Amino Acid Intravenous (IV) Therapy
You can't talk your way out of an addiction.
An addiction is a craving for a substance, but it also refers to a tolerance, meaning you constantly need higher doses to achieve the effect. That's because the brain has neuro-receptors that receive signals from natural neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine, the so-called "feel good" brain chemicals.
Drugs and alcohol mimic this effect, but they over-stimulate the nerves and damage the very receptors they are stimulating. Then it takes more of the drug to get past the damage and achieve the high.
And, because the damaged receptors are no longer functioning well, the person is left feeling depressed or anxious. Then they use more of the drug to overcome these feelings and become trapped in a vicious downward spiral.
Why not just stop using the drug?
If one tries to stop using the drug, the cravings and withdrawal symptoms are frequently overwhelming because the nervous system has become dependent upon the over-stimulation.
What do amino acids do?
Mind & Body Works uses a proprietary intravenous solution of amino acids (the building blocks that make up all the proteins in our bodies) which actually rebuilds the damaged areas of the brain. These basic amino acids are specially formulated to be able to penetrate and positively influence the brain.
Because the amino acids give the brain what it craves in a natural non habit forming way while rebuilding the neurotransmitters, the cravings begin to recede very rapidly. In our experience, the cravings are usually gone within the first three days, with very few (if any) withdrawal symptoms.
What is the process like?
The 10 day treatment includes:
• Doctor's intake and a physical
• 2 to 3 hours of amino acid IVs each morning
• Daily counseling (except on weekends)
• Acupuncture (3 sessions)
• Massage (2 sessions)
• Group nutrition class
• Cranial sacral work
Some long term users of pain pills and benzodiazapines may require a few more days of therapy.
Our programs can be extended to accomodate such clients.
Our treatment program is a 10, or 15 day intravenous drip of all natural amino acids prescribed by a Doctor and administered by a Registered Nurse. All IVs last two to three hours a day. We have a comfortable lounge area with recliners, television, and wireless internet access for you to relax in while receiving your treatment.
