Hi there! If you’re reading this blog post, you likely have either received an intravenous (IV) infusion of vitamins, or you are interested in pursuing IV nutrient therapy. Welcome! If you have done any research on IV you may have noticed a name popping up, John Meyers, MD. He is the physician who really pioneered the use of IV vitamins and coined his mix of IV vitamins the “Meyers’ cocktail” which consists of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C. Here at Soleil, we use the basis of the Meyers’ Cocktail with some additional add ins, including zinc chloride and selenium, which is what makes up our Flagship Immunity Infusion.
Some questions you may have…
What conditions is IV nutrient therapy good for?
Truthfully, the number of conditions that respond to IV vitamins are vast. We do not claim to “cure” people of their conditions with IV vitamin therapy, but certainly we know that there are a number of conditions and their symptoms that respond to IV vitamins, including but certainly not limited to: asthma attacks, acute migraine, fatigue- including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, to name a few. And people who are otherwise healthy, may choose to receive periodic infusions to enhance their overall well-being periods for weeks to months. Since everyone is an individual and may be starting with different electrolyte imbalances and/or micronutrient deficiencies, the length of time each person will achieve benefit can be entirely different.
What is the benefit to doing IV Vitamins?
The idea behind IV vitamins is that intravenous administration of nutrients can achieve serum concentrations (meaning in the blood) not obtainable when taking the nutrient by mouth. And certain nutrients have been shown to have pharmacological effects at certain concentrations, for example, we know at certain levels Vitamins C can have antiviral and antihistamine effects. However, these levels are not attainable with just taking Vitamin C by mouth. Our GI tracts cannot absorb enough to get into our blood, and then our kidneys just work on filtering it out. Magnesium has a similar story. Magnesium works as a smooth muscle relaxer and in adequate serum concentrations may be useful in controlling acute asthma exacerbations because of the relaxing effect it can have on some of the tissues in the airway. Additionally, since IV nutrient therapy is going directly into the bloodstream, it is more available for our cells to “pick it up” and bring inside, thereby correcting some of the nutrient deficiencies inside our actual cells.
How long does it last?
Since everyone is an individual and starting at their own baseline, the amount of time an IV infusion lasts will be entirely different from person to person. For some people, getting regular IVs has a cumulative effect and they may be able to begin to space their IVs out after some time, for some people, the effect of IVs may last several weeks to months. For some people, their conditions are so chronic and often irreversible that they will continue to require IV infusions regularly to ameliorate their symptoms.
How do you know what to give me?
Good question! We have a standard infusion with standard dosing that we can start everyone out with. However, since everyone is their own individual, needs will differ. If you are seeking a formal consultation for a condition, we will run baseline lab work and do a functional analysis on that lab work- ie take your labs from a standard lab, plug them into a chart we have, and really take a look where the labs values should be, and give you possible explanations for why they would have deviated. We also can run several specialized lab reports through a private lab company we work with. After a formal consultation, we can decide what the best route to pursue is.
Anecdotal Evidence
Here at Soleil, we have encountered any number of conditions that are holding our clients back form living their fullest life. Through a combination of therapies, which includes IV nutrient therapy, we have seen good effect for our clients: they are feeling better and ready to take on the world! Some conditions we have treated with IV therapy at Soleil include (but are certainly not limited to): overall maintenance of health, chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune conditions, thyroid conditions, infertility, detox protocol from birth control, peri/post menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, gastrointestinal issues such as IBS, pre or post surgical intervention to ensure maximal healing. The list goes on and on!
Because we want everyone to get the chance to experience the incredible effects of IV Vitamins, we offer a monthly series one Saturday a month, or the Wednesday of your choosing, where you can try all we have to offer in the way of IV nutrients at somewhat reduced doses, for a reduced cost. Here at Soleil, we promise not to treat you as a protocol, but to treat you as the individual you are. We are committed to helping you feel better and live a better life! If any of this sounds like it might be of benefit to you, set up a consultation with me today!
Hope to see you soon!
Christina
