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IV Therapy
Aspen Integrative Medical Center offers a wide variety of medical-grade, physician formulated IV formulas unlike any other clinic in Northern AZ. Our IV therapy is personalized for each patient and contain higher doses of nutrients, so you get the most therapeutic benefit for your time and money. Your safety is always top priority, so you’ll always have a doctor either administering or supervising your treatment. Our physicians frequently recommend intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) therapy to deliver nutrients quickly into the bloodstream to enhance healing and recovery. This therapy allows our naturopathic physicians to provide a high dose of nutrients with immediate health benefits for a multitude of diseases. If you are suffering from an acute/chronic condition or interested in reaching more optimal health, IV therapy may help you on your road to recovery.
What is IV Therapy?
Intravenous therapy is the delivery of nutrients directly into your body through a vein in the arm (IV) or an injection into the muscle (IM). Aspen Integrative Medical Center offers IV therapy as a powerful method to enhance nutrient levels and upregulate healing biochemical processes in the body.
With IV therapy, our providers can give you higher doses of the nutrients without risk of causing gastrointestinal problems. IV therapy also ensures your body gets exactly what it needs since it bypasses the digestive tract, eliminating concerns about poor absorption.
What conditions benefit from IV Therapy?
Aspen Integrative Medical Center uses IV therapy to treat a wide variety of health conditions. IV therapy can be a stand alone treatment or as part of a comprehensive plan to boost health and wellness. We often recommend IV therapy for:
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- Acute and chronic fatigue
- Neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive decline
- Acute and chronic pain
- Autoimmune disease
- Acute and chronic infections including Covid-19
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Post-injury or surgical recovery
- Dehydration
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Lyme disease
- Mold toxicity
- EBV
- Cancer
IV therapy isn’t meant to replace the foundational naturopathic treatments, like a nutrient-rich diet and healthy lifestyle, but can serve as a powerful tool for supporting the healing process.
What nutrients can be administered via IV?
Aspen Integrative Medical Center offers a variety of nutrients that can be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The following are individual ingredients commonly used in our IV formulas A-Z:
- Acetylcysteine (aka NAC)
- Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
- Amino Acids
- Artemisinin
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- B-Complex
- Calcium Chloride
- Curcumin
- Dexpanthenol (Vitamin B5)
- Dextrose
- DMPS
- EDTA Calcium
- EGCG
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
- Glutathione
- Glycine
- Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Lactated Ringer
- L-Arginine
- L-Carnitine
- Lysine
- Magnesium Chloride or Sulfate
- Manganese
- Melatonin
- M.I.C.
- NAD
- Phosphatidylcholine
- Potassium Chloride
- Pyridoxine
- Quercetin
- Resveratrol
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Selenium
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium Chloride (Saline)
- Sterile Water
- Taurine
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
- Trace Elements
- Zinc Chloride
What can I expect during an IV therapy treatment?
Aspen Integrative Medical Center customizes your IV therapy ingredients to match your specific needs. We review the details of your treatment at your consultation, so you know what to expect.
You may receive your IV therapy through an IV line in the arm or by muscular injection. For IV therapy into a vein, your doctor or nurse will sit in one of our treatment chairs and insert a small needle into a vein in your arm to and then starts the infusion.
IV therapy typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes, but higher doses of nutrients can take up to 2 hours. An injection takes only a few minutes.
What should I experience after an IV therapy treatment?
Results from IV therapy vary, depending on the type of nutrients you received and your health issues. However, you may feel a boost in energy, improved mental clarity, and be more relaxed after IV therapy.
Aspen Integrative Medical Center may recommend regular IV therapy sessions to meet your wellness goals.
Unless otherwise directed, you can resume your usual routine following your IV therapy.
List of Our IV Formulas A-Z
A unique blend of vitamins and minerals to nourish the adrenal glands. Helps calm down your nervous system, increase energy levels, and make you feel more at peace. Contains: vitamin c, magnesium, calcium, zinc, selenium, taurine, glycine, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, and saline.
Quercetin is a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and has anti-cancer properties as well. Also helps stabilize mast cells, so helpful for acute/chronic allergies as well. Contains: quercetin and normal saline.
Curcumin is a very strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic to help you reduce inflammation and pain levels. Also has anti-cancer properties as adjunctive oncology treatment. Contains: curcumin and normal saline.
Similar to our “Enhanced Nutrient IV,” but with larger amount of vitamin C, zinc, selenium, NAC, lysine, and B vitamins to fight an infection. Contains: vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, N-acetyl cysteine, L-Lysine, and sterile water.
Improve cognition, fight dementia, and support nervous system health with a blend of amino acids and antioxidants. Contains: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Taurine, B6.
EGCG is a strong antioxidant from green tea with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions to help you heal fully and quickly from illness. It is very helpful for recovery from acute and/or chronic Covid-19. Contains: EGCG and normal saline.
IV consists of EDTA and other vital ingredients to chelate heavy metals out of the body including lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminum, gadolinium, uranium, and much more. The IV is often followed by a DMPS push, which further supports the chelation process. Our Contains: EDTA, vitamin C, magnesium, sodium bicarbonate, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, and sterile water.
Strong immune stimulant for fighting acute and chronic infections like EBV and Lyme Disease. Well-established research shows anti-cancer actions when administered at high doses. Contains: up to 50 g of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sterile water.
NAC is the precursor to glutathione, which is one of the body’s most powerful antioxidant supporting detoxification pathways, while also offering anti-inflammatory and cellular repair properties. Contains: NAC and normal saline.
NAD is the premier nutrient to stimulate mitochondrial function which boosts energy levels for people struggling with fatigue. It helps repair tissue if you are suffering from neuropathy and other cellular or tissue damage. Contains: up to 1000 mg of NAD and normal saline.
Boosts your immune system to recover faster and more fully from an acute condition. Contains: vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, and sterile water.
Phosphatidylcholine enhances mitochondria function and stimulates cellular repair. It helps improve energy levels, detoxify the body, and repair from injury. Especially helpful for Autism, brain injuries, stroke, and detoxification. Contains: phosphatidyl choline and normal saline.
Fight dehydration, elevation sickness, and hangovers with this replenishing blend of vitamins, minerals, and fluids. Contains: vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, calcium, potassium, selenium, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, and 500 mL sterile water.
Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions to help you heal fully and quickly from illness. It is very helpful for recovery from acute and/or chronic Covid-19, but also can increase energy production, so helpful for chronic fatigue and respiratory issues. Contains: resveratrol and normal saline.
A special formula of vitamin C, B vitamins, and amino acids to stimulate tissue repair and increase healing. We recommend this after surgery, injury, and/or strenuous exercise to heal faster and more fully. Contains: vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, proline, lysine, glycine, and sterile water.
Stimulates your immune system, helps detoxify your body, reduces inflammation, and fights infection. A go-to IV for many of our patients in Flagstaff to fight off infection, keep energy levels high, and feel their best.
For patients with severely low levels of iron that require immediate support. Contains: venofer and normal saline.
Our Weekend Warrior Recovery IV will give you the vitamins and minerals you need for recovery, as well as rehydrate you. The IV includes amino acids proline and glycine to specifically help with muscle recovery and mood. It also contains vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, b vitamins, and extra saline for hydration. It is specifically designed if you have a big athletic event OR indulge in too many adult beverages over the weekend. Contains: vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, proline, glycine, and sterile water.
Intramuscular Injections
Glutathione is one of the body’s most powerful antioxidant supporting detoxification pathways, while also offering anti-inflammatory and cellular repair properties. Contains: glutathione and normal saline.
In addition to vitamin B12, we offer a variety of other B vitamins to increase your energy levels, support detoxification, and stimulate your immune system.
Heal faster from a cold, flu, or other acute infection with a vitamin D3 shot that will significantly boost your immune system. It’s also a faster way to increase your blood vitamin D levels if you are deficient.
Peptides are natural signaling proteins with numerous health benefits delivered either subcutaneously or intramuscular. Depending on which peptides you use, you may experience weight loss, a stronger immune system, tissue repair, improved memory, and/or better sexual performance. Peptides are prescribed by our physicians and are patient-specific, so schedule an appointment to determine which peptides would be best for you.
Aspen Integrative Medical Center’s IV Suite
Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible during your visit. We have very soft reclining chairs and offer complimentary hot tea, cold beverages, and snacks. We are “Your Home for Healing,” so we do our best to make you feel right at home!