The COVID virus paid me a visit in early January. It was a mild case that resembled a common cold and lasted for about a week. A short time later, however, I developed some other symptoms that I believe to be what has been termed “Long Covid”.

Although I continued to function semi-normally, I had a pretty intense pinched-nerve type of feeling in my left arm. I also felt immersed in a brain fog with decreased clarity of thought, action, and short-term memory. And I noticed that my motivation and energy were almost non-existent.

Progress is Always Good

I am happy to report that almost eight weeks later, I’m feeling pretty well. Apart from the tincture of time, I wanted to share a few things that helped in my healing journey. I can’t say with 100 percent certainty that these tips are the gold standard; sometimes the placebo effect itself is the cure. But, just in case, I wanted to share what helped me to feel a little better each day.

A Combination of Simple Home Remedies

INTERNAL:

Mint Tea – May support the immune system, provide respiratory relief, and decrease oral pathogens

Fruits High in Vitamin C – Helps boost immunity, may help with disease prevention, and may increase antioxidant activity

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/

Garlic – May boost the immune system, fight infection, and aid in virus resistance

Soups – May help with hydration, loosen of mucous, and ease sore throat pain

Zicam – May boost the immune system and shorten the duration of a respiratory virus

https://www.zicam.com/faqs/how-to-get-rid-of-cold-faster

Advil – May help reduce fever and/or aches and pains

Ricola Lemon Mint Cough Drops – May help with reducing sore throats, irritation, or cough

EXTERNAL:

Dead Sea Salt/Hot Baths – May help to detoxify, reduce stress, and sooth sore muscles

Salon Pas Patches – May help reduce aches and pains

Ice Pack – May reduce inflammation and provide pain relief

Vicks or Mentholatum Ointment – May help ease congestion, soothe coughing, and ease pain

Gently massage onto chest, sore muscles, and feet (strangely effective – be sure to cover with socks as this is greasy)

ACTIVITY:

20 Minutes of Morning Sunshine – May improve focus, cognitive function, regulate sleep, and decrease depression

Short Walks – May boost the immune system, reduce joint pain, and improve mood

Intermittent Fasting – May help to regenerate healthy immune cells

Gentle Stretching – May help in a faster recovery, decrease pain, and improve sleep

https://darebee.com/stretching-exercises.html

Rest/Sleep – May help the body utilize energy to fight the virus better, strengthen the immune system, and aid in recovery

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL:

Deep Breathing – May improve respiratory muscle function, gas exchange, and reduce stress

Prayer/Meditation – May help reduce anxiety and stress, hasten healing, and provide hope

“Thank God Before the Promise” – How to Pray, by Pastor Joel Osteen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaOAX-WiW9U

Journaling – May help with emotional healing and manage mental health symptoms

Reading – May help stimulate yet calm the brain and reduce stress

Last But Not Least

Pick one, pick none, pick them all…it’s up to you. These may seem like simple, common-sense tips, but folk medicine and grandma’s advice existed for a reason! Lastly, I can’t stress the importance of hope, belief, and the will to get better. This applies to any life situation in which you aren’t feeling your best. Take good care of yourself! You, and only you, are your best health and well-being advocate.

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