IV Therapy
Why Choose NaturedMed for IV Therapy Guidance?
- Naturopathic doctors are the experts in IV nutrient therapy and alternative medicine.
- Naturopathic doctors are educated in IV nutrient therapy during their medical school training.
- Naturopathic doctors teach IV therapy to MD, DO and other providers in nationally certified courses.
- We have a deep understanding about the quality of ingredients, safety and efficacy of IV nutrient therapy.
- Our NDs have been providing guidance for patients with IV therapy since 2005
- Our doctors counsel and guide patients on what IV treatments and protocols will best suited for them as well as partnering with clinics/providers who offer these treatments.
Benefits of IV Therapy
It has been hypothesized that we absorb anywhere from 10%-80% of our nutrients from the food we eat. Obstacles to nutrient absorption from food include irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, gastric ulcers, dietary restrictions, high level athletic training, heavy menstrual cycles, bariatric surgeries (weight loss surgeries), infections, and poor diet. By contrast, intravenous nutrients bypass the stomach and the liver and are absorbed instantly. By increasing the concentration, gradient vitamins and minerals are pushed into the cell more easily.
Over the last 15 years, it has become clear that IV drip therapy can help improve cold and flu symptoms, recovery, hangovers, and fatigue. Some of our intravenous treatments are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of conditions such as heavy metal poisoning, dehydration, and nutritional deficiency. Chelation therapy, using EDTA, has been approved by the FDA as a safe and effective treatment for heavy metal poisoning for more than four decades. Nutritional IV replacement therapy has been FDA approved for various corresponding nutritional deficiencies.
IV Menu
Toxic metals are pervasive in our environment. Heavy metal toxicity can impair mitochondria (the “powerhouse” cells of the body). EDTA (ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) is an amino acid that is FDA approved for lead poisoning. EDTA also chelates copper and iron and other heavy metals. Our treatments are balanced with replenishing essential vitamins and minerals including B complex and Vitamin C. Heavy metal testing is required prior to any chelation treatments.
Optional: heavy metal testing kit
Enhance overall wellness with the Myers nutritional “cocktail”. This IV treatment was first developed by John Myers MD, a physician practicing out of Baltimore. He developed it for chronic fatigue patients. It is used widely for fatigue, recovery from viral infections, bacterial infections, athletic performance and nutritional deficiencies. Unique to NatureMed, our Myers nutritional contains more Vitamin C than the original recipe that most clinics offer. The content consists of Vitamin C 7.5G, Calcium, Magnesium, B complex, methyl-B12, B5, and B6. Follow this with a glutathione drip to optimize mitochondrial function.
Suffering from anemia or low ferritin? We have been safely and effectively delivering IV iron to anemic patients since 2006. We use the best and safest iron on the market. Although oral iron supplements can work for many patients, IV iron is used when oral iron treatments fail. IV iron bypasses the gut and is absorbed by all tissues in the body. Blood testing and a visit with our doctor is required to receive this treatment. IV iron is well tolerated. Add on other nutrients to enhance absorption such as a Myers or Vitamin C!
Note: Lab testing and doctors visit is required
Glutathione is the most powerful antioxidant in the body. It is an amino acid produced in the liver that kills free radicals and helps with detoxification. It helps to protect our mitochondria from oxidative stress, repair DNA and regulate our immune system. The lungs use it extensively to heal damage and protect against the inhalation of pollution, and it’s needed for a healthy response to lung infections. Improve your overall health and optimize your mitochondria with IV glutathione. We offer glutathione dosing up to 9 grams.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and can promote the production of collagen. It has varying effects on the body depending upon the dose. High dose vitamin C is considered treatments over 25G. Only 50% of an oral 1250 mg dose is absorbed. High dose vitamin C has been tested in phase I clinical trials in patients with advanced cancer and was found to be safe and well tolerated. If given at high enough doses Vitamin C is capable of turning into hydrogen peroxide within cancer cells causing these cells to die and thereby promoting tumor regression and improving quality of life. We require a G6PD test for patients receiving doses at 50G or higher. Our IV Vitamin C is pH balanced with extra minerals to ensure the best absorption.
At NatureMed, we counsel patients on the best IV therapy treatments with protocols. We help to facilitate IV treatment needs of our patients to trusted providers and IV clinics. The medical staff we partner with are experts in the field and offer products that are of the highest quality and in partnership we help patients optimize health and restore wellness.
To schedule please call us at (303) 884-7557.