IV Therapy

Intravenous (IV) therapy administers nutrients directly into your bloodstream so that your cells can reap more of the benefits. At 2nd Kings Integrative Health in Homestead, Iowa, advanced registered nurse practitioner Nichole Caroll, ARNP, provides IV therapy to teens and adults. You may choose to boost your immunity with the Myers’ solution or even take advantage of ozone therapy to improve circulation. Call 2nd Kings Integrative Health today to schedule an IV therapy appointment, or book your visit online. 

Why is IV therapy better than oral nutritional supplementation?

Intravenous (IV therapy) is better than oral nutritional supplementation because it bypasses your digestive system entirely. 

When you take a vitamin or supplement orally, it has to go through your stomach and intestines for processing. This limits the amount of nutrients your cells absorb to about 50%. 

Alternatively, IV therapy administers nutrients directly into your bloodstream, allowing your cells to absorb up to 90% of their benefits. 

The more nutrients your cells absorb, the greater the positive effects. That’s why so many people report feeling better after a single treatment session.

Are there different types of IV therapy?

2nd Kings Integrative Health offers several types of IV therapy, including:

Myers’ solution 

The Myers’ solution is an IV mixture containing B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium. It’s formulated to support your immune system so you can fight back against viruses and bacteria. But you can also use it to treat migraines, fatigue, and chronic pain. 

Methylene blue

Methylene blue is an IV solution that treats methemoglobinemia, a condition that affects the blood’s ability to deliver oxygen throughout the body. 

Methylene blue may also have healing properties that promote longevity and slow the aging process. 

Ozone therapy

Ozone therapy is a type of IV treatment that administers ozone –– a highly reactive gas –– into your bloodstream. This may support immune system function, improve blood circulation, and increase the amount of oxygen your organs and cells receive. 

Vitamin C infusions

Vitamin C is a vital nutrient found in citrus fruits, peppers, and strawberries. It helps your skin make collagen, supports your bones and teeth, and promotes wound healing. Vitamin C infusions contribute to these benefits, ensuring optimal well-being. 

Infusions for nutritional support

Many Americans don’t get the vitamins and nutrients they need through diet alone, so it’s no wonder vitamin deficiency is such a big problem. Nutritional support infusions supplement your diet, ensuring you get the nutrients you need to thrive.

Personalized IV infusions

Everyone has unique health needs and concerns. 2nd Kings Integrative Health knows this and regularly formulates personalized IV infusions to treat specific medical conditions. 

How long does IV therapy take?

IV therapy takes 45-60 minutes on average. Your provider cleans your inner elbow and carefully injects a needle into a vein in your arm. 

During treatment, you sit or lie down while the infusion enters your bloodstream. While you wait for the drip to finish, you can read, watch TV, or listen to music.

Call 2nd Kings Integrative Health today to schedule IV therapy, or book your appointment online.