About one in five people have symptoms of long Covid five weeks after an initial infection and one in seven after 12 weeks, an Office for National Statistics (ONS) UK survey suggests.

Carrying forward the tradition of research and innovation in holistic healing, Ananda in the Himalayas has launched a new therapeutic programme to address post Covid recovery and health issues connected to Long Covid.

The post COVID recovery programme will be customised for individual needs and includes Ayurvedic and holistic therapies, scientifically curated diet plans to enhance nourishment, boost immunity and energy, Yoga and Pranayama to unlock energy blockages and improve respiratory health and Meditation and emotional healing techniques to address psychological and mental wellbeing.

The programme starts with a comprehensive psychosomatic assessment by Ayurvedic physicians, leading to identification and management of specific symptoms or multi-system dysfunction.The wellbeing team at Ananda comprising Ayurvedic Doctors, Nutritionists, Yogis, and Integrative healers have curated a multimodal treatment protocol.

Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri, Senior Ayurvedic Physician, Ananda in the Himalayas, says “As per Ayurveda, the extension of the disease with Ksheena Vyadhikshamatva (Low Immunity) leads to Dhatu-Kshaya (tissue depletion) & Agnimandya Avastha (weakened digestive fire). Hence, Dhatuposhana (tissue nourishment) and administration of Rasayana (herbal rejuvenation) is necessary for rejuvenation.”

Long COVID-19 refers to Covid patients who continue to experience various symptoms and do not fully recover for several weeks or months. Symptoms range from Weakness (Fatigue, Headache, Fever, and Giddiness), Systemic issues (Respiratory, Gastro-intestinal, Musculo-skeletal, Circulatory, Reproductive), Immunity (Multisystem inflammatory syndrome, Secondary infections), and mental health issues (Memory and focus issues, Anxiety, Irritability, Brain Fog, depression)

According to a survey by Office for National Statistics UK, 2021, 20 per cent of people infected with Covid, displayed recurring symptoms five weeks after initial infection and 14 per cent displayed symptoms 12 weeks post infection.

The recommended duration of the programme for optimal rejuvenation is 21 nights. Programmes can be customised for minimum duration of 10 nights.