Episode #67: Understanding Long COVID Symptoms, Impact, and Potential Solutions

Episode #67: Understanding Long COVID Symptoms, Impact, and Potential Solutions

From Functional Health Radio by Dr. Kristin Hieshetter

February 3, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Dr. Kristin Hieshetter discusses the complexities and long-term effects of COVID-19, known as long COVID, and explores potential solutions.

About the Guest(s): Dr. Kristin Hieshetter is a renowned expert in functional health and wellness, known for her comprehensive approach to integrating chiropractic care with holistic health practices. With a significant background in healthcare, Dr. Hieshetter emphasizes preventative care and wellness, leveraging chiropractic adjustments, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications to improve overall health. She is an influential voice in the field through her podcast, Functional Health Radio, where she shares insights on contemporary health challenges, including the long-term impacts of COVID-19. Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of Functional Health Radio, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter delves into the complexities of COVID-19 and its long-term effects, often referred to as "long COVID." With firsthand anecdotes from her own family's experience with the virus, she illustrates the varied impacts of COVID-19 on individuals, emphasizing the persistent and often debilitating symptoms experienced by many months or even years after the initial infection. Dr. Hieshetter explores why these long-lasting effects happen, highlighting the role of genetic factors, lifestyle…

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Host: Dr. Kristin Hieshetter

Topics covered

  • long COVID
  • health impacts
  • functional health
  • chiropractic care
  • holistic health
  • preventative care

Keywords

  • long COVID
  • COVID-19 symptoms
  • healthcare
  • chiropractic
  • wellness
  • preventative care
  • ACE2 receptors

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