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The "centenarian era" has arrived. While many people nowadays live to nearly a hundred years or more, living those long years in good health remains a challenge. At some point, some part of the body becomes uncomfortable, and functions begin to decline. In the centenarian era, the challenge is not merely living long, but doing so healthily. Without any preparation, living to a hundred can be more of a curse than a blessing.
For insights on maintaining long-term health, we turned to SBK MD Group, known for its expertise and experience in making health management easily accessible.
For the past 19 years, Stanley Kim, a specialist at the helm of SBK MD Group, has steadfastly served the health needs of New Jersey residents. The clinic attracts many Korean-Americans suffering from chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and kidney diseases. The hospital’s strength lies in its optimal treatment offerings through IV Infusion Therapy, which include iron supplements, high-dose vitamin C, immune cocktails, and antibiotics.
Stanley Kim, who graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine and completed his residency in general internal medicine at Albert Einstein Affiliated Hospital, pursued further training as a nephrology and hypertension researcher at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Kim often uses the term "healthy longevity," underlining that the essence of a centenarian era is not mere life extension, but living healthily for an extended period. He believes consistent management is key, advocating for regular check-ups and early detection of diseases. Kim emphasizes safeguarding health while young as the best investment in health capital.
It is universally acknowledged that adequate nutrition is crucial for health. However, obtaining a balanced intake of all necessary nutrients is not always easy. This reality has made nutrient injections popular, particularly among celebrities.
Vitamin nutritional injections involve directly infusing nutrients like electrolytes, glucose, vitamins, and minerals into the bloodstream via intravenous therapy. This method ensures nutrients quickly reach cells, with effects becoming apparent faster than when consumed orally. Furthermore, it allows nutrients that are poorly absorbed in the stomach or tissues to be directly utilized by the body. Notable vitamin IV injections include Myers' Cocktail and high-dose Vitamin C.
Myers' Cocktail Therapy is one method through which nutrients such as vitamins and minerals are mixed appropriately and supplied quickly to cells via intravenous infusion. It serves to combat various modern ailments, aiding in chronic fatigue recovery, liver function improvement, muscle pain alleviation, cardiovascular diseases, skin whitening, and aging prevention. It is beneficial for migraines, menstrual pains, allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, upper respiratory infections, depression, hyperthyroidism, and post-exercise recovery.
PHOTO CREDIT: With Dr. James Lim, Director of Renal Transplant, at a Kidney Seminar
High-dose Vitamin C therapy involves intravenously administering Vitamin C, which humans cannot synthesize, despite its synthesis in plants and animals. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C removes free radicals within the body, offering protection. It is involved in collagen synthesis, aiding in wound healing, and is critical in synthesizing various neurotransmitters. Intravenous high-dose Vitamin C mitigates the toxic effects of radiation treatment and alleviates chemotherapy side effects such as nausea, white blood cell decline, and severe fatigue, also assisting chemotherapeutic agents in entering cancer cells.
The effectiveness of vitamin nutritional injection therapy is determined by consistent management. Kim recommends maximizing the benefits of Myers' Cocktail injections by administering them once weekly for the first month, then once every two to four weeks based on the patient’s health condition. High-dose Vitamin C injection costs vary according to dosage, while Myers' Cocktail is available in four-session packages. While iron and antibiotic IV injections are covered by insurance, nutritional and high-dose Vitamin C injections are not. However, SBK MD Group offers discounted packages for patients committed to regular health maintenance through vitamin injections. Further information and consultations are available via phone inquiries or in-person visits.
