Participation in an Employer-Sponsored Wellness Program in the Era of COVID-19
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to document the level of participation in an employer-sponsored wellness program in the era of COVID-19. The program involved a 5-day administration of an herbal supplement, which contained ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ninety-two employees of a resort and spa volunteered to participate in an employer-based wellness program in the fall of 2020. Forty-six men and 46 women participated. Volunteers were given a 5-day supply of the respiratory detox substance (RDS), which is a proprietary mixture of naturally occurring herbs. Participants reported favorable experiences with the RDS, with the most frequently being increased energy, improved sleep, improved allergy symptoms and better breathing. On follow-up, most volunteers reported a willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when personally eligible.