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Other Therapies
Intra-Venous Therapy, Myers I.V's & Myer's Cocktails
The late Dr. John Myers, MD, used an intravenous vitamin-and-mineral formula for the treatment of a wide range of clinical conditions. The modified "Myers' cocktail," which consists of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C, has been found to be effective against acute asthma attacks, migraines, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia, acute muscle spasm, depression, upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, cardiovascular disease, and other disorders.
Myer's IV has also been used for athletic performance, anti-aging, hyperthyroidism, acne and other conditions.
Intravenous administration of nutrients can achieve serum concentrations not obtainable with oral, or even intramuscular (IM), administration.
The Myers' has been found by hundreds of practitioners to be a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of clinical conditions. In many instances this treatment is more effective and better tolerated than conventional medical therapies.
Side Effects and Precautions
At the care of an experienced physician the side effects are minimal and overshadowed by the benefits.
The Myers' often produces a sensation of heat, particularly with large doses or rapid administration. This effect appears to be due primarily to the magnesium; although rapid injections of calcium have been reported to produce a similar effect. The sensation typically begins in the chest and migrates to the vaginal area in women and to the rectal area in men. For most patients the heat does not cause excessive discomfort; indeed, some patients enjoy it. However, if the infusion is given too rapidly, the warmth can be overbearing. Some women experience a sensation of pleasure in association with the warmth; during an IV infusion. Other patients have remarked their visual acuity and color perception become sharper immediately after an injection, as if someone had turned the lights on. In some cases, this effect lasts as long as one or two days.
Too rapid administration of magnesium can cause hypotension. Individuals with low blood pressure should report that to the physician before the administration of the IV so proper care can be taken
For patients with known or at risk of hypo-kalemia, potassium levels should be corrected before IV magnesium therapy is considered.
Patients receiving Digoxin and patients with cardiac arrhythmias Intravenous calcium is contraindicated.
MYER's Intravenous Nutrient Therapy: the "Myer's Cocktail"
by Alan Gaby MD Alternative Medicine Review Volume 7, Number 5, 2002, Thorne Research©
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