Dr. Maria’s blog content is based on the following: personal clinical experiences, educational readings for the last 35 years as a physician, training from past/current professors, and her practice of preventative healthcare using integrative and complementary medicine. Please consult with your primary care physician if you are not a current patient at Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine. The coronavirus situation is very fluid and can change very quickly. Please continue to pay attention to the news and follow CDC Guidelines.
WHAT IS COVID-19 / Coronavirus Disease 2019 / SARS-CoV-2?
It’s a highly contagious and fast-spreading virus that consists of amino acids and causes a self-limiting infection.
The virus is fragile to high temperatures and can be destroyed with detergent and solvents that dissolve fat, like soap. Alcohol of at least 70% is also found to collapse the coronavirus.
High risk population: older adults and those with underlying medical conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and immunocompromised individuals.
COMMON SYMPTOMS
Reports of mild to severe symptoms:
- Fever
- Tiredness
- Dry cough
- Difficulty breathing / Shortness of breath
- Hives that are unresponsive to anti-histamine medication
- GI symptoms (Diarrhea, Upset stomach)
- Loss of smell (Anosmia)
- Headaches
- Body aches and pains
- Joint pains (not as usual)
- Loss of or difficulties in taste
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTS/TREATMENTS
If you suspect you have the coronavirus disease and are experiencing severe symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, please seek immediate medical care.
The following supplements are my recommendations for preventive care by supporting your immune system:
- High-dose vitamin C / “C Factor”. Any “C” but my recommendation is for the fat-soluble C that stays in our body longer compared to the regular ascorbic acid, ascorbates, Ester-C or rose hips.
- “Vit K2 D3 Extended”: supports your immune system and fights coagulation problems when a cytokine storm reaction occurs
- Vitamin E / “E Gold”
- “Health Max-30” (colloidal silver)
- “Pure Body (Extra Strength)”: binds heavy metals and free radicals
Recommendations for a more aggressive approach to keeping your immune system strong:
- Myer’s Cocktail intravenous therapy with high dose vitamin C
- High dose hyperbaric ozone treatments
Although our office is temporarily closed, we are still available to address your questions via email. Please send us a message if you have questions regarding:
- Medical questions you think we can help you with
- How to get a phone consultation or specific treatments
- How to purchase products for pickup or shipped to you
Remember to stay hydrated (hot water is good for you) and well-rested. Practice good hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water (for at least 20 seconds). Please stay safe and healthy at home.
Office Closures / Special Hours |
Limited Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am -2:00pm Closed: April 1-19 Telemedicine & Supplements Available via Prepaid Phone Order For the safety of our patients and staff, and to help flatten the curve, our office will be temporarily closed starting April 1, 2020. Supplements are available for pickup by prepaid phone orders. Phone consultations are available by request. Please note that we will not be calling for reminders during this time. We will re-open with limited hours on Monday, April 20, 2020 unless otherwise notified. |
