularly like this wedge pillow because it's soft and has memory-foam. For whatever reason, the level of incline makes me fall asleep quickly on it. If you don't like the level of incline and/or prefer a certain level of softness/hardness, you ...Amazon.
Sleepnitez 8" Bed Wedge Pillow
 
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Gastromend-HP was really helpful in healing my ulcers. Perhaps within 3-4 weeks, I saw a dramatic decrease in abdominal pain. It's quite pricey, but I do believe it's worth it.

What's Vitamin U? Vitamin U is Methylmethionine Sulfonium Chloride, a compound found particularly in cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and brussel sprouts! Studies have shown that Vitamin U may be helpful in healing gut ulcers. It also h...other benefits such as protecting lung/liver/kidney health and lowering cholesterol/triglycerides.

As always, please consider learning the proper usage, dosage, side effects, drug/supplement interactions, etc. before consumption.
Designs for Health GastroMend-HP (w/ Vitamin "U")
 
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Interestingly, bananas have been shown to have anti-ulcerogenic activity. When my symptoms were flaring, I would eat bananas at the end of meals to mitigate the pain.

I do want to mention that some people have tried eating bananas and it did not help fix their ulcers (may be a trigger for acid reflux for some), but it is worth giving it a shot.
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Improving Overall Health

Now being 80% recovered, I'm definitely more determined to get my life back. Here are some things that I'm doing to reach that goal.

 
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PLEASE READ: Yes, even one must take precaution when it comes to grounding/earthing. If you have a bleeding disorder, please speak with a qualified health professional to see if grounding/earthing is acceptable for you. Grounding/earthing has been sh...reduce blood viscosity. I've come across several anecdotes of people with such disorders having nosebleeds within a few minutes of standing on grass.

So if you've taken the time to read up on my recommended post on the Tennant Biomodulation Therapy, you've probably learned that, according to Dr. Jerry Tennant, cells require -20 mV to -25 mV to work and at least -50 mV to heal. We need to supply ou...

There's plenty of research on the effects of grounding/earthing on PubMed and ScienceDirect. Here's a couple:
- Paper #1: link
- Paper #2: link
Grounding (Earthing)
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With Long Covid, I understand it can be difficult to perform any amount of physical activity because of debilitating fatigue and other issues, hence why pacing is important. If you are currently bedbound, that's totally understandable. Try to move wh...

It goes without saying that exercise is beneficial for everyone and has a positive impact on health. I think what's less commonly known is that, as Dr. Jerry Tennant mentions in his book “Healing is Voltage,” our muscles are piezoelectric. This means...

Early in my journey, I would easily be short of breath while walking up the stairs in my home, and today with the help of other therapies, I can walk up just fine. I'm still not out of the woods yet as I'm still experiencing mild fatigue, but I make ...
Exercising (Walking🚶🏻‍♀️)
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This can be difficult to do for some of you guys battling LC for various reasons. There probably have been people in your life who were there for you before but now they're not because they don't understand you and what you're going through or don't ...Meetup.com.

Others may find this difficult to do for the reason of the risk of worsening LC symptoms or getting LC again after remission. That's totally understandable. Do what you need to do to protect yourself.

I am blessed to have supportive friends who take the time out of their day to see me. This doesn't happen often, but I take every opportunity I get and cherish each second.

The importance of social connection cannot be overstated (Paper 1, Paper 2). It's quite clear how much high-quality social connections have a positive impact on both our physical and mental health. Additionally, anytime we physically touch each other, whether it be a warm embrace, holding hands, or cuddling, we share elect...video here (yes, the video is about the grounding/earthing shoes, but you can see that the man and the woman share electrons when the he touches the her hand). You can still share electrons without grounding.

Be around electron donors, not electron stealers :)
Catching Up With Loved Ones (Social Connection)

Things That I Would Consider Trying Again

There are some things I tried in the past early in my LC journey that ended up flopping. Perhaps, my body wasn't ready for these things. Knowing what I know now and because my health is much better than before, although not fully recovered, I am cons...

 
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Nano Soma (or Nano Ojas [U.S.]) is a formula made up of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and nano-policosanol. A man named Dr. P.R. Raghavan discovered that policosanol supports many physiological functions needed for optimal skin and immune health. It was also...

I first came across this during when I was going through my insomnia period. I was hoping it would fix my sleep issues, but it ended up giving A LOT of energy. Co-Founder Richard Presser commented that mitochondrial repair is commonly the first thing...

You may find regular policosanol on Amazon and/or elsewhere, but if I remember correctly, Dr. Raghavan said that it is only in the nano form that these aforementioned effects can be achieved.

I probably would try this again once I finish all the therapies that I'm going through with SCENAR and the BioTransducer, just to see how my body would react from the product alone.
Nano Soma (Nano Ojas)
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When I first came across Infopathy, I was really impressed with the concept behind this product. The fact that you could affect water in a way that stores and mimics the frequency of nearly anything is amazing.

For whatever reason, the effect that I had from using one of the IC's for sleep was minimal and actually gave me a headache. This was during a time when I was going through my insomnia. Looking back now, I suspect that it didn't work well because my ...

I'm currently cleaning up my lymphatic system, and once I feel it's optimized, I plan to try this again. There are some IC's that could be helpful for treating some symptoms of LC like insomnia, high blood pressure, and low energy (mitochondrial supp...
Infopathy
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Other Resources That May Help (Mainly Woo Woo)

PLEASE READ: A lot of this is going to scream SCAM! And yes, I get that. Even when I look through some of these, I can't help but cringe. However, I have come across anecdotes of health issues resolving through some of these things. Placebo? Perhaps....

 
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Frequency/Energy medicine has been considered woo woo for such a long time, but over the last several years, it seems to have been getting more attention.

When I first came across frequency/energy medicine, I was really quick to judge and would just immediately facepalm every time I would hear about it. My perception has changed ever since starting SCENAR therapy as it has been a tremendous help with m...

The presentation starts around 14:00.
Quantum Healing Webinar
 
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Quantum biofeedback scans the body and detects stresses (such as allergies, pathogens, emotional stressors, and pain)  and energetic imbalances. Once detected, quantum biofeedback devices can provide energetic therapy to correct these issues.

Here's a list that you can do your research on:
- CyberScan
- ED.X
- EDUCTOR
- EPFX/QXCI/SCIO
- Genius
- Homoeonic
- IMAET
- INDIGO
- Inergetix CoRe
- L.I.F.E. System
- Meta Med
- Nucleus
- Oberon
- Ondamed
- Mandelay Quest 9
- QUEX ED / S
- Sensitiv Audit
- Sensitiv Imago

In the search engine, try searching “X biofeedback practitioner near me” where X is the name of the biofeedback device.
(Quantum) Biofeedback Therapy
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What's the difference between biofeedback and bioresonance? “Biofeedback is generally understood to be where frequencies are sent to the human body from a stored substance. Bioresonance uses the information already in the patient for its information”...source). Some biofeedback devices, like the Oberon, also utilize bioresonance.

Here are some bioresonance devices you can do your research on:
AmpCoil
BICOM

In the search engine, try searching “X bioresonance practitioner near me” where X is the name of the bioresonance device.
Bioresonance Therapy
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Qi Coil is a unique PEMF device that uses both electromagnetic light frequencies and sound frequencies to stimulate your body's natural healing mechanisms. A couple of things that makes it stand out from other PEMF devices is that it has quantum medi...

Science/Research: link

David Wong, the creator of the Qi Coil, also has other products such as the Aura Coil and the Resonant Wand (resonantwand.com).

SAAS: qienergy.ai
Qi Coil (PEMF Therapy)
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A rife machine is a device that utilizes the principles of Royal Rife, a scientist who discovered that microorganisms can be destroyed with frequencies. Pathogens can be destroyed by the frequencies coming from the device without harming the user. Sp...link 1 | link 2.

To purchase, go to spooky2-mall.com
Spooky2 (Rife Frequency)
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