IV Therapy

Intravenous (IV) therapy can rapidly treat problems like fatigue and nausea, and it’s a great way to reboot and power up your body and mind. At Integrated Express Healthcare Solutions, doctorally prepared nurse practitioner Dr. Kristina Passarelli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, offers IV therapy in the Hoffman Estates, Illinois, office. Members of the concierge medicine program can also schedule IV therapy during house calls. Book an appointment online or call the office to learn more about IV therapy today.

What is intravenous (IV) therapy?

IV therapy, or an IV infusion, means receiving fluids, nutrients, or medications (or a mixture) through a very slim catheter (delivery tube) inserted in an arm vein.

This type of therapy routes the fluids, nutrients, or medications you need directly into your bloodstream over about 30-60 minutes. Because IV therapy skips the digestive process, your body has immediate access to the ingredients in the infusion, and you can absorb 100% of the precious ingredients. 

Many patients find IV therapy a great chance to rest, relax, and rejuvenate. You can take a nap, read, meditate, or do whatever you like during your infusions in the comfortable infusion space. If you’re in the concierge medicine program, you can also request IV therapy in your own home (home health care). 

When might I want IV therapy?

Because IV therapy has near-immediate benefits, it’s a popular treatment in many different situations, such as:

• Chronic fatigue
• Jet-lag
• Hangovers
• Stress
• Cold and flu recovery
• Migraines and headaches
• Detoxification
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Brittle hair and nails
• Weak immune system

Many people also use IV therapy for its preventive health benefits, including improved whole-body well-being. 

What types of IV therapy are available?

Dr. Passarelli offers several powerful IV infusions. These include:

Reboot ($399)

The Reboot infusion can give your body the substances it lacks and help detox your body. Common reasons to choose the Reboot infusion include nausea, vomiting, detoxification, hangover elimination, rehydration, fatigue, and inflammation. Ingredients include ondansetron (a drug that helps fight nausea and vomiting), B-complex vitamins, and minerals. 

Possible benefits include: 

• Rehydrate your body
• Eases nausea
• Detoxes your system
• Restores essential vitamins
• Reduces inflammation
• Fights fatigue
  
  

Immunity ($299)

The Immunity infusion helps reduce the duration of illness, strengthens your immune system, speeds healing, and fights infections. It includes zinc sulfate, B-complex vitamins, and ascorbic acid.

Possible benefits include:

• Protects against infection
• Improves healing time
• Builds up your immune system
• Reduces duration of illnesses
  
  

B Lean ($299)

The B Lean infusion helps you burn fat, boost energy, and support a healthy metabolism. It includes a blend of B-complex vitamins that aid in converting nutrients into energy, an amino acid that supports digestive function and may boost energy production and exercise performance, and Methyl B12. Methyl B12 is an essential compound for breaking down fatty acids into energy, B12 can boost energy levels and have an uplifting effect on mood.

Possible benefits include: 

• Helps convert fat into energy
• Enhances athletic performance
• Improves overall mood
• Boosts your metabolism
  
  

Recovery & Performance ($399)

Designed to help shorten the time of recovery after an injury and potentially improve athletic ability, this infusion includes six treatments of premium-quality compounds that can help promote improved performance and overall wellness. It helps to decrease your recovery time and enhance your athletic performance with Vita Complex, Mineral Blend, Ascorbic Acid, and Amino Blend for muscle regeneration. 

Possible benefits include:

• Decreases recovery time
• Enhances athletic performance
• Replenishes essential nutrients
• Reduces inflammation
  
  

Inner Beauty ($299)

Reduce the appearance of wrinkles, acne and tired looking skin. Inner Beauty is an infusion to enhance appearance. It strengthens hair, skin, and nails while rehydrating parched skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It includes biotin, ascorbic acid, and B-complex vitamins. 

Possible benefits include: 

• Fortifies hair, skin and nails
• Reduces wrinkles
• Quenches tired skin
  
  

Myers’ Cocktail ($199)

Myers’ Cocktail is a famous type of IV infusion known for boosting immunity, fighting headaches, relieving chronic pain, reducing stress, and improving general balance and wellness. The infusion includes B-complex vitamins, magnesium chloride, ascorbic acid, calcium gluconate, and Hydroxo B-12.  

Possible Benefits include: 

• Helps alleviate stress
• Improves immunity
• Restores balance
• Provides hydration
• Helps reduce migraines
• Reduces chronic pain

Call Integrated Express Healthcare Solutions or book an appointment online to learn more about IV therapy.