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.
If you prefer videos to a blog, you find our videos here
Another world’s first
Not by choice, but often by lack of other available options on the market, at the Apheresis Center we do things that have never been done before. Remember? We were and still are the world’s first purpose built Long Covid, Post-Vac and Chronic Illness clinic. Now we are taking things a step further again – by engaging a top scientist as our patient care manager – please welcome our Dr. Matthias Held! You may wonder why we chose a scientist…
How to Support Hormonal Health in Women with Post-Viral Fatigue
If you’re a woman navigating this complex recovery, understanding how to support your hormones can really help. You’ll discover practical ways to support your body’s healing process more effectively.
Managing Long Covid Heat Intolerance in Summer & The Heat Paradox
Preamble ‘The Heat Paradox’- Author: Markus Klotz 21 degrees Celsius, nicely conditioned room temperature during the day, and similarly mild temperatures at night (or lower because of the permanent breeze) at the beach is a luxury we really value here in Larnaca. We have observed that during heatwaves in Central Europe, we always have an extreme inflow of patients here on the island – we get many calls requesting last-minute appointments. The higher the temperatures in Central Europe are, the…
Stress Less, Heal More: The Role of Stress in Long COVID
In this post, we’ll explore how chronic stress affects the body during Long COVID recovery, why it matters more than ever to prioritise rest and nervous system regulation, and some gentle, realistic strategies to help you reduce stress and support your body’s ability to heal.
Hidden Drivers of Post Covid Dysfunction – Expert Conference
Our co-founder Markus Klotz took the stage at a powerful panel discussion exploring the lasting impact of COVID – diving into persistent immune, microbiome, mitochondrial, and clotting dysfunction. For the first time some of the world’s leading scientists, clinicians and researchers were brought together to explore the hidden drivers behind Long COVID and post-vaccine syndromes. Dr. Philip McMillan hosted this event. He, like us, believes we’re facing a complex and evolving medical crisis that demands open dialogue, rigorous science, and…
The Nervous System in Long COVID Recovery
Author: Tanja Walser Living in the In-Between: The Nervous System in Long COVID Recovery May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely opportunity to explore the deep connection between chronic illness and emotional well-being. For people navigating Long COVID recovery, mental health is often challenged not just by the unpredictability of symptoms, but by neurological and nervous system changes that are only just beginning to be understood. Long COVID isn’t just “in your head” – but it does affect your…
Why You Still Feel Sick: The Hidden Biology of Long COVID
Unlike other illnesses, where you progressively feel better over time, long COVID’s symptoms don’t follow the typical path of recovery. Understanding why this happens is the first step toward effective treatment and resolution of symptoms.
Why Long COVID Should Be Treated Like a Chronic Condition
Long COVID is not just a post-viral phase — for many, it becomes a chronic condition that requires a structured, long-term care approach. Here’s why that changes everything.
What is Brain Fog?
Feeling lost in your own mind? Brain fog isn’t just forgetfulness. It’s waking up tired, struggling to find the right words, or feeling disconnected from your work, your conversations, or even yourself. Since COVID-19, this invisible but disruptive symptom has become more widespread than ever. What does brain fog feel like? If you’ve ever felt mentally sluggish, like your thoughts are wading through mud, that’s brain fog. People describe it as: What causes brain fog? Brain fog isn’t a condition…
How to Maintain Your Energy While Caring for a Loved One with LC
We’ll explore gentle, realistic strategies that support your energy, strengthen your resilience, and make this caregiving journey more sustainable.
