Ep 88 Intravenous Therapies & Vitamin Infusions | Dr Michael Barnish

Episode 88 hosts Dr Michael Barnish (Head of Genetics & Nutrition for REVIV Global)  REVIV are the global leaders in intravenous therapies and vitamin injections. We explore Dr Barnish's journey into functional medicine before untangling the topic of intravenous (IV) infusions. We'll explore the history of the treatments, what commonly goes into them, what they are used for and address some of the controversies surrounding IV nutrition. 0:00 Introduction   1:04 Meet Dr Michael Barnish   3:19 Functional Medicine Journey   5:16 Limits of Traditional Healthcare   9:44 Defining Functional Medicine   11:56 Training and Evidence Gaps   14:01 Ongoing Learning and Research   16:30 Collaboration in Wellness Fields   18:16 Role at Revive Clinics   23:53 Rise of IV Therapy   27:02 Preventative Health Focus   30:22 Origins of IV Therapy   33:44 Safety and Franchise Model   37:39 Typical IV Patients   41:39 Wellness and Symptom Support   45:36 IV vs Oral Supplements   48:05 Absorption Explained   51:43 Supporting Lifestyle Changes   57:32 Common IV Ingredients   1:01:04 Vitamin C Role   1:03:30 Glutathione Benefits   1:07:48 Myers Cocktail Explained   1:12:19 NAD Therapy Overview   1:16:00 Safety and Evidence   1:19:56 Monitoring Higher Risk Supplements   1:22:22 Conditions Treated   1:25:07 Inflammation and Disease   1:27:43 Long Term Lifestyle Health   1:30:37 Marketing and Regulation   1:33:59 Consultation and Screening   1:36:53 Treatment Process   1:39:25 Duration and Aftercare   1:42:10 Side Effects and Risks   1:44:30 Managing Complications   1:48:40 Cancer Treatment Debate   1:53:30 Vitamin Toxicity   1:55:45 Treatment Costs   2:00:30 Future of Preventative Care   2:03:05 Wrap Up ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION