Boost Your Immune System This Cold and Flu Season with IV Therapy

Many people think outpatient IV therapy is reserved for women and men who want to lose weight. While it can be a helpful tool for maintaining optimal levels of vitamins and minerals during (and after) weight loss, IV therapy has other uses, too, including helping women and men boost immunity to fight diseases more effectively.

In this post, the team at Vivash Medspa offers a quick overview of IV therapy, including how it helps support healthy immune function and what happens during a treatment session. If you want to do all you can to stay healthy this autumn (and all year round), here’s how IV therapy could help.

IV therapy basics

IV stands for intravenous, a method used to deliver medicines, fluids, vitamins, minerals, and other substances directly to your circulatory system. IV therapy is important because it helps those substances reach your organs and tissues directly and rapidly. 

IV therapy is quick — each session takes under an hour and has no downtime afterward. Fluids are delivered via a needle placed in your arm; you only need to lie back and relax. 

It's true vitamins and minerals are also available through oral supplements. However, IV therapy offers an advantage over these products. Because it’s delivered directly to your bloodstream, you don’t have to worry about the supplements being diluted or “broken down” by digestive enzymes, meaning more of the nutrients reach their intended targets.

IV therapy also doesn’t depend on absorption through your gut lining, making it an ideal choice for anyone with IBS, IBD, or other gastrointestinal issues. And, of course, you don’t need to worry about stomach upset or irritation.

IV therapy for better immunity

Your immune system is designed to fight off bad germs and prevent infections, including respiratory infections like colds and flu. But in order to remain active and effective, your system needs plenty of nutritional support and fluids. 

IV therapy is entirely customizable based on your needs and goals. For immune-boosting benefits, our team tailors your IV solution to help your body fight off infections naturally so you can enjoy optimal health and wellness.

Most immune-boosting formulas include plenty of vitamin C and other antioxidants, special substances that help fight off cell damage so your immune system can achieve peak performance. At the same time, IV therapy provides ample hydration, another key factor in maintaining immunity.

Give your immune system a healthy boost

IV therapy gives your body the tools to help fight germs and avoid infections. If you get sick, IV therapy can help you recover more quickly.

To learn more about IV therapy and how it can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at Vivash Medspa in Mahopac and Cold Spring, New York, today.