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Immune boost: The benefits of vitamins
The article discusses how vitamins can strengthen immune function, particularly for those who frequently experience colds or flu, explaining that poor nutrition, stress, and lack of exercise compromise immune system performance.
Key supplements highlighted include "IV in Portland" therapy, which delivers B-complex vitamins, B12, vitamin C, and glutathione quickly to enhance immunity.
Zinc helps eliminate bacteria, with low levels linked to increased bacterial infections. Those deficient should take 15-50mg daily.
Vitamin E functions as a potent immune protector and antioxidant, increasing resistance to infection while reducing stress-related damage. It's available in raw state oils, soft gel capsules, and moisturizing creams.
Vitamin C provides antiviral and antibacterial protection, supporting immune function and development of multiple body systems. It's recommended at 1000mg daily with meals in capsule, chewable, or effervescent forms.
Co-enzyme Q10, described as the "spark of life," supports heart health with antioxidant properties while helping immune function and preventing cell damage.
You Can’t Spell Relieve Without “IV”
The article from Portland Monthly presents Good IV, a concierge IV therapy service bringing relief to hangovers and dehydration. The piece positions IV therapy as a modern solution for busy people who overindulge, comparing hangover symptoms to flu-like misery.
Good IV delivers hospital-grade IV drips to customers' homes with customized fluid mixtures including electrolytes, vitamins, anti-nausea medications, and pain relievers. The service was founded by physician Richard Kozak and registered nurse Stephen Harris with the mission of helping "Portland enjoy their passions to the fullest."
The company offers various treatment options beyond hangover relief, including electrolyte replenishment, anti-inflammatory combinations for athletic recovery, and remedies for jetlag and illness. Customers can add supplements like antacids or pain relievers to enhance their treatment's effectiveness.
All services are administered by licensed medical professionals. The article acknowledges that while IV therapy for hangovers might seem unusual, similar services have long been available in spas, clinics, and doctors' offices, with mobile options like Good IV making them more accessible to people in their homes.
'We've been slammed': Mobile IV service treats Portlanders' NYE hangovers
The KGW news article reports on Good IV, a mobile service helping Portland residents recover from New Year's Eve hangovers at the start of 2017. The company sends trained technicians to customers' homes to administer IV drips aimed at quickly relieving hangover symptoms.
According to co-owner Stephen Harris, a registered nurse, the company provides pain medication (Toradol) and anti-nausea medication (Zofran) along with hydration therapy. The entire treatment process takes about an hour, after which staff promise that "pesky hangover doesn't stand a chance."
Harris noted that New Year's Day was one of their busiest days of the year, stating "We've been slammed" and adding with a smile that "It's been a really good New Year for us."
The article was published by KGW on January 2, 2017, with an update on January 4, 2017, and includes a video demonstrating the service. The piece concludes with a link to Good IV's website for readers interested in learning more about their services.
Now You Can Beat That New Year’s Hangover with an Artisanal IV Drip
The Portland Monthly article by Tuck Woodstock (December 28, 2015) describes Good IV, a "mobile IV rehydration service" offering relief for hangovers by delivering hospital-grade treatments directly to customers' homes.
The piece vividly portrays the familiar hangover experience—"head pounding, mouth dry, body aching, room spinning"—and the seeming impossibility of getting water when you need it most. Rather than hiding under covers or begging a roommate for Gatorade, Good IV delivers fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, anti-nausea medications, and pain relief directly into customers' veins.
Founded by physician Richard Kozak and registered nurse Stephen Harris, Good IV joins a growing trend of mobile IV services nationwide. They offer specialized treatment options including the "Beast Mode" drip for athletic recovery with electrolytes and anti-inflammatory medications, and the "Doctor's Note" with multivitamins for jetlag or illness. Customers can add extra vitamin B-12, antacids, anti-nausea medications, or pain relievers.
The company offers group discounts for parties of 5-10, 10-20, and 20+ people, suggesting the amusing image of "dozens of hangover guests" all connected to personal IVs.
28 Reasons to Love Portland Right Now: Part V #19
The Willamette Week article highlights several unique aspects that make Portland lovable. The featured section (No. 19) spotlights Good IV, described as "the first mobile IV hangover cure company in Oregon."
Founded in October 2015 by emergency-room nurse Stephen Harris (characterized as a "blue-eyed angel of mercy") and Dr. Richard Kozak, Good IV provides at-home IV treatments after the founders witnessed ER patients waiting hours for fluids and medications. The service costs $145 (comparable to an ER visit with insurance) and takes less than an hour to administer.
Harris first experienced IV therapy himself during his Navy service with a "banana bag" IV after nights of drinking. Though he admits "there's no real science to hangovers," the treatment includes fluids and customizable add-ons like Zofran for nausea, B-12 for energy, and Toradol for pain.
At publication time, Good IV had completed about 50 treatments and was developing its marketing strategy through social media, wedding websites, and beer festival promotions. Despite his business focus, Harris maintains his nurse's ethics, noting: "You're still damaging your body... But it's the difference between laying sweating and wanting to vomit all morning and getting up and going to brunch with your friends."
Best of the City 2016: Portland’s Top Workouts and Most Nourishing Eats
The Portland Monthly article by Tuck Woodstock (June 2016) showcases Portland's premier fitness venues and healthy dining options for 2016. The piece features several categories of excellence in the city's wellness scene:
The fitness section highlights The Refinery, a small-batch fitness studio that expanded due to popularity, praising its personal training atmosphere in group settings. Pil-oga-robic's combination of Pilates, yoga, and aerobics earns recognition for effective multitasking workouts, while Revocycle receives acclaim for its feminist approach to spin classes.
In the recovery and wellness category, Babe Wax stands out for its inclusive, body-positive waxing services for diverse clients. Good IV earns the "Best New Way to Post-Party Like a Rock Star" designation for its mobile service delivering fluids, electrolytes, and anti-nausea aids directly into the bloodstream. Löyly's Northeast location gets praise for transforming spa visits into a Scandinavian lifestyle experience.
The healthy eating section features Kure's nutrient-packed smoothies, the Sudra's vegan-friendly happy hour, and Minimalist Baker's simple yet delicious plant-based recipes requiring ten or fewer ingredients.
