How to regain loss of taste and smell after COVID-19

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Tracking the Covid cases shows, as of January 13, 2021 there have been 92 million global cases of Covid-19, with 2 million deaths and 66 million recovered.

Symptoms such as loss of smell and tastes are not limited to the severe cases, but also to survivors of mild cases.

Studies show that 35% of people in the US have lingering illness following Covid-19. In the US they are called post-Covid “long haulers' ' and have not returned to their pre-Covid-19 level of function and health after 6 month. In addition to loss of smell and taste, body aches and pains, fatigue, low grade fevers, foggy brian in addition to autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia being triggered.  

Acupuncture is one of the best treatments to regain taste and smell.  Studies show that acupuncture is effective in treating Covid-19 related conditions such as breathlessness. 

Regaining olfactory function research shows successful recovery using auricular acupuncture.  Smell and taste are part of the central nervous system and according to an NIH study one of the crucial benefits of acupuncture is that it can facilitate the release of certain neuropeptides in the central nervous system (CNS), eliciting profound physiological effects and even activating self-healing mechanisms. 

Additional acupuncture research has shown to help with immune regulation and an anti-inflammatory effect on the body.

Methods used in Asia and China to address the coronavirus include TCM. Herbal remedies, medicinal foods practices, acupuncture and moxibustion treatments as well as self care practices aid in full recovery and prevent reinfection.