Preparing for the Covid-19 Vaccine
Pre & Post Vaccine Recommendations
from Dr. Hilda Gonzalez
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, vaccines are seen as an addition of heat to the system. When this happens, it is important to prepare the body and immune system prior and drain the heat afterwards.
Pre-Vaccine:
It is important to strengthen your immune system & tonify your qi or energy.
SLEEP
Get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep (always if you can)for 2 - 3 days leading up to your appointment to build up strong qi and blood.
EAT
Eat nourishing & warming foods and avoid dairy and sugar leading up to your appointment.
Check out a few of our favorite plant-based warming recipes.
TREAT
We highly recommend a combination treatment of moxibustion (warming therapy) & acupuncture to strengthen your qi a day or two before you receive your shot.
Call / text to book!
619.933.2340
HERBS
Chinese herbs will help keep your body in balance, we have stocked our supply with a recommended heat clearing herbal formula to take the day before, the day of and two days following the vaccine.
MEMBERS:
Call or text 619.933.2340 to schedule a complimentary 15 minute Herbal Consultation with Dr. Hilda or Vanessa.
NON MEMBERS:
During your Moxa & Acupuncture session inquire about the herbal formula to see if it is right for you.
Post-Vaccine:
It is important post vaccine to drain heat from the body as well as rest & recover.
TREAT
We recommend a combination treatment of Acupuncture & Fire Cupping session to drain excess heat from the body and release sore muscles.
Call / text to book
619.933.2340
HERBS
Continue taking your heat clearing herbal formula 2x a day for 2 days following your vaccine.
RECOVERY IV
IV THERAPY: Our RECOVERY IV Drip has been formulated by our team of Doctors to best support the needs and wellbeing of our community during anytime but we especially recommend it following your vaccination (especially the second dose!)
Designed to support muscle soreness, aid in relaxation as well as re-hydrate the body after the introduction of the vaccine.
Call ahead to book, our IV Lounge + Vitamin Bar is currently only open on Sundays.
MEDITATE
Re-center & allow yourself to relax.
Listen in to this 20-minute guided Nidra Meditation by Holistic Practitioner Ashley Jantzen.
SLEEP
Take it easy & let your body rest. Many people experience sluggishness following the vaccine as well as mild flu-like symptoms. Treat your body right and let is rest and rejuvenate!
Thank you for getting your vaccine and we hope these tips help you to have a positive experience as possible!
Disclaimer:
These recommendations have not been approved by the FDA.
Covid-19 is a novel virus, and all recommendations are based on herbal theory.