You may wonder why you should try IV therapy near Iowa City. Isn’t just simply drinking water and eating healthy enough?
It’s difficult to determine if you are giving your body the correct levels of hydration and nutrients. Often, we don’t even realize that we are dehydrated and nutrient deficient until it’s already having an effect. Suddenly, we experience fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and other issues. When this happens, a quick method of recovery is IV therapy near Iowa City.
At Iowa Wellness Center, we offer 9 different infusions for IV therapy to support immunity, recovery, performance, and much more. Find out why we recommend this therapy to support your wellness journey.
The Importance of Hydration and Nutrients
All our lives, we are told to drink 8 cups of water a day and get plenty of nutrients from our diet. That advice, while true, is much easier said than done. Your body’s needs are unique, and these broad recommendations may not be sufficient. Especially now that we understand functional medicine, which promotes a personalized approach to wellness, we recognize that your genetics, lifestyle, and environment all play a role in your everyday well-being.
With this school of thought, we understand that telling everybody to drink 8 cups of water a day is a miscalculation. While easy to remember and a reasonable goal, it doesn’t account for activity level, medications, environment, and overall health. Even then, your body doesn’t absorb all of the water you drink; instead, you lose much of it through your skin, lungs, kidneys, and GI tract.
That same idea also applies to nutrition. Your body requires certain vitamins and minerals for optimal function. However, the amount you need varies depending on your gender, age, and other factors. And because water helps your body absorb and transport these nutrients to your cells, hydration is crucial to feeling your best.
What is IV therapy?
IV stands for “intravenous,” which means the treatment delivers fluids, vitamins, and minerals directly into your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system where they lose potency. There’s a reason why medical facilities like hospitals administer IV therapy; it ensures maximum absorption into your cells, and it does it quickly.
Let’s Talk About Micronutrients
Before we explain our IV infusion options, let’s first discuss the importance of vitamins and minerals, also known as micronutrients. While your body gets energy from macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat), it needs micronutrients to aid the metabolic process (breaking down and converting food into energy). Aside from that function, micronutrients also aid in other bodily functions and support our overall health. For more understanding, we’ll talk about the micronutrients you can find in our IV infusions.
Vitamin C
This antioxidant protects your internal systems by neutralizing free radicals, which can contribute to illness, cardiovascular disease, and cellular dysfunction. Vitamin C supports your immune system and helps your body recover from injury thanks to its role in the formation of collagen.
It’s especially important to get some form of vitamin C, whether from your diet, oral capsule, or IV therapy near Iowa City, since the body doesn’t store this essential nutrient.
B-Complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6)
Most often, people praise vitamin B for its energy-boosting abilities. That’s because these micronutrients help break down energy-yielding macronutrients like carbohydrates, fat, and protein. From supporting brain function to helping with digestion and everything in between, B vitamins play a role in healthy bodily functions on a cellular level.
Just like with vitamin C, the body doesn’t store these water-soluble vitamins, making it essential to get them through IV, capsule, or your diet.
B-12
This vitamin supports red blood cell formation, nerve function, and energy production. You can find this vital nutrient in foods and beverages like eggs, milk, meat, and fortified foods. Individuals who are vegan and vegetarian especially need to make sure they receive adequate amounts of vitamin B12. Since your body doesn’t make this vitamin on its own, if you’re not consuming enough animal or fortified products, you risk a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are substances that regulate fluid balance inside and outside of cells. These minerals carry a natural electric charge when dissolved in water, and they help your body move nutrients into your cells and flush waste out of them. While drinking water helps with hydration, without electrolytes, your body wouldn’t be able to retain it. Electrolyte imbalance can be caused by excessive fluid loss, such as prolonged vomiting or heavy sweating, or certain medical conditions.
In our infusions for IV therapy near Iowa City, we include the following electrolytes:
- Sodium: Essential for nerve and muscle function.
- Magnesium: Regulates blood sugar levels, muscle movements, and blood pressure.
- Calcium: Supports and maintains bone strength. Also helps your nerves transmit signals between your brain and body.
Glutathione
Glutathione is a natural antioxidant found in every cell in the body, and it supports immune function, cellular regeneration, and tissue repair—to name a few of its many benefits. Glutathione has aesthetic benefits, as well, like slowing the signs of aging and improving hair and nail strength.
Ozone
We administer ozone therapy intravenously to treat chronic diseases, improve skin health, reduce oxidative stress, and promote wound healing. Ozone is a type of gas made from 3 oxygen molecules. The oxygen we breathe daily consists of only 2 molecules. This extra molecule helps eliminate viruses, fungi, harmful toxins, and free radicals. Our chiropractic office, Family & Sport Chiropractic, uses this form of regenerative medicine for back pain and disc herniation treatment.
The Benefits of IV Therapy
Anyone can benefit from IV therapy. Whether you’re looking to support immunity, skin health, recovery, and mental health, our IV therapy near Iowa City can help.
For Overall Wellness
The Myers’ Cocktail infusion blends vitamin C, B-complex, and vitamin B12 to give you a boost of energy.
With the blend of these water-soluble vitamins (meaning your body doesn’t store them), this IV infusion will help support immunity, energy, and blood circulation.
For Immunity
We recommend an Immune Boost IV for patients with travel plans or a large social gathering coming up. This infusion delivers hydration, electrolytes, glutathione, B-complex vitamins, and vitamins C and B12. Using this IV as a preventative measure can help your body fight illness, colds, and the flu.
Hangover Recovery
We’ve all been there: you said you would have just 1 drink, but then you lost count. While we don’t encourage drinking too much alcohol, as it can dehydrate you quickly, we aren’t going to judge or lecture you. Instead, we’ll replenish your electrolyte balance with IV hydration. Since IV bypasses the digestive system, you’ll recover quickly, ready to resume your day.
Improved Athletic Performance and Recovery
Your body needs adequate levels of hydration in order to function optimally. However, when you sweat, you lose water and electrolytes, increasing your risk of dehydration. We offer IV therapy near Iowa City to improve blood circulation, muscle repair, and nutrient absorption. Our 2 options can improve endurance while also accelerating recovery.
Skin Rejuvenation
As you age, your body’s production of collagen (the protein that relies on vitamin C for formation) declines. As a reminder, your skin needs collagen for support, strength, and structure. With its powerful wound-healing properties, collagen is closely linked to skin cell turnover, where your body replaces damaged skin cells with new, healthy ones. Powerful antioxidants that stimulate collagen make up our skin rejuvenation infusion, neutralizing free radicals that can damage your DNA. On your skin, this damage appears as fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and dark spots. This IV drip supports healthy, graceful aging.
Vitamin and Mineral Repletion
When you’re experiencing brain fog, dehydration, or fatigue, that’s your sign to get IV therapy. With vitamin and mineral repletion, we reduce inflammation with a blend of B-complex vitamins, vitamins C and B12, and electrolytes.
Migraine, Muscle, and Anxiety Relief
Dehydration and nutrient deficiencies can exacerbate migraines, joint pain, and anxiety. Vitamins and minerals also play a role in regulating our stress response and brain function. When you’re deficient in nutrients, your body tells you in ways that you’ll feel. IV therapy near Iowa City can replenish those missing nutrients, reducing muscle pain and preventing your cortisol levels from spiking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Now that you understand the importance of nutrition and hydration, let’s cover a few basics regarding IV therapy.
Does IV therapy hurt?
It’s normal to worry about getting pricked with a needle and sitting with it for an extended period of time. However, most patients find this treatment tolerable. If you’re worried about pain, talk to your provider, and we can discuss options to help manage your discomfort.
How long does IV therapy take?
Your session could last 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your symptoms and the infusion you choose. To pass the time, you can bring a phone, book, or other form of entertainment.
How often can I get IV therapy?
For maximum results, we recommend sessions every 2 weeks. This way, we can guarantee that you’re getting the necessary amounts of vitamins and minerals, reducing your risk of inflammation, illness, and dehydration.
What should I do after my IV therapy?
IV therapy requires no downtime. You’re free to resume your daily activities once you walk out our door, only now with more energy! We simply recommend you keep the IV insertion site clean. You may use a cold compress on the area if it’s bothering you.
Unlock Your Potential at Iowa Wellness Center
When nutrient deficiencies lead to brain fog, fatigue, and even headaches, you don’t feel like yourself. We offer IV therapy near Iowa City to replenish your body’s vitamin and mineral levels, helping you feel better—quickly. To get started and find the right infusion for you, try our treatment planning tool.
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