Alleviating long COVID symptoms through Ayurveda - A case study

How can Ayurveda help to alleviate long COVID symptoms - Case study #2 (May 2024)

Several clients have approached me lately as they were unable to recover from what is commonly known as “long COVID”. The symptoms vary from person to person, with most common being: fatigue, weakness, brain fog, loss of smell and taste, stomach pain, muscle pain, sleeping problems, heart palpitations.

Since contracting COVID, these clients have struggled to regain their full health. One of them still experienced extreme fatigue, leading to regular days off from work.

While the contemporary medicine is still striving to grasp this complex condition, alternative approaches such as Ayurveda offer promising avenues for relief and recovery. In this post, we delve into how Ayurveda can help alleviate long COVID symptoms.

Amelia* approached me with fatigue, on-going sinus issues, and an unrecovered sense of taste and smell following her bout with COVID. Additionally, she expressed concerns about digestive problems such as bloating, loose bowels and heartburn, along with experiencing heart palpitations.

Long COVID symptoms are understood through the lens of “imbalanced state”, and Ayurvedic treatments aim to restore balance through dietary changes, lifestyle modifications and herbal supplements.

Dietary considerations

As each individual is unique, their dietary needs vary accordingly. After an initial consultation, the body constitution and imbalance of Amelia was determined. Based on this assessment, Amelia was presented with a personalised list of foods to incorporate and avoid. These tailored dietary recommendations swiftly normalised her digestion, relieving symptoms like bloating, loose bowels and heartburn.

Restoring her digestive system’s proper function enabled better nutrient absorption, boosting her energy levels. Amelia was surprised to learn that certain foods and supplements she deemed healthy were actually counterproductive. Furthermore, she was also advised to steer clear of foods that generate toxins for her body constitution, as these exacerbate mucus production, a concern we aimed to alleviate.

Herbal supplementation

The herbs recommended for Amelia were selected based on her lifestyle and body constitution. They facilitated the elimination of toxins and promoted the body’s healing processes. Amelia’s recommended herbal supplements were chosen to enhance her digestive system, aid in detoxification, and improve overall circulation in the body.

After just one week of treatment, Amelia was astonished to find that her sinuses had cleared, and she regained her sense of taste and smell, which she had lost for the past few years. It was a tremendous relief! In the following weeks, she experienced a gradual increase in energy, and her heart palpitations diminished.

Lifestyle modifications

Amelia was recommended few breathing exercises to improve circulation. However, she was able to resolve her issues through the minor adjustments in her diet and herbal supplements.

Amelia is one of the many individuals who have recovered from long COVID.

As always, it is essential to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner to develop a tailored treatment plan suited to your individual needs and health conditions. So, if you are suffering from above conditions and feel you have tried everything, we suggest you to book a consultation with Marie.

*name changed for confidentiality purposes