Over the past several years, a growing number of patients have come into my clinic describing the same unsettling pattern post-COVID: they feel relatively stable while lying down, yet experience a sudden racing heart, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, weakness, or near-fainting as soon as they stand. Welcome to POTS.

A common but overlooked post-COVID complications is a dysregulated autonomic nervous system, where the body remains stuck in survival mode instead of returning to balance after illness. Acupuncture is a powerful tool to rebalance the underlying challenges with this Long Covid condition.

Many of my patients recovering from COVID describe a profound, persistent exhaustion that feels very different from normal tiredness. They often say things like, “No matter how much I sleep, I’m still exhausted,” or “Even simple tasks wipe out my energy.”

Many people notice after recovering from COVID that their minds don’t feel the same. Forgetting words, losing focus mid-sentence, or struggling to remember simple things has become a common complaint. This lingering “brain fog” can be frustrating — especially for those who were once sharp, active, and mentally quick.

Lingering cough is now one of the most common complaints following both COVID-19 and seasonal flu. Both Western and Eastern medicine note the Liver is key in post-virus healing process, with acupuncture & medical massage as excellent healing tools.

Dr. Ark’s insights into how he treats Post-Covid or Long-Covid Syndrome via both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) via acupuncture and massage.

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