The York Clinic - Colette Sible Acupuncture

02/17/2026

I tell this to my patients all the time.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Aw62Y2rQd/

Scientists just found a microscopic reason for the exhaustion of long COVID.

Researchers have identified unusual, microscopic structures lurking in the blood of patients that could be driving symptoms like brain fog and chronic fatigue.

These structures are known as microclots. While a typical blood clot might be large enough to cause a stroke, these are tiny, persistent accumulations that are just big enough to block the smallest blood vessels, known as capillaries. This blockage can prevent oxygen from reaching vital tissues and organs. In a recent study, patients with long COVID had a nearly 20 fold increase in these microclots compared to healthy individuals.

But the researchers found something even more unusual. The microclots were physically embedded with neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs. These are sticky, web like structures made of DNA and enzymes that white blood cells spit out to trap invading pathogens. In a healthy body, NETs appear, do their job, and dissolve. In long COVID patients, they seem to stay stuck, acting like a structural mesh that makes the microclots much harder for the body to break down.

This interaction creates a stubborn, "thromboinflammatory" environment. Because these sticky webs are so distinct, an AI agent was able to identify long COVID blood samples with 91 percent accuracy. This is a massive breakthrough for a condition that has been notoriously difficult to diagnose with standard medical tests.

The discovery suggests that long COVID is not just a lingering malaise, but a measurable physical state involving dysregulated blood chemistry. If scientists can target these NETs and microclots, it may offer a clear path toward treating the underlying cause of the disease rather than just managing the symptoms.

Read the study:
"Circulating Microclots Are Structurally Associated With Neutrophil Extracellular Traps and Their Amounts Are Elevated in Long COVID Patients." Journal of Medical Virology, 2025.

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🧘‍♀️ The Humming Secret: Just 10 Seconds to Boost Your Health! 🌬️🔬

The astonishing assertion that a simple practice like humming for just ten seconds can dramatically impact your body's physiology by boosting Nitric Oxide (NO) is a finding supported by scientific research on respiratory techniques. This boost can aid in everything from killing pathogens to enhancing cellular repair. 🤩

The Power of the Paranasal Sinuses
The key to this incredible boost lies not in the throat, but in the paranasal sinuses—the air-filled cavities located in the bones around your nose.

Nitric Oxide Production: These sinuses are the primary production sites for Nitric Oxide (NO) in the human body. NO is a vital gaseous signaling molecule that acts as a powerful vasodilator (widens blood vessels) and has crucial roles in the immune system.

The Humming Mechanism: When you hum, the vibration of the sound waves creates rapid air flow and recirculation within the sinus cavities. This movement dramatically increases the release of NO from the sinus lining into the nasal cavity. Studies using chemiluminescence have shown that humming can increase nasal NO release by as much as 15 to 20 times compared to quiet, regular breathing. 💔

Health Benefits of the NO Surge

The surge in NO caused by humming delivers rapid benefits throughout the body:

Pathogen Killer (Antimicrobial): NO is a potent antimicrobial agent. When inhaled into the lungs, the increased NO levels help to kill inhaled bacteria, viruses, and fungi, acting as a first line of immune defense against respiratory pathogens.

Cellular Repair and Respiration: As a powerful vasodilator, NO widens blood vessels, improving the flow of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and cells. This improved circulation supports cellular repair and enhances overall pulmonary (lung) function.

Mental Calm: Beyond the physical effects, humming is a common technique in pranayama (yogic breathing). The deep, controlled exhalation and vibration also activate the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing immediate relaxation and reducing the physical manifestations of stress. 🙏

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This! So important.

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Uff so tough the American diet.