What is Intravenous Therapy?
By administering vitamins and mineral through an injection, many of the problems of taking large doses by mouth are avoided. IV therapy helps correct low nutrient levels more quickly and without the potential side effects like diarrhoea and heartburn which often accompany oral doses of vitamins and minerals.
Clinical research has demonstrated the enhanced benefits of intravenous vitamin therapy as nutrients are absorbed directly into the body tissue and cells through the blood stream. There are tremendous benefits to metabolism, energy and disease prevention and/or treatment.
For individuals with chronic and depleted health conditions, IV therapies bypass the digestive and liver filtration systems, therefore providing a more efficient delivery of nutrients.
MYERS IV
John Myers, MD, a physician from Baltimore, Maryland, pioneered the use of intravenous (IV) vitamins and minerals over 30 years ago as treatment for a variety of medical conditions. This potent solution contains a specially balanced combination of vitamins and minerals. A typical Myers’ Cocktail consists of magnesium, calcium, vitamin B-5 (dexpanthenol), vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B complex, and an average of 25 grams of Vitamin C.
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VITAMIN C IV
Intravenous (IV) vitamin C therapy has proven an effective means of addressing a variety of medical conditions and most significantly, boosting immune system performance.
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How is the protocol given?
At Okanagan Natural Medicine, our Vitamin C protocol mixes all Myers ingredients and a concentrated liquid vitamin C into an IV bag. Specific recipes are formulated to meet the individual needs of our patients.
This mixture is then hung on an IV pole and is administered by small needle inserted into a vein in your hand or arm to deliver the IV treatment. The treatments are painless and take between 30 minutes to 1 hour to deliver depending on the treatment prescribed and your comfort level.
What is the frequency of treatment?
Patients vary in the number of treatments needed, but most require infusions 1 to 2 times per week. Some patients experience improvement after only one treatment, and many report significant healing by the fourth infusion. People who have chronic conditions may need ongoing treatment of several IV’s per week, or periodically every few weeks to regain their energy.
Is it safe?
The IV formulations are a safe, effective, and minimally invasive therapy that is well tolerated by most people. They carry a very low risk of serious adverse side effects. If the protocol is administered quickly there may be a sensation of warmth and flushing. This is due to the rapid rise of magnesium. Some patients may also have the taste of vitamins in their mouth shortly after they are given the infusion.
Myers IV can be used for a wide variety of conditions, but most common conditions treated include:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with or without Epstein-Barr virus
Chronic depression
Acute or chronic muscle spasm
Fibromyalgia
Migraine headaches - often within minutes
Tension headaches
Narcotic withdrawal
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Respiratory problems
Acute of chronic asthma
Sinusitis
Bronchitis
Cardiovascular disease
Ischemic vascular disease
Congestive heart failure
Athletes who need quick recovery for athletic events
Acute viral illness/colds
Acute infections
There are many reasons that your physician may prescribe a Medium Vitamin C IV. Most physicians prescribe Vitamin C IV therapy to boost immune support.
Viral Infections
Colds or Flu
Chronic systemic Candida
Malnutrition/Malabsorption
Rheumatoid arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Sports injuries
Restless Leg Syndrome
Okanagan Natural Medicine provides a variety of Vitamin IV therapies administered by our highly qualified nursing and lab tech staff with all therapies supervised and monitored by our team of physicians.
We encourage you to visit Okanagan Natural Medicine to meet with our physicians and learn more about this treatment.
