Can Functional Medicine Help With Long COVID or Chronic Fatigue?

Olivia Sottile
2 days ago
2 min read

If you're still feeling exhausted, foggy, or “off” months after recovering from COVID—or if you’ve been living with chronic fatigue for years—you’re not alone. Millions of people are struggling with lingering symptoms, and conventional medicine often falls short in offering long-term solutions.

At Alterna Health Solutions, we take a different approach: one that’s personalized, root-cause-focused, and built for complex conditions like Long COVID and chronic fatigue.

What Is Long COVID?

Also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), Long COVID includes a range of symptoms that persist long after the initial illness has passed. Common symptoms include:

Severe fatigue
Brain fog or memory problems
Shortness of breath
Muscle or joint pain
Digestive issues
Sleep disturbances
Anxiety or depression
Heart palpitations or chest pain

Long COVID can affect people who had mild, moderate, or even asymptomatic cases of COVID-19—and the symptoms can be unpredictable and life-altering.

What Causes Long COVID or Chronic Fatigue?

Both Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome (also called ME/CFS) involve dysfunction in multiple body systems. In functional medicine, we explore potential contributors such as:

Persistent inflammation
Mitochondrial dysfunction (low cellular energy production)
Nervous system dysregulation
Hormonal imbalances (like cortisol, thyroid, or sex hormones)
Gut dysbiosis or leaky gut
Immune system overactivation or suppression
Nutrient deficiencies

Instead of masking symptoms, functional medicine works to identify and resolve the root of these issues.

How Functional Medicine Can Help

At Alterna Health Solutions, our providers use advanced diagnostic tools and personalized care plans to help you rebuild health from the inside out.

Your care may include:

1. Comprehensive Testing

We go beyond standard labs to look at inflammation markers, hormone levels, adrenal function, gut health, and mitochondrial status.

2. Targeted Nutrient Support

Many people with chronic fatigue or Long COVID are depleted in key nutrients like B12, magnesium, CoQ10, or omega-3s. We use supplements strategically to restore balance and support energy metabolism.

3. Nervous System and Sleep Support

Recovery starts with rest. We address circadian rhythm, cortisol levels, and nervous system tone with calming therapies and natural sleep aids.

4. Gut and Immune Optimization

If your gut is inflamed or your microbiome is off-balance, it can perpetuate fatigue and brain fog. We help repair gut function and reduce systemic inflammation.

5. Pacing and Personalized Lifestyle Plans

We help you pace your energy, support gentle movement, and avoid crash cycles—so you can slowly rebuild without setbacks.

Recovery Is Possible

There’s no one-size-fits-all fix for Long COVID or chronic fatigue—but with the right support, healing is possible. Functional medicine gives us a toolkit to listen deeply to your body, find the imbalances underneath your symptoms, and guide you toward real recovery.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Let’s uncover what’s keeping you stuck—and help you move forward.Schedule a consultation with Alterna Health Solutions to start your personalized recovery plan today.