We live in an interconnected world. Different cultures mix daily around the globe as we share philosophy, science and the combination of the two: medicine.
Of course, we also share each other’s germs. Ships sailing across the seas carry germs, just as they did in the 15th century, when the world saw its first pandemic.
Except, the Black Plague never thrived in China. Why? Perhaps because all of China’s 312 epidemics in the last 2,000 years have been treated with Chinese herbal formulas and this virus is no different.
In February, the Chinese government mandated the use of herbal formulas for all infected with COVID-19. Additionally, hospital staff took an immune boosting/antiviral formula.
WE JUST AQIRED ACCESS TO THE CHINESE HERBAL PROTOCOLS USED IN CHINA!
China’s approach to the stages of COVID-19:
- Pre-infection-Social distancing, shelter in place (medical appointments are exempt) and good hygiene. Herbal formulas that boost the immune system and fight the coronavirus family are given to hospital staff.
- Initial symptoms-COVID-19 can begin with many different types of common colds. However, it frequently develops into the hallmark symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath. Herbal therapy, based on classical formulas and modified for each patient are prescribed. If the patient can not resolve the infection, it can progress to the next phase.
- Pneumonia-At this point the virus has gone into the lungs and multiplied. The lungs suffer not only because of the viral attack, but in some people the immune system over-responds causing inflammation (aka cytokine storm). Copious phlegm is the result of this interaction between immune system and virus, causing mucus to plug the lungs and inhibit breathing. At this stage a ventilator may be necessary. Patients are given emergency formulas to facilitate recovery, if possible.
- Recovery-Those that are able to recover from the pneumonia phase of COVID-19 may have lasting lung damage. Herbal formulas are given to nourish the lungs.
Doctors in China have developed both herbal and acupuncture protocols to address the four phases of this virus. These protocols were just released to practitioners in the United States!
Thus, the best approach is a preventative, individualized and comprehensive East-West approach.
It is easy to feel helpless if isolation is your only way to keep yourself and your family safe. There is no vaccine, or cure. From this view point there is nothing that can be done about the impact of this virus. But there is!
GET CARE!
The stay in place order does not apply to medical appointments. Therefore, I encourage you to make an appointment for a personalized prevention treatment plan!
If:
- You are too afraid to leave your house…
- You are sick…
- You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and advised by your Western provider to recover at home in isolation…
- You have been traveling…
- You have come into contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19
Then…
You can opt for a Virtual Immune Enhancing Appointment. New Patients should call the office to schedule. Established patients may click here to schedule.
Also, remember these measures to protect yourself, your family, and everyone you come in contact with by focusing on your immune system! Keep yourself healthy! Take the time to promote your health and wellbeing:
- Do not sacrifice sleep.
- Eat a medicinal diet with no sugar (sugar weakens the immune system).
- Wash your hands (especially after you touch your face!)
- Practice Social Distancing
- Take your probiotics and vitamin C
Remember: stay at home and call your primary care provider if you have worrisome symptoms such as: fever, cough, shortness of breath.
Oriental medicine is a complete medical system with diagnostics and treatments for infectious diseases. If you are in a vulnerable population, please make an appointment for an appropriate immune-boosting treatment plan. You DO have protection against COVID-19. You are NOT helpless. The shield is called your immune system and now is the time to strengthen it!
