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Integrative medicine considerations for convalescence from mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease
Lise Alschuler1, Ann Marie Chiasson1, Randy Horwitz1
1University of Arizona, College of Medicine, United States; Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, United States.
Explore (New York, N.Y.)
|December 28, 2020
Summary
Integrative medicine strategies may support recovery for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients. These include diet, supplements, exercise, and stress reduction for enhanced healing.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine and Infectious Disease Recovery
Background:
- Most individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
- Convalescence from mild-to-moderate (MtoM) COVID-19 can be potentially supported by integrative medicine (IM).
- IM is a holistic approach considering the whole person and lifestyle aspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose integrative medicine strategies for supporting recovery from MtoM COVID-19.
- To highlight modalities with clinically studied effects in related conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of potential integrative medicine strategies for COVID-19 convalescence.
- Identification of dietary, supplemental, physical, and mind-body approaches.
Main Results:
- Proposed strategies include an anti-inflammatory diet, supplements (vitamin D, glutathione, melatonin, Cordyceps, Astragalus, garlic).
- Pulmonary recovery may be supported by osteopathic manipulation, Qigong, breathing exercises, and aerobic exercise.
- Stress reduction, environmental optimization, creative expression, and aromatherapy can aid healing and minimize trauma.
Conclusions:
- Integrative medicine offers a range of potential strategies to support MtoM COVID-19 recovery.
- Clinical trials are needed to validate these modalities in COVID-19 patients.
- A comprehensive approach addressing physical, nutritional, and psychological aspects is beneficial.
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