Integrative medicine considerations for convalescence from mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease

Lise Alschuler; Ann Marie Chiasson; Randy Horwitz; Esther Sternberg; Robert Crocker; Andrew Weil; Victoria Maizes

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2020.12.005

Integrative medicine considerations for convalescence from mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease

Lise Alschuler, Ann Marie Chiasson, Randy Horwitz, Esther Sternberg, Robert Crocker, Andrew Weil, Victoria Maizes

Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil Center for

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Abstract

The majority of individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 have mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease. Convalescence from mild-to-moderate (MtoM) COVID-19 disease may be supported by integrative medicine strategies. Integrative Medicine (IM) is defined as healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. Integrative medicine strategies that may support recovery from MtoM COVID-19 are proposed given their clinically studied effects in related conditions. Adoption of an anti-inflammatory diet, supplementation with vitamin D, glutathione, melatonin, Cordyceps, Astragalus and garlic have potential utility. Osteopathic manipulation, Qigong, breathing exercises and aerobic exercise may support pulmonary recovery. Stress reduction, environmental optimization, creative expression and aromatherapy can provide healing support and minimize enduring trauma. These modalities would benefit from clinical trials in people recovering from COVID-19 infection.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	140-148
Number of pages	9
Journal	Explore
Volume	18
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2020.12.005
State	Published - Mar 1 2022

Keywords

Aromatherapy
COVID-19
Creative expression
Diet
Exercise
Immune
Integrative medicine
Osteopathic manipulation
Qigong
Stress reduction
Supplements

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Analysis
General Nursing
Chiropractics
Complementary and alternative medicine

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