When you hear the term IV therapy, chances are you imagine someone lying in a hospital bed recovering from a serious illness. That’s technically correct, but that’s not what we mean when we say IV therapy. In fact, IV therapy has come a long way over the years and is now a popular way for health-conscious individuals to get a quick boost of vitamins, minerals, and hydration to help them achieve their health goals. It’s a bit more like a spa treatment than a medical procedure.
What Is IV Therapy?
The purpose of IV therapy (intravenous therapy) is to administer fluids directly into the bloodstream. By bypassing the digestive system and delivering nutrients through the bloodstream, the body can absorb 100% of the vitamins that are administered. Most people don’t know that the stomach is pretty inefficient when it comes to absorbing vitamins, but it’s true.
With IV therapy, the body will absorb and use what it needs, and the rest will be filtered and flushed out through the kidneys. There’s hardly any danger of getting too many nutrients. Some of the primary benefits of IV therapy include:
Detoxification
Correcting vitamin deficiencies
Improved immune function
Decreasing anxiety
Boosting energy levels
Increasing hydration
IV therapy is administered using an intravenous catheter through injection or infusion, also known as a “drip.” These nutrients and fluids are delivered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system, so that the nutrients are immediately available for the body to absorb and use.
Benefit #1 – Correct Nutrient Deficiencies
Vitamin deficiencies are running rampant today as a result of our modern diets and lifestyles. The standard American diet lacks many critical nutrients, particularly B vitamins, which are difficult to get exclusively from food sources. This is especially true for vegetarians and vegans, as most sources of B vitamins come from animal products.
In addition to diet, there are several medical conditions that can lead to vitamin deficiencies, including:
Malabsorption syndrome
IBD
Crohn’s disease
Gastric bypass
IBS
KIdney disease
Vitamin deficiencies may lead to a number of disruptive symptoms such as:
Fatigue
Depression
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Trouble concentrating
Tachycardia
Insomnia
Restless legs syndrome
To combat vitamin deficiencies and to start feeling better sooner, many people will choose to get IV therapy treatments to give them a much-needed boost. IV therapy rapidly introduces crucial nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C, zinc, and lysine into the bloodstream to help correct nutrient deficiencies quickly and effectively.
Benefit #2 – Detox the Body
Our modern lifestyles expose us to countless toxins every single day. Our crops are sprayed with herbicides and pesticides, additives are put into our foods, the water we drink has been contaminated, the air we breathe is heavily polluted, and our personal care products are filled with harmful chemicals, fragrances, and heavy metals.
We are being exposed to more toxins than our bodies were designed to filter and eliminate. This overburdens the liver, which means it cannot do its job as effectively as it should.
High doses of antioxidants such as vitamin C, glutathione, and alpha-lipoic acid, in addition to other essential nutrients, support the liver and aid in the detoxification process to help the body eliminate the harmful buildup of toxins.
Benefit #3 – Improve Immune Function
Our immune system works 24/7 to fight off viruses, infections, and other threats to our health to help keep us safe. Our immune systems weaken as we age, so it is no coincidence that those who are older tend to get sick more often and develop more serious illnesses. In addition, those who are not in good health or who have inadequate nutritional stores tend to have weakened immune systems, making them more susceptible to illness and disease.
Vitamins and minerals play a critical role in strengthening the immune system, and administering these key nutrients intravenously can significantly improve immune system function. A strong immune system is crucial to good health, whether you are fighting an illness, have a chronic health condition, or are recuperating from an injury or surgery.
Improved Hydration
Improved hydration is one of the main benefits of IV therapy. Those seeking beauty benefits, wellness benefits, clarity, energy, and stress management are great candidates for IV therapy. Hydration is vital for your body's function and regulation, but many of us may be dehydrated without realizing the effect it has on our performance. Dehydration leads to headaches, brain fog, and fatigue that can significantly impact your ability to function on a daily basis. Rehydrating the body and cells with IV drip therapy helps temporarily relieve dehydration-related symptoms and discomfort.
IV therapy is a great way to heal and repair the body, but should always be done under the supervision of qualified professionals. Contact the team at Rising Health today to learn more about how you can benefit from IV therapy treatments!