Intravenous ketamine therapy
Ketamine is a substance used as an anesthetic and pain reliever in some cases. However, more and more research shows that it has other important health benefits.
Once inside the human body, ketamine quickly reaches the brain. There it stimulates the synthesis of brain-derived neurotrophic factor or BDNF. This promotes the formation of new connections between neurons.
The connections that BDNF stimulates the most are those that have been damaged by pathological processes, such as depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Therefore, this substance represents hope for thousands of people who are going through hard times.
Treatment of chronic pain
Neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia pain and cancer pain persist over time and affect quality of life. Intravenous ketamine reconfigures neural connections and these pains are less.
Reduction of symptoms of depression and anxiety
Hydroxynorketamine is the active metabolite of ketamine with antidepressant properties. Scientific studies suggest that this substance has better effects than classic antidepressants. In fact, the FDA approved a commercial presentation for patients with depression. The new neural connections would also improve the response to anxiolytic medications.
Improved response to medications
Due to chronic pain or the continued use of antidepressants, many patients find that their medications no longer work. Ketamine is able to create new synapses and the response to drugs can return. It is possible to recover the benefits of prescriptions that had ceased to be efficient. For example, in people who use opioids or antidepressants.
Where can you get the Intravenous Ketamine Therapy?
At Long Life Clinic we offer intravenous ketamine therapy. At the initial consultation, Dr. Garant will create a treatment plan specific to your case. The therapy is administered in our cozy and friendly clinic in Marbella, under the highest safety standards.
