Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the

paleo-autoimmune protocol and functional medicine. While there is no cure for autoimmune disease,

the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen Laird, your host from

PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my rheumatoid arthritis pain by 95%,

which took me from a life of excruciating pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life.

A short disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor nor a nutritionist, and the opinions expressed here are personal.

Always consult with your health care team before making

medical decisions. Now let's get on to the show. Welcome to Episode 175.

Our topic today is Long COVID syndrome.

With a COVID-19 infection, health outcomes vary greatly.

Some people are asymptomatic and don't even realize they've been infected.

Some experience moderate symptoms and recover in two to four weeks.

Some experience severe symptoms and end up hospitalized and three million people worldwide have died.

It's been centuries since we've experienced a pandemic this severe.

Today we're talking about long COVID syndrome, a condition where people

survive the infection but don't fully recover. Some have lingering mild symptoms, but for others,

the symptoms can be debilitating. How common is this outcome? How is it treated? And can it be

prevented? So my guest today is Chris Cressor, one of the most well-knowing voices in the ancestral

health community.

He's a top clinician and educator in the field of functional medicine.

He's also a best-selling author and has one of the most popular websites in the paleo community.

So there are a lot of things I admire about Chris, including his compassion for his

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