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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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 is a Myer’s Cocktail Good For?

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Myer’s Cocktails is an IV Therapy that supplements your body’s natural cellular processes.

The Myer’s cocktail is a form of IV therapy that many athletes and celebrities have popularized in recent years. This form of therapy uses the same IV seen in a medical setting to deliver medicine to patients. Instead of medication Myer’s cocktail IV Therapy is used to deliver nutrients and fluids to the body in a therapeutic environment. 

The benefit of using an IV to deliver nutrients instead of a supplement taken orally is that with an IV your body has the nutrients ready for absorption through the bloodstream immediately and at higher concentrations. Although oral supplementation can suffice for some, there is a noticeable delay and effect compared to the Myer’s Cocktail IV therapy. A Myer’s cocktail is a blend of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin B complex, Magnesium, and Calcium.

What is Myer’s cocktail good for? And where can I find a Myer’s cocktail near me?

SOHMA Integrative Medicine of Long Beach, CA, offers the Myer’s IV therapy. As for what it’s good for, join me as we answer that question.

Boosts Immune System

Many nutrients in the Myer’s cocktail provide enhanced cellular function. Vitamin B complex promotes the formation of antibodies to help with this response. Vitamin C often fortifies the immune system by supporting multiple cellular functions.

Improves Blood Circulation

Healthy blood circulation can help reduce fatigue and improve physical performance, which is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Magnesium and Vitamin C in the Myer’s cocktail is often used to promote and enhance cellular health and blood circulation. At the same time, the Vitamin B complex in the Myer’s cocktail improves blood circulation by aiding in the production of red blood cells and iron absorption. 

Mood Enhancer

Serotonin is a naturally occurring hormone that is connected to our mood. Often called the “feel good” hormone, serotonin helps stave off anxiety and depression. Serotonin can also help you feel confident in yourself and raise your self-esteem. An essential resource in the production of serotonin is Vitamin B-12.

Helps with Migraines

Migraines can be debilitating headaches for many adults, often resulting in sensitivity to sound and light. The pain can often result from inflammation and tension built up in the neck muscles and head. The body can take advantage of Vitamin C’s anti-inflammatory properties to help relieve some of that tension which can help reduce the duration of the migraine. 

Regular use of Myer’s Cocktail IV therapy has helped reduce the severity and frequency of migraines. Magnesium can cause blood vessels in the brain to constrict, which can trigger migraines. Calcium is often tied to bone health. It is also required in muscle functions such as contractions and relaxation.

Hydration

Myer’s cocktail IV therapy provides the nutrients through a saline and electrolyte solution. When absorbed by the body, it increases its hydration levels. Due to the fluids being delivered directly to the body without going through the digestive system, the body can hydrate much faster than by drinking a glass of water.

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, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

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

Does Myer’s Cocktail Help with Fatigue?

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Fatigue is a problem that many people face. Myer’s Cocktails has a mix of vitamins that can help boost your energy levels.

Generally, fatigue has been found to affect nearly 38% of working adults, with the majority of people affected being women. Several reasons, including infections, malnutrition, insomnia, and more, can cause fatigue. This makes diagnosing fatigue difficult as it can be a symptom of many conditions. For this reason, treatment for fatigue has also proven to be challenging as primary care providers often overlook it due to the difficulty surrounding its diagnosis.

There are a few tell-tale signs that you may suffer from fatigue, and Myer’s cocktail can help with those symptoms. Join me as we explore how fatigue affects your body and how Myer’s cocktail can help.

What is Myer’s Cocktail?

Though people often believe that taking a multivitamin can provide any missing nutrients the body may need, many don’t realize that the digestive system can sometimes break down nutrients before the body can use them. The Myer’s cocktail IV therapy, on the other hand, bypasses the digestive system altogether. By delivering the nutrients directly to the bloodstream, the body has the full availability of the vitamins and minerals at a higher concentration. Because you bypass the digestive system, the body now has more immediate access to the nutrients that the Myer’s cocktail provides.

The Myer’s cocktail is a form of IV therapy. The IV is a delivery method for fluid containing nutrients the body needs for regular function. The Myer’s cocktail blend ingredients include Vitamin C, B Complex, Magnesium, and Calcium.

Where can I find a Myer’s Cocktail near me?

SOHMA Integrative Medicine in Long Beach, CA, offers IV therapy, including Myer’s Cocktail and Ozone therapy.

How Fatigue Can Affect You

There are many signs that you are dealing with fatigue. Most notable is a lack of energy, motivation, drowsiness, and a general feeling of not caring about outcomes. Although fatigue is a normal and useful resonance to physical activities and stressful situations, when fatigue is not relieved by enough rest and a proper diet, it can be cause for concern. Your primary care provider should evaluate it as it can lead to more complications, such as chronic fatigue syndrome.                                                                                                                                                        

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Chronic fatigue syndrome is one of those conditions where symptoms of fatigue persist for over six months and doesn’t resolve with adequate rest. It is often diagnosed based on the presence of a group of symptoms of fatigue after all other possible causes of fatigue have been ruled out. Due to there being many shared symptoms of CFS with other conditions, CFS is difficult to diagnose.

How Myers Cocktail can Help

The ingredients in the Myer’s cocktail can help fight off fatigue. Vitamin C is considered a mood enhancer. It enables the body to synthesize dopamine and adrenaline, the hormone that controls our “fight or flight.” Vitamin B complex has several benefits to our body’s energy levels. Vitamin B12 helps form red blood cells and helps convert fat and protein to energy. Magnesium helps the body get rid of lactic acid in the muscles. Lactate acid usually builds up in the muscles during exercise, leading to fatigue and muscle soreness. When the body has low levels of calcium, it can lead to extreme fatigue. It can cause tiredness and generally result in muscle weakness.

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, CA, we help individuals from the surrounding cities.

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