Written by Vera Coetsee, Health and Nutrition Coach
16 March 2023
IV therapy is gaining more recognition as a preventative and therapeutic treatment for many health conditions. And there is a reason for this; many people are now dealing with low energy levels, increasing stress levels, environmental pollutants, poor diets, nutrient-depleted soil, overuse of medications and chronic health conditions. IV therapy offers an effective way to replenish these lost nutrients, support metabolic processes and optimise our health. Each person has unique deficiencies and nutritional needs, and IV therapy can offer a personalised treatment that targets those specific deficits and fill your body with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
What is IV therapy?
IV therapy is a delivery method for fluids and medication. “IV” stands for intravenous, which means the fluid is administered through the veins. During an IV infusion, your body receives nutrients directly into the bloodstream. This bypasses the digestive system, which would otherwise lower the amount of vitamins your body can absorb. With drip hydration, nutrients are instantly available, so your body can absorb 100% of what it needs before passing along the rest to your kidneys to be flushed out.
What are the benefits of IV therapy?
When we take vitamins orally they are absorbed into the body in the small intestine, but many people struggle with digestion issues, which means not all nutrients are absorbed by the body. IV therapy bypasses the absorption process and all the nutrients get delivered to the cells. Therefore, patients tend to feel better more quickly after IV therapy.
IV therapy can deliver a range of health and wellness benefits which include:
- Boosting metabolism and weight loss
- Helping hangover symptoms by enhancing liver detoxification
- Treating certain nutrient deficiencies
- Cleansing your body of toxins and reducing oxidative stress on the cells
- Boosting energy levels
- Relieving stress and fatigue
- Easing anxiety and promoting relaxation
- Improving skin hydration and antioxidants to the skin
At Restore Integrative Medical Clinic, we offer a range of IV therapies that focusses on:
- boosting the immune system and metabolism
- powering up the mitochondria
- supporting liver cleansing and detoxification
- improving skin hydration and glow
- supporting the reduction of inflammation
- improving relaxation and sleep
- providing relief from fatigue
If you are interested in IV therapy or would like to enquire more about this treatment, make a booking at our clinic to find out more.