Is IV Therapy Safe?

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Let's face it, the air we breathe isn't as clean as it used to be, and most of our diets aren't as healthy as they once were. Dietary supplements and health juices have become part of most people's daily routine. If you are among the health-conscious, you have probably heard of IV therapy. Given that it involves putting minerals, vitamins and fluids into your body via a needle in your arm, you are probably wondering if it is safe. The process is very safe for most people and has many benefits for a person's health.

What Is IV Therapy?

If you are feeling dehydrated, under the weather or you simply had too much to drink the night before, IV therapy can help you get on with your day.  A technician simply comes over to your house, hotel room or office and gives you a dose of minerals designed to cure what ails you. There are treatments for energy, beauty or immunity. You can also get treatments for such things as the flu and morning sickness. Treatments tend to take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, and you can normally have a technician come over within a couple of hours.

Safety and Side Effects

IV therapy is safe, as long as you select a company that is staffed with health care professionals who have lots of experience with IVs and needles in general. It is not advisable to take the treatment if you have congestive heart failure, because too many fluids can cause strain.

There are several different types of lines that are used in IV therapy.The needles that are used are fairly small and you may feel a pinch when the technician sticks you. You may get a small bruise after a treatment, but that is the only real side effect that people have reported.

Generally, IV treatments are taken on an as-needed basis. You can talk to your technician about making a schedule of treatments.

What IV Therapy Can do for You

If you have an event coming up and you want to look your best, you may want to try a beauty IV treatment. A good IV therapist will be able to make a custom-tailored treatment for you that can give your skin a younger appearance.

If you are concerned with age in general, many companies offer a NAD drip.  Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that decreases with age. When you age your levels of NAD drop and can cause loss of muscle tone and lethargy.  A NAD drip should be scheduled several days in advance and may take a few hours.

If you are looking to improve your general health, you can get a Myers' Cocktail IV. The high doses of vitamin B and C in this well-known concoction, have been established to improve mental clarity and strengthen the immune system.

If you are not feeling well, there are IV treatments that contain both medicine and minerals that can heal you. For example, a treatment for the stomach flu includes anti-heartburn medications, anti-inflammatory medicines, and zinc. When taken intravenously, the medicines work very quickly and the zinc helps the white blood cells work properly for immunity.

You can learn more about this exciting new therapy on the web. No matter what you use IV therapy for, it is important to find a company that has experienced healthcare professionals who put your safety and satisfaction first.

Authoritative Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intravenous_therapy

https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2016-07-07/should-you-try-iv-therapy