ELBOWROOM IV CLINIC

An IV vitamin drip treatment is suitable for patients with compromised digestive systems and/or an aversion to consuming pills. IV therapy may also be used as adjuvant treatment alongside chemotherapy and radiation. If you want nutrients to reach your bloodstream promptly to help instigate a response, IV therapy may also be an option for you. Additionally, individuals who are often physically active may find intravenous therapy beneficial, as key ingredients may aid in recovery from injuries.

Our bodies are composed of cells. If our cells are not healthy, we may not be optimally healthy. So keep in mind that IV therapy replenishes your cells with high concentrations of nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, amino acids, and electrolytes. Other benefits of this treatment include:

1. Improves hydration and supports energy levels. Also detoxifies the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system.
2. May be used for post-exercise recovery (i.e. tissue repair) and adjunct support therapy for various health concerns.
3. When combined with a wellness program, such as those from the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre, IV therapy may strengthen immunity and reduce fatigue, pain, and inflammation.

Before your first drip treatment, our IV therapy in Toronto providers need to customize your formula. This happens by getting to know you at your initial consultation.

After we determine your personal ingredients and prepare the drip bag, it’s ready to be delivered into your circulatory system. Because the mixture of vitamins does not reach your digestive system (only the bloodstream), nutrients can be absorbed swiftly without unwanted side effects like diarrhea and cramping.

At the IV Lounge in Toronto, we believe that every session counts for reaching optimal health. In fact, your initial appointment is a joint consultation with our functional medicine naturopathic doctor and our IV therapy providers (nurse practitioner and/or medical doctor). Take note: this 30-45 minute consultation is mandatory for patients receiving their first IV vitamin therapy infusion at our clinic. This is ensures that an IV drip is appropriate for your body. If you have a complex health condition that requires further attention, a detailed assessment is necessary.

To understand your current health status, a complete diagnostic and profiling service is offered to all patients. This may require you to complete functional medicine lab tests (i.e. stool testing, blood test, hormone testing, metabolic testing, etc.), which helps us understand the root cause of health issues and pinpoint and correct nutritional deficiencies. Knowing this helps our wellness practitioners customize your intravenous vitamin drip.

Please try to do these things before your first or subsequent IV therapy appointment:

1. Drink water before your time slot. This helps your veins become palpable for your session.
2. Some IV vitamins and minerals may lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Do eat a snack before your appointment to elevate blood sugar levels and prevent dizziness. No time for a snack? Let our IV providers know. We can provide snacks and prepare for possible lightheadedness that you might experience.
3. Park a few blocks away and walk to our clinic.

1. Vitamin IV drip therapy is directed into the bloodstream and naturally bypasses your digestion. You then avoid unwanted side effects that can occur from ingesting some oral supplements.
2. As per studies, vitamin and mineral dosages must reach “pharmacological” levels to affect the body. However, when oral supplements like high doses of vitamin C are consumed, the body cannot absorb them at those levels.
3. Dehydration can be detrimental to the body, decreasing physical performances and causing headaches and fatigue. IV therapy quickly hydrates and restores energy levels because it circumvents the digestive tract.