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IV Vitamins | What is Intravenous Vitamin Therapy?

The average person is exposed to thousands of toxins in their lifetime, many of which, the body does not know how to break down. Even though our exposure to these substances is small, the buildup of toxins throughout the years is what makes us vulnerable to disease. Clinical studies have shown that these toxins may be the cause of many cancers and diseases in humans and animals.

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What are IV Vitamins?

IV Vitamin Therapy is a safe and natural method of infusing nutrients through the bloodstream to deliver effective doses of vitamins that are essential to the functioning of our body. Normally vitamins have very poor absorption when taken orally, so IV or intravenous therapy delivers higher blood levels without causing side effects.

At New Leaf Wellness, our Providers  understand that there is a necessity to “detoxify” our bodies from toxins that have been building up for years and years. Our IV Vitamin Therapy program offers YOU the ability to detox in a safe and painless manner. IV Vitamin therapy will improve your performance, increase your energy, prevent premature aging and boost your immune system to be better prepared to fight diseases. All this results in improved blood flow, which in turn restores the ability of body to oxygenate tissue and cells.

With our IV therapy program, you can now chose to become healthier. The goal of IV Nutrition is to make you feel and look your best, starting from the inside out.

IV Vitamin Therapy is the perfect start to a healthier YOU.

Benefits from IV Vitamin Therapy

  • Detoxification – It helps the body eliminate free radicals, chemical pollutants and bacterial toxins.
  • Increases Energy – It helps patients fight fatigue
  • Antiviral and Antibacterial Agent – It is excellent to treat acute and chronic viral infections. Because it boosts the immune system, it helps control reactivated viral infections (for example, cold sores and shingles) too.
  • Immune modulator – Restores balance to the immune system, making it more efficient and ready to fight recurrent infections, chronic fatigue, immune disorders and allergies.
  • Reduces stress – It helps patients feel more energetic, happier, increases concentration
    and improves mood.
  • Healthier Skin – The increased circulation promotes healthier and glowing skin. It improves acne and other immune related disorders that target the skin.
  • Decreases Risk of Heart Disease – It helps reverse the inflammatory effect on arteries, which in turn decreases the formation of arteriosclerosis, which is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Ask for a consultation with one of our IV Vitamin experts. We are here to offer you a safe and natural way of looking and feeling your best.

What is Glutathione and why do we need it?

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Glutathione is the master antioxidant and detoxifier of every cell in your body.

It is a tripeptide composed of three amino acids- cysteine, glutaminic acid and glycine. Glutathione is the most important antioxidant produced by the body. It prevents cellular damage caused by free radicals and peroxides. Some of its antioxidant functions in the body include:

  • Maintaining vitamins C and E in their reduced, active forms
  • Tightly regulating the production of hydrogen peroxide
  • Neutralizing lipid peroxides-breakdown products of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) found in our cell membranes
  • Assisting in making drugs and other toxic chemicals more water-soluble for easier excretion

 

Frequently asked questions about this important antioxidant!

Q. Where does Glutathione come from?
A. Glutathione is synthesized in the body from the amino acids L-cysteine, L-glutamic acid and glycine. The amino acid cysteine is responsible for the biological activity of Glutathione. Supplies of cysteine are the rate-limiting factor in Glutathione synthesis by the cells, since cysteine is relatively rare in foodstuffs. Furthermore, if taken as the free amino acid, cysteine is toxic and spontaneously destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract and blood plasma.

Q. Why is Glutathione important?
A. Increasing cellular Glutathione can dramatically raise energy levels, strengthen the immune system, fight inflammation, improve athletic performance, detoxify the body, aid in cellular repair and slow down the aging process.

Q. What depletes Glutathione in the cells?
A. Environmental pollutants, pharmaceutical drugs and a poor lifestyle all lead to lower levels of Glutathione.

Q. What toxins affect Glutathione levels?
A. Toxins affecting Glutathione include:

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and other pharmaceuticals
  • Acetone, solvents, paint removers, fuels, fuel by-products
  • Pesticides, herbicides
  • Benzopyrenes: From tobacco smoke, barbequed foods, and fuel exhaust
  • Alcohol
  • Housewares: Certain non-stick coating of pans, plastic containers, plastic linings of tin cans and other food packaging
  • Formaldehyde and styrene: From photocopiers and toner printers
  • Chlorine in treated water
  • Medical X-rays
  • UV radiation

Q. What lifestyles affect Glutathione levels?
A. Life style factors that deplete Glutathione include:

  • Poor diet: Glutathione has to work hard to cover for missing or insufficient nutrients and antioxidants.
  • Strenuous exercise: Though not a toxic substance it produces many free radicals in the body.
  • Stress

Q. How can I increase my Glutathione levels?
A. Get a Glutathione Push at New Leaf Wellness.

Glutathione- The Master Anti-oxidant

Glutathione (GSH) is a small protein molecule, or tri-peptide that is formed by three amino acids which include Glycine, Cysteine and Glutamic acid. Glutathione is found in a large quantity in the liver and it plays a key role in supporting the immune system. Medical experts say that glutathione is the most effective and efficient endogenous anti-oxidant. It is important to note that the accumulation of oxidative damage which is a biochemical mechanism is closely related to aging. There is a direct relationship between the decrease of Glutathione concentrations and aging. Most scientists are now convinced that a high level of Glutathione will reduce the rate of aging, detoxify your liver, support the immune system and protect body cells from free radicals.

 

Supplementing Glutathione

As people grow older, the levels of Glutathione drop and the ability of the body to detoxify free radicals decreases. Glutathione is produced inside the human cells where the production is determined by Glutathione precursors such as the amino acid cysteine. You are advised to consume foods that have high Glutathione amino acid precursors such as raw fruits, vegetables and whey proteins. The faster and easier way to increase your GSH levels is through direct supplementing or “push” that gives immediate results. Supplementing Glutathione levels in your body is a fantastic way to improve your health and longevity potential. Recent studies have shown that above the age of 20 the production of Glutathione decreases by 1 percent each year due to toxic overloads, poor diet and free radical stress. We’re more than happy to explain the benefits in more detail and help you get started on Glutathione Therapy at New Leaf Wellness

 

Three Main Benefits of Glutathione

a.) Anti-oxidation and Free Radical Hunters

Glutathione is a natural antioxidant found in the bodies cells. There are other antioxidants such as vitamin C and E which depend on glutathione to function effectively. Alpha lipoic acid is also an antioxidant which depends on Glutathione for its functions. Free radicals are waste products that remain after cells consume oxygen and nutrients. These radicals are picked up by vitamins C and E, and then passed to GSH. Glutathione is used to neutralize the free radicals that are very harmful to the body. With low levels of glutathione, even the best vitamins cannot perform their functions effectively. Any person interested in slowing down the rate of the aging process should take the advantage of anti oxidation and neutralization of free radicals provided by Glutathione.

 

b.) Increased Immune System

The immune system is used to protect your body against diseases and foreign matter which can cause the flu, cancer, and allergies among others. The immune system is able to protect your body in two ways, the first way is by producing antibodies that fight foreign cells in your body. The second way is by lymphocytes that keep on circulating in the blood stream. Glutathione boosts the immune system by availing the B and T cells which are fighter cells that are used to attack any foreign cell in your body. GSH will replenish the fighter cells in your body after attacking the harmful foreign cells.

 

c.) Detoxifier and Neutralizer

A high concentration of glutathione is found​​ in the liver, lungs and kidneys. These organs help to eliminate toxins, wastes and heavy metals. Glutathione binds with toxins and poisons in your body, and make them water soluble so that they can pass through your body. By increasing glutathione in your body you will able to support your liver, lungs and kidneys in eliminating wastes, along with every living cell in your body. When you eliminate the toxins and waste from you body you will notice increased energy, faster healing and decreased pain.  Also your metabolism is better balanced, your sleep is improved and you can think more clearly.

IV Nutrition Therapy

Nourishing your body from the inside out

Men are often concerned about the way their body looks on the outside, and can overlook the importance of nourishing their body from the inside. With our breakthrough IV Nutrition Therapy, you are sure to receive every vitamin and mineral you need to look healthy and vivacious from the inside out.The goal of our IV Nutrition Therapy is to identify your specific dietary needs, and areas that may be missing in your nutritional health. By injecting those nutrients directly into the blood, we can ensure your body gets everything it requires to remain strong.

This transformative therapy delivers nutrients directly to your bloodstream, boosts the immune system and reduces oxidative stress. We are proud to carry a number of IV therapies designed to treat specific conditions or simply to promote overall wellness. Eliminate  toxins from the body, increase your energy levels and feel better. Our goal is to work with you to provide you with the best nutrients for your body to keep you healthy. Contact us today and let us create the perfect treatment just for you.

Types of IV Therapy

MYERS’ COCKTAIL

This particular blend was developed in the 1970’s by Doctor John Myers at Johns Hopkins University, who used intravenous injections of micronutrients to treat his patients.

Super Immune: This is our most potent IV for infections and includes the highest dose of vitamin C along with other nutrients known to boost the immune system. There are several protocols with this IV for chronic viral infections as well as significant acute infections such as influenza. This IV takes about 3-4 hours.

Liquid Health: Out with the bad, in with the good. Liquid Health is specially blended to help clear out the toxins from within the body. Our systems are under constant attack from toxins and pollutants found in the environment, diet, and naturally occurring physiology. The Liquid Health IV helps your body clean up and filter out things it doesn’t need, allowing you to operate at peak health.

GLUTATHIONE PUSH

Glutathione is called “The Mother of antioxidants” and is the most prolific antioxidant in the body. Due to stress and a highly process food supply, most Americans are antioxidant deficient. This substance improves liver and brain functions, leading to improved memory while helping to lower the risk of conditions such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, and liver disease. Glutathione Push can be done by itself  or in combination with Nutritional IVs.

The pre -IV therapy work up will include blood testing.

Vitamin IV Nutrition Boosts Weight Loss

How to boost your weight loss efforts…

It is a rare person who likes needles. Sharp and pointy- they aren’t the most pleasant thing to have stuck into you, right? Why then, would someone voluntarily roll up their sleeves and ask for a vitamin drip?

The answer is simple – to be the healthiest version you can be.

Vitamin IV Nutrition boost weight loss by making you the healthiest version of yourself.

When your body works better, you can lose weight more easily. With an IV Vitamin Drip, you can give your weight loss goals a boost. And, here are five reasons why:

1. Optimizing Vitamin Levels Restores Your Energy Level

As you try and lose weight, it’s not uncommon to limit calories and workout hard. This can cause your energy levels to dip. Vitamin IV Drips, like our “Revive Me” Slow Drip, deliver a big dose of electrolytes so you can feel energized quickly.

2. Improving Your Sleep Increases Weight Loss

While you’re awake, your body has to work hard simply tackling the daily business of living. It’s while you’re asleep that your body can heal and really begin to repair any abnormalities in its daily function. This is why sleep is one of the essential elements of an effective weight loss strategy. Unfortunately, when you are vitamin deficient, your sleep becomes irregular. This hinders your weight loss goals, causing you to hold onto excess fat.

3. IV Drips Maximize Your Vitamin Absorption

Even with the most efficient digestive system, you only absorb 15 – 25 percent of the vitamins and minerals you ingest orally. With a Vitamin IV Drip, you’re able to immediately receive 100 percent of the key nutrients you need.

When your body works better, you lose weight more easily. Vitamin IV Drips help your body work better.

4. Recovering More Quickly From a Workout Lets You Get Back at It

As you work to achieve your weight loss goals, you put your body under an immense amount of strain. A deficiency of any level can make it more difficult for your body to recover, in turn hampering your ability to lose weight.

5. IV Drips Give Your Adrenal Gland a Boost

When you are trying to lose weight, you want to burn as many calories as possible. If your metabolism isn’t operating at its peak, you won’t be able to do so. Vitamin IV Drips can help you fight adrenal fatigue so you can shed your excess pounds.

At New Leaf Wellness, we have 2 IV Nutrition treatments specifically written to support weight loss.

  • 30 minute treatment
  • 60 minute treatment

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