Support Your Immune Health
Treatments to Explore at The Wellness Lounge
When Alaska’s colder months arrive, taking care of your health becomes even more intentional. Busy schedules, less daylight, and seasonal illnesses can make it harder to get the rest and recovery your body needs.
At The Wellness Lounge, we approach immune health as part of your overall well-being. Alongside sleep, nourishing food, hydration, and appropriate preventive care, we offer treatments you can discuss with our team, from sauna and nutrient IVs to ozone and NAD+.
Each option has a different purpose, and the evidence behind them varies. Here’s what to know when building your seasonal wellness plan.
Sauna: Make Space for Regular Recovery
There’s something especially welcome about stepping into a sauna on a cold Alaska day. It offers a dedicated pause in your routine, a chance to warm up, unwind, and make recovery a habit.
Researchers have also explored whether regular sauna bathing affects respiratory illness. One small study found fewer colds among people who used a sauna regularly, but larger studies are needed before we can confidently recommend sauna for preventing illness. Sauna should not be considered a treatment for an active infection.
For your wellness routine, consistency and comfort matter more than pushing through intense heat. Stay hydrated, choose sessions you tolerate comfortably, and skip the sauna when you have a fever or are dehydrated. Ask your provider about suitability if you have a medical condition that affects heat tolerance.
IV Therapy: A Personalized Approach to Fluids and Nutrients
Adequate nutrition is essential for normal immune function. Vitamin C and other nutrients help your body maintain its natural defenses, and correcting a deficiency can be an important part of supporting your health. More nutrients, however, do not automatically mean stronger immunity.
IV therapy delivers fluids and selected nutrients directly into the bloodstream. Whether that approach is appropriate depends on your medical history, hydration status, nutritional needs, and treatment goals.
At The Wellness Lounge, the conversation starts with choosing a treatment that fits you. An IV can be considered within a broader care plan, with realistic expectations about what it can accomplish.
Our Cold Buster: Featuring 10 Grams of Vitamin C
Our Cold Buster IV features 10 grams of vitamin C, a nutrient involved in normal immune function and antioxidant protection.
IV administration produces higher blood concentrations of vitamin C than oral supplementation.Research showing modest reductions in cold duration largely involves regular oral supplementation; those findings cannot be assumed to apply to a 10-gram IV.
Ozone: Understanding an Investigational Option
Ozone is another treatment offered at The Wellness Lounge that patients may ask about when exploring integrative care.
Ozone is the gold standard for autoimmune disorders in Europe. It acts as an anti viral, anti bacterial, anti fungal, and anti parasitic agent in your body. Working with the intelligence of your body to super oxygenate your system, while your body uses the third oxygen molecule to attach unwanted pollutants.
NAD+: Cellular Energy and Emerging Research
NAD+ is a molecule naturally present in your cells that participates in energy metabolism. That biological role has generated interest in NAD+ infusions for wellness and recovery.
However, the role of NAD+ inside the body does not establish the benefits of giving additional NAD+ through an IV. Human infusion research remains limited, and NAD+ has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections or strengthen immunity. Early studies have examined metabolism and tolerability rather than demonstrating those outcomes.
Build Your Seasonal Wellness Plan With Us
Supporting your immune health starts with consistent daily care: adequate sleep, nourishing meals, movement, hydration, and recommended vaccinations. Treatments should complement that foundation and address a clear need.
At The Wellness Lounge, we welcome your questions. Whether you’re interested in regular sauna sessions, our Cold Buster IV, or learning more about ozone and NAD+, a consultation can help you understand the options and make an informed choice.
Contact The Wellness Lounge to discuss a personalized seasonal wellness plan. If you’re currently sick, call before visiting so we can guide you toward the appropriate care.
References
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements for Immune Function and Infectious Diseases. Reviews nutrient roles in immune health and evidence for vitamin C and respiratory infections.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Covers vitamin C physiology, oral versus IV administration, and safety considerations.
Ernst E, Pecho E, Wirz P, Saradeth T. Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds. Annals of Medicine. 1990;22(4):225–227. A small study suggesting fewer colds with regular sauna use; further research is needed.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. 21 CFR § 801.415: Maximum Acceptable Level of Ozone. Describes the federal regulatory position on ozone’s medical use and inhalation risks.
Grant R, et al. A pilot study investigating changes in the human plasma and urine NAD+ metabolome during a 6-hour intravenous infusion of NAD+. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2019;11:257. Examines NAD+ metabolism following infusion; it does not establish immune benefits.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Reminds Compounders to Use Ingredients Suitable for Sterile Compounding. Includes reported adverse reactions involving injectable NAD+ products and concerns about ingredient quality.