In light of growing viral respiratory infection cases, the following recommendations maybe helpful for early symptoms of infection and for post-viral conditions.

 EARLY TREATMENT

1. ANTISEPTIC

 Gargle Mouthwash- THREE times daily (do not swallow)

 Antiseptic mouthwash with essential oils such as eucalyptus (eucalyptol), mint (menthol), thyme (thymol) and wintergreen (methyl salicylate)

2. IMMUNE SUPPORT

 Vitamin D3 – 5,000 IU /day

Plays an important role in immunity

Oily vitamin D capsule is preferable to the tablet form

Vitamin D is best absorbed with a meal

Vitamin C – 500- 1,000 mg twice daily

Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

Vitamin C can be found in many fruits and vegetables particularly citrus   

fruits. 

Quercetin – 500 mg/day

Quercetin will push the zinc into the centre of the cell where the zinc can stop the virus from reproducing. 

Zinc 100 mg/day (elemental zinc)

Prevents viral infection of human cell. It is essential for activating T- 

lymphocytes (T- cells) that moderate the body’s inflammatory response

during times of immune stress.

Best taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. If zinc supplements cause stomach upset, they maybe taken with a meal.

POST VIRAL

1. ANTISEPTIC

Gargle Mouthwash- TWO times daily (do not swallow)

Antiseptic mouthwash with essential oils such as eucalyptus (eucalyptol), mint (menthol), thyme (thymol) and wintergreen (methyl salicylate).

2. IMMUNE SUPPORT

 Vitamin D3 – 1,000- 3,000 IU /day

 Vitamin C – 500- 1,000 mg TWICE daily

 Quercetin – 500 mg/day

 Zinc 30-40 mg/day

3. HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS

Herbs to support respiratory health (relieve coughs and congestion)

Combination of herbs with Elecampane, White horehound, Balloonflower, Chinese licorice, Pinellia

Herbs to support immune system health (Recovery tonic)

Combination of herbs with Astragalus, Siberian ginseng, Reishi mushroom, Magnolia vine, Bellflower