FAQ

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What are the benefits of high dose Vitamin C?


Modern science is now eagerly embracing vitamin C’s enormous potential as an antioxidant capable of preventing and, in some cases, reversing a host of human ills. Helping to maximize the beneficial effects of exercise while minimizing the impact of destructive toxins like tobacco smoke, vitamin C also acts at the most fundamental levels to prevent endothelial changes that lead to atherosclerosis, while also blocking harmful DNA degradation that triggers malignant change and sets the stage for cancer. And as scientists learn still more about the vital role of oxidative damage in diseases ranging from asthma to stomach ailments, vitamin C’s importance is growing literally by the day. There is no doubt that future research will uncover even more astonishing findings on the health benefits of vitamin C.


Who can benefit from a Myers’ cocktail?

Almost anyone can benefit from this therapy. This includes those who feel healthy overall but may want an additional boost in mood or energy. It may be useful in those with a higher need for specific nutrients including athletes, students or professionals under high levels of acute or chronic stress, as well as those with lowered immune function. Improvement has also been documented after administration of Myers’ cocktail in situations where people suffer the following conditions:

  • Asthma

  • Migraine and tension headaches

  • Fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome and adrenal fatigue)

  • Fibromyalgia and chronic pain

  • Acute muscle spasm

  • Upper respiratory tract infections

  • Chronic sinusitis

  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis

  • Depression, anxiety and the effects of acute and chronic stress

  • Hormonal imbalances


How soon should I feel the effects of IV Drip Therapy?

How long do the effects of IV drip therapy last?

How often should I have an IV drip?

Contraindications

Depending on your nutritional and hydration status you may see dramatic effects after the first IV drip. People who get IV’s regularly will feel less dramatic effects as their body starts to obtain optimal hydration and nutritional balance.

After an IV infusion, the vitamins remain in your system and maintain your levels for 2-3 weeks because it is absorbed directly into your bloodstream and bypasses the GI tract. One IM (intramuscular) vitamin booster shot is equivalent to taking one week’s worth of oral vitamin supplements.

The frequency of IV Drip therapy is determined on a patient by patient basis, we take a customized approach to suit your individual needs. For preventative health and wellness, we recommend two IV drips per month to help balance out any vitamin deficiencies.

In some cases, with people who suffer from advanced stages of autoimmune diseases or cancer, continued IV therapy may be necessary for nutritional support. Some patients get progressively better and after a series of treatments they no longer require ongoing weekly IV therapy, only monthly treatments to maintain balance. Other patients need regular vitamin injections in order to help alleviate symptoms of their chronic or common medical conditions.

There are no specifically reported side effects. Almost anyone can use IV fluids for hydration.

Caution is advised in those with known congestive heart failure, renal failure, or liver disease.

Please notify staff if you have a rare previous allergy to any vitamins or micronutrients