Intravenous (IV) Therapy![A nurse with IV drip and patient in bed in hospital room.](https://www.glownaturalhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IV.-AdobeStock_323704412-300x200.jpeg)
IV therapy is a medical treatment that involves delivering vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line. This method allows for a more rapid and efficient absorption of these essential nutrients compared to oral supplementation. IVs are administered in hospitals, clinics, mobile IV clinics, private practices, and at-home visits. IV therapy is a minimally invasive, and safe, therapy that delivers therapeutic doses of vitamins and minerals to patients. We only offer IV therapies in office.
IV therapy is not covered by insurance.
All IVs must be paid for at the time of scheduling.
All IV Consults must complete IV intake paperwork through Jane.
Only Glow’s naturopathic doctors can provide medical clearance for any IV therapy.
Available IV Drips
Myers Drip: This is like a liquid multivitamin and may be known to some as a “banana bag.” We use normal saline, B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
- Recommended for anyone. This is a great introduction to IV therapy.
- Recommended to support immune function to prevent illness but can also be used as a treatment during illness, it is common to pair this IV with a Glutathione Push or a Magnesium Push. This can be scheduled back to back with any IV we offer for added nutrients.
- Required for medical clearance: CBC, CMP completed within the last 3 months if this is their first IV with Glow and they are not established with Glow. If they are established with Glow and have been seeing their doctor regularly, the referring doctor will complete an Internal Referral Form and is required to order a CBC, CMP if this hasn’t been completed in the last 12 months.
Hydration Drip: . These are electrolytes that help increase hydration in the body and help to maintain body fluid balance. We use a lactated ringers solution mixed with B vitamins. Lactated ringer’s solution is a premixed bag with sodium lactate, calcium, potassium, and sodium bicarbonate. *DOES NOT HAVE B12*
- Recommended for POTS (blood circulation disorder), athletes, pregnancy w/ frequent vomiting, joint/muscle pain, headaches/migraines, anyone not drinking an adequate amount of water daily
- Required for medical clearance: CBC, CMP completed within the last 3 months if this is their first IV with Glow and they are not established with Glow. If they are established with Purity and have been seeing their doctor regularly, the referring doctor will complete an Internal Referral Form and is required to order a CBC, CMP if this hasn’t been completed in the last 12 months.
Iron Drip: We use 5% dextrose water (a.k.a sugar water) and Venofer iron. One vial = one treatment. One vial is 5mL with 20mg/mL.
- Only recommended for those diagnosed with suboptimal ferritin/iron or iron deficiency anemia
- Labs must be reviewed before scheduling if they are scheduling their first Iron IV or if it has been more than 6 months since their last Iron IV.
- Required for medical clearance: CBC, CMP, Ferritin, and Iron/TIBC Panel completed within the last 3 months regardless of being established with Glow.
Available IV Pushes
Glutathione Push: This is the same glutathione used for injections but 5x the dose. We use normal saline mixed with glutathione.
- Recommended for anyone, all fertility patients (male and female). Commonly paired with Myers.
- Recommended to support immune health, liver health and detoxification, lung health, improve egg quality, improve sperm quality and testicular morphology.
- Required for medical clearance: CBC, CMP completed within the last 3 months if this is their first IV with Glow and they are not established with Glow. If they are established with Glow and have been seeing their doctor regularly, the referring doctor will complete an Internal Referral Form and is required to order a CBC, CMP if this hasn’t been completed in the last 12 months.
Magnesium Pushes: We use normal saline mixed with magnesium chloride.
- Recommended for anyone, athletes, those who suffer from chronic migraines. Commonly paired with Myers.
- Magnesium is used in over 300 biochemical pathways in the body. Recommended to support general wellness, muscle health, and cardiovascular support.
Required for medical clearance: CBC, CMP completed within the last 3 months if this is their first IV with Glow and they are not established with Glow. If they are established with Glow and have been seeing their doctor regularly, the referring doctor will complete an Internal Referral Form and is required to order a CBC, CMP if this hasn’t been completed in the last 12 months.