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6/24/24

The Benefits of IV Therapy


 

In many cases, IV treatments introduce higher doses of nutrients that are already in your body but not in sufficient amounts. When a vitamin or amino acid deficiency causes a patient to become fatigued or weakens their immune system, an infusion of that nutrient can go directly into the bloodstream for maximum absorption. A natural infusion is often preferable to some sort of pharmacological treatment, which many patients wish to avoid.

 

In addition to these larger advantages, there are some other specific benefits to IV therapy that are worth considering:

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Be Tailored to Your Needs

 

IV infusions can deliver many different kinds of nutrients depending on the patient’s needs. This makes it a highly versatile treatment method. Patients may find that they need one sort of vitamin B12 infusion for fatigue in one instance, while later they may find use in a formula that uses B6 to help relieve sore muscles.

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Be Blended to Address Specific Concerns

 

At Vitality Medical Infusions, we have developed a number of targeted infusions to address challenges that people face in their everyday lives. These treatments include infusions for rehydration, fat-burning, metabolism-boosting, optimizing recovery, boosting the immune system, minimizing bloating, fighting acne, skin health, and overall wellness.

 

Intravenous Therapy Works Quickly and Maximizes Absorption

 

In pill form, only about 50% of a vitamin may be absorbed, while an IV infusion will offer nearly complete absorption.

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Boost the Immune System

 

Your immune system is critically important to keeping your body healthy and disease-free, as well as when it comes to fighting off infections that you may have picked up in day-to-day life. With an immune system boost, you can lessen the amount of time it takes to recover from an illness. Every formula is different, but some typical vitamins used in immune system boosters include vitamin C, zinc, and certain B vitamins.

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Help You Recover After Working Out

 

Athletes and active people know that recovery from strenuous exercise is a big part of any fitness regimen. The nutrients your body uses during these times are critical, as are the carbohydrates, proteins, electrolytes, and vitamins. If you are in training for an athletic goal such as playing on a sports team or preparing to run a marathon, your recovery period can be faster and more productive if you’re giving your body the fuel that it needs to get better.

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Boost Your Skin Health

 

Did you know that an IV boost can also help treat problems like acne and wrinkles? Although it isn’t as well-known, the fact is that our skin (like our hair and nails) relies a lot on the nutrients we have available in our bodies. This is especially true when our skin needs to repair itself after damage, such as sun damage or acne. Our “Youthful Life” mixture has everything you need to get your skin vibrant and glowing once more.

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Relieve Headaches

 

Headaches and migraines can be caused for many reasons, and if you are suffering serious migraines you should seek specific medical help for these. However, you may also find that IV treatment can help you relax and avoid the headache to begin with, especially if it is stress-related. Magnesium and B vitamins are often used in these mixtures.

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Re-Hydrate You

 

If you have ever been dehydrated, you know that it can have a serious impact on how you feel and think. Dehydration can lead to mental fogginess as well as a serious drop in energy reserves; and in some cases, it isn’t enough to drink a little water and get better. An infusion of vitamins and electrolytes can bring you back to your normal energy and make you feel like yourself again.

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Fat

 

Diet and exercise aren’t the only factors in achieving the fitness level that you desire. Your body, liver, and bloodstream need the proper nutrients to help you function at optimal levels. Many fitness experts recommend certain supplements that can boost your performance at the gym and your results afterward. These may include alpha-lipoic acid, MIC (Methionine, Inositol, and Choline), and various nutrients and amino acids that enhance your ability to burn fat.

 

Intravenous Therapy Can Help Bloating and Irritability

 

If you are suffering from digestive issues, cramps, or lower back pains, you know that it can have a serious impact on your ability to get through the challenges of the average day. Fortunately, you may also find that certain IV treatments help minimize or even erase the condition. In order to address these sorts of issues, we have formulated our “Alleviated Life” mixture to get you feeling right again.

 

Call us to discuss any IV treatments and let us tailor fit one that works for you.

 

6/10/24

The Best Way
to Administer Ketamine


 

Ketamine has been found to be a safe and effective treatment for depression when administered via more than half a dozen different methods or “routes”. Of these, intravenous (IV) ketamine — that is, injected into a vein — is the most common, and the bulk of depression research conducted with ketamine is with this route of administration. This is because it allows for very precise dosing since we know with perfect accuracy how much gets into your blood circulation and therefore your brain. In medical terminology, it has 100% bioavailability.

 

After IV, the most common are intranasal (IN) ketamine, followed by sublingual and oral ketamine. Effective figures drop off after Ketamine IV with IN (25-50%), sublingual (~20-30%), and oral (~10-20%) ketamine.

 

In addition to bioavailability, another important characteristic is how fast the effects kick in and how long they last. Vitality Medical Infusions offers the “Gold-Standard” of Ketamine with Intravenous (IV) Infusion.

 

Intravenous (IV) Infusion
Bioavailability: 100%
Onset of Effects: 10 minutes

 

Intranasal (IN)
Bioavailability: ~25-50%
Onset of Effects: 5 minutes

 

Sublingual
Bioavailability: ~20-30%
Onset of Effects: 10 minutes

 

Oral
Bioavailability: ~10-20%
Onset of Effects: 30 minutes

 

Call our experienced Ketamine medical team for an appointment.

 

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5/17/24

Yale Medicine Says Ketamine IV is an Option for Depression


 

When someone has depression, there are changes in the brain’s circuitry, including how neurons communicate with one another. Ketamine seems to allow for a regrowth of synapses according to the Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.

 

The Yale School of Medicine is yet another example of esteemed medical institutions endorsing Ketamine IV.

 

When you struggle with depression, anxiety, and pain … think Ketamine IV. The IV application of Ketamine is the “Gold-Standard” on how it is administered. Pills, sprays, and other substitutes can’t match the efficacy of Ketamine IV.

 

Call Vitality Medical Infusions for the available Ketamine IV, IV Vitamin Infusions, and Ozone treatments. We take care of your pain.

 

4/30/24

Ketamine: non-toxic fast and sustained-effect antidepressant


 

New treatments for depression are needed that act rapidly and also have sustained effects. Ketamine differs from most antidepressants because it produces antidepressant effects within hours instead of weeks like most other medications. This is enormously helpful for patients, potentially reducing their risk of death and suicide in the short term.

 

Vitality Medical Infusions offers the “Gold Standard” Ketamine IV. Our medically trained staff supervise and administer Ketamine through IV.

 

IV Treatments for Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Migraines, Anti-Aging, Healing after Surgery, Clearer and Brighter Skin. All therapies administered by a CRNA, RN, NP, or MD.

 

4/8/24

How Ketamine “Reshapes” the Brain


 

Scientists believe that depression may be due to a connection problem between nerve cells in areas of the brain that regulate mood. Research suggests that people with long-term depression may have fewer of the synapses that allow these nerve cells to communicate.

 

Medically supervised IV ketamine infusion therapy has been found to reactivate existing connections and to grow new ones, helping the brain to “shake loose” negative thoughts and shift out of depression. Because the brain has actually been “reshaped,” it may explain why antidepressant medications that didn’t work in the past, may help after ketamine therapy.

 

Although ketamine can be administered in many ways (oral, nasal spray and injection), intravenous (IV) infusion is the most extensively studied method to date. “Most patients will require multiple infusion sessions to experience symptom relief, which may vary from less than one week to 7-8 weeks or longer,” says Dr. Gao.

 

Vitality Medical Infusions offers “the gold standard” of Medical IV Ketamine. Call us for more information today.

 

3/20/24

Veterans Benefit From Ketamine Infusions


 

University of Michigan and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System say that almost half of 215 veterans who’d been suffering severe, treatment-resistant depression benefited from six weeks of ketamine infusions.

 

Anxiety and depression is a real medical issue with our veterans and Vitality Medical Infusions is available to help our servicemen. We are located in Bethesda near NIH and the Walter Reed Medical Center. We have onsite free parking and easy access to our offices.

 

Call us today.

 

3/13/24

Ketamine Found Effective in Treating Severe Depression


 

Great news from the Harvard Gazette about Ketamine and effective treatments for depression and anxiety. The results are published in the New England Journal of Medicine and can be read on this link.

 

Vitality Medical Infusions offers the gold standard of IV Ketamine treatments. call our experienced staff on how we can help you with depression, pain and anxiety.

 

2/2/24

Emma Stone and IV Glutathione Treatments for Singing


 

NPR Fresh Air interview with Emma Stone talks about how she prepares for roles. Stone has two Oscar nominations for Poor Things: One for Best Actress and one for Best Picture, as a producer. She spoke with Terry Gross about working with an intimacy coordinator, why she sees her anxiety as a superpower, and how she has IV Glutathione treatments. In roles where Emma needs to sing, she would get IV Glutathione treatments (prescribed by her ENT doc) 2x week to help manage her vocal cord polyps.

 

You can listen to Fresh Air and the interview with Emma Stone here.

 

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1197962259/emma-stone-poor-things

 

You can also read the article from NIH (The National Institute of Health) on glutathione and Oxidative Stress and Low Glutathione in Common Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions.

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27622960/

 

1/26/24

FDA Urges Consumers NOT to Buy Tianeptine Antidepressant “Products”


 

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or use any Tianeptine products, saying it continues to receive reports of severe adverse events, including death, linked to the substance.

 

Depression and anxiety are real health concerns. When considering medications, treatments and therapies… choose safe, proven services administered by medically certified professionals. Be cautious of marketing and trendy products that claim to heal: but in fact they are driven only by profit.

 

Vitality Medical Infusions offers REAL, proven, safe and effective therapies for depression and anxiety. Call us today.

 

12/20/23

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10/31/23

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10/6/23

The National Institute of Health and The National Library of Medicine Conclude Ketamine has a robust and rapid effect on depression


 
Ketamine for depression and anxiety is a proven and effective for those suffering of these illnesses. The National Institute of Health (NIH) discusses the efficacy of Ketamine in this article by NIH and The National Library of Medicine.

 

This article concludes: “There was a significant improvement in depression, anxiety, and the severity of illness after 2 weeks and 1 month of the last dose of ketamine. Significant improvement at 1st h of the first dose was seen in depression and anxiety and not for illness severity. There were transient adverse effects observed in some patients which subsided within 1 h.”

 

Ketamine can work quickly for you too. Call Vitality Medical Infusions today and ask about our Ketamine IV treatments for depression, anxiety and pain management.

 

9/25/23

Ketamine IV Health Benefits You Didn’t Know About


 
Ketamine IV treats depression and anxiety. In many cases, Ketamine is a real game changer and can offer almost immediate results. But did you know there are plenty more health benefits of Ketamine? While it’s dangerous to use without medical supervision, it can provide incredible benefits for your physical and mental health if taken correctly. Let’s look at the other areas Ketamine can benefit you.

 

  • Ketamine can treat chronic pain and insomnia
  • Encourages weight loss
  • Restores Balance in Stress and Cortisol Levels
  • Helps with Insomnia
  • Relieves chronic pain

 

Ketamine is a powerful treatment for depression, anxiety, and other health concerns like insomnia and chronic pain. It’s a more affordable alternative to traditional antidepressants because you get the treatments in small doses over an extended period of time. Consult with a reputable provider like Vitality Medical Infusions to discuss treatment.

 

9/15/23

Ketamine IV: Transformative for People with Suicidal Thoughts


 
Suicide is a devastating public health crisis with few available treatments that can quickly reduce the intensity of self-harm thoughts. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that globally, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general population. A total of 77% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries. Ingestion of pesticide, hanging and firearms are among the most common methods of suicide globally.

 

Ketamine IV can be a game changer for people suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts. Ketamine shortage exists and can be difficult to obtain the gold standard IV product.

 

Call Vitality Medical Infusions. We have Ketamine IV in stock and available.

 

9/11/23

Botulinum toxin for Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)


Three side by side images with patients getting injections

 
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating in certain areas of the body, such as the armpits, palms, or feet. It can be embarrassing and interfere with daily activities. Many people suffer from excessive underarm sweating regardless of their body temperature. People with hyperhidrosis may present severe underarm sweating even when they are cold or stressed. Sometimes topical antiperspirants are not enough to combat axillary hyperhidrosis.

 

Injections of botulinum toxin (botulinum toxin) can be an effective treatment option for hyperhidrosis. Botulinum toxin is injected into the underarms and blocks the signals from the nerves responsible for sweating, stopping the sweat glands from producing too much sweat. Hyperhidrosis may also occur in other parts of the body. Overactive sweat glands are common on the hands, forehead, and feet. In all cases, the treatment with botulinum toxin is an effective approach that can improve the patient’s quality of life.

 

Contact Vitality Medical Infusions and speak to our experienced healthcare provider. She will review your medical history and conditions to decide if this is the best hyperhidrosis treatment for you.

 

9/7/23

Ozonated (Ozone) IV Saline Therapy for Healing, Circulation and Increased Energy


 
Ozonated IV saline therapy does not involve pharmaceutical drug use or surgery. Ozonated IV saline therapy helps fight against fungi, viruses, cancer, bacteria, eye or skin problems. It helps to improve circulation. Patients receiving Ozonated IV Saline Therapy often find they have increased energy after their treatments.

 

Health Benefits of Ozonated IV Saline Therapy

 

Ozonated IV Saline Therapy can provide incredible relief and healing. Ozonated IV saline promotes the patient’s body to

 

  • Stimulate the patient’s own immune system
  • Improves the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body
  • Decreases local and systemic inflammation due to disease, injury, or illness
  • Helps the body to detox
  • Kills bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungi
  • Promotes overall health and wellness

 

As with any form of medicine, Ozonated IV Saline Therapy must be overseen by trained professionals. Call Vitality Medical Infusions to discuss how Ozone IV Therapy can benefit you.

 

8/21/23

The Washington Post on Ketamine for Depression


 
Ketamine is drug therapy for depression and anxiety. Many worldwide medical publications and scientists have studied and written about the positive and immediate effects Ketamine has on people who suffer from depression and anxiety. The Washington Post discusses this subject on this article and posts 10 common questions.

 

Vitality Medical Infusions is located Downtown Bethesda across the street from the Bethesda Metro with free onsite parking for our patients and clients. Call us to discuss how Ketamine can help you with depression, anxiety and healing. We have immediate opening for new clients and patients.

 

8/14/23

Healing Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber for Jeremy Renner


 
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers can be used to treat several medical conditions, including crushing injuries like Renner’s.

 

Human body tissue needs oxygen to function, and the air people breathe is 21% oxygen. Hyperbaric oxygen chambers create an environment where patients can breathe 100% oxygen, according to the FDA. Once a patient is in the chamber, the air pressure in the unit is raised to a level about 2 or 3 times higher than normal, which helps the lungs collect more oxygen. The oxygen goes through the bloodstream and essentially overflows into tissues, which can speed up the healing process.

 

In addition to injuries, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be used to treat other medical conditions like burns, severe anemia, carbon monoxide poisoning, radiation injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and more. It is also commonly used for treating scuba and deep-sea divers affected by the rapid pressure change.

 

Vitality Medical Infusions offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber therapy for these above conditions and more. Call our medical office for details.

 

8/2/23

We Can’t Say Enough About Ketamine for Depression and Anxiety


 
Have you ever suffered from a debilitating or chronic condition in your life? There are a lot of different medications to consider. Some claim to completely cure you, while others merely calm your symptoms. Ketamine is a drug that’s proving to be very successful in treating many different chronic diseases.

 

Ketamine therapy is one of our specialties at Vitality Medical Infusions. Our skilled medical experts can help you figure out if this type of therapy is right for you and the condition you’re dealing with.

 

KETAMINE AND YOUR BRAIN

 

Understanding how ketamine works in your brain can help you understand how and why it’s so beneficial for uses other than anesthesia. Ketamine works on a very specific group of cells in your brain called NMDA receptors. These receptors interact with neurotransmitters such as glutamate to rev up your neurons./span>

 

Most of the time, this is a good thing. However, if your neurons stay in an excitatory state for too long, they begin to die off. This leads to a cascade of events, resulting in certain conditions such as depression or anxiety. These, along with other conditions, have been linked to NMDA receptor malfunction.

 

Ketamine works directly on the brain to block the NMDA receptor signals. This allows the brain to create new pathways and synapses, which can aid the healing of past injury or illness. It also blocks glutamate, which is important for your memory and emotions. This allows you to feel calm and forget the moments before or after surgery.

 

THE MANY BENEFITS OF KETAMINE

 

Since ketamine is used for surgery, it helps to calm your mind and also to relieve the pain associated with certain procedures. However, the benefits of ketamine have broken the boundaries of surgery and have shown success in treatment of many conditions, including:

 

  • Depression
  • Migraines
  • PTSD
  • Chronic pain
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Bipolar disorder

 

One of the benefits that ketamine offers is a decreased need for narcotic painkillers. This is a great advantage, due to the increased likelihood of tolerance and complications with long-term narcotic use. If you suffer from chronic pain, ketamine may be a great alternative to traditional treatments.

 

Another advantage is that ketamine works very quickly, and continues to work even after it’s metabolized by your body. This is especially true when it’s used for treatment of depression symptoms. Typical antidepressants need weeks to build up in your body and start working, while ketamine can work in a matter of hours.

 

Contact our medical team at Vitality Medical Infusions to discuss how Ketamine can work for you.

 

7/19/23

Ketamine Therapy for Depression and Anxiety


 
Research on the benefits of Ketamine is in. Scientists believe that depression may be due to a connection problem between nerve cells in areas of the brain that regulate mood. Research suggests that people with long-term depression may have fewer of the synapses that allow these nerve cells to communicate.

 

Medically supervised ketamine infusion therapy has been found to reactivate existing connections and to grow new ones, helping the brain to “shake loose” negative thoughts and shift out of depression.

 

Although ketamine can be administered in many ways (oral, nasal spray, and injection), intravenous (IV) infusion is the most extensively studied method to date. “Most patients will require multiple infusion sessions to experience symptom relief, which may vary from less than one week to 7-8 weeks or longer,” says Dr. Gao.

 

Call Vitality Medical Infusions for medically administered ketamine intravenous (IV) infusions. Were are here to answer all your questions.

 

7/10/23

The Benefit of Ketamine IV


 
Ketamine treatment for depression, anxiety, or chronic pain works wonders. You may be wondering whether receiving the medication by IV form is superior to using lozenges (oral pills). While ketamine lozenges are becoming increasingly popular as a way to self-administer the drug at home, there are several reasons why receiving the medication by IV may be the better choice.

 

First and foremost, IV Ketamine has a much higher bioavailability than lozenges. This means that a larger percentage of the medication is able to enter the bloodstream and reach the target tissues, resulting in a more potent and potentially more effective treatment. In contrast, lozenges may have a lower bioavailability due to factors such as absorption in the digestive system and metabolism by the liver.

 

Another advantage of IV ketamine is that it is administered in a monitored setting by a physician or registered nurse. This ensures the safety and comfort of the patient. When ketamine is used in a controlled environment, such as at our clinic or in a hospital, trained medical professionals are on hand to monitor the patient’s vital signs and respond to any potential adverse reactions. Taking lozenges at home you will not have the same level of oversight and support.

 

 

Contact Vitality Medical Infusions today and enjoy our comfortable spa like environment staffed by trained medical personnel.

 

7/7/23

Vitality Medical Infusions Hours and Scheduling


 
IV Treatments for Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Migraines, Anti-Aging, Healing after Surgery, Clearer and Brighter Skin.
We offer a fast and effective way to deliver hydration, vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes for 100% absorption by medical professionals.

 

We are located downtown Bethesda, MD with free onsite parking and a fully staffed medical team in a spa liked environment. Come treat yourself and schedule some time for beauty and health sessions to feel and look your best.
You can call our office or schedule your visit on our website. Our offices are open Monday-Friday by appointment.

 

6/30/23

 

 

6/9/23

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Invades Washington, DC/Mid Atlantic Area


 
The air quality has never been this bad before. The smoke from the Canadian fires has turned our skies into a health hazard.

 

For those needing some relief from this pollution, Vitality Medical Infusions offers: Auricular Ozone, IV Ozone, and HBOT Therapies plus Vitamin C IV. These medical treatments support the immune system and more.

 

Give us a call… we can help your health today.

 

6/2/23

The Benefits of Ketamine for Anxiety & Depression


 
Ketamine infusions provide real and fast relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety. Unlike prescription medications, which can take months to see any improvement and require constant monitoring for proper dosing it can help the same day as your infusion.

 

In most cases, patients who suffer from anxiety and other mood disorders notice relief within a few days of their second or third infusion. By the time you reach halfway through your first series of infusions it should have improved significantly.

 

Vitality Medical Infusions offers a in-house spa like treatment facility downtown Bethesda with same day services. We have free parking and can almost always accommodate you the same day with emergencies and after hours treatments.

 

5/24/23

 

 

5/12/23

What’s More Effective: Nasal, Intravenous, or Oral Ketamine Treatments


Over the last 20 years, research on the effectiveness of ketamine in treating mood disorders has dramatically changed the way the medication is used. This has led to the development of different forms of ketamine that are administered in different ways. Ketamine treatments now come in four forms: oral, nasal, intravenous, and intramuscular.

 

Oral Ketamine
Oral ketamine, also known as sublingual ketamine, is taken by mouth. It’s most commonly in a tablet form. The ketamine tablet is held under the tongue so that it melts and is readily absorbed. After about 10 minutes the remaining medication is spit out. This method is digested and does not go directly to the blood stream like Intravenous (IV).

 

Nasal Ketamine
A form of ketamine known as esketamine is a nasal spray that’s administered in the nose just like nasal decongestants. While this method is convenient, variations in nasal absorption rates and inconsistency in dosing sprays make esketamine less effective consistent compared to IV and oral ketamine.

 

Intravenous Ketamine (IV)
IV Ketamine is a solution that’s administered directly into the bloodstream by infusion. This means that a needle or catheter with a solution of ketamine is injected into the patient’s veins. This type of ketamine therapy must be done in a medical treatment facility under direct supervision.

 

Intramuscular Ketamine
Intramuscular ketamine delivery is the least common of the four because this method has a lower absorption rate and isn’t as easy to control. It’s administered in the same way vaccinations are given. The ketamine is a solution that’s injected into the muscles of either the arm or the leg.

 

So far, intravenous ketamine is the gold standard in terms of effectiveness and being able to control dosage.

 

The article here appeared in the Washington Post about the prescribing of ketamine through “Telehealth” and how this internet model has been shut down.

 

Contact Vitality Medical Infusions for all questions and needs of Ketamine.

 

5/5/23

Medical IV for Depression, Pain and Skin Improvement – Nosotras hablamos español


Downtown Bethesda Medical Clinic provides fast and effective IV, Ozone and Hyperbaric Treatments for depression, anxiety, pain, migraines, healing after surgery and clear and brighter skin.

 

We have in-house clinicians available to help you with all your healing and beauty needs an a relaxing spa like environment. We are located downtown Bethesda with free easy parking and we have extended hours for those who can’t appointment during 9-5.

 

Our staff also speaks Spanish… and Portuguese too!

 

Give us a call today.

 

4/26/23

Late Hours At Vitality Medical Infusions


Many of our clients have a hard time scheduling time during the work week to come in for medical and beauty spa treatments. Vitality Medical Infusions now has extended hours until 7:30 on selected days of the week.

 

Call our office and ask about availably and request an appointment to schedule sessions of IV Infusions, Ketamine, Ozone therapy, Glutathione, Hyperbaric Chamber, Meyers Cocktail, or any other health and beauty service.

 

New clients can request a consultation from our CRNA to our to review all of our medical or beauty services.

 

Give us a call!

 

4/21/23

Read about
IV Wellness in Bethesda:
Anti-aging, brain fog, pain management and weight loss


What are IV cocktails? Locally owned Vitality Medical Infusions is a medical clinic offering multiple services in aiding anti-aging, weight loss, skin improvement, pain and overall health. A recent article in Bethesda Magazine highlights a local resident (Tirann) use of IV to help wean her off most of the “heavy-duty pain medicine”. Tirann had been taking prescription medications for years to help with chronic pain, as well as the antidepressants she started taking to combat the pain medications’ side effects. It was her daughter (Jarvia) who introduced her to wellness drips after discovering them five years ago while living in New York; Jarvia found they helped her boost her immunity and make her periods more tolerable.

 

The mother and daughter are trying a “Myers Cocktail” anti-aging drip named “The Glow,” loaded with B-complex vitamins, amino acids and biotin to help with skin, hair and nails.

 

Contact Vitality Medical Infusions today, and visit our spa like clinic highlighting IV Wellness Infusions… and we have FREE parking on-site!

 

4/17/23

Benefits of a
Myers Cocktail IV Infusion


Whether you are feeling sluggish and need a pick-me-up, or feeling healthy but want to take yourself to the next level, our Vitality Revive Energy Boost infusion – also known as the Meyers’ Cocktail – can help. The Meyers’ Cocktail is a powerful mixture of vitamin C, B vitamins, and minerals that has shown to have positive effects on energy levels and mood and as well as on health conditions ranging in from fibromyalgia, fatigue, and pre-surgical optimization and post-exercise recovery.


Great for:

  • Hydration
  • Energy
  • Sports recovery
  • Alleviating stress
  • Pre and post-surgery
  • Flu recovery
  • Jetlag
  • Improving immunity
  • Restoring balance to the system
  • Hangovers
  • Fatigue reduction
  • Improving energy levels

 

Call Vitality Medical Infusions today. Our IV infusions will make you feel great!

 

4/7/23

Allergy Sufferers:
Auricular Ozone to the Rescue!


Auricular ozone (AO) or ear insufflation (EI) utilizes a stethoscope-type tubing to deliver an ozone-oxygen mixture to the outer ear canal, allowing the gas to gently diffuse across the ear drum. The ear buds rest gently at the entrance to the outer ear canal, allowing the gas to move both in and out. A fan and ventilation system are utilized in order to prevent inhalation of ozone. AO/EI is painless. Most people report a warmth in the ear and sometimes the light smell of ozone.

 

AO/EI is used mainly to aid in recovery from allergies, tinnitus, vertigo, ear conditions, colds, sinus issues and sore throats. Many experts report that the ozone enters the lymphatic and blood system as well, and it is common for individuals to report improved function in other areas of the body.

 

Call Vitality Medical Infusions if you need allergy relief!

 

3/20/23

Monthly Special From Vitality Medical Infusions

This month we have a special offer of Glutathione with a Vitamin B12 injection. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant with multiple anti-aging properties including glowing and enhanced skin, removal of blemishes, improved acne symptoms, improved skin quality, collagen production and more. Increased glutathione interacts with melanin production, the main pigment resulting in pigmentation of the skin and darker skin tone. Melanocytes convert an amino acid called tyrosine into melanin using an enzyme called tyrosinase. Glutathione inhibits tyrosinase glycosylation and thus blocks the production of melanin and skin pigmentation.

 

Call Vitality Medical Infusions for a treatment of Glutathione with a Vitamin B12 injection. This is one of our most requested services and you’ll love our facilities and service of care (and FREE parking).
3/15/23

Glutathione and Vitamin C Benefits

Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in cells. It’s comprised largely of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine. Glutathione levels in the body may be reduced by a number of factors, including poor nutrition, environmental toxins, and stress. Its levels also decline with age. In addition to being produced naturally by the body, glutathione can be given intravenously. Administered with Vitamin C, Glutathione is great for skin brightening, improved appearance and complexion.

Other benefits are:


• Reduces oxidative stress

• Improves psoriasis

• Reduces cell damage in alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

• Improves insulin resistance in older individuals

• Increases mobility for people with peripheral artery disease

• Reduces symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

• Helps fight against autoimmune disease

• Reduces oxidative damage in children with autism

• Reduces the impact of uncontrolled diabetes

• Reduces respiratory disease symptoms

Call Vitality Medical Infusions on starting a regiment of Glutathione and Vitamin C today.
3/1/23

Treat HSV and HSV 2 with Ozone from Vitality Medical Infusions

 

Herpes infections are very common. Fifty to 80 percent of American adults have oral herpes (HSV-1), which causes cold sores or fever blisters in or around the mouth. Genital herpes, caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2, affects one out of every six people in the U.S. age 14 to 49. Genital herpes infections can be asymptomatic, or can show up as outbreaks of blisters or sores.

Vitality Medical Infusions utilizes Ozone therapy for herpes (HSV and HSV 2). Ozone therapy is the process of administering ozone gas into the body, typically to treat a disease and/or wound. Ozone therapy can lessen the frequency or intensity of outbreaks.

Some benefits of Ozone therapy for the Herpes Virus Include:

 

Decreased viral and bacterial load.
Systemic anti-inflammatory.
Decreased joint pain.
Ozone therapy is also really great for treating a number of different conditions, including cancer, acne, eye conditions, migraines, and arthritis.

2/21/23

Antioxidants for your overall health: Protecting your body from Inflammation

Glutathione, it’s been dubbed the “master antioxidant,” and everyone is raving about glutathione benefits.

Glutathione is an important antioxidant to have in your body. One of the things it does is neutralizes free radicals. It also detoxifies drugs and other toxins in your body. It can reduce stress and make your skin glow. Glutathione helps brighten and lighten the skin by removing hyper-pigmentation and melanin production in cells. An anti-aging agent that keeps your skin smooth and younger by erasing wrinkles and fine lines. An anti-aging agent that keeps your skin smooth and younger by erasing wrinkles and fine lines. Improving energy and mental clarity as well as reducing inflammation in the body.

2/6/23

Ketamine Stops The Brain From Interpreting Pain Messages

Ketamine is the help you need now if you suffer from depression and anxiety. Read the article from: ABC Health & Wellbeing

“I’d been suffering with treatment-resistant depression for almost 10 years when I first heard about ketamine therapy. I’d tried a half-dozen antidepressants with careful guidance from my psychiatrist.

Some worked for a short time, a few months each, before their effects faded away. Some had side effects too harsh too bear: sleep interrupted by what felt like electric shocks, or a brain fog so severe it made any creative work impossible.

But ketamine, is thought to work differently to traditional antidepressants. It increases the activity of glutamate, a neurotransmitter in the brain’s frontal cortex.”

1/26/23

Vitality Medical Infusions Has Free Easy Access Parking!

Vitamin IV, Ketamine, Ozone Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Botulinum toxin, and Fillers are available in Bethesda. Easy and free parking with no stairs or stress, right in front of our offices. Give us a call today!

Contact Vitality Medical Infusions about all our Vitamin, Ketamine, and Infusion Therapy!

1/11/23

Ketamine Acts as ‘Switch’ in the Brain

A December 2022 Article in Penn Medicine News discusses the benefits on Ketamine and depression. Ketamine, an established anesthetic and increasingly popular antidepressant, dramatically reorganizes activity in the brain, as if a switch had been flipped on its active circuits, according to a new study by Penn Medicine researchers. In a Nature Neuroscience

“Severely depressed individuals with a history of childhood trauma may have a better likelihood of a rapid and robust response to ketamine” according to Brittany O’Brien, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Ketamine is safe and effective to treat children with ADNP syndrome.

Low-dose ketamine is generally safe, well-tolerated and effective to treat clinical symptoms in children diagnosed with ADNP syndrome (also known as Helsmoortel-VanDerAa syndrome), a rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the activity dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP) gene

Call Vitality Medical Infusions for help with anxiety and depression. Same day service is usually available if you call before early afternoon.

1/3/23

12/21/22

12/13/22

Jay Leno Recovers Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy helps in healing of burn injuries. Jay Leno incurred severe burns on this face, arms and chest from a gasoline fire from working on his car.

CNN reports how the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy is helping him heal from these burns.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a well-established treatment for decompression sickness, a potential risk of scuba diving. Other conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy include:

    • Serious infections.

    • Bubbles of air in blood vessels.

    • Wounds that may not heal because of diabetes or radiation injury.

Call Vitality Medical Infusions for help with anxiety and depression. Same day service is usually available if you call before early afternoon.

12/8/22

Vitality Medical Infusions: Extended Hours on Thursday

Many of our clients have busy days, careers and families. Taking care of their wellness can be tough with our schedules during the 9-5 workday.

Vitality Medical Infusions offers extended hours until 7pm on Thursdays. We are flexible and will work with you on your schedule… give us a call.

Many of our services and therapies include:

• Ketamine for depression and mood disorders

• Hyperbaric Chamber Oxygen for healing and your immune system

• Ozone Therapy for anti-aging, body detoxification and increased energy

• Botulinum toxin, Microneedling and Fillers

11/21/22

Happy Thanksgiving 2022!

11/7/22

Ketamine for anxiety at Vitality Medical Infusions

Persistent anxiety, or anxiety disorders, can interfere with a person’s ability to function in everyday situations. Ketamine therapy from Vitality Medical Infusions is a new way forward for treating anxiety and other mood disorders. Anxiety disorders encompass several conditions, from social anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and can inhibit a person’s performance at work or school and their ability to maintain relationships or enjoy things in life. Ketamine infusions can begin alleviating anxious feelings of panic, dread, or phobia within 24 hours. Ketamine is also helpful in chronic pain, PTSD and depression.

Call Vitality Medical Infusions for help with anxiety and depression. Same day service is usually available if you call before early afternoon.

240-802-6047

10/21/22

Ketamine Treatment for Depression

If you’ve ever suffered from any kind of debilitating or chronic condition in your life, you may know of a variety of medications out there. Some claim to completely cure you, while others merely calm your symptoms. Ketamine is a drug that’s proving to be very successful in treating many different chronic diseases.

Ketamine is an FDA-approved anesthetic drug that has been used since 1970. It works on several areas in the brain, and has recently been shown to be an effective treatment in managing symptoms of depression, suicidal ideation, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum Depression (PPD), and several pain syndromes.

Vitality Medical Infusions offers Ketamine in our downtown Bethesda office. Call us, we can help you feel better…same day appointments are available!

Call Vitality Medical Infusions and see how Ketamine can help you.

240-802-6047

9/28/22

Botulinum toxin and PRP Microneedling Packages

9/22/22

FREE Hyperbaric Session

9/5/22

Ozone Therapy Can Help With Sickle Cell

A sickle cell patient was able to avoid hospitalization and narcotic medication with some holistic therapy including PEMF, IV saline, IV saline with ozone. Watch this video as this doctor uses Ozone and IV treatment to help patients with Sickle Cell Anemia.
Vitality Medical Infusions offers a wide variety of medical options for pain management and depression.
Call our trained medical staff today to discuss what we can do for you.
240-802-6047
8/31/22

Ketamine Use for Cancer and Chronic Pain Management

Ketamine has multiple positive medical purposes. One use is in the treatment and pain management of cancer. Several recent studies and case reports compiled here show that ketamine is an effective analgesic in chronic pain conditions including cancer-related neuropathic pain. Of special interest is ketamine’s opioid sparing ability by counteracting the central nervous system sensitization seen in opioid induced hyperalgesia.
Vitality Medical Infusions offers a wide variety of medical options for pain management and depression. Call our trained medical staff today to discuss what we can do for you.
8/3/22

IV Infusions: A Great Way to Get Immune-Boosting Antioxidants

Free radicals are naturally occurring molecules that can cause oxidative stress which is thought to contribute to a whole host of diseases, ranging from depression to heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants like vitamin C are substances that protect your body from those free radicals. Moreover, certain antioxidants like vitamin C—and even some minerals like zinc—help protect the body against infection by strengthening the immune system.

Although IV infusions won’t PREVENT you from the possibility of  getting COVID-19 you can boost your immune system and help your body be its best.

Enhance your drip and give your immunity a boost:

Call Vitality Medical Infusions today… and get started to a better you.
7/22/22

IV Infusions: Helps Maintain a Healthy Weight… and More!

Weight loss can be difficult, especially as we age. You exercise, eat healthy, and can still struggle. IV supplements can help boost your weight loss journey by converting fat into pure fuel on a cellular level.

While every clinic has its own formula, Vitality Medical Infusions offers a unique blend of vitamins and minerals, including glutathione, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B, Magnesium, calcium, and NAD. These special formulas promote strong mitochondria, help increase your energy level, strengthen your cells’ immune system, and promote healthy metabolism and healthy weight management.

Accelerated Healing

IV therapy may also accelerate the wound healing process. Depending on the specific nutrient-rich cocktail you choose, vitamin infusions can help heal wounds and repair damaged cells. It can also improve the health of your skin—your body’s first line of defense against disease and infection.

7/8/22

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/07/08/ketamine-therapy-depression-praised-celebs-heres-what-know/7776023001/?gnt-cfr=1

7/6/22

IV Infusions: The Fastest Way Possible to get Essential Nutrients in Your Body

With traditional oral supplements, nutrients must first enter your digestive system and be processed for absorption before entering the bloodstream. IV therapy cuts digestion out of the equation. Supplements delivered intravenously are immediately available for your body. There is no breakdown of nutrients, and there’s no wait time. Your body will absorb everything it needs, and anything it doesn’t is filtered out and expelled.

7/6/22

Read:

Michael Phelps, LeBron James, Rashad Jennings, Rafael Soriano, and Joe Namath are just a few athletes who have used hyperbaric chambers.

7/1/22

6/25/22

Ketamine Infusion Therapy Works

Have you read about the many benefits about Ketamine? Depression and pain management are being treated at Vitality Medical Infusions using Ketamine.

 

Mental Health Benefits
As a treatment for depression, ketamine therapy can:
• Reduce suicidal thoughts
• Reduce self-harming thoughts
• Reduce symptoms of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder

 

Other Health Benefits
Ketamine infusions are known to reduce the body’s signals for inflammation and improve communication with the brain.
In addition, ketamine therapy may help your body in other ways too. For instance, some individuals might find their eating habits change during severe bouts of depression – either eating too much or not eating enough. Easing the symptoms of depression can ease these symptoms too, which means you can get back on track with following a healthy well-balanced diet.

 

Contact our clinic for a free consolation on the many benefits of Ketamine.

 

6/3/22

 

5/22/22

 

Ketamine to the Rescue!

 

4/3/18

https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20190403/thai-soccer-teams-cave-rescue-aided-by-ketamine

Headline-Worthy Hangovers (and how to treat them)

 

10/29/18

Hangovers made the headlines of the Washington Post this week in a book review of “Hungover: The Morning After and One Man’s Quest for the Cure.” Author Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall mixes hangover anecdotes with hangover history, mingling his own personal memoir “with some of history’s most storied mornings after.” Think Noah’s inebriation after the flood combined with stories of the Greek gods over-imbibing to hangover stories of some of our gods of today – celebrities and athletes.

As long as there has been alcohol, there have been hangovers…and people seeking ways to cure them. Google “hangover treatment” or “hangover cure” and you’ll see recommendations ranging from jumping into freezing cold water to eating a greasy cheeseburger to drinking Pedialyte to drinking pickle juice (a “hangover cure” that apparently originates in Eastern Europe).

Do these actually help with hangover symptoms like headache, nausea, fatigue, dehydration, and diarrhea? What actually works?

Bishop-Stall – the intrepid reporter who went on a quest to try all of the hangover cures he could find “and explain how (and if) they work, all so rest of us don’t have to” – considered a morning-after IV vitamin drip as one of the best ways to treat a hangover.

Ketamine Vs Opioids-the fight is on!

 

8/29/18

On NPR today, there is further research into the mechanism of action of Ketamine, seems as though it also works on the same receptors as the opioids. Check out the story here.

Link to Story on NPR’s Website

Dehydration sends artist Pink to the hospital

 

8/7/18

Artist Pink was hospitalized yesterday in Australia where she was scheduled for a series of concerts. She is being treated for gastritis and dehydration. The best treatment for any viral (as in Pink’s case) or alcohol related dehydration is intravenous (IV) fluids, with a combination of minerals and vitamins as in our Myer’s cocktail! We wish Pink a speedy recovery.

Ketamine goes mainstream-on CNN!

 

8/4/18

Dr. Sunjay Gupta, MD, science and physician reporter for CNN just had a very interesting piece on the impact on Ketamine on depression, and suicide. You can watch the video below or on the CNN website.

Sub-anesthetic doses (lower than we anesthesia providers would use to put you to sleep) of Ketamine has been coined the greatest discovery to occur in mental health care in the last decade. We are thrilled that it is getting some mainstream attention, the more people know the more we can help!

https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2018/08/04/ketamine-depression-suicide-gupta-erin-dnt-vpx.cnn