iv therapy: beyond hydration
IV therapy has grown immensely over the last few years and for good reason. If you know, you know…..
The feeling after receiving a drip, in my opinion is borderline euphoric. Freshly hydrated, a burst of energy, and the satisfaction of giving your body some love. You may be wondering, what are the benefits? Isn’t this only to help with a hangover? I eat healthy and drink plenty of water, isn’t that enough?
IV vitamin therapy benefits go beyond just simply hydration and hangover relief. Actually since the 1960’s, physician John Myers, used IV vitamins to treat many of his patients with various conditions such as asthma attacks, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia pain, and migraines. Research has evolved over the years, and now IV therapy is viewed as a cutting edge health and wellness treatment that offers so many benefits, beyond simple hydration, including alleviating symptoms of chronic disease, improving athletic performance, reverse aging, boost immunity, fight free radicals, to name a few.
increased absorption
IV therapy bypasses the GI tract and delivers fluids and nutrients directly into the bloodstream, making it the fastest and most efficient way to boost hydration, and why IV therapy provides almost immediate results. IV therapy also allows for higher concentrations of vitamins to be administered, without any GI upset by taking vitamins orally. When vitamins are taken orally, only about 30% of the vitamin is absorbed versus when given through the IV, 100% is absorbed.
boosts energy
Chronic fatigue and low energy levels are common concerns of people who turn to IV therapy. B vitamins specifically, help boost energy levels and support the nervous system. All of the B vitamins, are involved in the energy production system within a cell. B vitamins help turn food into energy, support the nervous system, improve mood and may held reduce headaches. B12 helps form red blood cells, which when deficient, can lead to fatigue, headaches and other symptoms.
enhanced immunity
Hydration is key for a healthy immune system. Water helps facilitate nutrients throughout the body and eliminate waste effectively. Dehydration can impair immunity and delay recovery. IV therapy allows for vitamins and minerals to be infused through the vein and 100% absorbed, and thus increased levels of these vitamins and minerals boost immunity.
improving overall wellbeing
IV therapy can address more than just hydration. Many people seek IV therapy to address specific concerns and improve their overall well being. IV therapy can improve recovery, correct nutritional deficiencies, treat migraines, improve skin appearance, improve gut health, and treat chronic inflammation. There is emerging and evolving research on IV vitamins and their benefits with memory and cognitive function, insulin resistance, fertility, anti aging and much more.
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