One of our more popular treatments is getting a vitamin
mixture injected directly into the bloodstream, which has the advantage of
achieving blood levels as much as ten times higher than possible with oral
vitamin intake. These higher blood
levels make intravenous (IV) infusions effective in treating a wide range of
medical conditions, especially acute asthma attacks, migraines, allergies,
infections and muscle spasms. We find
them especially helpful for patients with chronic fatigue or any chronic
illness.
The idea of infusing high doses of vitamins intravenously
was pioneered by the late Dr John Myers, a physician from Baltimore, Maryland,
who up until his passing in 1984 infused 1000’s of patients with his unique
formulation of vitamins. Since that time
his original formula has been modified and other formulas created for a wide
variety of diseases – but the basic formula has remained, used successfully by hundreds
of physicians, and is known as the “Myer’s cocktail”.
The key ingredients for the Myer’s cocktail are vitamin C,
vitamin B complexes, calcium and magnesium.
The IV infusion is mixed under sterile conditions and given over a
period of 15-30 minutes in the comfort of the office. The high levels of vitamins and minerals in
the blood will “force” the nutrients into cells that may be depleted. The only common side effect is mild vein
irritation during the infusion, which is relieved by simply infusing slower or
adjusting the concentration.
Vitamin C has been shown to have an anti-viral effect, but
only at higher concentrations, making it especially valuable in treating acute
viral respiratory infections. It can
also destroy histamine thus its role in treating allergies, asthma and hives. At the highest doses vitamin C has been shown
to generate the production of hydrogen peroxide, which is toxic to cancer cells
while normal cells have the ability to resist harm.
Magnesium will promote the relaxation of smooth muscle
around blood vessels and bronchial airways.
This makes magnesium helpful in treating asthma attacks. Several double-blind studies have shown IV
magnesium treatment for severe asthmatics lowered the hospitalization rate by
about 50%. A meta-analysis of seven
studies concluded that IV magnesium for severe asthma attacks reduced
hospitalization by 90%. Calcium
infusions have a similar effect and the addition of vitamin C and the B
vitamins seems to improve and extend the benefits of magnesium alone.
The concentration of magnesium is very high in heart muscle
cells and several studies show patients with heart disease have lower levels of
magnesium in heart muscle cells. As
magnesium plays a key role in energy production it makes sense why it seems to
help diseases such as heart failure as well as overall energy and stamina.
Migraine headaches respond well to IV magnesium infusions
with several clinical trials showing complete relief in most patients. Even the migraine-associated symptoms of
nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light resolved.
Most patients with fatigue or even chronic fatigue syndrome
(CFS) will benefit from Myer’s cocktail infusions, often within the first few
treatments. Ongoing maintenance
infusions every few weeks are usually necessary to maintain good results but
some patients improve enough that further treatments are not necessary. There are a few research studies showing
patients with CFS have magnesium deficiency, either in the bloodstream or only inside
the red blood cells despite normal blood levels.
Chronic pain, including that from relapsing injury or
fibromyalgia, has been shown to improve with Myer’s cocktails. One study showed 74% of patients improved
while 64% only required four or fewer injections. Some practitioners report success using
Myer’s cocktail for acute muscle spasms.
Upper respiratory infections caused by viral invaders often
respond dramatically with Myer’s cocktail infusions. Within minutes symptoms improve in about 1/3
of patients while about ½ of patients note the overall course of illness shortens
considerably. People who don’t seem to
respond just don’t ever respond, while those who do respond do well with
repeated treatments. Even chronic
sinusitis has consistent reports of responding to Myer’s infusions.
We also use the Meyer’s cocktail in cases of stress and
adrenal fatigue. The highest
concentration of vitamin C in the body is found within the adrenal gland and
giving general support to the adrenals seems to help the system cope with everyday
stressors. This supportive role may be
another reason people with viral infections improve quicker with a Meyer’s
cocktail. Cancer and severe chronic
illnesses are both good indications for Meyer’s cocktail to help with nutrition
and immune function.
Most patients will experience
an increase in energy, improved mind clarity, decreased depression and anxiety,
improved mood, faster recovery times, and less illness. We have athletes who benefit from a Myer’s
before and after strenuous events.
The intravenous nutrient therapy provided with Meyer’s
cocktail has been found by hundreds of practitioners to be a safe and effective
treatment for a wide variety of conditions.
Although most evidence in favor of Meyer’s is anecdotal from the
experience of providers there are some published research studies that
demonstrate the effectiveness of the Meyer’s or some of its ingredients.
Our IV team is certified in IV nutrition and chelation
(removal of heavy metals) therapies by the American College for Advancement in
Medicine. Experiencing a treatment is as
simple as scheduling an appointment with our RN coordinator.
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Bio
Scott Rollins, MD, is Board Certified with the American
Board of Family Practice and the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative
Medicine. He specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, thyroid and
adrenal disorders, fibromyalgia and other complex medical conditions. He is founder and medical director of the
Integrative Medicine Center of Western Colorado (www.imcwc.com)
and Bellezza Laser Aesthetics (www.bellezzalaser.com). Call (970) 245-6911 for an appointment or
more information.
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