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Prevent & Treat Seasonal Viruses

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Dr. Dawn’s Prevention & Treatment Protocol for Seasonal Viruses A consistent daily prevention routine paired with targeted treatment supplements can help block, shorten, and reduce the severity of seasonal viral illnesses. Disclaimer: These are general guidelines, not individualized medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider to tailor these recommendations to your needs and rule out interactions with other supplements or medications. Core Supplements & Guidelines Vitamin D3: (3,000–5,000 IU daily): Supports antiviral defense. Test your 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood levels to pinpoint your ideal dose; aim for an optimal range of 50–70 ng/mL. Serum levels take several weeks of daily intake to reach a steady state. Vitamin C: (Liposomal preferred, take with food): Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antihistamine. Take 500 mg twice daily for baseline support. At the first sign of symptoms, increase to 2,000–3,000 mg daily (in divided doses). If loose stools occur, reduce to bowel tolerance. Zinc: Take 15–30 mg daily (capsules or lozenges). If exposed or developing a sore throat, switch to lozenges to coat throat tissue and block local viral replication. Up to 75 mg daily (e.g., 3 lozenges) is safe for short-term use (maximum 2 weeks). Quercetin: (500 mg twice daily) . Add whenever you escalate zinc dosing due to exposure or early symptoms. It blocks viral entry, inhibits replication enzymes, and acts as an ionophore to shuttle zinc directly into cells. Jade Windscreen (Y u Ping Feng San ): A classic Chinese herbal formula for baseline immune defense. Use 2 pills twice daily for maintenance, or increase to 3 pills three times daily after an exposure without symptoms. Stop and swap for Gan Mao Ling once symptoms appear. Gan Mao Ling (3 pills, three times daily): A traditional Chinese herbal formula targeting active respiratory viruses. Use this in place of Jade Windscreen at the first sign of illness. NAC: (600 mg, 3 times daily): N-Acetyl-Cysteine; Use when you have symptoms, to thin mucous, relieve chest and sinus congestion and calm lung inflammation. Quick Reference Dosing Guide Stage 1: Daily Prevention (Baseline Defense): Vitamin D - 5000 iu daily Vitamin C - 500 mg, twice daily Zinc - 15-30 mg daily Jade Windscreen - 2 pills, twice daily Stage 2: Known exposure (No symptoms yet): Vitamin D - 5000 iu daily Vitamin C - 1000 mg, 2 times daily Zinc Lozenges - dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in your mouth, two times daily Quercetin - 500 mg, twice daily Jade Windscreen - 3 pills, three times daily Stage 3: Symptoms Onset (Sore throat, fever, aches): Vitamin D - 5000 iu daily Vitamin C - 1000 mg, 2 or 3 times daily Zinc Lozenges - dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in your mouth, three times daily Quercetin - 500 mg, twice daily Gan Mao Ling - 3 pills, three times daily NAC - 600 mg, 3 times daily Next Steps and Clinical Care Following the Stage 2 protocol for 5 days is often enough to halt the development of a virus that you have been exposed to. However, if you develop symptoms, then follow the Stage 3 protocol until they fully resolve. This regimen significantly shortens recovery time and tempers symptom severity. If symptoms linger beyond 5 days without improvement, or you are having difficulty recovering, contact the clinic at 727-475-4710 . Dr. Dawn can evaluate your case individually, provide symptom-relief acupuncture, and recommend targeted herbal therapies and supportive home care.