I have just recently been introduced to B12 shots; shots that are apparently becoming more and more popular these days with actors, politicians and people on the go opting for them over lattes and cappuccinos. I myself have started to get a weekly shot. Yesterday was the third week for me so far.
My doctor told me that they are great stress reducers, skin enhancers, energy boosters, as well as having many other beneficial health factors. They are quick and painless. I stress painless because I have an extremely strong aversion to pain and needles and was completely surprised at how I hardly felt a thing.
Though I never thought I would spend $25 a pop on a single vitamin supplement, I have always believed that my health is worth every expense in the world.
After the first shot, I found myself a couple of days later feeling overly smiley. Sounds silly, huh? Well, that's exactly how I felt. I noticed it most one afternoon when I was chatting with my girl friend. She was talking and I was enjoying our conversation as usual, but as she was speaking I found myself grinning more than I think the conversation warranted. It felt silly, it felt a bit goofy and it felt good. For some reason I felt almost on the verge of giggling at anything she said. I don't recall feeling like that in any previous conversation I had had with her before.
Was it just a fluke? I brushed it off and didn't think much of it until the next day. When we were talking again and the same feeling came over me. And then the light bulb went off in my mind! It must be the B12 shot!
Because of that experience and my doctor's words about how great these shots are for one's overall health I have decided to make them a new part of my health regime. Some people get them once a month while others get them as often as twice a week. I myself have opted for once a week dosage. Some people say these shots are the new “caffeine fix”, some believe it's a placebo effect.
Having experienced it myself, I believe it's possible it may be a little bit of both. When I first felt the effect two days later I had forgotten that I had gotten the shot. It was clearly not in the forefront of my mind. So that to me makes me think it's the shot and not the placebo effect. But now two weeks later and two shots later, I am not certain if I still feel the effects. I tend to stay up late and vary on feeling tired throughout my days as a norm, but either way, its B12 and its good stuff.
Wondering where you can get your B12 shots? If you live in the Los Angeles area, check out Cosmetique Med Spa, where, my doctor, Dr. Sarshad practices. He is a wonderful man who makes his patients feel special and genuinely taken care of. As mentioned earlier, individually these shots are $25, and they offer a great special deal as well: purchase 5 shots for $100 and save $25! Improve your health and save money at the same time; it can't get any better than that!
