Raise your Glasses! It’s Cocktail Hour

I admit that title might be a little misleading because this article involves no olives, fancy tuxedos or even any hours.

It does however, provide information on an effective naturopathic treatment: intravenous nutrient therapy.

For decades, medical and Naturopathic doctors alike have been injecting vitamins and minerals for different therapeutic effects. I want to talk specifically about an injection called the Myers’ Cocktail developed by Dr. John Myers, MD and modified and popularized by Dr. Alan Gaby, MD.

The cocktail is a mixture of magnesium, calcium, certain B vitamins and vitamin C. Injecting the nutrients allows them to rapidly enter the blood stream (by effectively bypassing the need for absorption in the gut) leaving patients energized, yet relaxed with an enhanced ability to ward off infections.

These cocktails are particularly beneficial for people who have gut disorders such as Crohn’s, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome. This is because these people have a hard time digesting and absorbing their food. Yikes!

Myer’s Cocktail to the rescue!

I do the treatment at my naturopathic practice in Nanaimo in about 45 minutes. I was at a coffee shop recently and two patients who are friends with each other came up to my table and said, “We were just talking about you and those Myer’s Cocktails! I think it’s time for another.” They are a great way to fill up the nutrition tank.

So how do you know if the cocktail might be a good option for you?

The Myer’s Cocktail has been found to be effective against:

• acute asthma attacks

• migraines

• fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome)

• acute muscle spasm

• upper respiratory tract infections

• chronic sinusitis

• seasonal allergic rhinitis

• cardiovascular disease

• hyperthyroidism

• stress and

• other disorders.

SCIENCE ALERT!

A recent placebo-controlled study, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, found that 8 weekly Myers’ Cocktail injections improved tender points, pain, depression, and quality of life in fibromyalgia patients. The injection can even improve athletic performance.

Sorry virtual friends, as cool as the internet is, this treatment only works in the flesh. If you’re in the Nanaimo area, Book online and lets meet to see if this energy boosting cocktail would be safe and beneficial for you. Come as you are! No cocktail dress required.

Here’s to your jivin’ nutritional health, and thrivin’ life,

Dr. Tonia

References:
Ali A, et al. Intravenous micronutrient therapy (Myers’ Cocktail) for fibromyalgia: a placebo-controlled pilot study. J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Mar;15(3):247-57.
Gaby A. Intravenous nutrient therapy: the “Myers Cocktail.” Alt Med Review. 2002 Oct;7(5):389-403.