What is IV DRIP Vitamin Infusion?

IV Therapy, also known as intravenous therapy, is the administration of delivering nutrients and hydration directly into the bloodstream for immediate absorption and use by the body.

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IV Therapy is the fastest way to deliver nutrients throughout the body, because it bypasses the digestive system and goes directly into the organs, resulting in a 90-100% absorption rate (as opposed to only 20-50% possible orally).

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With one-third of UK workers experiencing anxiety, depression or stress (according to a PwC survey), it’s not a coincidence there is a growing need for preventative and therapeutic IV vitamin clinics, that help to boost energy levels and stimulate the immune system.

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Although the media portrays IV Therapy as the latest health craze popular among stressed urban professionals, athletes and Hollywood celebrities, the practice has existed for centuries.

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A Brief History of IV Therapy

IV Therapy is nothing new in the medical community, nor is it a crazy fad. Medical professionals first attempted injecting medications into veins in the 1600s, but due to poor hygiene, the practice was abandoned.

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During World War I, IV Therapy became a lifesaving treatment, but it wasn’t until the 1960s, when Dr John Myers developed a world-famous cocktail of vitamins and minerals, that the intravenous vitamin therapy we know today began to really take shape.

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What Are IV Therapies Used For?

IV therapy is used for several purposes including:

•  Hangover relief

• Athletic performance recovery

• Enhance Athletic performance

• Immunity boost and support

• Cold and flu relief

• Inflammation

• Digestion issues

• Exhaustion

• Vitamin and Mineral Absorption

• Fights Toxins in the Body

• Combats Dehydration

• Recover from Food Poisoning

• Eliminate Jet Lag

• Eliminate Nausea and Vomiting

• Energise your skin

• Enhance Energy and Mood

• Anti-Aging/Slow down Ageing

• Increase Weight Loss

• Treats Migraines and Headaches

• Restore Lost nutrients and rejuvenate the body

• Energy Boost restoration

• Combat Long term COVID

• Improve allergies

• Improved sense of wellbeing

• Combat exhaustion

• Improve mental clarity

• Improve brain fog

• Increase energy levels

• Relieve stress

• Easy symptoms of menopause

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Who Would Benefit From IV Therapy?

Originally, intravenous nutrients were used mainly in hospitals for patients who were dehydrated, nutrient-deficient or unable to take medications orally.

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Nowadays, pretty healthy people can boost their wellness and energy levels from IV Vitamin Therapy.

The stress of modern living can lower your immune system and general wellbeing: IV Therapy can give that much-needed boost, making it a realistic and practical option.

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While stress alone doesn’t cause us to catch a cold or a flu virus, it definitely weakens the immune system’s ability to respond to viruses, leaving us more vulnerable to infection and illness.

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So, if you want to boost your immunity, replace lost fluids and electrolytes after a boozy night out or support recovery from high-performance athletics – IV Vitamin Therapy can help to restore your body’s nutrient levels to their optimal state.

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Stress is the most common reason people come to us for the treatment. The majority of our clients choose the Myers Cocktail IV and Immunity Booster IV treatments to help them feel energised and boost their immunity.

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How long will my session last?

Each session booked is 1.5 hours as we use a double dose of 500ml combined with various nutrients client specific. If you are tight for time we can do a shorter session and see what your body can max take in within the time allocation we are working with.

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How many sessions do I need to treat my issue?

Depending on what the patient is coming to be treated for, some issues can be treated in 1 session (common example hangover) and some issues may require multiple sessions (example treating a certain condition). This is done on a case by case basis and will be discussed with the practitioner.

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How often to get it done?

Depending on the reason for treatment can do a 2-3 sessions within short period of time then can ease it into a monthly session spreading up to every 3-6 months. You can of course come as and when you feel you need it. This is done one a case by case basis.

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How to prepare for treatment?

• Try ensure to be sufficiently hydrated before your session and bring a bottle of water with you.

• Eat within 2 hours before treatment.

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Contraindications?

• Allergy to it (hypersensitivity)

• Cadiac Arrhythmia’s

• Currently on other medication that may have contraindication

• Acutely unwell

• Cardiac Failure

• Substance abuse or addiction

• Leber's Disease

• Kidney Problems/Disease

• Liver Problem/Disease

• Hypokalemia, or low potassium levels

• Deficiencies in other nutrients, particularly in folic acid and iron

• Sensitivity to cobalt and/or cobalamin

• Have increased red blood cells or megaloblastic anaemia

• Pregnant or Breastfeeding

• Currently on Antibiotics

• Allergy to Metal

• On Blood thinners (Coumadin, warfarin, heparin)

• Any Infections

• Iron Deficiency

• Talking methotrexate

• Polycythemia Vera (blood disorder)

• History of Gout

• Evidence of ECG Q-T prolongation (torsade de pontes) prescribed methadone

• Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

• Chemotherapy or radiotherapy (requires Consultant's letter)

• Phenylketonuria - formulas containing phenylalanine are contraindicated

• Avoid amino acid formulas in the elderly ›60 because of impaired kidney function

• Antipsychotic medication