Post Viral Syndrome / Long COVID

Just when you think that you have overcome a virus, your body decides to present with lingering symptoms of fatigue, a general unwell feeling, digestive complaints, skin issues, and cognitive impairment. Let us help you beat the virus once and for all.

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To learn more about Post-Viral Syndrome and how to overcome viral fatigue, read on for our Natural Clinic Clinical Guide to Post Viral Syndrome

Natural Clinic Clinical Guide to Post Viral Syndrome

Post-Viral Syndrome is affecting a huge percentage of the population today with the circulation of COVID-19. Post-viral symptoms can be complex, and the duration of these presentations will vary between individuals. Interestingly, the severity of post-viral symptoms is often not equivalent to the severity of the virus itself.

WHAT IS IT?

WHAT IS IT?

Post- viral syndrome is not by any means new, and can occur after any acute viral infection. It refers to the sustained presence of symptoms following an infection, commonly manifesting in fatigue, as well as neurological, psychological and gastroenterological complications. Other signs and symptoms include:

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Low mood
  • Neurocognitive disturbances
  • Poor concentration
  • Digestive dysfunction

CAUSES AND TRIGGERS

Undernutrition and nutritional deficiencies impair immune function, increasing susceptibility to viral infection and hindering innate immune processes of clearing the virus from the body.

A healthy gut microbiome with sufficient levels of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species is associated with increased viral immunity and an enhanced immune response to viral infections. Conversely, high levels of pathogenic bacteria and low levels of beneficial species weakens the host immunity and increases susceptibility for post-viral symptoms.

The mucous membrane of the gut serves as a vital barrier to pathogenic viruses and bacteria. When there is degradation of the gut lining, viruses can increasingly infiltrate other body systems and circulate through the blood system to have long-lasting effects.

Viral load refers to the total measure of viral particles inside the individual. Longer post-viral symptoms are associated with a high viral load in the body due to an increased burden on the immune system.

Stress, particular chronic stress is associated with higher levels of inflammation and dysregulation in immune function, and a loss of control over viral response in the body. Ongoing stress will hinder the body in recovering from the virus, worsening post-viral symptoms.

CAUSES & TRIGGERS

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How your diet plays a role

An optimal nutritional status is fundamental to support immune function in the body and reduce any inflammatory processes associated with post-viral syndrome.

Sufficient protein intake

Sufficient protein intake with each meal to ensure healthy immunoglobulin / antibody production to enhance recovery: lean, white meats (fish, chicken), moderate consumption of grass-fed red meat, and vegetarian proteins (tofu, tempeh, legumes), eggs.

Include dietary prebiotic fibres

Dietary prebiotic fibres to foster the growth of immune-enhancing bacteria in the gut microbiome: green banana starch, inulin, dandelion & chicory root, PHGG.

Polyphenol rich foods

Polyphenol rich foods to reduce oxidative stress of viral load & enhance T & B cell activity: cacao, organic berries, olive oil, citrus, turmeric, apples, green tea.

Increase healthy fats and oils

Healthy fats and oils for the omega-3 content to reduce any low-grade inflammation driving post-viral symptoms: fish, olive oil, ghee, grass-fed meat, avocado oil, walnuts, macadamias.

Natural Treatments to Manage Post-Viral Syndrome

To decrease viral load, enhance apoptosis of infected cells, reduce oxidative stress, and assist healing of the gastrointestinal tract.

To replenish glutathione stores, increase response of immune cells, and decrease the effects of virus-induced cell death and oxidative stress.

To assist recovery from illness, relieve feelings of malaise and fatigue, and to stimulate physical and mental stamina.

To stimulate an effective immune response to overcome the virus, increase overall immunity, and relieve residual cold and flu symptoms.

To boost gut microflora to enhance immune response, heal the intestinal lining of the gut, and to restore a healthy microbiome post-virus.

For its anti-viral effects, and its capacity to stimulate innate immune responses while decreasing viral-associated inflammation and oxidative damage.

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Georgia Fugar
Georgia Fugar

Georgia Fugar

Clinical Naturopath

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Areas of interest

  • Women’s health
  • Skin disorders
  • SIBO
  • Gut health
  • Mental health

Georgia is a passionate naturopath with particular clinical focus on supporting mental health, hormonal disorders, gut health and auto-immunity. With a long-standing interest in human biochemistry and its interplay with nutritional and herbal medicines, Georgia uses a range of standard and functional testing to determine the root cause of patient symptoms and provide treatment that is highly tailored and clinical.

Thorough education around all symptoms, disease pathophysiology and treatment options can be expected from a consultation with Georgia, reflecting the importance of education as the first tool to achieving any health outcome. Continuous appraisal of progress throughout treatment protocols ensures that you leave feeling supported and confident in the healing process.

Georgia aims to correct imbalances on the deepest cellular and biochemical level to ensure healing occurs from the inside out.

Tayla Lovering
Tayla Lovering

Tayla Lovering

Clinical Naturopath

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Areas of interest

  • Digestive
  • Skin health
  • Mental health
  • Migraines
  • General health
  • Fertility + pregnancy + post partum

Tayla is a qualified Naturopath with a passion for gut health, hormonal health (both males and females), fertility and mental health. Tayla combines clinical case taking, pathology and functional laboratory testing to get to the root cause of your symptoms. Her approach is truly wholistic and she will spend the time to uncover the uniqueness of your health.

A remarkably empathic practitioner with a real gift for making patients feel supported. Tayla understands how overwhelming it can feel to embark on a healing journey and focuses on simplifying this for you in a step-by-step manner, whilst also making changes that fit you and your lifestyle. Tayla has a particular passion for establishing a healthy foundation for her clients, so they can avoid traveling down the same path that led them here.

Tayla is happiest when amongst nature and when communicating with fellow humans. Tayla grew up on a farm on the beautiful Kangaroo Island of South Australia and quickly learnt the value of nature’s healing powers after her time at boarding school where she noticed nutrition and lifestyle choices began reflecting poor health.

Annie Stewart
Annie Stewart

Annie Stewart

Clinical Naturopath

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Areas of interest

  • Sports performance and recovery
  • Digestive conditions
  • Mental health
  • Men & women's health

Annie is a qualified Naturopath who considers herself a bit of a “professional generalist”. With experience treating a wide array of conditions, Annie particularly finds those more challenging multifaceted cases fulfilling. Her adventurous curiosity is what drives Annie to get to the underlying cause of disease adopting a truly holistic approach with each patient.

With 5+ years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under her belt, Annie has a keen interest in helping athletes reach their sport performance goals and draws on her competition experience to achieve this.

Evidence based medicine underpins all of Annie’s clinical decisions. She regularly uses standard pathology and functional testing to establish base line health parameters, which are then used to refine her treatment approach for each client. Application of nutritional and herbal interventions with an emphasis on lifestyle and dietary education can be expected in a consult with Annie.

Diana Boot
Diana Boot

Diana Boot

Compounding Pharmacist & Nutritionist

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Areas of interest

  • De-prescribing – helping you to reduce your need for prescription medications
  • Mental health
    Digestive health
    Women’s health

Diana is the Co-founder and Clinical Lead of Natural Chemist. She has practiced as a community pharmacist for over 30 years and as a Nutritionist for 12 years. She is continually learning to update her knowledge and is on track to graduate in 2023 as a Naturopath.

Diana is a rare combination of empathy, balance, maturity and knowledge. She listens and asks sensitive questions. She provides answers about what’s behind your presenting symptoms and she offers feasible, evidence-based solutions to help you regain optimal health.

Diana’s approach is truly integrative. Her training and experience put her in a unique position to advise what combination of conventional/mainstream and natural/alternative treatments are best for your situation.

Diana is also the senior partner in two independent community pharmacies in Sydney. She launched Natural Chemist in 2014 with her husband and business partner. Their goal was to work out how to take the level of service provided in their physical pharmacies and make it available for more people. Diana is supported by a wonderful and growing team of qualified professionals; all with the same dedicated focus on quality health outcomes.

Natural Clinic Post Viral Syndrome Consult: $75

Book a Consult
  • icon time 30-minute naturopathic consult to improve immunity and identify any co-presenting conditions.
  • icon test Facilitation of further testing, where appropriate.
  • icon pill Access to practitioner-grade products.
  • icon script Prescriptions for custom-made products designed especially for you:
    • icon tick Liquid herbal formulas
    • icon tick Compounded creams
    • icon tick Compounded nutritionals
  • icon plan Written treatment plan, including dietary and lifestyle advice, to help you stay on track