In this episode of the Long Covid Hope podcast, Sarah speaks to Dave in San Diego, USA, about his Long Covid journey from bedbound to planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail - yes, all of it! In this interview, Dave shares his experiences of his acute and Long Covid phases of illness, and how audio books and the Long Covid open Zoom Room helped him in the early days of Long Covid. We go on to discuss how Dave believes that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), the chicken soup diet, fasting and cleanses helped him to recover his health. He is keen to stress that when he got well, it happened suddenly and quite dramatically, after over two years of Long Covid.
Disclaimer: **Please note that we are not medical professionals and this does not constitute medical advice. The Long Covid Hope Podcast or Sarah, Long Haul Yogi does not endorse any treatments described in the podcast episodes. Always speak to your doctor or medical practitioner before starting any new treatments, supplements or beginning a new exercise routine.**
Time stamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(1:30) Interview with Dave - his acute Covid infection and Long Covid story
(17:00) Movement discussion - Graded Exercise Therapy setback
(30:00) Recovery journey - chicken broth diet and cleanse protocols
(1:00:00) Dave’s message to listeners
Links mentioned (A-Z):
CHOP Protocol for POTS: https://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/pdf/CHOP_Modified_Dallas_POTS_Exercise_Program.pdf
Graded Exercise Therapy (GET): https://me-pedia.org/wiki/Graded_exercise_therapy
HBOT: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy
Lono Diet: https://lonolife.com/
Mary Ruddick ‘Soups saved my life’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJnwraXVmX4
Pacific Crest Trail Association: https://www.pcta.org/
