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While a lot of supplement and herbal medicine is individualized to the patients specific situation and needs, two plus years into the COVID-19 pandemic we know that there are a lot of supplements and herbal formulas that are supportive to people who are exposed to or have tested positive for COVID. I’ve found myself helping my friends and patients with the same protocols, and they are reporting back that it’s aided in their recovery. In the acute stage, it really is best to start these protocols right away. All that combined with more cases due to Omicron variants has lead me to create the CVD KIT: An Herbal & Supplement Program for Acute COVID-19 Support. This way, you have on hand what you need, right when you need it. This kit is meant to be used for COVID exposure or the first approximately 2 weeks after symptoms start/testing positive. If symptoms linger, more individualized care is needed.
The great thing about this kit is that it can be used by those vaccinated and unvaccinated, and also in combination with antivirals (the current antiviral for COVID is Paxlovid if you are interested in taking it please contact your MD promptly for a prescription since you do need to start it within 5 days after symptoms begin). This kit is not recommended to those who are pregnant, and to be used with caution and consultation with a healthcare provider in those that are nursing. If you have specific health conditions or are on medications, please consult a healthcare provider. General rule of thumb for taking herbal medicine at the same time as medications, is that it is safe if taken 2 hours apart.
What comes in the kit? High quality herbal formulas and supplements as well as detailed directions on dosage, how to take the products based on exposure, positive diagnosis and symptoms. The supplements are from high quality, professional grade trusted brands. I have picked products that have the vitamin dosage that will be best for taking in high doses for acute stages and will help cut down on how many pills you have to take. The herbal formulas chosen are based on the most common symptoms seen with the Omicron variants that are circulating and contain herbs that have been shown to have antiviral effects. In general, these supplements and herbs are antiviral, boost the immune system and have antioxidant properties. All herbs and supplements are in capsule form.
What do you get?
Supplements:
Integrative Therapeutics Buffered Vitamin C 1000mg, 60 capsules - $15
Designs for Health Vitamin D Supreme with Vitamin K, 60 capsules - $32.95
Pure Encapsulations Zinc 30, 60 capsules - $14
Jarrow Quercetin 500 mg, 100 capsules - $37.95
Herbs:
Classical Pearls Perilla Pearls (Suzi Lihou Tang) 90 capsules - $40
Classical Pearls Lightning Pearls (Su He Tang Jia Wei II) 90 capsules - $40
Classical Pearls Release Pearls (Chai Ge Jieji Tang Jiajian) 90 capsules - $40
Total value = $219.90
Total cost as a kit = $200 (+ tax and shipping if applicable)
If you want just an herb or supplement option:
Supplement only = $99 (+ tax and shipping if applicable)
Herbs only = $120 (+ tax and shipping if applicable)
If you are local to the Nevada City/Grass Valley area, you can order for pick up. If you aren’t local, I will ship the kit to you. If you are local and come down with COVID before the test kit arrives please let me know as I do have some items currently in stock in my office for contactless pick up.
How to place your order? Please fill out the contact form on my website or email me danielle@acupuncturespot.com to place your order. Once I receive your email, a Square invoice will be sent to you to securely pay online. Your payment secures your oder. If you are not picking up in person from my Nevada City office, once your order is shipped you will receive a second invoice to pay for the shipping amount (sent regular USPS, I will charge the exact amount of shipping).
First round of orders need to be in by midnight Tuesday May 24. Then I will order the supplies from the companies, assemble the kits and ship them out within 1-2 weeks from order date. If you are beyond the first deadline, please still contact me about options for purchasing.
A few final notes about the Omicron variant: COVID symptoms, especially at first, often present as cold symptoms. So please, if you have any symptoms of being sick, isolate yourself and take a COVID test. Omicron, unlike past variants, often has a delay in getting a positive at home antigen test. In extreme cases, at home antigen tests can take up to a week to come back positive after symptoms start. If you get a negative test at first, and continue to feel unwell, please continue testing. I know all this takes privilege - privilege to isolate, afford tests, etc. If you absolutely cannot afford to test or take time off work and you have symptoms, please do wear a high quality mask around others - N95, KN95 or surgical. In the words of my favorite infectious disease scientist, Laurel Bristow - “Be excellent to each other, wash your hands and cover your face.”