COVID Stories

29/07/2021

Good news my friends - this is something I'd always believed, but now there's research too...

"Recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer-term immunity to the disease, suggests a recent Emory University study, which is the most comprehensive of its kind so far."

https://news.emory.edu/stories/2021/07/covid_survivors_resistance/index.html

Recovered COVID-19 patients retain broad and effective longer-term immunity to the disease, suggests a recent Emory University study, which is the most comprehensive of its kind so far. The findings have implications for expanding understanding about human immune memory as well as future vaccine dev...

18/07/2021

Dictionary definition of a long hauler...

Definition of long hauler from Dictionary.com, the world’s leading online source for English definitions, pronunciations, word origins, idioms, Word of the Day, and more.

10/07/2021

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01693-6

Growing evidence suggests that the coronavirus causes ‘brain fog’ and other neurological symptoms through multiple mechanisms.

08/07/2021

"Ferocious Rampage" Is a very accurate description of what COVID feels like.
It attacks everywhere & anywhere it can.
It is relentless.

The lungs are ground zero for COVID-19, but blood clots may play a surprisingly big role in severe illness

30/06/2021

What are the long-term effects of coronavirus infection?

According to the CDC, the most common lasting symptoms are fatigue, shortness of breath, cough, joint pain and chest pain. Other issues include cognitive problems, difficulty concentrating, depression, muscle pain, headache, rapid heartbeat and intermittent fever.

Experts from different specialties discuss post-COVID-19 syndrome, long COVID-19 and what “long haulers” can expect.

21/06/2021

81% of us have experienced cognitive dysfunction - that's a huge amount of people walking around with Rona brain...

Here are the 10 most common neurological symptoms associated with long-haul COVID. https://wb.md/3gHKhDg

11/05/2021

"While many are hopeful the vaccine will mean a complete return to “normal” life, Dale and I talk about why this won’t likely be the case if we want to stay safe and keep others safe. While the vaccine will help reduce the risk and severity of the disease, it doesn’t prevent us from becoming infected and passing it along to others. Spreading in this way could actually lead to accelerated growth if we don’t keep the virus in check. We discuss why now is not the time to stop all safety measures like mask wearing and hand-washing, which are actually important complements to the vaccines."

Dale Harrison and I discuss what we do know about COVID-19 and vaccines, what the future might look like, and what we still need to learn

06/04/2021

04/04/2021

Take a look inside the COVID and LONGHAULER IMMUNE RESILIENCE WORKSHOP with Dr Lisa Balleher
Followed by Questions by Long haulers answered by .Dr Lisa Ballehr

WATCH OR LISTEN at https://www.becomevibrantlyyou.com.au/blog/2

18/03/2021

A pre-print study found CBD from cannabis prevented COVID-19 viral RNA expression, and reversed changes in lung cells brought on by the virus.

17/03/2021

20/02/2021

I'm hosting a webinar with functional medicine practitioner, Dr Lisa Ballehr next week (24th 6pm MST)
Lisa will be available for questions about your long haul recovery, from a Functional Medicine perspective.
And we'll also get to look inside her COVID and LONGHAULER IMMUNE RESILIENCE WORKSHOP, to understand what its all about.
I would love for you to join Live - the more questions asked, the more people can be helped.
Registration below

https://www.becomevibrantlyyou.com.au/covid-immunity-walk-through-lisa-ballehr

Join me as Dr Lisa Ballehr runs through the details of her workshop, designed for long haulers to support their immune systems at home in-order to aide recovery.

10/02/2021

In this episode I am talking to a Lisa Ballehr a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Orthopedic Doctor, with a background in biochemistry and biophysics.

Lisa shares her approach to supporting COVID long haulers and explains why functional medicine is perfectly suited in assisting recovery for Post COVID Syndrome.

https://anchor.fm/ivylane/episodes/Ep-7--Why-Functional-Medicine-is-perfectly-suited-to-support-long-haul-recovery--how-you-can-support-your-healing-at-home-to-reduce-lingering-symptoms-eq13bf

03/02/2021

More people need to understand this.

Long haulers are being faced with so much prejudice & misunderstanding from their health care providers and for many their friends and family.

Yes it sounds crazy - but it doesn't mean its not real.

How to recognize postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome—and treat it.

30/01/2021

RONA-Brain explained.

For those of us who have been experiencing Rona, this shows it not juts in our heads - but it kinda is.

A study shows that the coronavirus may remain in people’s brains after infection and trigger relapses in patients who thought they had recovered.

27/01/2021

People suffering cognotive issues as a result of COVID, are finding laughter a great relief.
Its terrifying most of the time, but some of us still laugh at the silly things we've done.
Listen in to hear Lee's funniest moment with Rona-brain. Its one of the most amusing I've heard so far!

https://anchor.fm/ivylane/episodes/EP-5-Lee-Phyiscal-Therpaist-with-POTS--long-haul-COVID-epa8bt

23/01/2021

Episode 5 out now - of you have tachycardia, are struggling with exercise or other POTS symptoms, listen in to hear Lee's journey.

Lee is a physical therapist who has suffered from POTS most of her life.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects blood flow. POTS causes the development of symptoms -- usually lightheadedness, fainting and an uncomfortable, rapid increase in heartbeat -- that come on when standing up from a reclining position and relieved by sitting or lying back down.

Many people who have had COVID19 are now affected by POTS symptoms.

Lee is a physical therapist who has suffered from POTS most of her life. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects blood flow. POTS causes the development of symptoms -- usually lightheadedness, fainting and an uncomfortable, rapid increase in heartbeat -- that com...

15/01/2021

People who don't understand the depths of illness this virus can take you, often say things they think will help.

"Have a glass of wine, smile & relax and you'll be fine"

Who wants to drink wine when you can't get out of bed?
How can you take a relaxing breath when you're lungs burn like acid?

14/01/2021

Listen in to my latest podcst with Dr K.

11/01/2021

What are the different treatment options available in ER vs an Intergrative Medicine Clinic?

https://anchor.fm/ivylane/episodes/Whats-the-difference-in-treatment-options-in-ER-vs-an-Integrative-Medicine-Clinic-eoq3a6

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11/01/2021

This study shows up to 76% of people develop long haul COVID!

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The largest study into the long-term effects of coronavirus has found that most patients show signs of "lon...

04/01/2021

Yeah... Thanks 🙄

02/01/2021

In this episode I am talking to 35 year old Devin Russell from New York.
Devin was a Wellness Center Manager, until his COVID symptoms became too much to continue to work.
Devin is on a continual search for answers for the road to recovery. He has tried a variety of natural and alternative therapies to help ease his symptoms. Listen in to hear what he's tried and what has worked.

https://anchor.fm/ivylane/episodes/Episode-3-Devin-Russell-eofeh1

02/01/2021

I asked people with Long Haul COVID (Post COVID Syndrome) to describe what Corona Virus has been like for them...

18/12/2020

Episode 2 on Youtube.

Brandi shares her fears, her anguish, hope with a splash of humour.
This battle is not an easy one - she went from being someone who hated being sedentary to struggling to get out of bed.

In this episode I am talking with Brandi Axelsen, a 35 year old health care worker from Colorado, who has been struggling with COVID symptoms for over 8 mont...

18/12/2020

The baby magpie we have been caring for went off on adventures for two nights, this week.
In one way I was relieved – that we had done our job and supported her enough to fly off and be independent, but in another I was worried. She usually has a couple of good days and then is worn out for a few. So I was concerned she would get tired far away from safety.

However yesterday morning I saw her on my way to drop my daughter at school. She was on an electricity wire going across my road, a few houses away.

She saw me through my car windscreen just as I saw her.
I stopped the car & got out… she excitedly flew down and headed towards a nearby fence, just as a mother with two young children was walking past.

Startled by a magpie flying over her children the mother turned around & swung at my beloved bird with a metal rod.

I yelled out “No she’s fine, she won’t hurt you!”

Thankfully the bird was not hit and the woman quickly saw that she was friendly and meant no harm to her or her children, as my little friend greeted me and followed me back to my house.

Now while I completely understand a mother’s instinct to protect her children, the woman’s lack of knowledge over when and why a small number of magpies swoop, nearly caused a great deal of damage to an innocent young magpie.

Ignorance is often the cause of harm. Lack of empathy and understanding contributes to insensitive comments and harmful actions.
Like my little magpie friend, many people suffering the ongoing symptoms of corona virus and post COVID syndrome are faced with prejudice, lack of support and often harmful comments by their loved ones, doctors and employers.

Which is why I have started a podcast called “Real COVID Stories” – to share insight into the reality and daily struggles of people recovering from COVID 19.

The first episode is out now – second episode coming soon.

you can where to listen (or watch) here https://anchor.fm/ivylane

15/12/2020

First episode coming soon!
On why I started this podcast.

14/12/2020

Thoughts on what might cause "Rona brain"

Doctors are struggling to treat patients with neurological changes due to COVID-19 and researchers are scrambling to figure out why it’s happening.

11/12/2020

Its hard for me to share this video for a number or reasons.
But part of the reason I am doing this podcast is to show people the reality of this virus.

There are people in my life who do not beleive I had COVID, and that has kept me from sharing my story openly, for months. I was not eligible for testing when I was sick - even when I was in the COVID section of Emergency. Community transmission was not being tracked or even taken seriously back then.

THis video was sent to one of my heath care practitioners the day after I was in hospital - after a week of stroke & heart attack-like symtoms (hospital test & scans showed it was not a stroke or heart attack).

Just before recording this I had collapsed on the floor - everything went black, my legs gave way & then all I could see was sparkles. I was unable to get up, I couldn't stop shaking.

My eldest daughter found me on the floor & was able to help me get to my bed & give me what I needed to calm the symptoms down.

The neurological damage is still present - slight numbness in my left side, short term memory loss & brain fog (though its more empty brain than foggy).

But I am soooo much better. And keep getting better every day - as long as I continue to work my mind, then rest.
Doing this podcast is pushing my brain capacity - in a good way, I feel its part of my brain rehab.

09/12/2020

A year or more to recover...

"It does seem like this is something anybody can come down with after their infection," Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn told CNBC on Wednesday.

09/12/2020

08/12/2020

The media numbers don't show the full story.
Millions of people around the world have been sick for months & months on end.

This podcast serves to share their stories... real stories of how people's lives have changed.
Stories of the daily struggles, the prejudice, the pain, the triumph, the funny.... And more.