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How does Myer’s Cocktails Help Hangovers

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Myers Cocktail IV Therapy

We’ve all been there, waking up Saturday or Sunday morning with that throbbing headache after a night of celebration. A hangover is generally harmless but can cause nausea, headaches, irritability, and leave your body feeling sluggish. Though everyone has a different reaction to alcohol, hangovers can also vary.

Some say the reason for hangovers is because you borrow happiness from the following day. This doesn’t have to be the case; however, with Myer’s Cocktail IV Therapy you can ease some of the symptoms of a hangover to help you get back to enjoying your life.

Join us as we explore how Myer’s Cocktail IV therapy can help you eliminate those pesky hangovers.

What is a Hangover?

There are a variety of reasons why a hangover occurs. Alcohol has a few effects on the body. It causes increased urination, sleep disruption, gastrointestinal lining irritation, and inflammation. This results in the aforementioned nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and headaches. Because everybody is different, predicting how many drinks would cause a hangover is difficult. However, whenever someone drinks to intoxication, a hangover is likely the following day. Though with Myer’s Cocktail IV therapy, you no longer have to give up an entire day to recover from a hangover.

What’s a Myer’s Cocktail?

Myer’s Cocktail IV therapy is a perfectly crafted blend of Vitamin C, B Complex, Magnesium, and Calcium. Myer’s Cocktail has been shown to have many benefits. The blend in Myer’s Cocktail is designed to help with a variety of ailments, including:

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 
  • Adrenal Fatigue
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Depression
  • Migraines
  • Respiratory Problems
  • Acute/Chronic Infections
  • Detoxification

It’s also used to help boost the immune system and help with rehydration, among other benefits.

How Does Myers Cocktail IV Therapy Help with Hangovers?

 Many cultures have their “hangover cures,” though these rarely work and are often unpleasant concoctions. On the other hand, the Myer’s Cocktail IV therapy blend uses nutrients to help your body regain balance and fight off the symptoms of a hangover. When you drink, you often fail to stay hydrated, not only because it’s easy to forget to drink water throughout the night but because alcohol causes you to use the restroom more often, and you end up losing more fluids than on a typical night. Because the Myer’s Cocktail IV therapy is delivered via IV drip, it provides the body with immediate hydration.

Hydration isn’t the only thing being delivered through the IV drip. The nutrients are also delivered through the IV allowing the body to use them instantly. Typically when you take vitamin or mineral supplements, you take them orally. But the body needs to break down the supplement and absorb the reminder through the digestive system. Myer’s cocktail immediately makes the vitamins and minerals available immediately to the body, bypassing the digestive system. This means you receive fluids and nutrients faster and at higher concentrations, which means you’ll feel the positive effects of the Myer’s Cocktail incredibly fast.

The fluids combined with the nutrients in the Myer’s Cocktail can relieve you from your hangover by rehydrating you, providing antioxidants to reduce swelling and help your body get rid of toxins from drinking. This blend also helps to alleviate fatigue caused by the alcohol and helps boost your energy with Vitamin B complex.

Take the Next Step In Improving Your Health by Contacting SOHMA Integrative Medicine

Our goal is to help you improve your health. You can reach out to us and ask about the Myers Cocktail, IV Therapy, Chiropractic care, or how our other health service lines can help you with your journey to improved health. 

Located in Long Beach and Lakewood, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey to better health.

What are the Disadvantages of Cupping?

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Cupping therapy

Many athletes and celebrities have been seen with round marks down their backs. Cupping is an ancient form of therapy used for thousands of years. 

Benefits from Cupping therapy include pain reduction, reduced inflammation, relaxation, reduced anxiety, and overall well-being. Join me today as we dive into Cupping therapy and what, if any, disadvantages it has.

What is Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is a traditional medicine in which a cup is placed on the skin, and the air is pumped out. This will result in the soft tissue getting pulled into the cup, stretching the skin, fascia, and muscle tissues. This can promote blood circulation and aid in recovery. When the soft tissue is pulled and stretched into the cup, the body may respond with increased blood circulation in the treated area. The increase in blood flow may flush out stagnated toxins. This can have the additional benefit of reduced swelling, which can help manage pain and accelerate the body’s ability to recover naturally.

The importance of blood circulation must be recognized when it comes to recovery. Although we have dedicated organs to remove toxins and promote healing, they can sometimes be overwhelmed. Especially when constantly exposed to smoke, chemicals, and other toxins in our daily life.

Disadvantages of Cupping

Some patients find them embarrassing and often confused with bruising. Though they are not bruises as they don’t tend to hurt as bruising does. These round marks can provide insight into how effective the therapy is.

Side effects of Cupping are rare though some patients have reported feeling nausea, sweating, or dizziness. Mild soreness and minimal pain can be felt in the treated area. 

Cupping therapy is generally a safe practice though there are some exceptions. Patients with bleeding conditions such as hemophilia, blood clotting issues, or hemorrhages shouldn’t practice cupping. Patients who recently suffered cardiac arrests within the last 6 months should avoid Cupping therapy. Be sure to inform the helpful staff at SOHMA if you have any skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, as cupping can aggravate the skin in the treated area. 

What are The Round Marks

The round marks left behind after cupping can signify how well your therapy is going. A pale mark can indicate an imbalance in your circulation or that the area being treated isn’t functioning appropriately. Light red or pink marks typically mean this area has good blood circulation and is nearing the end of the therapy. Red marks often indicate a large accumulation of toxins, and you may be experiencing pain and other symptoms. This usually means treatment has just started. If the mark is dark red or nearly purple, it can signify that this body part needs the most attention.

The discoloration on the surface of your skin is temporary, and the round marks aren’t permanent. However, depending on the colors the cupping therapy produces can greatly change the time required for the marks to fade away. The lightest colors can often fade away after a few hours, while the darker marks may take up to two weeks to completely vanish.

Take the Next Step In Improving Your Health by Contacting SOHMA Integrative Medicine

Our goal is to help you improve your health. You can contact us and ask about the Myers Cocktail, IV Therapy, Chiropractic care, or how our other health service lines can help you with your journey to improved health. 

Located in Long Beach and Lakewood, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

We look forward to helping you take the next step to better health.

Top 5 Benefits of CTP Therapy

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CTP therapy can be a tool to help with recovery prior and after surgery

Cellular tissue product (CTP) therapy is a new approach to repairing the body. It aims to replace, regenerate and reconstruct the body’s tissues. This can be a game changer if you have suffered from an injury or chronic pain. CTP stimulates your cells to regenerate into normal healthy cells. Resulting in the body’s healing.

CTP therapy is an amazing non-surgical form of relief, and today we’re going to go other five benefits of CTP therapy

Benefit #1 Arthritis

If you’re dealing with arthritis, you’re not alone. Arthritis affects nearly 25% of all adults in the US. Although usually caused by just aging, some arthritis can also be caused by tears, infections, and underlying diseases. However, symptoms often include pain, swelling, stiffness, and a decreased range of motion in the affected joints.

Though arthritis most commonly affects the hands, hips, and knees, CTP injections can help treat all major joints, including the ankles, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medication are typically used to manage a bit of the pain caused by arthritis and rarely work to solve the issue or prevent future damage. CTP injections can prevent inflammation and stimulate your tissue cells to regenerate.

Benefit #2 Chronic Pain

If you have felt pain for an extended period, you may suffer from chronic pain. Often caused by inflammation of dysfunctional nerves, chronic pain can be felt in many different areas of the body. Though the underlying causes of chronic pain can be difficult to understand, research shows that the number of people suffering from chronic pain has significantly increased for all US adult demographics. Primary care providers may recommend painkillers or surgery to help deal with chronic pain. An alternative is the use of CTP. CTP may help naturally heal damaged tissue, reducing inflammation which can help reduce pain.

Benefit #3 Knee Injury

Knee injuries can be excruciating and debilitating. Often tied to sports injuries, a knee injury can be caused by vehicular accidents, or in the case of seniors, a slip on uneven ground can cause a knee injury. Surgery may be required in some cases, while in others, treatment with CTP injections in conjunction with physical therapy can forgo the need for an invasive procedure.

Benefit #4 Low Risk

With the variety of benefits and conditions, CTP can help patients. The side effects of CTP injections are infrequent. Patients have stated that there is occasional mild discomfort in the treated area. 

While over-the-counter pain medication and pharmaceuticals only mask the pain, CTP has been used to resolve some issues. It has also been used to help patients avoid going through invasive surgeries.

Benefit #5 Post Surgery Recovery

Some patients may still require surgery. CTP therapy can help your body recover sooner after surgery. Physical therapy is sometimes recommended before surgery. CTP can buy valuable time before surgery to help the body prepare.

Take the Next Step In Improving Your Health by Contacting SOHMA Integrative Medicine

Our goal is to help you improve your health. You can reach out to us and ask about the Myers Cocktail, IV Therapy, Chiropractic care, or how our other health service lines can help you with your journey to improved health. 

Located in Long Beach and Lakewood, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey to better health.

What are Complementary Therapies to Myer’s Cocktails

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PRP Therapy being administered

When coming to SOHMA Integrated Medicine in Lakewood and Long Beach, CA, our goal is to get you out of pain, into balance, and back to play. This means we want to ensure you take full advantage of our therapies to get you started on your road to recovery.

Myer’s cocktail, on its own, has a wide variety of benefits. Some of these benefits include:

  • Quick Hydration 
  • Immune System Support
  • Boost in Energy
  • Improves Cardiovascular Health
  • Promotes Relaxation
  • Prevents Migraines

Though combined with complementary therapies, Myer’s cocktail can help improve the benefits of the other treatments and vice versa. Every patient is unique; however, while some may benefit from having tension released by chiropractic adjustments or a deep tissue massage, others may benefit more from acupuncture or cupping therapy to help ease their pain.

Join me today as we go over what Myer’s cocktail is and what complementary therapies we offer with Myer’s cocktail so you can get back to enjoying your time pain-free.

What Is Myer’s Cocktail

Myer’s cocktail is a form of IV therapy, the same kind of IV that would be used in a medical setting, but tailored to be used therapeutically. It contains a perfectly crafted blend of Vitamin C, and B Complex, Magnesium, and Calcium. As we get older, the body begins to absorb nutrients differently. This often results in the need for supplements to manage energy levels and proper immune system health.

Oral supplements can provide some of the required nutrients but aren’t immediately available for the body to use. Myer’s cocktail IV therapy bypasses the digestive system by delivering the  nutrients directly to the body. This allows the body to use vitamins and minerals and higher concentrations immediately.

Ozone Therapy

Often Ozone therapy is recommended to be combined with Myer’s cocktail. Both are IV therapies and share some benefits. Whereas Myer’s cocktail provides nutrients, Ozone therapy aids in removing toxins from the body. Not only do these two therapies complement each other, but they can also often be done at the same time. What does the old saying say about two birds and one stone?

Ozone’s ability to detoxify brings with it a few other benefits, such as:

  • Pain Relief
  • Improved Immune System
  • Prevents Viral Replication
  • Reduces Oxidative Stress
  • Anti-Inflammatory

Ozone therapy often results in higher energy levels and can help heal damaged cells protecting them from mustered oxidative stress.

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy can help improve the range of motion and reduce pain in people with arthritis and other injuries. PRP injections are produced using the patient’s own blood. This makes it so that there is no worry of rejection or contamination. Platelets can assist in strengthening and healing damaged tissues. By injecting the platelets into injured areas, the body will receive a higher concentration of blood platelets than would normally be offered. This can decrease pain and reduce swelling, delaying the progression of arthritis and providing lubrication to affected joints.

Many other therapies are available at SOHMA, and each patient has different needs. Feel free to ask the helpful staff at SOHMA what their recommendations are when receiving Myer’s cocktail therapy.

Take the Next Step In Improving Your Health by Contacting SOHMA Integrative Medicine

Our goal is to help you improve your health. You can reach out to us and ask about the Myers Cocktail, IV Therapy, Chiropractic care, or how our other health service lines can help you with your journey to improved health. 

Located in Long Beach and Lakewood, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey to better health.

Where can Tai Chi be Practiced?

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Tai Chi is an ancient martial art practiced for thousands of years to help improve inner peace and physical balance. Tai Chi is often called “meditation in motion” as the slow-moving poses and relaxing breathing rhythm helps put your mind into a feeling of calmness. In the medical community, however, it’s now called “medication in motion” because of its numerous researched health benefits.

Some of the physical benefits include:

  • Improves strength
  • Improved Flexibility
  • Improved Mobility
  • Improved Balance
  • Aerobic Conditioning

Though practiced by people of every age and physical fitness, Tai Chi is most often seen being practiced by older adults. One of the greatest benefits of Tai Chi for older adults is improving their balance. Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors, and by practicing Tai Chi, they can gain a sense of independence and confidence.

Practicing Tai Chi also comes with several benefits to your mental health. When you combine slow movements with calm breathing and get into a state of meditation, your mind begins to relax and release stress. Stress can lead to a variety of mental health issues, some of which include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Loss of Focus

Tai Chi has been shown to improve its practitioner’s mood significantly. Improved mood helps your energy levels, can reduce headaches, and help people get a restful night which can lower blood pressure.

With so many benefits, where and how should you practice Tai Chi? 

The short answer is anywhere you feel comfortable, though some people may have some preferences. Here are a couple to choose from when first starting.

Learning Online

With nearly everyone having access to the internet in the palm of their hands, the barrier of entry to learn Tai Chi is as low as ever. Following an online course such as Tai Chi for Beginners by our very own Dr. Hoover has incredibly detailed lessons for you to practice in the comfort of your living room. Learning through courses allows you to choose when to practice, how long to practice, and when to advance to the higher difficulties. 

There are some drawbacks, such as practicing too long. Though not dangerous, moderation is good practice to have when practicing Tai Chi. Other learning limitations via courses are losing the social aspect of practicing with a class and having a teacher help you with poses and movements.

Join a Class

One of the more common ways Tai Chi is practiced nowadays is by joining a Tai Chi class. You may even see a group practicing Tai Chi at your local park on the weekends. As previously stated, joining a class provided a social aspect. This is good learning because other students can help you when the teacher can’t. You can also give each other motivation to improve. A good teacher can also assist you when you are first learning poses. There may be some limits on how far you can stretch or how well you can balance at first, and a teacher can help you modify the stance and poses to suit your needs, even if you’re using a walker or a wheelchair.

If you want to join our free Tai Chi classes, we practice every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:00 am at Heartwell Park in Long Beach, CA. You’ll see us near the duck pond. You’re welcome to join. Just remember to wear comfortable clothes.

Take the Next Step In Improving Your Health by Contacting SOHMA Integrative Medicine

Our goal is to help you improve your health. You can reach out to us and ask about the Myers Cocktail, IV Therapy, Chiropractic care, or how our other health service lines can help you with your journey to improved health. 

Located in Long Beach and Lakewood, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey to better health.

What are CTP Injections Good for?

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Cellular tissue product (CTP) is a new form of therapy we provide at SOHMA Integrative Medicine in Long Beach and Lakewood CA that aids the body to repair and heal itself. 

Though the thought of any procedure involving needles can seem unnerving, CTP injections are helping us provide pain relief and a better quality of life to many patients without the need of drugs or surgeries.

Join us as we explore why you should know more about CTP injections and what they are good for.

What are CTP Injections?

CTP injections are used as an aid to support the body in healing damaged tissue caused by infections, trauma, injury or aging. CTP can help you to regrow tissue to be strong and fully functioning. Oftentimes CTP is used to help manage issues in the spine, hips, shoulders and other major joints. Days after treatment, new cells begin to grow and divide forming new tissue and repairing the damaged area.  

What are CTP Injections used for?

Due to the nature of CTP injections, they can be used to help with a variety of conditions including: 

  • Arthritis
  • Chronic Joint Pain
  • Chronic Muscle Pain
  • Inflammation
  • Ligament Tear/Sprain
  • Muscle Tear/Sprain
  • Trauma Caused by Injury

Dealing with long term chronic pain can be difficult for anybody. A common source of pain is usually swelling caused by the condition. CTP injections help prevent further inflammation in the area being treated. They then stimulate your own cells to regenerate, and encourage your body to heal the damaged tissue from the inside out. Damaged cells produce a chemical signal attracting the CTP, it then attaches itself to the local blood vessels rejuvenating, replacing and regenerating the damaged cells.

While there is no effective timeline for when a patient will notice significant improvement of their condition, CTP has been shown to help many chronic conditions. Like many procedures, each patient and condition will have their own individual variables determining the outcome of the treatment. Some patients notice an improvement in their condition within a few weeks while others will take months. There are also other cases where patients may require more than one treatment with CTP injections.

Are CTP Injections Right for You?

While there is nothing we can do about aging, here comes a time where our body can no longer keep up with our lifestyle. Whether it’s due to a sports injury, or a sedentary lifestyle, continual wear on our body can eventually become too much for it to recover from. This will slowly begin to affect muscles, tendons, cartilage and nerves. Furthermore poor lifestyle choices can accelerate the degeneration and cause additional pain to the point of it becoming a chronic condition.

Side effects of CTP injections are minor and extremely rare. Mild discomfort after in the treated area is common and increased nerve sensation can be seen when treating damaged nerves. CTP being delivered through injections will involve some level of pain though it’s usually for only a handful of seconds and are typically no more painful than other forms of joint injections or soft tissue injections. Many patients are choosing CTP injections as treatment over the alternative to masking their pain with pharmaceuticals. It’s also been used to avoid going through invasive surgeries. Although in severe cases surgery may still be required for some patients, CTP can help buy valuable time before surgery is needed.

Take the Next Step In Improving Your Health by Contacting SOHMA Integrative Medicine

Our goal is to help you improve your health. You can reach out to us and ask about the Myers Cocktail, IV Therapy, Chiropractic care, or how our other health service lines can help you with your journey to improved health. 

Located in Long Beach and Lakewood, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey to better health.

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