Why would we not absorb properly?
Did you know symptoms of stress like fatigue, brain fog, headaches, muscle tension, insomnia, lack of sex drive, upset stomachs, irritability and frequent illnesses can all lead to health issues such as heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and much more?
Imagine a perfect day where you are lying in a hammock, totally relaxed, smelling fresh green grass with a light breeze on your face. This physical state is what your body craves but then all of a sudden, stress enters and the hammock experience turns into a craziness. There are little irritants zipping around messing with your Zen, as you swat at them, causing your nervous systems to get reactive, anxious, frazzled and annoyed. These irritants are called ‘free radicals’ and when we have an imbalance in them in our bodies, we are in a state of oxidative stress. This leads to cell and tissue damage. The fix? Bug spray, in the form of IV antioxidants, otherwise known as IV vitamin therapy.
IV therapy is an infusion of different vitamins and minerals directly into your bloodstream. The intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver these vital fluids, electrolytes and vitamins into the body to restore optimum hydration and support the immune system. IV fluids are absorbed directly into the bloodstream with more than 90% efficiency compared with approximately 40% to 50% or less with oral intake.
Your body needs essential vitamins and nutrients so you can function at your peak performance. You might be wondering, why would I volunteer to put a needle in my arm to get vitamins? Because we are what we absorb.
Why would we not absorb properly?
Digestive disorders affect 35% to 70% of people at some point in their lives. They can be caused by stress, age, infections, as well as social, psychological or chronic conditions. Regardless of the cause, this distress affects how and what we absorb from the foods we are eating.
And when you are not absorbing nutrients from food and supplements, your immune system, energy, performance, productivity and mood are negatively impacted.
Benefits of some essential IV vitamins include:
- Vitamin B helps to support the regulation of your mood and energy levels. It is crucial in maintaining both emotional and mental health.
- Vitamin C boosts immunity and can help to manage anxiety symptoms.
- Magnesium, known as the “relaxation” mineral, aids in mental and physical relaxation and is also effective at reducing anxiety and depression symptoms.
- Zinc is a necessary component in producing serotonin, which helps your body combat anxiety and regulate mood.
- Glutathione, the “master antioxidant,” is an indispensable molecule that helps flush out toxins. It’s been linked to longevity (also known as anti-aging), and can help protect us from diseases.
- And finally, and maybe most importantly, water. Dehydration can cause symptoms of depression, so just simply hydrating can aid the brain in regulating mood and increasing energy levels.
IV hydration has been traditionally offered in the emergency room or hospital setting to rehydrate or replenish the sick patient. However, in the last several years, it has become a remedy for preventative health and holistic wellness, which offers relief for a variety of concerns, including stress, gastrointestinal malabsorption disorders, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety, depression and/or the occasional overindulgence.
A quick 45-minute IV vitamin infusion, administered by a registered nurse under the direction of a medical director, can keep you happy, healthy and ready to take on the stressors of your day-to-day life.
And…happy cells enhance your productivity. QCBN
By Jessica Dickinson and Anita Farrelly
Jessica Dickinson, RN, BSN and Anita Farrelly, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM are the owners of Aboost Wellness.
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