Dr. Emina jasarevic, nd | Naturopathic physician

IV Vitamin Therapy

Enjoy a beautiful Kelowna sunset from the comfort of our IV wellness room during your IV Vitamin infusion. “IV Vitamin Drips” or Intravenous (IV) Micronutrient Therapy allows for the delivery of nutrients directly into the blood stream. This is an excellent method to provide the body with essential nutritional vitamins and minerals that are often the underlying deficiencies of many health conditions. By eliminating the need to travel through the often-compromised digestive tract, we are able to deliver high doses of specific nutrients that are immediately bio-available to the tissues and cells of the body. In this way, it is possible to utilize very high concentrations of certain nutrients to correct disease states.

Intravenous Micronutrient Therapy Treatment

In chronic and depleted conditions, large doses of nutrients can be delivered comfortably and safely as part of an integrated naturopathic treatment program. In acute infections, specific nutrients (such as vitamin C, glutathione and zinc) can be used to enhance immune function. Depending on the condition being treated, Dr. Emina may recommend a range of IV therapies from a simple IV Vitamin Shot, also known as a “Meyers Push,” to a larger dose of specific vitamins and minerals in a ‘slow drip’ fashion. The IV push contains vitamins, minerals and botanical medicines, which are injected over a 5 – 10 minute period of time. Larger doses of nutrients may be given through an ‘IV slow drip,’ which can range from 30 to 45 minutes, while relaxing in a comfortable reclining chair.

Outside of the slight discomfort from a gentle small needle insertion, these treatments are generally painless and patients enjoy a restful and quiet experience where they can catch up on some reading, deep breathing and meditation.

IV Vitamin Therapy: Grounded in Science

Peer-reviewed research has established that, by supplementing the body’s supply of essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids, IV therapies can safely and effectively support patients who have a range of conditions.

For example, studies have shown that IV Vitamin C can effectively treat fatigue, smooth the recovery process for burn patients, and alleviate pain and discomfort from shingles, among other benefits.

The BC Naturopathic Association has created a collection of these studies to educate patients and help them understand the benefits of IV-based treatments. That collection can be viewed here.

Benefits of IV Vitamin C Therapy

IV Vitamin C therapy was associated with reduced fatigue

Reduced pain and increased function in individuals with knee degradation after platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy
Significantly restored mobility and lessened pain using PRP injection therapy to treat tennis elbow vs cortisone injections
Improved function and reduced pain compared to extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) when using PRP injection therapy on athletes with patellar tendonitis

Vitamin B was shown to help slow the development and progression of heart disease
Patients with circulatory dysfunction experienced improved health following IV Alpha-Lipoic Acid therapy

Better, longer-lasting relief compared to cortisone injections when using platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy to treat severe chronic plantar fasciitis
IV Vitamin B12 therapy was found to support the treatment of diabetic neuropathy
Patients with chronic elbow tendonitis experienced significantly reduced pain after receiving IV Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy

IV Vitamin C therapy helped to enhance chemosensitivity and reduce patient toxicity during chemotherapy

IV Vitamin C therapy was shown to be beneficial in treating individuals with septic shock and in reducing histamine concentrations in patients with severe allergies

Measurable markers of mental stress were reduced through IV VItamin C therapy

IV Vitamin C therapy was associated with a lower risk of myocardial injury after coronary heart disease treatment
Reduced inflammation was noticed in liver surgery/transplant patients who received IV Alpha-Lipoic Acid therapy before their procedures

Conditions that can respond favourably to IV Therapy Include:

Acute Infections
Adjunctive Cancer Support
Adrenal Fatigue
Allergies & Seasonal Rhinitis
Anxiety & Depression
Asthma & Lung conditions
Cardiovascular Conditions (Angina, Hypertension, Tachycardia, CHF)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dementia
Diabetes & Neuropathy
Fibromyalgia
Intestinal Permeability, AKA “Leaky Gut”
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Irritable Bowel Disease (Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis)
Immune Deficiency (recurrent infections, food sensitivities)
Lyme’s Disease
Migraines & Headaches
Multiple Sclerosis
Post-Chemotherapy/Radiation Toxicity
Post-Surgery, Trauma & Healing
Vascular Disease
Various Other Conditions

IV nutrient infusions and ingredients are specifically chosen and administered according to the detailed needs of the patient. Clinical benefits are carefully assessed on an ongoing basis.

Benefits of IV Vitamin Therapy

Provides protection against glaucoma, infection, fatigue, dehydration, mental dullness

Restores electrolytes and lost minerals, rehydrates the body, improves performance

Reduces high cholesterol, high blood pressure & homocysteine levels
Improves walking distance & Energy
Improves circulation and blood flow to extremities and the eyes
Helps restore normal rhythm in arrhythmia

Adrenal Fatigue / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Fibromyalgia
Migraines / Chronic Headaches
Muscle Spasms
Arthritis
Thyroid Disorders
Asthma

Improves quality of life and extends life expectancy
Helps Immune cells secrete cytotoxic factors to attack and kill cancer cells
Maintains energy and function between chemotherapy and radiation treatment
Improves the efficacy of certain chemotherapeutics

Delivers nutrients directly to the blood stream when there is malabsorption, dysbiosis, short gut syndrome or aging.
Benefits for IBS, Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis, Candidiasis, etc

Enhances body’s natural defense systems, by providing anti-oxidants, cofactors and minerals needed to fight infections
Common cold & flu, chronic sinusitis, shingles, mono, herpes, cystitis, urinary tract infections, fungal infections, prostatitis, etc.

Improves memory, mental clarity, mental function & Energy
Provides cofactors and building blocks for proper biochemical functioning
Treats underlying nutritional deficiencies for symptoms of Depression, Apathy, Lethargy, Anxiety, etc.

Improves healing times, tissue repair, reduces scarring

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What Causes Hypothyroidism?

Chronic Stress & Adrenal Fatigue

The adrenal glands take the leading role when it comes to managing stress through the production of cortisol. Research shows that adrenal fatigue has an impact on thyroid function. Even at a mild degree of deficiency, adrenal fatigue can negatively affect thyroid hormone conversion, utilization, and production. For example, high stress can cause too much cortisol in the circulation which promotes inflammation around the thyroid, and this reduces thyroid receptor responsiveness. Therefore, when treating thyroid issues with medicine or therapy it’s important to address the adrenals, this connection, and to care for them both effectively.

Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid

90% of cases of hypothyroidism are due to an autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland by either thyroperoxidase antibodies (TPOAb) or by thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb), a condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. What this means is that the body creates immune cells that attack the gland so that its function – and a person’s health – declines over time. This condition can be triggered by gluten in gluten-sensitive individuals. Similarly, in these people, gluten avoidance for at least 3 months may help lower antibody levels to a normal range.

Thyroid Conversion Disorder

In some cases, the conversion of T4 into T3 doesn’t function properly due an enzyme issue or otherwise. Test results will show normal levels of TSH and T4 but severely low levels of T3. Commonly, in these cases, patients are often told by their doctors that their thyroid function is “normal” even though they do not feel normal! This is also why some patients who receive medication or therapies that only supplement T4 levels may feel like the treatment is ineffective.

Thyroid Hormone Resistance

Thyroid hormone resistance can be thought of in the same way as insulin resistance is in diabetics. In this condition, the body’s cells are unresponsive to thyroid hormones. In these individuals, T3 and T4 levels can be normal but TSH levels are elevated.

Nutritional Deficiencies

For proper function and the creation of thyroid hormones, the thyroid gland requires the trace minerals iodine, selenium and zinc as well as an amino acid, thyroxine. Deficiency in any of these nutrients can create symptoms of hypothyroidism. Iodine is found in iodized salt and sea vegetables (such as nori and dulse flakes). I have come to find that iodine deficiency is more prevalent than previously given credit for (a 24 Hour Urine Iodine Challenge Test can determine this). The trace mineral Selenium is abundantly found in Oysters and Brazil nuts, and Zinc is rich in pumpkin seeds and beef. Thyroxine is the amino acid building block of thyroid hormones and can be found in most sources of protein.

Heavy Metal Toxicity and Mercury

The thyroid hormone and the heavy metal mercury have strikingly similar biochemistry. The long term exposure of this metal wreaks havoc on the thyroid gland and a person’s health, with these negative effects typically being experienced by dental patients who have currently have or previously had mercury amalgams. Sometimes it is prudent to screen for heavy metal toxicity and high levels of mercury that may be causing thyroid suppression. Heavy metal testing, followed by Chelation Therapy for removal of mercury from deep tissue stores is one naturopathic way to treat the underlying hypothyroid condition.

Central Hypothyroidism

In rare cases, disorders of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus in the brain may be an underlying cause for central Hypothyroidism (AKA secondary or tertiary hypothyroidism). There are usually other concerning symptoms (beyond the list seen on this page) that would warrant imaging and more advanced hospital testing.

Dr. Emina jasarevic, nd | Naturopathic physician

IV Vitamin Therapy

Intravenous Micronutrient Therapy Treatment

IV Vitamin Therapy: Grounded in Science

Benefits of IV Vitamin C Therapy

Conditions that can respond favourably to IV Therapy Include:

Benefits of IV Vitamin Therapy

Related Areas of Focus

Women’s Health

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