What is IV Therapy?
The newest health infatuation sweeping across the nation is infusion therapy. Otherwise known as IV cocktails or Meyers Cocktail (the traditional blend), these “vacations in a bag” can relieve stress, replace nutrients, ease a hangover or boost your immune system.
Infusion therapy has been around a long time. In the 1930s, Dr. Thomas Latta experimented with injecting salt water into the bloodstream to fight cholera. By the 60s, IV therapy use was standard in hospitals worldwide. It was also during this era that Dr. John Meyers, an innovative physician working at John Hopkins Hospital began to experiment with infusion therapy as a “cocktail for enhanced health.” When he died in 1984, the recipe for his potion went with him. Later on, Dr. Alan Gaby worked tirelessly to uncover the lost formula and published a review in the Alternative Medicine Review in 2002. This study started the revolution that has led to today’s “IV boom.”
How does it work?
The power behind IV infusion therapy lies in getting beneficial nutrients into your body at the cellular level. By bypassing digestion and absorption patients can see a transformative result that cannot be achieved by oral dosing.
What is in it?
Infusion spas usually have a “menu” of specific blends which are an intravenous infusion of saline infused with vitamins. An example of a standard mix might be B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, B12, and folate, high dose vitamin C, and sodium bicarbonate.
Who is it for?
IV therapy is for everyone. As the field develops – cocktails are blended especially for athletes, the chronically ill, and those who need immune boosting support. The benefits of the infusions can be more energy, clear skin, reduced headaches, and stress relief depending on the blend you choose.
How do I prepare?
If this sounds like something you might like to try, this is what to expect. Prepare for your visit by eating a light meal and drinking plenty of water. A staff member will greet you, take a quick medical assessment and get you seated in a plush lounge chair where you will have a blanket available for your comfort.
What can I expect?
You will have the opportunity to peruse the menu and choose the “cocktail” of your choice. The entire treatment will take between 30-60 minutes. You may feel a flush as the liquids move through your body. Immediately after these treatments, people report feeling rested and energized.
I'm ready to try it!
For best results, make sure a trained medical professional administers the treatment and that you know all the ingredients. If you have any questions or would like to have a closer look at how infusion therapy works, please visit our new IVida Nutrient Infusions Wellness Center.
About Dr. Carolyn George
Carolyn S. George, MD, is the founder and owner of VIDA Integrative Medicine and IVida Nutrient Infusions Wellness Center. She is dedicated to providing personalized healthcare by identifying and addressing the root causes of illness through an approach called Functional and Integrative Medicine. Her functional medical approach helps her find answers so she can treat the root cause of disease instead of just treating the symptoms. She works closely with her patients to explore their health and identify areas of improvement with both traditional medicine as well as nutritional support to maximize their health and well being.
Dr. George believes strongly that patients make better choices about their health when they understand all the relevant factors that lead to their disease.
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“There is no substitute for a genuine, caring doctor who takes the time to fully evaluate your health. Dr. Carolyn George was the first doctor who worked with me to identify the underlying causes of my symptoms, creating a personalized healthcare plan that agreed with me and my lifestyle. She was willing to examine my entire medical history and use new and improved treatment methods to treat the chronic symptoms I was having for years. I now understand the feeling of true health, rather than the absence of sickness, and I am able to enjoy life so much more because of it. I would recommend Dr. George to anyone!!”
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Benefit Your Health & Boost Your Immune Support
Immune support has become an essential aspect of our health right now. Everyone can benefit from IVida Nutrient Infusions. Our custom crafted blends offer all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to hydrate, boost your immune system, energize you, and help to alleviate stress. If you would like to learn more, our patient coordinator is standing by, happy to answer any questions. Please call the office at 954-361-5202 ext. 1, Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm or email wellnessdir@carolyngeorgemd.com to learn more about our IVida Nutrient Infusion Wellness Center.