I am not a doctor. There are only my opinions and efforts to help my friends who are still suffering from their recent illness with some suggestions to reduce inflammation in their bodies. I went through thousands of pages for many hours on numerous websites. Even my summary is too long to read on a phone so I am going to highlight a few points to read and supplements to take.

There are a lot of viruses that linger in the body. Epstein Barr Virus, Herpes Virus, Lyme disease. All of these viruses ( when they cause an outbreak) cause inflammation, cold sores and much worse. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human herpes virus 4, is a member of the herpes virus family. It is one of the most common human viruses. EBV is found all over the world. Most people get infected with EBV at some point in their lives. More than 3.7 billion people under the age of 50 – or 67% of the population – are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Covid is new to us. If it has a similar pattern or lingering effect we would not yet know that. However it seems that it does and that inflammation could potentially wreak havoc on your body. There are protocols to deal with it because clearly the incidence of “long covid” is real and prevalent. There has been much written about this and you probably know many people who have had covid that have lingering side effects. If you want to reduce inflammation in your body many of the suggested supplements in these long covid protocols are things you should be taking anyway. Start with melatonin, vitamin D, vitamin C, NAC, Zinc, omega 3 ( fish oils), curcumin and probiotics. There are other suggestions that are simple over the counter things that I have read on other websites and or been counseled by other doctor friends, like loratadine (claritin) and fomatadine ( pepcid). Interestingly pepcid, fomatadine works because it is a histamine-2 blocker Although it is not in the FLCCC protocol. If you want to go further Prednisone, a prescription santi inflammatory, is also recommended. So you can stop reading now simply take the vitamins I suggested three sentences earlier at the very least and the over the counter suggestions as well. However it would be a mistake to not mention vitamin D. A December 2021 study utilizing Interpretations from 54 studies, concluded that Dec 2021 Patients with low vitamin D levels present an increased risk of ARDS requiring admission to intensive care unit (ICU) or mortality due to SARS-CoV-2 infection and a higher susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection. You should ask for vitamin D levels when you get a blood test. Just google vitamin D deficiency there are studies that claim from 42% to 80% of covid patients were vitamin D deficient. In fact I already wrote about vitamin D and covid in October 2020. A simple $15 supplement could have save countless lives I have no idea why our government health experts are not telling us this.

Here is the complete protocol from FLCC preceded by their explanation as to why you might want to consider it and or if you might have long covid. Its a great website that has at least one protocol and their information. I will continue to post other studies and recommendations. In my opinion what we learned from this pandemic is not to wear a mask for the rest of our lives but to be cognizant of our weight and vitamin D levels. , and other healthy choices we can make.

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something you have read on a website. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in regards to any patient. Treatment for an individual patient is determined by many factors and thus should rely on the judgement of your physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek their advice with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition or health.

FROM FLCC ALLIANCE I am going to edit this for readability than post it as a PDF as well as the link.

“The Long Haul COVID-19 Syndrome (LHCS) is an often debilitating syndrome characterized by a multitude of symptoms such as prolonged malaise, headaches, generalized fatigue, sleep difficulties, smell disorder, decreased appetite, painful joints, dyspnea, chest pain and cognitive dysfunction. The incidence of symptoms after COVID-19 varies from as low as 10% to as high as 80%. LHCS is not only seen after the COVID-19 infection but it is being observed in some people that have received vaccines (likely due to monocyte activation by the spike protein from the vaccine). A puzzling feature of the LHCS syndrome is that it is not predicted by initial disease severity; post-COVID-19 frequently affects mild-to-moderate cases and younger adults that did not require respiratory support or intensive care.

The symptom set of LHCS in the majority of cases is very similar to the chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, although in LHCS, symptoms tend to improve slowly in the majority of the cases. Furthermore, the similarity between the mast cell activation syndrome and LHCS has been observed, and many consider post-COVID-19 to be a variant of the mast cell activation syndrome. LHCS is highly heterogenous and likely results from a variety of pathogenetic mechanisms. Furthermore, it is likely that delayed treatment (with ivermectin) in the early symptomatic phase will result in a high viral load, which increases the risk and severity of LHCS.

Although numerous reports describe the epidemiology and clinical features of LHCS, studies evaluating treatment options are glaringly sparse. Indeed, the NICE guideline for managing the long-term effects of COVID-19 provide no specific pharmacologic treatment recommendation

Just in case you thought we were being fringe here. Let me take some recommendations from the National Institute of Health The NIH You know the Department of Health and Human Services. That is as mainstream as it gets

Of course is starts with a disclaimer and repeats the absurd law of the land, “by law, dietary supplements are not allowed to be marketed as a treatment, prevention, or cure for any disease; only drugs can legally make such claims”. I am just going to liberally take what I think are the few honest statements from their very long discussion. “In addition, thousands of individuals—possibly 10% to 75%—who have had COVID-19 report symptoms of “long COVID” (including fatigue, muscle weakness, sleep difficulties, and cognitive dysfunction) for several months after the acute stage of illness has passed [4-7].” Feel free to go directly to the source. “People require several vitamins and minerals—including vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc—for proper immune function, and clinical deficiencies of these nutrients can increase susceptibility to infections [14,19].” Interesting I thought only drugs can help us.

OK wow you can knock me over with a feather. There is a detailed discussion of so many vitamins and herbs you need to go there. Some of the herbs they are actually recommending I have not even heard of. DIETARY SUPPEMENTS FOR COVID ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH

I am just going to put a quick snapshot here for my lazy friends, since some of you probably have many of these supplements laying around anyway but would recommend reading the details on their website.

IVERMECTIN

And of course no discussion would be complete without a discussion of Ivermectin. Here is a brief overview with the source. “Repurposed medicines may have a role against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The antiparasitic ivermectin, with antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, has now been tested in numerous clinical trials. Twenty-four randomized controlled trials involving 3406 participants met review inclusion.” The Article is here at the American Journal of Therapeutics I am liberally quoting out of context. I suggest you go to the article to read it. “Meta-analysis of 15 trials found that ivermectin reduced risk of death compared with no ivermectin (average risk ratio 0.38, 95% confidence interval 0.19–0.73; n = 2438; I² = 49%; moderate-certainty evidence). …..Low-certainty evidence found that ivermectin prophylaxis reduced COVID-19 infection by an average 86% this is interesting since it is a $2 drug in most countries. ($2 for a whole week of it). Try getting it here.

HERE IS ANOTHER PROTOCOL

Say what you will about chiropractors vs MDs. This is free information and why wouldnt everyone want to improve their gut health, their energy and improve their vitality. PS if its free where is the monetary incentive vs $157 billion on vaccines according to Reuters. Again I got vaccinated and vaccines have an important role. Vaccines that have been around for a long time, like Polio Small Pox, for example and other life threatening diseases have a risk reward safety ratio that is unquestionable.

Just a bit from here. Go there if you want to read the whole thing.

“A significant percentage of patients with mild, moderate, and even asymptomatic cases that didn’t require hospitalization have long haul COVID symptoms.[2] A major international study of nearly 4,000 people showed:

• The prevalence of 203 symptoms in 10 organ systems (an average of 14.5 symptoms in 9.1 organ systems);
• 80% of patients reported persistent fatigue;
• 73% reported tiredness after exertion;
• 58% reported cognitive dysfunction;
• 56% reported sensorimotor symptoms such as loss of sense of taste;
• 54% reported headache; and
• 51% reported memory issues.[3]

Among COVID-19 survivors who weren’t hospitalized, serious health risks linger for at least a year. In one follow-up study of nearly 152,000 patients treated in the VA health system, a year after diagnosis, the risk of developing heart failure was 39% greater; the risk of developing a fatal blood clot was 119% higher, and the risk of having a stroke was 29% higher.[4]“

“Underlying causes of long-haulers syndrome

Why is long-haulers syndrome so common and long-lasting, even among people who experienced only mild illness? Underlying inflammation, particularly inflammation related to being overweight or obese, may be the upstream cause.

The majority of Americans entered the pandemic already in a state of chronic, low-level inflammation from excess visceral fat. Approximately 42% of Americans are overweight; 75% are overweight or obese. More than 100 million Americans, or nearly half of all adults, have prediabetes (metabolic syndrome) or Type 2 diabetes. That means 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes; 1 in 10 adults has diabetes. Only 12% of the adult population can be considered metabolically healthy.

Excess weight, particularly from excess visceral fat, markedly increases the severity of COVID-19. Visceral fat, found in the abdominal region, infiltrates the organs in the abdomen, including the liver and pancreas. It adds to the body’s overall weight but isn’t as visible as subcutaneous fat.”

1. Mitochondrial support for reducing fatigue
2. Immune activation
3. Gut health
4. Managing and modulating inflammation, particularly from blood sugar issues and obesity

Mitochondrial support includes a range of supplements that can help return the mitochondria to normal energy production, such as: B vitamins: 60 mg/day; CoQ10: 300 mg/day; acetyl-L-carnitine: 1,000 mg/day; NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), a precursor to NAD+: 200 mg/day; alpha-lipoic acid (ALA): 600 mg/day; NAC/liposomal glutathione: 500 mg/day; magnesium: 200 mg/day; zinc: 40 mg/day; selenium: 200 mcg/day; vitamin C: 2000 mg/day.

Medicinal mushrooms to improve immune activation: reishi, maitake, lion’s mane, chaga and shiitake.”

Here is the link for the whole article Its a good article I recommend reading it.

“Make sure you’re getting eight to 12 servings of phytonutrients a day from vegetables, fruits, spices, herbs, and tea,” she advises. Phytonutrients such as EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate, a polyphenol found in green tea) and curcumin (found in turmeric) can decrease inflammation and rebalance the immune system. insufficient levels of zinc and selenium are associated with worse outcomes from viral infections. Good sources of zinc include oysters, hemp seeds and pumpkinseeds, beans, nuts, and animal protein; sources of selenium include mushrooms, Brazil nuts, and seafood.

N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), Vitamin D, Resveratrol, Intermittent Fasting, Probiotics, Melatonin, Quercetin

Nutraceutical Combination recommended for daily use

• Vitamin D3 2,000-4,000 IU/day
• Zinc: Read the note below for the recommended dose
• Quercetin 500 mg per day. Take at least 4 hours apart from your Zinc since the two compete for absorption.
• Melatonin (tablet): Begin with 1 mg and increase as tolerated to 3 mg taken thirty to sixty minutes before bed. This supplement makes some people groggy in the morning. If this is the case, take the supplement before bed or not take it.
• Vitamin C 500 mg: 1 each morning and one each evening: Vitamin C is good for prevention only.
• Flu shot unless contraindicated

Anyone seeing a pattern here ? If you are over the age of 25 you probably have some inflammation in your body. Clearly there is no harm in taking supplements that are anti inflammatory in nature. And for those that think they might have some residual tiredness or inflammation from Covid or even the covid vaccine you probably will benefit from adopting at least some of the supplements in these protocols. Personally I added the ivermectin and took 20 mg a day of prednisone for about 5 days and I feel like a million bucks compared to I couldnt even make it through a shopping trip at Costco a week ago. My bout with Omicron lasted 2 weeks, one week pretty sick, a second week definitely still sick, coughing tired, lathargic, sweating through three tshirts a night. Either by coincidence or by the protocol I was really all better in just a few days.