Hello dear Readers!

I know a lot has already been written about COVID-19, however I believe every additional information should be of extreme importance.

In my office, I have been noticing lately, a rise in patients who suffer from after Covid-19 sequels that are completely treatable through Chinese Medicine, and I believe it’s the same for all of you. Therefore  I deem it of tremendous importance that the acupuncturist comprehends where the sequels can show up and the “why” behind them.

Covid is a disease that starts attacking the Lung and through this attack, all other organs might suffer, based on the 5 elements knowledge, the following situations might happen:

• Lung not nourishing Kidney – in this situation, mother does not nourish her son and the sequels are related to the Kidney and urinary System functioning, such as kidney failure, UTIs, urinary urgency, and more. In Chinese Medicine the Kidney is also responsible for the bones, and with that in mind we can justify joint pain and bone demineralization that might also happen on after-covid. Another important point that is directly linked to female fertility. The Kidney has extreme importance on a woman’s ability to get pregnant, all vital energy is stored there. That’s why, once weakened, a woman might have trouble getting pregnant. Psychologically the patient might become insecure and develop phobias.

• Lung failing to control Liver – in this situation, the Grandpa, Lung, is incapable of controlling Grandchild, Liver, and the patient may suffer from hepatic inflammations such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease,  decrease in Liver metabolism, etc. In Chinese Medicine the Liver is responsible for nourishing muscles with blood and for that, on after-covid, the patient may suffer from intense muscular pain, muscular tension in specific points and even erection problems. Problems regarding period may also arise, once that the Liver is the one that transports the blood to the uterus so that menstruation occurs. Psychologically the patient shall become irritable and face troubled sleep caused by dreams or nightmares, then waking up in the morning as if it had not even slept.

• Lung taking over Heart – in this situation, Lung is suffering from Qi stagnation due to Covid, this way developing a strong excess disease that will go against grandpa, Heart, domination, leading to heart arrhythmia, palpitations, anxiety crises and panic and all types of mental disturb. Blood circulation may become slow and impaired. Bruises may show up due to capillary fragility, and varicose veins might start appearing as well.

• Lung consuming Spleen energy – in this situation, the sick son excessively consumes mother’s energy. Hence, a weakened Spleen shall lead to a low blood production, even resulting in anemia, alterations on menstrual volume, memory loss, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and others. On top of that, the weakened Spleen may make the patient develop insulin resistance or diabetes, once the Pancreas in Chinese Medicine has energetic shared function.

• Lung with sequels on Lung itself – on the most affected organ, the Lung. In Chinese Medicine, the Lung is in charge of skin and hair. That’s why, hair loss have become so intense and the skin dry. Besides, since it’s in charge of breathing and sense of smell, it’s common that even after some months past the Covid infection, the patient may suffer from shortness of breath and low oxygen saturation. The sense of smell may also be impaired even after a few months from infection. Psychologically the patient may become sad, frustrated and with a difficult on moving forward, attached to the past and turning itself melancholy 

After finding out which organ was energetically affected by Covid, the therapist shall dispose of more resources in order to heal him, always treating the shock organ, the Lung, and strengthening it or dissipating the organ’s energy that became unbalanced. 

There are already scientific researches proving, diverse sequel improvement by means of acupuncture, moxibustion, laser puncture therapy, diet therapy and more.

If you want, I can state a few treatments in my next texts!

A very tight hug to everyone!

Profa. Fernanda Mara