Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Prepare For My IV Treatment?
Attire: Please wear a shirt that can roll-up above your elbow to allow access to your arm.
Hydrate Before Your IV: The more hydrated you are, the more easily accessible your veins are, making for a more comfortable treatment.
Have Something to Eat: Some of the vitamins and minerals can have a temporary blood sugar, and blood pressure lowering effect, which can make you feel light headed during or after your IV if you haven’t eaten.
Get Moving: If we are sedentary right before an IV, our vessels may be more difficult to access.
Allow Yourself Enough Time: Give yourself enough time to arrive so you can get comfortable and relaxed prior to your treatment. This will make your experience more enjoyable and effective.
Hydrate Before Your IV: The more hydrated you are, the more easily accessible your veins are, making for a more comfortable treatment.
Have Something to Eat: Some of the vitamins and minerals can have a temporary blood sugar, and blood pressure lowering effect, which can make you feel light headed during or after your IV if you haven’t eaten.
Get Moving: If we are sedentary right before an IV, our vessels may be more difficult to access.
Allow Yourself Enough Time: Give yourself enough time to arrive so you can get comfortable and relaxed prior to your treatment. This will make your experience more enjoyable and effective.
What Can I Expect During My IV Treatment?
The IV can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 1⁄2 hours depending on the type of IV drip
you’re receiving. Please plan to be here for a minimum of 1 hour.
During your IV, you may experience coldness, stiffness, and sensation of pressure or tingling from your
fingertips, up your arm and into your chest. You may also taste or smell the vitamins; often they are
described as having a metallic quality. These sensations are normal and to be expected. They will resolve
immediately following your IV.
Let your IV Therapist know right away if you experience any discomfort during your treatment including
burning, stinging, aching or feelings of nausea or light-headedness. We have many solutions to improve
your comfort!
The most common IV complication is known as an infiltration, which occurs when IV fluid leaks into
surrounding tissues. Infiltration can be caused by dislodgment of the IV needle, most often by patient
movement. Although this is a non-serious complication, it is important to keep your arm still during
your treatment to prevent discomfort and delay to your treatment.
Many people enjoy an immediate feeling of relaxation during their treatment. Your IV should be an
experience you enjoy every time, so please let us know what we can do to make your experience the
most comfortable!
you’re receiving. Please plan to be here for a minimum of 1 hour.
During your IV, you may experience coldness, stiffness, and sensation of pressure or tingling from your
fingertips, up your arm and into your chest. You may also taste or smell the vitamins; often they are
described as having a metallic quality. These sensations are normal and to be expected. They will resolve
immediately following your IV.
Let your IV Therapist know right away if you experience any discomfort during your treatment including
burning, stinging, aching or feelings of nausea or light-headedness. We have many solutions to improve
your comfort!
The most common IV complication is known as an infiltration, which occurs when IV fluid leaks into
surrounding tissues. Infiltration can be caused by dislodgment of the IV needle, most often by patient
movement. Although this is a non-serious complication, it is important to keep your arm still during
your treatment to prevent discomfort and delay to your treatment.
Many people enjoy an immediate feeling of relaxation during their treatment. Your IV should be an
experience you enjoy every time, so please let us know what we can do to make your experience the
most comfortable!
How often and how long does it last?
It really depends on your lifestyle and what you are looking to get out of it. Two opposite ends of the spectrum: We have professional athletes (i.e. MMA fighters, NFL players, crossfit competitors) when they are training for a big event or competition, they will be doing the drips twice a week; whereas, other people can get on a regimen to do them once every 4-6 weeks. However, it is something you need to be consistent with in order to maintain an optimal healthy lifestyle.
It also depends how nutrient depleted you are. In the beginning you may have to do the drips more
frequently to get yourself to that optimal level. Then you will listen to your body’s cues when you are ready for your next drip.
It also depends how nutrient depleted you are. In the beginning you may have to do the drips more
frequently to get yourself to that optimal level. Then you will listen to your body’s cues when you are ready for your next drip.
What If I Already Take Vitamins By Mouth?
When you take vitamins orally, they have to go through your digestive system, be broken down and then
absorbed. By then, you are only getting about 20-30% of the actual dose. With IV nutrient therapy, you are
guaranteed 100% direct absorption into the bloodstream, so your body is going to be able to utilize the
nutrients to reach your optimum level of performance. You cannot reach this level with oral vitamins. Even if you are taking vitamins by mouth and eating healthy. Our soil is so nutrient depleted that it is impossible to get the proper level of nutrients we need from the foods we eat.
absorbed. By then, you are only getting about 20-30% of the actual dose. With IV nutrient therapy, you are
guaranteed 100% direct absorption into the bloodstream, so your body is going to be able to utilize the
nutrients to reach your optimum level of performance. You cannot reach this level with oral vitamins. Even if you are taking vitamins by mouth and eating healthy. Our soil is so nutrient depleted that it is impossible to get the proper level of nutrients we need from the foods we eat.
Does your body absorb more of the nutrition through an IV drip than it would by taking vitamins or other supplements? Or does it get rid of the excess nutrients it doesn’t need, like it will with excess vitamins or
other supplements?
other supplements?
Yes, IV Nutritional Therapy delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream allowing the body to absorb 100% of nutrients infused. Direct access to the bloodstream bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, allowing the body’s organs to obtain all of the benefits of each nutrient. Vitamins and supplements taken orally must first be broken down through the gastrointestinal tract in order for the body to absorb and use those vitamins and supplements. This process reduces the nutrient absorption rate significantly. Also, these are all water-soluble vitamins, same as we get from the foods that we eat, just in a higher concentration. Anything that the body feels it does not need will be excreted.
Are these drips paraben and preservative free?
Drips are all-natural and do not contain steroids, synthetics, placebos, or medicine of any kind. Most nutrients are preservative-free, while others require them to have a health impact.
What are the risks associated with IV therapy?
IV therapy is a non-invasive procedure with minimal risk.
Examples: minor bruising around puncture site of IV catheter, inflammation and bleeding upon removal of IV catheter.
Examples: minor bruising around puncture site of IV catheter, inflammation and bleeding upon removal of IV catheter.
Are there any medical issues that can be treated via IV therapy?
IV therapy is known to aid in the treatment of many issues. Some examples are:
● Depression
● Stress
● The common cold
● Migraines
● Cancer
● Lyme Disease
● Immunodeficiencies
● Vitamin deficiencies
● Heavy Metal Toxicity
● Depression
● Stress
● The common cold
● Migraines
● Cancer
● Lyme Disease
● Immunodeficiencies
● Vitamin deficiencies
● Heavy Metal Toxicity
How do the nutrients from the IV drips remain in the bloodstream?
The bloodstream is a transporter for many things in the body and nutrients are one of them. Nutrients do not remain in the bloodstream entirely, nutrients are transported in the bloodstream directly to cells, where nutrients from IV infusions are used.
Where do you get your IV solutions?
From an FDA regulated 503B pharmacy which is an approved and registered compounding pharmacy.
Hydrate & Heal
32 W Van Buren St
Battle Creek, MI 49017
32 W Van Buren St
Battle Creek, MI 49017
*This website and our services are not intended to regulate or encourage self-management of medically diagnosed alignments or behaviors. The services provided by Hydrate and Heal have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The material on this website and it’s related social media accounts is for information purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. We recommend you contact your primary care physician prior to starting any new vitamin therapy such as an IV vitamin drip, push, or shot. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Our products are manufactured in an FDA approved Pharmacy in the USA.