IV Therapy Ottawa - Intraveneous Treatments

IV Therapy

Dr. Lock, ND offers IV Therapy in Ottawa. IV Therapy is used for several purposes, and it is a safe, effective, and minimally-invasive treatment that is well tolerated by most people.

Dr. Lock, ND uses custom formulations prepared to meet the particular needs of her patients in Ottawa. The IV bag is hung on an IV pole or hook on the wall, and the patient sits in a comfortable chair. A small needle is inserted into a vein in your hand or arm to deliver the I.V. treatment. The treatments are generally painless, and the formulation is infused slowly over a period of 30mins to 2.5 hours, depending on the treatment prescribed and your comfort level.

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Patients vary in the number of treatments needed, but most require infusions 1 to 3 times per week. Treatment is ongoing as dictated by your individualized program. It carries a very low risk of serious adverse side effects.

To get started, you must first meet with Dr. Lock, ND for an initial consult. She will get the details of your health, run lab work if need be (i.e. G6PD, liver and kidney function tests), and design a program that is right for you. IV treatments are generally done in conjunction with other therapies, nutritional and lifestyle interventions.

Types of IV Therapies:

The most common therapies are IV Vitamin C and the Myers Cocktail. However Dr. Lock, ND will individualize each treatment for your specific needs. Here are some other examples of IV treatments:

Immune Support: This may include Vitamin C plus other nutrients that support a proper functioning immune system.
Energy Boost: for those who are feeling fatigue or are burning the candle at both ends. This is a modified version of a Myers Cocktail.
Detoxification: This may include Glutathione or Acetylcysteine to support detoxification and liver function.
Healthy Skin: Glutathione is a great detoxifier and it also evens out skin tones if you have liver spots or discoloration.
Wound healing: This is helpful in pre or post surgery to aid recovery and repair.
Migraine Reliever: Magnesium is one of the main ingredients to help relieve migraine pain.
Digestion Supporter: For patients who have celiac disease, IBD or those who are having digestive difficulty. IV therapy nutrients aid in delivering vitamins and minerals while you work on healing your gut through diet changes and other measures.
Menstrual Cramp Reliever: a mix of magnesium and B vitamins to ease cramps and support hormone balancing.

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