FAQ's- IV Hydration, Weight Loss, testosterone Replacement

Within the vein. A peripheral venous catheter will be used to access the vein to deliver the IV fluids and nutrients directly into the venous circulation. 

With the multiple vitamins and supplements available to be given through the IV fluid, there is increased bioavailability for increased absorption as it bypasses the process of digestive absorption.  IV therapy delivers medications and vitamins directly to the cells that need them, it can improve and impact a wide variety of body functions. 

Benefits that can be seen are:

- Improved wellness, Boost energy levels

- Improve recovery time from an acute illness, a Hangover or recover quicker from intense physical training 

- Assist with combatting anxiety or depression

- Improve and compliment weight loss efforts

- Improve mental clarity and function

- Reduce symptoms of migraines or menstrual effects

- Improved joint hydration leads to decreased joint pain

- Slow the aging process with The GLOW infusion which is good for the skin, hair and nails

A session will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour if you receive a 500 ml bag of IV fluids. If it is deemed you are a candidate or need 1,000 ml of IV fluid, this session can take up to 2 hours. 

You will be monitored by a Registered Nurse or the Nurse Practitioner.

Medical weight loss consultation with the Nurse Practitioner is the first step of the process. 

Losing weight is not easy. This will be a collaborative approach between the Provider and the Client. 

Each client will receive a personalized plan of care to include medication, diet, physical activity, if needed, bi-weekly coaching and once monthly weigh in. Follow up visits may include in office or Telehealth encounters. 

A Membership for 90 days is available or you may choose to pay by each visit or monthly. 

• Pharmacotherapy (Medical weight loss) also consists of Lifestyle Modifications such as dietary counseling by a Licensed Nurse Practitioner. 
• Exercise plans are individualized based upon your physical ability. 
• How much weight can you expect to lose? Everyone is different but the average varies 5-10 pounds lost per month. 
• Is there a membership requirement or long-term commitment?  No. It is recommended to have once monthly follow up for the first 3 months at minimum. Further plan depends upon your needs and success. This is a collaborative approach to assist you in weight loss for sustainability. 
• Is there a certain Diet plan to follow? Everyone is different so therefore this is again an individualized collaborative approach. 
• What medications are used? GLP-1 agonists medications have the best success and can be used long-term. Phentermine is available to those who qualify. 
• What is meant by GLP-1 agonists medication? These medications work by mimicking glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Appetite is decreased, you reach satiety (feeling of fullness) quicker, food portion sizes are therefore reduced. 

Sexual function and performance, physical fitness and athletic performance, mood, sleep, and mental functioning are all important factors of the overall well-being of a Man. 

How- Replace Endogenous testosterone with Exogenous testosterone or medication to stimulate testosterone production. 

Goal- To increase the Male testosterone to an Optimal Level, specific levels will be determined per each client after a thorough Consultation with the Nurse Practitioner.