COVID-19 doesn't make headlines like it did six months ago. Most people are mentally and physically past infections, as well as the media's constant barrage of fear porn.



Though the infections may be more rare today, many people continue to deal with long-lasting effects, a condition called long-haul COVID-19. When this was first discovered, many believed it to be a rare condition. However, some studies now suggest that up to 73% of people who had COVID-19 develop long-term symptoms. Among the symptoms, fatigue ranks at the top.



A new study looked at how a specific blend of essential oils affected feelings of fatigue and vigor in a group of women dealing with long-haul COVID-19-related fatigue. The results were pretty impressive.



Symptoms of Long-Haul COVID-19



SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects vascular and nervous system tissues, though the specific tissues it impacts varies from person to person. The virus most commonly infects respiratory vessels, but does much more than harm your lungs.



The following table outlines the more than 40 symptoms of long-haul COVID-19. I've listed them in the order of frequency.



Symptoms of Long-Haul COVID-19FatigueHeadacheAttention disorderHair lossDyspnea (shortness of breath)Ageusia (loss of taste)Anosmia (loss of smell)Post-activity polypnea (rapid breathing)Joint painCoughSweatNausea or vomitingChest pain or discomfortWeight LossCutaneous signsResting heart rate increasePalpitationsPainIntermittent feverSleep disorderReduced pulmonary capacitySleep apneaChillsMental healthPsychiatric illnessRed eyesPulmonary fibrosisDiscontinuous flushingDiabetes mellitusSputum (thick mucus)Limb edemaDizzinessStrokeThroat painMood disordersDysphoriaOCDNew hypertensionMyocarditisRenal failurePTSDArrhythmia (irregular heart beat)Paranoia



Though it wasn't on the list above, recent evidence shows that a COVID-19 infection can also lead to low testosterone in men.



For those who've paid attention to the COVID-19 vaccine side effects, you'll see that many match those of actual infections. In fact, myocarditis seems to show up more often from the vaccine than from an infection, especially in healthy, young adults and children. Of course, you don't hear much about vaccine side effects from mainstream media.



Getting back to long-haul COVID-19, 58% of people with it develop fatigue.



The fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion in spite of good sleep quality and nutrition. In some, the fatigue may be connected with other symptoms, such as shortness of breath or the development of diabetes. In others, the fatigue could be connected to nervous system issues that also lead to fatigue, such as chronic pain.



In either case, chronic fatigue compromises productivity and makes it less likely people will exercise or remain active, which can lead to additional health complications.



As the study's authors explained:




Fatigue differs from sleepiness in that it encompasses a feeling of exhaustion and tiredness regardless of sleep quantity and quality. It is a nonspecific symptom that leads to a reduced overall capacity to accomplish routine tasks. This may involve the inability to initiate activity, inability to continue routine activities, or difficulty focusing and concentrating, with symptoms worsening after physical or mental exertion.
Hawkins J, et al.



If there was a way to reduce feelings of fatigue, even if it didn't resolve the underlying issue, without compromising one's health, it could significantly improve your quality-of-life. The important point here is that a natural or pharmaceutical therapy that reduces fatigue and increases energy and vigor is only valuable if it doesn't lead to other side effects.



For example, you could certainly boost your energy by drinking a couple of Red Bulls or taking an Adderall, but you'd do so while potentially causing other health complications.



On the other hand, if you could boost your energy without sacrificing your heal...