Heather Crider, ND is a naturopathic doctor focused on helping people heal from persistent and recurring viral health issues and strengthen their bodies for prevention. Her work centers on understanding what the body has been responding to and supporting healing at the root, rather than suppressing symptoms. She offers personalized, unhurried care for individuals seeking thoughtful, private-pay medicine.
A Sacred and Scientific Approach to Post-Viral Healing
Dr. McCullough’s Protocol
Here at Heather Crider, ND, we don’t chase trendy fixes — we follow the body’s quiet wisdom. We listen to science. We honor spirit. And we support the sacred work of healing through every layer: cellular, emotional, and energetic.
For those recovering from COVID — especially Long COVID — inflammation, fatigue, and brain fog can linger long after the virus is gone. That’s why many are turning to multi-layered protocols rooted in both conventional research and integrative wisdom.
If you’re taking 2–3 capsules daily of a supplement containing Bromelain, Curcumin, Quercetin, Frankincense, enzymes, and Piperine, you’re giving your body something powerful — something aligned with what Dr. Peter McCullough and other practitioners suggest for early COVID treatment and long-haul support.
Let’s explore why.
🧬 Dosing That Aligns with Dr. McCullough’s Protocol
Dr. McCullough’s early COVID support protocol includes:
Bromelain 500 mg
Curcumin 500 mg
Piperine 5–10 mg
With 2–3 capsules daily, your dose may look like:
Ingredient
1 Capsule
2 Capsules
3 Capsules
Bromelain
300 mg
600 mg
900 mg
Curcumin (Turmeric)
300 mg
600 mg
900 mg
Quercetin
200 mg
400 mg
600 mg
Rutin
200 mg
400 mg
600 mg
Frankincense
200 mg
400 mg
600 mg
Trypsin
100 mg
200 mg
300 mg
Serratiopeptidase
40 mg
80 mg
120 mg
Piperine (Black Pepper)
3 mg
6 mg
9 mg
→ This puts you right within — or even above — McCullough’s suggested range, especially for bromelain, curcumin, and piperine. The benefit? You’re getting robust anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune-modulating support.
🌿 Why This Matters for COVID and Long COVID
Here’s how these ingredients work together to support your body’s recovery:
🔥 Anti-Inflammatory & Antioxidant Synergy
Curcumin, Quercetin, and Boswellia (Frankincense) help regulate cytokine activity and oxidative stress — two key players in COVID and Long COVID. Curcumin is a superstar anti-inflammatory and antioxidant — known to combat cytokine storms, oxidative stress, and immune dysregulation. But curcumin is notoriously hard to absorb. That’s where Piperine comes in — enhancing bioavailability by up to 2,000%.
Rutin adds vascular and histamine support, helping with post-viral fatigue and cardiovascular health. Quercetin and Rutin; Both are flavonoids with antiviral, antioxidant, and mast cell–stabilizing properties. Quercetin in particular acts as a zinc ionophore, helping zinc enter cells to fight viral replication — one of Dr. McCullough’s key strategies. → This combo supports lung tissue, vascular health, and histamine balance, which can be compromised post-COVID.
🌿 Indian Frankincense (Boswellia) 200 mg A sacred resin used for centuries, Boswellia has strong anti-inflammatory and immune-balancing effects, especially in the respiratory system. → It beautifully complements Curcumin, amplifying the anti-inflammatory synergy across the board.
🔬 Trypsin 100 mg + Serratiopeptidase 40 mg Both are proteolytic enzymes known for their ability to break down fibrin and reduce tissue damage caused by chronic inflammation or infection. → These enzymes may help dissolve lingering viral debris, reduce blood clotting risks, and promote post-viral detoxification — all key concerns in Long COVID care.
💨 Respiratory & Lung Health
Bromelain helps thin mucus, calm inflammation in airways, and may break down viral spike proteins. A proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple, Bromelain has shown anti-inflammatory, mucolytic (mucus-breaking), and immune-modulating effects. Dr. McCullough includes it for its ability to break down spike protein and help reduce respiratory inflammation.
Serratiopeptidase and Trypsin are powerful enzymes that support lung tissue repair and circulation.
🧠 Brain Fog, Energy & Clarity
Quercetin + Piperine improve cellular uptake and nutrient absorption — supporting mitochondria and brain function.
These compounds may help restore clarity and energy to a foggy, post-viral mind.
This formulation offers multiple anti-inflammatory and enzymatic agents that are combined thoughtfully to create a synergistic effect.
The mission of the formula:
Reduce spike protein load
Calm the immune system
Support vascular and lung repair
Nourish mitochondria and gut health
Restore balance across multiple systems
This formula reflects the layered, early-treatment approach Dr. McCullough advocates — especially when combined with lifestyle support like rest, nutrition, hydration, and nervous system regulation.
🕊 Sacred Dosing, Sovereign Healing
Taking 2–3 capsules a day isn’t just about hitting a clinical target — it’s about creating a rhythm. A ritual. A return to trusting your body’s innate ability to heal when supported with care and intention.
This isn’t just supplementation — it’s sacred support for:
The man or woman who feels like he/she hasn’t fully come back to him/herself.
The healer still navigating his/her own fatigue.
The soul who needs his/her breath, his/her energy, his/her clarity back.
💬 A Note from Heather Crider, ND
You are not too sensitive. You are not imagining it. Your recovery matters — and you deserve layered, gentle, effective care that meets your body where it is.
✨ If you’re curious whether this formula is right for you — or want to integrate it into a full sacred wellness plan — we’re here. Let’s co-create your recovery, one intentional step at a time.
You don’t have to fight your body. You can support your body and it may take time, but you remember how to heal.
