Hey everybody, welcome back to The Dr. Terri Show!
Are you destined to experience long COVID if you’ve had COVID? What makes some individuals more prone to long COVID than others? In this thought-provoking episode, I’m joined once again by Jim LaValle to explore these critical questions and dive deeper into the mystery of COVID long-haul syndrome.
From the role of genetics and environmental factors to gut health and cardiovascular risks, we’re uncovering the layers that contribute to long COVID and how proactive measures can make all the difference. This episode is packed with insights to help you take charge of your health, whether you’re dealing with lingering symptoms or looking to prevent complications.
Here’s what we cover in this episode:
- Understanding long COVID risk: What role do genetics, environmental burdens, and lifestyle choices play? Learn how factors like stress, diet, and past exposures can influence your recovery.
- Gut health and immunity: Discover how imbalances in the gut microbiome, triggered by COVID, can affect the brain, heart, and overall inflammation in the body.
- Cardiovascular connections: Uncover why COVID long-haulers are more susceptible to heart issues, from arrhythmias to systemic inflammation.
- Proactive health strategies: Why regular testing and a shift from reactive to proactive health care are essential for prevention and long-term wellness.
- Advanced testing insights: What you should request from your health care provider, including advanced lipid panels and specific markers for cardiovascular and metabolic risks.
This episode emphasizes the importance of personalized, preventative health care and the need for deeper testing to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.
Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll focus on actionable steps for preventing and addressing long COVID. From practical lifestyle changes to targeted therapies, we’ll give you tools to empower your health journey.