Call: 250-753-6322
INTRAVENOUS IV IRON INFUSION THERAPY
For Anemia, Iron Deficiency
(In Nanaimo, BC)
Are You an Eligible Candidate?
OBJECTIVE CRITERIA
What We Measure with Blood Work.
This must be recent, with in 4 weeks.
Iron Deficiency:
Ferrin < 50 ug/L
MICROCYTIC ANEMIA:
MCV < 82 Fl
Low hEMOGLOBIN:
Hemoglobin <125 g/L
Please Note: if you have chronic disease or inflammation, The criteria is:
Ferritin < 100 ug/L with a Transferrin Saturation < 20%
Liver and Kidney functioning well with electrolytes balanced
SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA
Your Symptoms
GENERAL
Fatigue
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Weakness
Sore muscles
Sore joints
Palpitations
Headaches
Hair loss
Tinnitus
Poor immune function
Weight gain
Pending surgeries
DIGESTIVE
Diarrhea
Constipation
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's colitis),
Celiac disease
Candida
SIBO
Food intolerance / allergies
Peptic ulcers
Duodenal ulcers
Vegan
Vegetarian
Nervous / Hormonal
Brain fog
Poor Memory
Restless legs
Anxiety
Depression
Sleep disturbances
Preconception
Pregnancy
Post Partum
Heavy Periods
Fibroids
Hypothyroidism
Call: 250-753-6322
** ^^ This button will take you to calendar with the "Iron infusion consult and treatment" selected. This will ensure we have enough time to do both. Please only book this if you already have your blood work complete. (If you have your blood work already please email it ahead of time).
GEtting started - what you need IN THREE STEPS
IV IRON INFUSION PROGRAM & COSTS
1. BLOOD WORK
COST: $0 - 120 - $240
To be eligible for IV iron infusions I need to see recent bloodwork (taken with in the last 4 weeks)
You can either do this through your GP or Nurse practitioner or through me (billed privately). See below.
I need to see the following (costs if billed privately through my clinic):
Hematology Panel $120 - which includes complete blood count, differential, iron, transferrin saturation, and ferritin. (No fasting required).
Comprehensive Panel $240 - "Hematology Panel" above, plus liver & kidney function, electrolytes, blood glucose, cholesterol, etc. (Fasting preferred). This is a great option if you haven't had any blood work down in a year or so.
2. INJECTION CONSULT
COST: $180
TIME: 45 minutes
Because... safety first.
Before you are eligible for IV iron therapy we need to have a consult so I can understand the full history and your goals with iron infusion therapy.
We'll review your blood work and do any relevant physical exams (blood pressure for example). If it's warranted and safe to do so, and we have enough time allotted ** we can do the first iron infusion that day or book you back in to begin.
Please come to your appointment fed and hydrated.
** ^^ This button will take you to calendar with the "Iron infusion consult and treatment" selected. This will ensure we have enough time to do both. Please only book this option if you have your blood work complete. If not see above.
3. TREATMENTS
COST: $200 x 4
TIME: 45 Minutes
I use Venofer (iron sucrose) as it comes with the lowest risk and best safety profile (for a clinic my size).
I recommend weekly infusions for a total of 4 treatments. Each week your IV will contain up to 100 mg of iron.
Your first treatment might be a modified dose, depending on what I learn in your injection consult.
Most see clinical improvements between 3 and 21 days after.
We typically see ferritin increase by 10-15 points for each 100 mg of iron administered (less if anemic).
We will rerun the Iron Panel and CBC approximately 4-5 weeks after your last treatment.
Please come to your appointment fed and hydrated.
Call: 250-753-6322
HAPPY BODIES. HAPPY PEOPLE.
IRON IV INFUSIONS
& ANEMIA POSTS:
Lemons and Pineapples Podcast EPI 7 - 3 KEY WAYS SLEEP AFFECTS YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
What is it that keeps us up at night? Or prevents us from falling asleep in the first place.
Of course the answer this question can be complex and there are a number of different factors ranging from biochemical ones, to mental / emotional ones.
For example, you've likely heard about the stress hormone cortisol. And what you may know (or not) is that if cortisol is elevated, it won't allow melatonin, which is our natural getting to sleep hormone, to increase. Elevated cortisol also won't allow GABA, which is one of our stay asleep hormones, to increase.
This is a biochemical imbalance that definitely will prevent our ability to get to sleep and stay sleep.
And there are definitely things we can do to change that biochemistry and my favourite is getting right to the root cause of the imbalance, and what I've found over the years is that biochemical imbalance isn't necessarily about biochemistry.
Just like I wanted my weight release to be strictly physiological, it turned out to be a nervous system attachment to trauma. And the same was true for my sleep issues. I was rampant insomniac for years until I got... yes... stay with me here... the stress out of my body.
So while we can definitely (and should) put in new behaviors to promote sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation... we also... simply... need to get the stress out of our bodies.
If you're struggling with any of this... then this episode of Lemons and Pineapples is for you.
Emma and I chat real talk and we cover:
the ins and outs of what I call the insomnia (or burnout) cycle
the biochemistry that is at play during sleep disturbances
specific strategies you can employ to help
and what you can do to get to the root of it all and overcome your sleep disturbance issues once and for all.
LISTEN ON BUZZSPROUT
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LISTEN ON SPOTIFY
And that’s exactly what I do.
I help people to clear the neurological blocks that are in the way of them getting a deep, restorative, rejuvenating sleep by taking them through a mind-body healing program. There are three main steps to the process:
Clearing the painful imprint of any past emotions, traumatizing or significant emotional events, and limiting decisions and beliefs.
Reconnecting to the good in the past so that you can feel good in the here and now.
Focusing on what you're wanting in the future and taking consistent action towards those goals, so that you can be who you want to be, do what you want to do, and have what you want to have.
And you can do all of these things too! Why not grab a copy of this book to get started:
BREAK THROUGH THE INSOMNIA CYCLE: HOW TO SLEEP DEEPLY, WAKE RESTED, AND ENJOY HAPPY, ENERGIZED DAYS
Aaaaand.... if you already know that you're the over being lost and far from yourself, then maybe you also already know you're really, REALLY ready break through this cycle and are wanting some personal help to do just that... then book a discovery call with me or my team. Simply:
Click the image below, to learn more
Use the buttons on that page to click through to the book your discovery call.
Fill out the application and book your time slot.
We'll meet via Zoom, chat heart to heart to discover if where you're at and what you're wanting is a match for how I love to help and provide value.
If it is a fit then I may invite you to work with me and I'll provide you all the steps to do that easily on our call.
I very much look forward to connecting and in the meantime...
🧠💗💫May you choose to make all your dreams come true!
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Dr. Tonia Winchester, ND, BSc, NLP | Naturopathic Doctor | IV Nutrient Therapist
ADDRESS: 975 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K3 | PHONE: (250) 753-6322
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