H.E.L.P. Apheresis & Combination Therapy Blog
Markus Klotz is one of the Co-founders of the Apheresis Center. In this blog, he shares his personal experience of how he recovered from severe Long Covid with H.E.L.P. Apheresis and Combination Therapy, and everything else he has learned along the way. We also post blog entries by our team.
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Healing Beyond the Treatment Room
Choosing to travel abroad for treatment is no small decision. It is a journey defined by courage, resilience, and hope, but also one that often comes with emotional and mental challenges. Being away from home, family, friends, and familiar routines can feel isolating. Days may feel longer, quieter, and at times, overwhelming. While your body is receiving dedicated medical care and support, we understand that true healing goes beyond the physical. Your emotional and mental wellbeing are essential parts of…
Immune Dysregulation & Viral Persistence: What We Know
Our research and clinical care at The Apheresis Centre is investigating two key biological drivers of these post-COVID-19 symptoms: immune dysregulation and viral persistence.
The Role of Dysautonomia & POTS in Long Covid
If you stand up and feel dizzy, or feel as though you are swaying, or shaky, or short of breath, or feel as though you are about to faint then you are not dreaming it and you are not daft.
Letter from the Doctor
Over the past years, our clinical focus has remained consistent: identify root causes, intervene early, and apply therapies that are both evidence-informed and outcome-driven. Medicine evolves, and so must we. The new protocol has been developed in response to emerging data, patient outcomes, and the growing understanding of chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation, vascular stress, and toxin burden as core drivers of long-term health decline. This protocol is not an add-on. It is a strategic refinement of how we assess, prioritize,…
Pacing 101: Managing Energy with PEM
Pacing means balancing your activity with your available energy and staying within your “energy envelope.” Instead of reacting after a crash, you plan rest before symptoms appear.
Is It Long Covid? Signs, Timing, and When to See a Doctor
If you are still unwell weeks after a COVID-19 infection, you are not alone – and you are not imagining it. Many people describe lingering, fluctuating symptoms that do not match a simple “slow recovery,” and careful patterns over time often tell us more than any single symptom or test result.
Understanding and Treating Long Covid: A Comprehensive Guide
In this guide, we’ll break down the symptoms, the underlying biology, and various treatment options, including apheresis therapy at The Apheresis Centre.
Managing Long Covid Symptoms through the Holiday Season – A Survival Guide
Andy Williams said in 1963 ” It’s the most wonderful time of the year “. Unfortunately for those of us living with Long COVID navigating the holiday season can feel more like a minefield. The tasks we used to enjoy and take for granted like shopping, preparing meals, catching up with friends and family, even wrapping presents can feel like some of the most challenging days of your life. Then you add in the social pressures of routine changes, and…
Letter from the Doctor
When you walk through our clinic doors, you may see machines, monitors, and clinical equipment, but what I see is courage. Every day, without fail, you choose to show up for your health even when the journey feels long, tiring, or uncertain. I want you to know that we see you, and you inspire every single member of our team. People often ask me why I chose to work in Apheresis. The truth is simple, to help you heal.This field…
Daily Energy Balance Strategies for High-Functioning Fatigue
This kind of fatigue isn’t resolved with a weekend lie–in or an early night – it is a persistent, systemic exhaustion that affects every part of life. And for those navigating this while maintaining a degree of outward functionality, the internal toll is often invisible to others.
