What is it?

Intravenous Micro-nutrient Therapy (IVMT) is the therapeutic use of nutrients (i.e. vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants) administered directly into the bloodstream. There are many advantages of providing the body with nutrients intravenously, and they stem from bypassing the digestive system, in which absorption of nutrients is slow and incomplete (due to alterations by intestinal enzymes). The nutrients used in IVMT are essential for the body to function on a day-to-day basis and are commonly acquired with a healthy diet and/or dietary nutritional supplements. However, in times of stress, illness, or because of certain medications, some of these vitamins and minerals are depleted. IVMT replenishes these essential nutrients, as well increases overall health, energy, and vitality.

With IVMT:

• 100% absorption of nutrients is attained in a short amount of time

• Nutrients reach cells in their pure and biologically active form

• Nutrient concentrations with IVMT are higher and therefore have a greater therapeutic effect than is possible through the digestive system

• Nutrients have an immediate effect on pain, fatigue, illness, and energy

What conditions can IVMT treat?

The vitamins and minerals used in IVMT are co-factors for biochemical reactions in every cell in our body. As a result, IVMT can be used as an adjunct for any condition where low levels of nutrients or other nutritional deficiencies are suspected:

• Acute muscle spasm

• Allergies (i.e. seasonal rhinitis)

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Cardiovascular disease

• Fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome)

• Fibromyalgia

• Gout

• Headaches (including migraines)

• Heavy Metal Toxicity (i.e. mercury, lead)

• Inflammatory GI (gastro-intestinal) conditions

• Muscle cramps

• Pain

• PMS

• Raynauds disease

• STRESS

• Upper Respiratory Infections (i.e. bronchitis, colds, flu, sinusitis, strep throat)

How does it Work?

IVMT directly floods the cells of your body with vitamins and minerals, thereby achieving optimal intracellular health and function to control and heal your medical concerns. Nutrients reach their pharmacological effectiveness for certain disorders in high concentrations achievable only with IVMT.¹

IVMT can be thought of as a therapeutic boost to the body at the cellular level. Many patients come in to get a treatment 1-3 times a week because they love the energy they feel which usually lasts 2-3 days. At the Marin Center for Natural Medicine, Dr. Monagle has created a menu of a variety of different IVMT protocols tailored for specific needs and conditions. Custom IV solutions are a specialty of his as well.

Is it safe?

IVMT is a safe and low risk procedure when it is produced and administered by a trained physician. Possible side effects include: lightheadedness, flushing, and slight bruising around the injection site. On rare occasions, an injection site may need to be changed (due to irritation, or temporary venous collapse). Most IVMT patients of Dr. Monagle say they never even feel the needle stick or have a bruise after wards.

Dr. Monagle is also trained in advanced IVMT and IV chelation therapy (for heavy metals and cardiovascular disease).

1. For more detailed information see: Gaby, Alan R, MD Intravenous Nutrient Therapy: “The Meyers’ Cocktail” ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE REVIEW, VOL.7 NUM 5, 2002

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