Benefits of Intravenous Therapy
Intravenous therapy, also known as “IV therapy”, refers to the administration of medications and nutrition directly through a patient’s vein (“intravenous” means “into the vein”). This is beneficial for those who have difficulties or are even unable to take supplements orally. One of the most common types of IV therapy is the Myers’ Cocktail, aptly named after its innovator Dr. John Myers, MD. The Myers’ Cocktail can contain magnesium, calcium, vitamin c, and various types of b vitamins that aid in the treatment of asthma, insomnia, migraines, and even depression! Additionally, many of the ingredients that formulate a conventional Myers’ Cocktail can be taken individually and used to promote immunity health and prevent digestive issues – meaning that one does not necessarily have to be ill in order to benefit from this method. Another commonly administered form of IV treatment is TPN, or total parenteral nutrition. The “enteral” route is the digestive tract, ergo, "par