IV DRIP THERAPY
IV therapy is all the rave in the wellness world at the moment, and truthfully for good reason! IV's have traditionally been used exclusively in healthcare settings such as hospitals, emergency rooms, etc. however more recently the use of IV's for treatments outside of a 'medical necessity' have started to take off.
IV therapy is an extremely effective way of delivering nutrients & vitamins to the body because of the fact that they're able to bypass the digestive system. when we ingest the alternative forms of nutrients/vitamins through supplementation they go through our digestive system and get metabolized, thus significantly reducing the amount of nutrients & vitamins that actually enter the bloodstream. IV's on the other hand, ensure maximum absorption as they are administered directly into the bloodstream, making the nutrients & vitamins administered readily available for immediate use within our bodies. long story short IV's are incredible when it comes to immediate & effective results (like so immediate that when i get b-complex administered into my IV, i can taste it in about 5 seconds).
BENEFITS
there are all kinds of variations offered when it comes to IV's, so the benefits of IV therapy are very much dependent upon what is included in whichever concoction that you opt for. there are options to aid in an array of things such as:
sports recovery
addiction recovery
alleviate hangovers
boost immunity
anti-aging
jet lag
migraines
allergies
autoimmune diseases
dehydration
overall wellness
& truly soo much more!!
typically clinics, or IV bars, will offer a menu of different concoctions that they bundle together. SO you'll have those to choose from, or you can opt to create your own 'cocktail' alongside the person administering your IV. this way you're able take into account any specific concerns/desires you may have. down below i have included a list of common IV additives along with just a few of their known benefits. my personal favorites to include in my IV's are glutathione, NAD, and myers cocktail!! however I encourage you to connect with an IV bar near you and inquire about what they would recommend for you specifically. ☺️
WHAT CAN YOU PUT IN AN IV?
every IV includes a bag of saline fluids along with any additives.
some commonly offered additions include:
also you guys... there are so many more benefits to these than I'm able to note, so keep that in mind & definitely do research of your own
glutathione - for reducing oxidative stress, removing free radicals from the body, and improving liver function
NAD - for brain health, neuro function, mental clarity, anti-aging, & energy
** also, great for aiding in addiction recovery**
vitamin c - for immune system health and tissue repair
vitamin b12 - for metabolism, energy, and mental clarity
b-complex- for mood regulation, energy, and stress reduction
magnesium - for nerve and muscle function, mood, and natural relaxant
zinc - for immune system, metabolism, and healing
calcium - for teeth and bone health
myers cocktail (commonly known across the U.S) - for overall wellness, replenishment, and immune health. this cocktail contains the following:
b-complex
vitamins b12, b5, b6
calcium
magnesium
vitamin c
zinc
FINDING AN IV BAR NEAR YOU
simply google 'IV bar near me' & depending on where you live you could have a variety of options. you can also visit restore.com, they are a reputable wellness company that offers IV drip therapy & they have many locations across the U.S!