IV therapy can be amazing way to feel better, quickly. As one of the tools that we use in clinic, these nutrient-rich bags offer a great way to improve nutritional status at a faster rate than what can be done through diet. Patient’s will often note improvements in energy and wellbeing immediately following an IV with additional benefits over the course of multiple IVs.
So when would someone come for an IV? IV therapy can be prescribed for a variety of concerns including, but not limited to:
- Fatigue or low energy (“burnout”)
- Menstrual pain
- Recurrent colds/flu/infections
- Fibromyalgia, CFS, or poor metabolic function
- Elevated liver enzymes or fatty liver syndrome
- Anxiety
- Poor digestive function including leaky gut, Crohn’s, colitis etc
- Adjunctive cancer care
At Sprout we have a designated IV space where patients can relax while receiving their IV therapy. This therapeutic time can be spent listening to a meditation, connecting with other patients in the room, or closing your eyes for a powernap. Especially after 18 months of being stuck at home, this has been a welcomed space for many to heal and rejuvenate.
What is IV therapy?
Intravenous Therapy (IV) is a method of mixing sterile water or saline solution with vitamins and minerals to create an individualized solution that is dripped into the bloodstream. This highly concentrated solution is 100% absorbed into the cells where it is needed most, while requiring no energy output from the body. Depending on the solution combination, these nutrients can be used to make energy, repair damage, restore nutrients depletions and more.
What does an IV visit look like?
At Sprout we have three ND’s that are IV certified and can offer your IV therapy. Before and after your IV, your blood pressure will be taken, and your practitioner will quickly check-in on your wellbeing for that day. Being hydrated and fed are encouraged prior to treatment.
Once you are comfortable in our reclining chair, a needle (catheter) is inserted into your vein and your IV bag will be connected to allow for a slow, steady drip of nutrients into the bloodstream. Depending on the type of bag, your drip may take approximately 20-75 minutes. At the end of the treatment, the catheter is removed and a bandage is applied. Patients often leave feeling rejuvenated and energized.
For more information connect with one of our ND’s at Sprout and see if IV therapy would be right for you.
You deserve to feel great, and we can help!
In health,
Dr Chanel Cressman, ND
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