• Directly destructive (cytotoxic) to abnormal cells
• Inhibits processes that cancer cells utilize to propagate such as the proliferation of abnormal, as well as lymphatic (lymphangiogenesis) and blood vessel recruitment (angiogenesis)
• Reduces inflammation which limits damage to organs and other bodily systems secondary to the root cause of an infection
• Stimulates the immune system to aid your body’s response mechanisms
• Preserves mitochondrial function, helping your healthy cells to function as designed
• Can be complimentary and synergistic to conventional cancer protocols (chemo and radio therapies) as well as offering an alternative option in select circumstances

HDIVC requires a thorough evaluation of your medical history and blood labs.  Specifically, we require screening for quantitative G6PD (an enzyme abnormality), kidney function, and electrolytes in addition to your routine tests.  This screening is to ensure your safety in making sure that your body will tolerate and benefit from the therapy.

Throughout your visit our staff will periodically assess your vital signs and may screen blood glucose to ensure that you are receiving the therapeutic benefit of the infusion.  Because of the complexities of various disease processes, we strongly encourage involvement and coordination with your physician as their assistance is necessary to provide the proper follow-up for chronic illnesses.

HDIVC is mildly chelating, meaning it can slowly strip essential minerals from your body and cause downstream complications if a series of these infusions is performed incorrectly.  IVNV adds several essential components to your infusion to replace what is chelated from your body and ensure that you do not become deficient in critical minerals and electrolytes.  Many of our Lifestyle Services can be infused to help replenish your body from the oxidative impacts of HDIVC, however these must be performed several days later to allow for the full oxidative benefits of the HDIVC therapy.  Should you desire this our team will coordinate a program for you to ensure maximum benefit from all therapies.

Case references:

1. Supplemental ascorbate in the supportive treatment of cancer:  Prolongation of survival times in terminal human cancer. 
   
2. High Dose IV Ascorbic Acid Therapy: the Bastyr Experience 
3. High Dose Parenteral Ascorbate Inhibited Pancreatic Cancer Growth and Metastatsis: Mechanisms and a Phase I/IIa study.  

• Multiple cell line studies have demonstrated a positive tumor kill effect including colon, prostate, breast, liver, leukemia, and oral cancers
• Potent anti-inflammatory and immune-calming properties
• Increases bile flow which aids in detoxification of the liver

Artemisinin may be combined with high dose Vitamin C therapy synergistically to create a more therapeutic oxidative response.

Case references:

1. Antitumor Activity of Artemisinin and Its Derivatives:  From a Well-Known Antimalarial Agent to a Potential Anticancer Drug.  
2. Molecular pharmacology and pharmacogenomics of artemisinin and its derivatives in cancer cells.  
3. Anti-Inflammatory and Immunoregulatory Functions of Artemisinin and Its Derivatives.  

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Without sufficient iron your body doesn’t produce enough red blood cells. This can lead to a wide range of problems such as: 

• Decreased immune function
• Chronic inflammatory diseases
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Cold hands and feet
• Pale skin

Iron therapy can improve these symptoms of iron deficiency, helping you feel your best.

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