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IV Wellness Therapies

An increasing number of physicians are utilizing Intravenous (IV) Therapies as a part of their approach to helping patients restore or maintain their health. The rationale for using IV therapy is related to the limitation of the gastrointestinal tract in the absorption of therapeutic levels of various micronutrients. IV therapy is also very helpful when building up the levels of nutrients before the patient begins maintenance with an oral supplement.

For example, if someone is given a large dose of Oral Magnesium, the end result is simply diarrhea because of Magnesium's effect on the bowels. However, intravenous administration of Magnesium does not have that effect. So, if given in an IV form, the level given can be much higher to affect a positive change. There is also a noted advantage in establishing somewhat higher plasma levels of various micronutrients in an acute fashion, as this procedure can saturate cellular metabolic processes to an enhanced, overall cellular functional efficiency.

The utility of intravenous treatments is varied. Over the years, numerous protocols have been developed by nutritionally oriented physicians. They are specifically aimed at working with a variety of processes. They include Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue, Immune enhancements, acute and chronic Infectious processes, augmentation of Cancer therapies and the acceleration of wound healing, to name just a few.

The length of an IV treatment will vary depending on the nature and type of treatment received. It can last from 20 minutes to several hours.