The widespread use of food additives, chemicals, sugar and unhealthy fats in our diets contribute to many of the degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart diseases, arthritis and osteoporosis. In this report by Sade Oguntola, experts say that vitamins and minerals infusions are efficacious in warding off and treating many day-to-day illnesses.
There is growing evidence that intravenous infusion of vitamins and minerals are efficacious in both preventing and treating many health conditions. This was noticed as far back as 30 years ago by late John Myers, a physician in Maryland, USA.
Unfortunately, vitamin deficiency is surprisingly a common problem however silent it appears. Many people lack the desired levels needed in the body for optimal health.
Generally, our diet should provide adequate levels of basic nutrients. However, due to chronic stress, environmental pollutants, nutrient depleted soil and genetic modification, nutrient status is often not even close to our body needs.
“This is where intravenous vitamins and minerals Infusion can be very helpful. It is a way to replenish depleted vitamins and minerals in the body even when the digestive system’s absorption is impaired. The infusions are easy to administer and completely safe,” said Mrs Bunmi Talabi-Adeyemi MD, Activlife Infusion Clinic, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan and Ikeja Lagos.
Nonetheless, Mrs Bunmi Talabi-Adeyemi affirmed that nutrient infusion can help correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies amongst the populace, improve productivity of individuals most especially those with busy and hectic work schedule, people with immune compromised status or debilitating illnesses as well as ensure maximal wellbeing among people with very active life.
How Infusion Therapy works
There are three main factors that contribute to the action of vitamin and mineral infusion. According to research, “the intravenous route bypasses the intestines. In chronic illness, the intestines are often inflamed; they fail to absorb important vitamins and minerals efficiently. This often leads to low levels of nutrients in the tissues even when dietary supplements and nutritional diet should be providing adequate nutrition.
“Secondly, the levels of nutrients needed for maximal healing vary widely in individuals; however, most people require a very high level of one or other nutrients in the body.
“In order to get high levels of nutrients to where they are needed inside the cells, intravenous therapy produces effects that cannot possibly be achieved in any other way.
“Lastly, several of these nutrients and vitamins are critical for energy production, particularly in the cellular powerhouse, called the mitochondria.”
Why the need for vitamins and minerals infusion?
Air, soil and water pollution in addition to modern farming techniques, have depleted our soils of vital minerals. The widespread use of food additives, chemicals, sugar and unhealthy fats in our diets also contributes to many of the degenerative diseases of our day such as cancer, heart diseases, arthritis, osteoporosis and many more.
In older people, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing some key nutrients. Their ability to taste food declines, they feel bloated and most times experience loss of appetite. Some foods even become difficult to chew or digest, therefore, their system is not benefiting from essential vitamins and minerals.
Benefits of Infusion Therapy
According to research, this infusion therapy helps to stimulate and boost the immune system, making it easy to fight diseases and prevent infections.
It improves productivity of individuals, most especially people with busy and hectic work schedule by increasing their energy levels and preventing stress from taking its toll on the body.
It can be used to restore damaged cells which occur during certain treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It improves response to medical therapy in people with immunosuppressive state. It corrects deficiencies caused by inadequate intake of vitamins and minerals.
It prevents and controls degenerative diseases complicated by deficiencies in vitamin and minerals causing weak immune system. It slows down ageing process, makes you look younger and feel good.
Types of Infusion Therapy Available
There are different types of infusion therapy are available.
Cocktail infusion therapy is good for body maintenance, energy and immune boosting. It is also good for combating tiredness, lethargy, feeling faint and becoming breathless. It is ideal for people with very busy and stressful schedule.
Regeneration and hangover infusion therapy is good for the regeneration of the cells of the body. Vitamin C is one of the primary building blocks of the body. It helps body to fight back infections and nourishes the body.
It is also good for the overall wellbeing, helps to restore energy and supply the body the nutrients which are lacking in the body system. It is good for people in immunosuppressive state, people with debilitating illnesses and people on dialysis.
Revamp infusion therapy also works at the cellular level. It is good for cellular regeneration; it boosts the immune system and cells that have been damaged due to certain treatments, especially for patients undergoing treatment for cancer or people living with HIV/AIDS.
Pre-operation infusion therapy helps to prepare the body system for operation. The infusion contains basic vitamins and minerals to help withstand the stress of surgery and protect against damaging effects of anaesthetic.
Post operation infusion therapy helps to ensure fast healing and recovery after surgery; it works particularly at the cellular level and boosts the strength.
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What is the process like?
Intravenous therapy consists of infusing a number of vitamins and minerals into the vein which usually takes 45 minutes to one hour. Clients are assessed for specific requirements including medical history beforehand and regular daily activities can be resumed immediately after infusion therapy.
The drips are usually given once or twice a month depending on the condition, age or requirement of individuals. Some people notice profound benefits from each infusion; however for many others, the effect is more cumulative, it is noticed after the third or fourth infusion spread within weeks or months.
Some patients with chronic conditions might have to continue having the infusion every few weeks or as recommended by the doctor and whenever they feel a dip in the energy.
Activlife Infusion Clinic caters for everyone, sick or well and infusion therapy is individualised, based on each client’s requirement after assessment.
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