How you can use IV therapy to improve your health
Published:Wednesday | August 24, 2022 | 12:08 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer
INTRAVENOUS (IV) vitamin therapy, also known as intravenous micronutrient therapy and hydration therapy, is an efficient way to infuse high concentrations of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream, allowing for rapid absorption of higher doses of nutrients than if the person got them through food or supplements.
IV therapy is normally used to treat patients with chronic diseases or nutritional deficiencies. Studies have shown that healthy individuals only absorb about 40 to 60 per cent of nutrients from food and supplements, and so IV therapies may be used as an effective method to give the body vital nutrients during periods of stress, deficiency and illness.
According to Dr Janice Simmonds-Fisher of Bioregeneration Integrated Medical Centre, it is the only method that allows for 100 per cent absorption.
“IV therapy is well known for hydration, especially following vomiting, diarrhoea, among other things. But hydration is important in persons who have gastric bypass, who want to speed up recovery from a hangover, or anyone who is physically exhausted, or just to replenish fluid and electrolytes after a major event,” Simmonds-Fisher explained.
She said beyond hydration, vitamin therapy is the fastest way to correct any nutritional deficiency, such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, calcium, and magnesium. “It will get you back on track in hours,” she said.
IV therapies, she said, are now a part of treatment protocols for migraine, asthma, certain blood pressure elevations, and heart problems. “We also have specialised infusions to increase energy, recover quickly from surgery, boost the immune system, promote weight loss, and for anti-ageing and beauty,” Simmonds-Fisher said.
NATURAL ENERGY
The doctor said IV therapy also provides your body with natural energy, and promotes better cardiovascular health and better sleep.
Continuing, she said IV therapy can help improve nutrition in persons with certain gut conditions that cause poor absorption, like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, and cystic fibrosis. Also, it is one of the fastest ways to get rid of a hangover and maintain a healthy weight.
The treatment is also becoming very popular locally among executives, business owners, musicians and other public figures, as it helps them to achieve optimal mental and physical performance to meet their demanding lifestyles.
“When you give the body the nutrients it needs, wonderful things happen: fertility is improved, sleep is recovered, and stubborn health problems are often resolved,” she explained.
“Patients normally come in for a short IV consultation to determine the best combination of ingredients and to make sure [they] are not allergic to any of the ingredients,” she added.
The treatment, which can be as short as a minute to 15 minutes, is usually a potent cocktail of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Results are said to be almost immediate for some treatments, with the effects lasting sometimes for weeks, and even up to months.
The infusions are administered via an IV drip, and you are able to sit back and relax while receiving these beneficial nutrients.
The Myers cocktail is always a favourite for chronic diseases, reducing inflammation, and the speedy recovery of injuries. This mixture combines high doses of vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and all trace minerals with powerful antioxidants.
“We currently offer high-dosage glutathione infusion called the ‘Cindella Infusion’. This is great for persons looking to reduce wrinkles, and tone and improve hyperpigmentation, melasma and uneven skin tone. Additionally, we offer infusions to strengthen the immune system, to increase energy, to boost weight loss and metabolism, among others,” Simmonds-Fisher said.
For more information, persons can visit www.ivloungeja.com.