Long COVID & Brain Fog
Acupuncture for Long COVID in North Vancouver
Fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep and breathlessness can linger for months after COVID-19. AcuLife Wellness offers gentle acupuncture as complementary support for long COVID, alongside care from your physician.
Overview
Long COVID, also called post-COVID condition, describes symptoms that continue or develop after a COVID-19 infection and last for months. Common symptoms include fatigue, brain fog (trouble concentrating or remembering), poor sleep, shortness of breath, headaches, aches, a racing heart and symptoms that get worse after physical or mental effort.
There's no single test for long COVID, so a physician's assessment helps rule out other causes. At AcuLife Wellness, we start by learning about your symptoms, your energy limits and your medical care before recommending an approach.
Common Symptoms & Experiences
- Fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
- Brain fog, forgetfulness or trouble concentrating
- Poor or unrefreshing sleep
- Shortness of breath, headaches or aches
- Symptoms that flare after physical or mental effort
How Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine May Be Used
Acupuncture for long COVID is gentle, with sessions kept within your energy limits, and uses points chosen for your main symptoms and overall pattern. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, lingering fatigue after an illness is often seen as depleted qi, especially of the lungs and spleen, so treatment also looks at digestion and sleep. Chinese herbal medicine may be suggested alongside acupuncture after a review of your medications.
Research on acupuncture for long COVID is still early and limited. It's used as complementary care alongside your physician's assessment, pacing strategies and any rehabilitation they recommend.
AcuLife's Approach
Hong Ji, R.TCM.P., is a registered TCM practitioner in both Canada and China with 35 years of clinical experience. She takes a whole-body view, so your plan considers your sleep, digestion, breathing and energy, and adapts to how you're feeling on the day.
Learn more about Hong JiWhat to Expect
Your first visit includes a conversation about your COVID-19 history, your main symptoms, what makes them better or worse and your medical care so far, followed by an individualized assessment and treatment. Sessions are unhurried, and how often you come in is adjusted to your energy.
Sleep problems are common with long COVID. See our insomnia and sleep page for more.
When to Seek Medical Care
Call 911 for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, sudden weakness or confusion. See your physician for new or worsening symptoms, a racing heart or dizziness when you stand up, or low mood or anxiety that's affecting daily life. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 9-8-8 (the Suicide Crisis Helpline).
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for Long COVID Support in North Vancouver?
Book an appointment with AcuLife Wellness.