Did you know that the flu costs approximately $7 billion in sick days and lost productivity each year? That’s major time and money! With winter coming, colds and flu are infecting people of all populations. Last year’s flu caused both respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms with a lingering cough. Unfortunately, so far this year, the results haven’t been much different. There are lots of things to help treat colds and flus, but one of my favorites is IV nutrient therapy.
What is IV therapy?
How do IVs help with a cold or flu?
When our body gets infected with a virus, unfortunately there isn’t much the medical system has to offer other than antibiotics (which are really only effective for bacterial infections). Often the best medicine is rest and hydration, but when that doesn’t cut it, IV’s can be a great addition.
In a typical IV bag, there are B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, selenium, calcium, and sometimes zinc. All these nutrients are co-factors for our metabolic processes; which are sped up when we get sick. With an IV, these nutrients are replenished so that not only is your immune system able to fight the infection, but you’re able to get back to your “normal” more quickly. Additionally, IVs are hydrating which can be particularly helpful when the gastrointestinal system is involved and/or people have lost their appetite.
So if you’re suffering this winter, we’re here to help. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure….. but sometimes we just need a quick fix!
Hi Chanel
It’s Lesley here. How much is one flu IV treatment? And is one all that would be needed for prevention? Or is it done once at the onset of the flu/a cold?
Please & thanks
Lesley E.