What to expect at your initial appointment?

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Your initial appointment will be 60-90 minutes (45 minutes for pediatric patients) in length. We discuss all aspects of your health that may be contributing to your concerns. After completing a thorough health history, physical exams will be performed as necessary. Depending on your concerns, we will also discuss lab testing that may be helpful. However, lab testing is not always necessary. At the end of your appointment, we will discuss and decide on a treatment plan to help you achieve your health goals.

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What to bring to your first appointment?

• Completed "New Patient Intake Form"

• Current supplements & medications

• Recent lab/imaging reports. This is not crucial, but is often extremely helpful! ​

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​What are the treatment options?

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Naturopathic doctors have a large toolbox of useful treatments. Treatment plans include a combination of the following, individualized to the needs of each patient:

Intravenous (IV) therapy is a safe way of infusing vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other natural substances directly into the body’s circulation. Equilibrium Healthcare Solutions is certified with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario to provide a comfortable and safe environment for patients to receive IV therapy.

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BENEFITS 

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• Improved absorption of nutrients into the body’s cells and tissues. The nutrients do not need to rely on the digestive tract and liver to be absorbed.

• Higher concentrations of nutrients can be administered that is not possible with oral supplementation.  

• Fewer gastrointestinal side effects compared to oral supplementation since the nutrients bypass the digestive tract.

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NUTRIENTS COMMONLY USED

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• Vitamins: C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12

• Minerals: Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc

• Amino Acids (Components of protein)

• Immune Agents: Hydrochloric Acid, Glutathione

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INDICATIONS

 

Each treatment is individualized based on the patients needs. Some conditions that commonly benefit from IV therapy include:  

• Digestive Conditions​

• Fatigue

• Stress and Anxiety

• Autoimmune Conditions

• Migraine Headache

• Immune Support

• Wound Healing and Skin Health

• Chronic Pain

• Etc.