Nurse Laney’s Real Talk with Long COVID Doctors: Dr Steven Sanchez - PART 2
In the second part this interview I continue my conversation with Dr. Steven Sanchez, a doctor who treats Long COVID patients, about a number of topics including neuropathy & pain, shortness of breath, what to look for in a therapist, and treatment options, along with answering some more questions from the covidCAREgroup community.
You’ll hear Formula C come up again as one of Dr Sanchez’s primary treatment options, which has been clinically shown to alleviate Long COVID symptoms. I’ve recently discovered this product as well and have put together a comprehensive post about the science behind it here.
If you would like to try Formula C, I’ve secured a CCG member discount for you. All the information you need to get started can be found below.
A 100% natural product designed specifically to target Long COVID symptoms.
Formula C™ is a specific blend of medicinal grade hemp flower terpenes and phytocannabinoids in a suspension of coconut oil designed to support the proper function of the Endocannabinoid System, the system that regulates homeostasis at the cellular level throughout the body.
The Endocannabinoid system influences both inflammation and pain.
Terpenes and Phytocannabinoids are bioactive natural products with medicinal properties.
Terpenes can relax the nervous system while they elevate mood and alertness. They can also ward off pathogens/infectious diseases. They are also used in anti-dementia (memory-enhancing) drugs to enhance cholinergic activity.
Phytocannabinoids can be beneficial for ailments such as pain, anxiety, and cachexia, a “wasting” disorder that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting.
Improvement in common Long COVID symptoms and quality of life have been observed when adding Formula C™ to Long COVID treatment protocols.
Key Active Ingredients:
Beta Caryophyllene
Myrcene
Limonene
Linalool
Pinene
Phytocannabinoids: CBDV/CBG/CBDA/CBD/CBC
Contains Federally legal amounts of THC (please review your employer’s policies if applicable)
Usage Guidelines:
Days 1 - 3: 0.25mL (1/4 dropper) twice per day
If not tolerated decrease dose to 4 drops twice per day
Can further reduce to 1-2 drops twice per day
Day 4: If tolerated, increase dose by 0.25mL to 0.5mL twice per day
Day 11 If tolerated, increase dose by 0.25mL to 0.75mL twice per day
Day 18 If tolerated, increase dose by 0.25mL to 1mL twice per day
Day 25 Adjust dose up or down as desired.
By following this guideline, symptoms should improve by the end of the first bottle. Formula C™ is backed by a 30-day money back guarantee.
Those who continue to use Formula C™ will typically use 2 bottles per month for the first three months and then taper down to one bottle every 3 months or as needed.
Retail pricing of Formula C™ is $169.00, but Promedview offers a 40% discount on one-time purchases and a 50% discount if when signing up for automatic refills, which can be cancelled or adjusted at any time.
Formula C™ is also covered by most health savings accounts (HSA). HSA cards can be used to place an order.
If Formula C™ doesn’t help you feel better, take advantage of the 30-day money back guarantee.
Formula C FAQs
What is the back story behind Formula C?
Learn about the Endocannabinoid System and Formula C story by watching these two brief videos:
What is Formula C?
Formula C is a therapeutic taken sublingually that was developed and researched to address the leading symptoms of Long COVID.
Symptoms that were studied include anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbance, pain, dyspnea, cognitive function, participation in social activity and satisfaction with social activity.
Where does Formula C come from?
Formula C was created by a biotech firm called Endourage specifically for Long COVID research.
Formula C was tested for safety and efficacy in an IRB-approved Phase 4 Long COVID Human Trial.
The trial is posted on www.clinicaltrials.gov, and published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Does Formula C help relieve Long COVID symptoms?
The trial showed Formula C improved 9 of 9 symptoms the first 28 days of the trial and improved 8 of 9 symptoms through 56 days (the 9th symptom of pain was not an issue for participants in the last 4 weeks).
The trial showed Formula C is safe.
No significant adverse effects occurred.
Participants reported their quality of life improved using a Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scale.
Clinicians at hospitals and clinics recommending Formula C for Long COVID in 2023 report their observations are consistent with the published research findings.
What does Formula C do?
It targets the Endocannabinoid System, which regulates homeostasis at the cellular level throughout the body by producing human cannabinoids.
Research suggests that Long COVID symptoms are due in part to an impaired Endocannabinoid System.
Formula C introduces a specific formulation of plant cannabinoids, called phytocannabinoids, that uniquely support the stressed Endocannabinoid System.
Is Formula C a prescription drug?
No, Formula C is a 100% natural, hemp-derived therapeutic that may be obtained without a prescription.
What are the active ingredients in Formula C?
Formula C is a therapeutic derived from hemp, which contains ~400 active ingredients spanning cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes.
Active ingredients are listed on the Formula C label, including beta-caryophyllene, cannabigerol, cannabidiol, myrcene, and less than .3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol.
Does Formula C have significant adverse effects?
No significant adverse effects have been reported by clinicians or clinical trial researchers.
Mild-modest grogginess has resolved by lowering the dose.
Can Formula C make you high?
Formula C is not intoxicating and non-habit forming because it has a low TCH concentration.
Can anyone with Long COVID symptoms take Formula C?
As Formula C has only been studied in adults, it is only recommended for adult use.
People that work for employers with incompatible policies where phytocannabinoids are concerned should resolve with employers before use.
Why are we hearing about Formula C now?
The research was completed and published in 2022, and 2023 was spent with specific Post Covid Care Center physicians evaluating Formula C to prepare for broader 2024 launch.
Does Formula C work for everyone?
It works for most people, but not all.
Published research and clinician observations show it is safe for all, effective for many, and brings no significant adverse side effects.
How is Formula C dosed?
General dosing instructions are included with each shipment of Formula C.
Is Formula C covered by insurance plans?
Not currently, as it is too new and requires a unique review process as a non-drug therapeutic.
Formula C™ is also covered by most health savings accounts (HSA). HSA cards can be used to place an order.
Consumers referred by ProMedView and covidCAREgroup will receive 40-50% discount pricing.
What about allergies?
Those allergic to coconut or hemp should not take Formula C.
Why is there a breastfeeding and pregnancy warning on the label?
Formula C was researched with adults only who were not pregnant or breastfeeding, therefore it is only recommended for adults who are not breastfeeding or pregnant, until further research is able to advise otherwise.
Why is there a California www.P65warnings.ca.gov notice on the label?
To comply with a California-Only State Regulation pertaining to disclosure of activities or product categories that may result in some exposure to any of more than 900 chemicals on a regulated list.
Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol is listed and found in full-spectrum hemp in safe, non-intoxicating trace amounts (<3%) in complete compliance with the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill.
Should Formula C be kept in a dim, cool place?
Yes, most people store Formula C in the refrigerator ideally, or at room temperature in a dim place (e.g. cabinet, drawer, cupboard, pantry).
Heat degrades Formula C. Those living in a warm climate will want to retrieve Formula C from the mailbox or doorstep promptly when it arrives.
How is Formula C taken?
Place the Formula C dropper under tongue and expunge Formula C. Remove the empty dropper from tongue.
For 60 seconds let Formula C keep mouth closed and tongue relaxed on bottom of mouth while Formula C is absorbed into the blood stream under the tongue.
Avoid swallowing before the drops are held under the tongue, as the digestive system will break down the active components of Formula C before they is absorbed to the blood stream. Swallowing Formula C is safe.
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE
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Endourage is founded, managed, and advised by medical doctors, research scientists, and operators that focus on developing hemp-derived, indication-specific formulations for clinical use.