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Are We Still Underestimating Long COVID in 2026

The global discussion around COVID-19 has evolved. While many people consider the pandemic over, others continue to experience long-term effects after infection. Long COVID refers to a condition where symptoms persist for weeks or months after infection and may affect multiple body systems. ... read more

Who Is Most at Risk from New COVID Variants

Since the beginning of the pandemic, COVID-19 has evolved into multiple variants. Each new variant may differ in terms of transmissibility, severity, and immune escape. Health authorities continue to monitor these developments to assess risks and adapt recommendations. Newer variants reflect the continuous evolution of the virus. Like earlier strains, these variants may spread more easily and interact differently with the immune system. Current observations suggest that many variants are more transmissible but not necessarily more severe. ... read more

Post-Vaccination Syndrome: Long COVID Treatment Guide by Effing Wacker

Treating post-COVID and post-vaccine syndrome presents significant challenges for therapists. Many patients suffer from chronic fatigue (brain fog), cardiovascular issues, neurological symptoms, and autoimmune reactions. This is where the Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-COVID and Post-Vaccine Syndrome, Spikeopathy by Dr. Mirja Effing and Cajus Wacker provides practical support.
With over 180 pages, the book delivers concrete, cause-based therapy approaches. The authors focus on key pathomechanisms such as persistent spike proteins, immune dysregulation, mast cell activation, endothelial dysfunction, and mitochondrial impairment. If you want to better understand diagnostic foundations and biomarkers, read our detailed article on spikeopathy and diagnosis in post-COVID and post-vaccine syndrome. ... read more

Spikeopathy Guide: Diagnosis of Post-COVID and Post-Vaccination Syndrome

In times of ongoing health challenges following COVID-19 infections and mRNA vaccinations, more and more therapists and those affected are seeking well-founded, practical answers. The Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-COVID and Post-Vaccine Syndrome, or Spikeopathy by Mirja Effing and Cajus Wacker offers exactly that:
A concise handbook, developed by a network of doctors, which for the first time systematically examines the diagnosis and causes of so-called spikeopathy.

The authors explain in detail how spike proteins, modified mRNA, lipid nanoparticles and other components can lead to systemic disorders – ranging from endotheliitis and microthrombi to neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction. The guide provides specific biomarkers, differential diagnostic clues and practical guidance that therapists can apply directly in their daily practice. ... read more

Supporting Cognitive Recovery Without Triggering Setbacks

Recovering from post-exertional cognitive worsening requires a shift in mindset. Many people instinctively try to “push through” brain fog or mental fatigue, believing that endurance will rebuild capacity. In post-COVID conditions, however, recovery is not driven by forcing performance. It is supported by protecting cognitive stability, reducing physiological stress, and allowing regulatory systems time to recalibrate. The goal of cognitive recovery is not to eliminate symptoms quickly, but to reduce the frequency and severity of setbacks while gradually increasing tolerance in a sustainable way. ... read more

Post-Exertional Cognitive Worsening in Post-COVID Conditions

One of the most confusing and distressing experiences reported by people recovering from COVID-19 is the delayed worsening of cognitive symptoms after mental effort. Tasks such as reading, concentrating, problem-solving, or extended screen use may initially seem manageable, only for symptoms like brain fog, slowed thinking, headaches, or mental exhaustion to intensify hours or even days later. This phenomenon is known as post-exertional cognitive worsening and is increasingly recognized as a key feature of post-COVID conditions. Unlike ordinary mental fatigue, post-exertional cognitive worsening does not resolve quickly with short rest. Instead, it reflects a deeper disruption in how the body regulates energy, immune signaling, and neurological function after exertion. ... read more