According to the Office for National Statistics, as of 5 March 2023, an estimated 1.9 million people living in private households in the UK were experiencing self-reported long COVID (symptoms continuing for more than four weeks after the first confirmed or suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) infection that were not explained by something else). However, this is something that isn’t being discussed as much as it should be. 

In this episode, Nicole invites functional medicine practitioner Karen Preece Smith onto the show to discuss long COVID, the symptoms people can experience, how it can trigger autoimmune conditions, and Karen also shares practical steps you can take to manage long COVID.

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EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• [02:56] - Karen’s specialisation and experience in functional medicine
• [03:38] - Discussing Long COVID and some shocking statistics 
• [05:53] - The impact of Long COVID on health
• [10:40] - Understanding Long COVID symptoms
• [11:02] - The role of histamine 
• [12:44] - The connection between Long COVID and autoimmunity
• [14:13] - Gut health and identifying the foods that may trigger your symptoms 
• [36:46] - The effect of vaccines on Long COVID
• [40:26] - Practical tips for managing Long COVID

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The link between long COVID and triggering autoimmunity
• How long COVID can impact our sleep and recovery
• Why paying attention to your gut health is vital
• Karen’s advice for combating long COVID symptoms 

IMPORTANT LINKS & MENTIONS: 

• Visit Karen’s Website
• Connect with Karen on Instagram
• Connect with Nicole on Instagram
• Visit the Goode Health Website
• Join Nicole’s Free Newsletter
• Get Started with the MitoImmune Way: The 12-Week Programme
• Unlocking the Mystery of Your Thyroid Results [Free Download]
• 30 Steps to Thyroid Health [Free Download]
• Get Access to the Thyroid Freedom™ Bundle

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