IV Hydration
IV drip therapy is an effective way to deliver nutrients, vitamins, and medications to the body because this technique bypasses the digestive system. Supplements are administered directly into the bloodstream, making nutrients available for immediate use.
Not only does this method accelerate the effectiveness of treatment, the digestive system metabolizes supplements and significantly reduces the amount of vitamins, nutrients, and medication that actually enters the bloodstream. IV drips ensure maximum absorption, noticeable effects and minimal waste.
Because vitamins and medications are delivered directly to the cells that need them, IV drips have the potential to impact and improve the function of a wide variety of body systems.
What to Expect
For someone who's never had an IV placed, there can be many questions. Read through the bullets below to familiarize yourself with the process
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The first and most important thing to do is to complete a good faith exam when you book a treatment and complete the intake form found under 'book online'. This helps staff determine what you need and our clinician reviews your information for any contraindications. Completing this beforehand expedites the process of ensuring a safe and effective treatment for you. We cannot provide you services without this telehealth visit. Information on this intake form is completely confidential and HIPAA compliant. You only need one telemed visit every 6-12 months, unless there are changes indicated on your intake form. I can also take direct orders from your primary care physician if you would like!
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Since IV therapy involves an injection or IV, you may feel a small sting when we insert the IV, but any discomfort should pass quickly.
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Once your IV is in place, you can read, watch movies, play on your phone, or even take a quick nap. Most infusions take an hour or less. The IVs used during IV infusion therapy are exactly the same medical grade equipment that you’d find in a hospital. But, instead of a clinical experience, IV infusions are calming, relaxing and refreshing. Treatment is administered in your very own home! (Or office, hotel etc.)
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You’ll start to feel the positive effects right away as the IV fluids replenish hydration and electrolytes. Most people leave feeling energized and refreshed and enjoy the benefits for some time after treatment.
Benefits of IV Hydration
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Medications, vitamins and hydration is instantly available to the body so you feel better quicker.
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Better absorption: Your body can better absorb vitamins, medications and supplements via IV more than via oral methods like pills (~50% of the vitamin is absorbed orally, while ~90% is absorbed in IV form).
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Acute illness: When you're severley nauseous, have vomiting or diarrhea, staying hydrated orally can be difficult.
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Chronic illness: Bypassing digestion can be helpful - even necessary - for many sufferers of chronic illnesses, particularly those that impair digestive organs like IBS, IBD, GERD, Crohn's disease, Celiac disease and Colitis.
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Age: Our ability to digest and absorb vitamins from pills - and from food itself - gets worse as we age, and can lead to deficiencies. Even mild deficiencies in certain vitamins can lead to fatigue, brain fog and faster aging.
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Lifestyle: Lifestyle factors like alcohol, smoking and drug use can impact your ability to absorb the nutrients from pills, while at the same time depleting your body of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in order to process these toxins.
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Diet: People on restrictive diets may not get enough of certain vitamins and minerals from food.
General Disclaimer
The services provided have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The material provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not in any way considered medical advice. Always consult your physician before beginning any therapy program. All therapies are specific formulations prepared by RiverLife Hydration & Wellness. Any designations or references to therapies are for marketing purposes only and do not represent actual products. All medications and vitamin supplements are provided by federally regulated 503B compounding pharmacies and/or licensed medical distributors.