Intravenous Vitamin Therapy is the infusion of vitamans and minerals directly into the vein. It is administered through a drip system as this stops air getting into the blood stream. It is one of the fastest ways to deliver fluids around the body. The drip consists of a solution of minerals called Myer’s Cocktail. The name is taken from the physician John Myers who invented the cocktail more than 30 years ago. Intravenous Vitamin Therapy contains magnesium, calcium, various B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12). IV therapy also supplies vitamin c to the body. The nutrients are administered in a bag that is dripped slowly taking as little as 30 minutes. In preparation for Intravenous Vitamin Therapy it is important that the patient drinks plenty of water beforehand. If you have a condition such as a kidney disorder that prevents you from drinking water before the procedure check with your practitioner before hand. If you have any allergies it is vital that you inform a member of staff before the procedure begins.
Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing as this allows staff to easily monitor your vital signs. Blankets and additional water will be provided and it is asked that the patient refrain from wearing make up, perfume or any kind of body fragrance. Patient can read a book or magazine while the procedure is being carried out but are asked to refrain from using their mobile phone or any electronic device unless the staff allow you to do so. What happens after the infusion? After the treatment the patient should start to feel the benefits straight away. If you are not feeling well or have a question inform a member of staff straight away. A dressing will be placed over the area where the treatment was carried out. This should be kept on for a minimum of 30 minutes. If you have any questions ask a member of staff. You can ring the clinic during office hours if you have any further questions following the procedure. While it is unusual to experience side effects sometimes there are some minor complications.
The most common of these include pain, irritation and bruising around the injection area. Other complications such as a patient being allergic to a substance can occur, but this very rare. In general, IV Therapy is very safe and will have minimal side effects. This treatment is administered by our GMC doctors only. There are enormous health benefits associated with Intravenous Vitamin Therapy. While this treatment is strictly not performed to cure or treat any medical conditions it can help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed. It is well known to help as a preventative measure against many illnesses. Intravenous Vitamin Therapy also can help prevent the the signs of ageing and has been known to have positive benefits for people who suffer from one of the following: Many healthy people avail of the treatment as it enhances overall well being and leaves the patient feeling great. The benefits of the treatment can sometimes be noticed straight away as the nutrients go straight into the blood stream.
This allows nutrients to be get delivered directly to cells throughout the bloodstream meaning the nutrient levels in the blood will go up fast. The Clinica Fiore IV Vitaman cocktail is a fundamental aspect of Holistic Health Promotion. Vitamans include Vitamin C, Glutathione, Seleniun and B Complex. * Note: This treatment is not performed to cure or treat any medical conditions. Intravenous hydration and nutrient therapy have been used in mainstream medicine for over 50 years. The relative ease of administration and effectiveness versus alternative oral therapy makes this the clinical gold standard in supplementation. How Much Does This Treatment Cost ? Vitamin IV Therapy Cost will vary depending on the different procedures that we offer. If you feel that you would benefit from this treatment we can organise for you to have a chat with our medical consultants who will advise of the best procedure for you and the cost of the different procedures. At Clinica Fiore we have dedicated staff that allow us to deliver a superior IV Vitamin Therapy in London.
RECHARGE, REVITALISE & REJUVENATE WITH ONE OF OUR IV DRIPS OR BOOSTER SHOTS… The IV Cocktail that started it all. It contains just the right mix of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for an overall feeling of wellness and health promotion. Vit C*, B5, B6, B12, B Complex, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium.It’s 2pm on a drizzly Monday and I’m sitting in a doctor’s waiting room. A selection of well thumbed magazines are strewn across a coffee table and in the corner, a young couple whisper nervously to each other. It could be a snapshot from any GP’s surgery in the land, but for one crucial difference: we all have needles hanging out of our arms, attached to bright yellow IV drips. Intravenous vitamin infusions – so-called ‘healthy’ cocktails pumped straight into the bloodstream to fight fatigue, boost energy levels and sharpen mental performance - are becoming big business. Earlier this week Rita Ora tweeted a photo of herself hooked up to an IV drip before filming her new music video
Rita posted snaps of her IV drip on her Instagram account They’re the natural evolution of the vitamin injections that have been doing the rounds in the US since the 1960s, and are being fuelled by a growing celebrity fan base (Rita Ora posted photos of herself hooked up to a vitamin drip two days ago, while Cheryl Cole, Katy Perry and even Simon Cowell are all reputedly devotees). Now, specialist clinics offering the procedure - as either a direct injection or the more efficient IV drip - have started appearing across the UK as a quick health fix for the cash-rich, time-poor. Think about it: in a world where many of us consume most of our five a day from Pret containers, is it any wonder a treatment that offers a more direct route to better short-term health, glowing skin and boosted immunity is so sought after? It’s not a new trend in some parts of the world. In Japan, for instance, IV cafes offer entire menus of vitamin drips, from jabs that burn fat to those claiming to boost skin radiance.
Women's Health reveal which jab solves what body issues in their April issue In the US, the ‘Hangover Heaven’ bus has been circling Las Vegas for years, offering the burnt-out victims of Sin City an immediate intravenous pick-me-up. Just a few months ago, model Cara Delevingne tweeted a picture of herself hooked up to a vitamin drip to help her recover from a cold. One of the first to advertise the treatment in the UK was the London based Infusion Clinic, which has been administering vitamin drips from its Harley Street centre since the start of 2013. Founder Geeta Sidhu-Robb says more than 1,000 patients have already paid for the procedure, to the tune of £100 to £450 per hit. 'The majority of our clients are high achievers in their late thirties, and it’s evenly split between the sexes,' she says. 'Typically, it’s individuals who work very long hours and travel frequently - people who simply cannot afford to get ill.' Sidhu-Robb claims the four IV drips her clinic offers - ranging from immunity and vitality-boosting treatments to an anti ageing cocktail, all containing a blend of minerals such as magnesium, calcium and potassium and vitamins C and B12 - are '10,000 times' better than the benefits you glean from your standard five-a-day diet.
'The results are phenomenal,' she says. 'These infusions make you look younger as well as armour-plating your immune system. I haven’t been sick once since I started using them 12 months ago.'Too much of a good thingThe concept of vitamin IV treatments began in the US more than 50 years ago, when a Baltimore physician named John Myers invented the Myers’ Cocktail, containing a combination of vitamins B and C, as well as calcium and magnesium to treat a broad range of conditions from muscular strain to chronic fatigue. Over the past 12 months, the continual drip-drip of celebrity testimonials has been enough for the trend to soak into the public consciousness on this side of the Atlantic, too. A preventative solution that doesn’t involve spending hours at the gym or your entire life savings in Whole Foods? Sounds too good to be true. And perhaps it is. A number of British health experts have voiced doubts, claiming the drips are at best a serious waste of cash and at worst potentially harmful.
Cara Delevingne posted an Instagram photo taken while on an IV drip with girlfriend Michelle Rodriguez back in January 'When you eat food, your body breaks it down in your digestive system, taking what it needs and creating hormones such as insulin, glucagon and serotonin in the process,' explains Simon White, a senior technical adviser at multivitamin company Nature’s Best. 'Ingesting pure vitamins intravenously completely bypasses your body’s natural checks and measures.' NHS GP Dr Ranj Singh goes even further. 'People say you can’t have too much of a good thing, but of course you can,' he warns. 'A female acquaintance described it as 'feeling like Superwoman for three days afterwards. Another close male friend said he was "swinging out of bed feeling immediately awake"' 'Vitamins are medically active compounds and, as such, can become toxic in high enough doses. If people are feeling tired or run down, they should be looking for answers on a dinner plate, not in an IV.'After 45 minutes in a leather chair attached to a vitamin drip, I can honestly say I feel no different.
To be fair, Sidhu-Robb recommends at least three or four infusions before you can expect to see significant effects, but that would involve a four figure sum - a cash injection I’m less willing to stomach. Other celebs who have tried the trend include Rhianna (left) and Real House Wives of Atlanta star Kim zolciak Biermann (right)Perhaps my vitamins were already balanced and my stress levels low - after all, I’d just returned fromAnd there is certainly anecdotal evidence of dramatic success. Read the full vitamins injection feature in the April issue of Women's Health A female acquaintance described it as 'feeling like Superwoman' for three days afterwards. Another close male friend tried one during a particularly stressful period and said he was 'swinging out of bed feeling immediately awake' each morning for six days. Perhaps it’s the placebo effect, or perhaps both of them were significantly more run down or vitamin deficient than I was on that rainy Monday (according to The New York Times, as many as 30% of adults may be B12 deficient), but it’s certainly not a one-shot-suits-all treatment.
Leaving the clinic, I chat briefly to a woman called Faith, a vitamin-IV-junkie who I guess is in her mid-thirties. 'The infusions are fantastic,' she enthuses. 'They make you look and feel so young and healthy.' Faith, it turns out, is 52. Suddenly, a few hundred pounds doesn’t look very expensive at all.Read the full vitamins injection feature in the April issue of Women’s Health, on sale Wednesday 5 March. Also available as a digital edition.Do you think you have what it takes to be 'The Body of 2014'?Women’s Health has just launched The Body 2014, its first ever nationwide search for a new magazine cover star.From all corners of the country, Women’s Health is calling for the UK’s fittest women to step forward and prove they’ve got what it takes. She will need to be fit, confident and in superb physical shape, but her personality and drive to maintain a healthy lifestyle are equally important as her aesthetic talents.Up for grabs will be the chance to grace the iconic Women’s Health cover and appear in three separate fitness shoots for the magazine.