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The difficulty for many with oral supplementation is always the question: How much is getting absorbed and how much survives the journey to the liver (first pass metabolism) once it is absorbed?  When a nutrient is taken by mouth, it passes through the stomach in to the intestines.   From the intestines, the nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream.  From there they soon pass through the liver which changes the nutrients.  They are then circulated to the cells of the body and may or may not be taken into the cells themselves.  Whatever is not used is filtered into the urine from the blood and is discarded.  Some is passed into the stool and not absorbed at all.

Intravenous (I.V.) administration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other natural substances, including hydrogen peroxide, delivers nutrients directly to cells via the blood stream.  Many people suffer from malabsorption and natural supplements may not be delivered to the cells where they are required for health and healing and may simply pass through the stool. I.V. administration of these natural substances bypasses several factors needed for proper cellular nutrition.

Malabsorption is very common.  20% of our elderly population do not properly absorb vitamin B12. I.V. administration of the nutrients ensures a high dose delivery directly from the blood to the cells. Many therapeutic benefits of nutrients must be given intravenously to have effect. For instance, only the I.V. route of administration of vitamin C reaches plasma levels consistent with concentrations demonstrated in vitro to be cytotoxic to several cancer cell lines.

Another advantage of I.V. preparations is that they can be mixed “on the spot” to accommodate any current symptoms; for example, if the patient is experiencing a viral infection or herpes outbreak I will add I.V. lysine to the mix, or more magnesium for insomnia or muscle spasms, or more vitamin C for itching eczema. I.V. vitamin and mineral therapy is an extremely effective and natural treatment for many disorders that can be tailored to the symptoms that are occurring at the moment.

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?

Naturopathy uses natural medicines and gentle, non-invasive treatments. It is a regulated alternative profession in Manitoba which has an act overseen by the legislature. Naturopathic Medicines have been used for centuries safely and effectively. Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are knowledgeable about contraindications between naturopathic remedies and conventional medicines. NDs work together with other health care practitioners when appropriate.

Is Naturopathic Medicine Scientific?

Hundreds of modern clinical studies have validated natural medicines used by NDs. Journals, such as the Alternative Medicine Review, publish new studies regarding natural medicines that is indexed on Medline, the world's largest database of medical abstracts. Naturopathic schools also facilitate evidence-based research often in conjunction with conventional medical institutions.

What Kinds Of Health Problems Are Commonly Treated by NDs?

Virtually all chronic and acute conditions may benefit from Naturopathic Medicine. People of all ages can be helped. Dr. Ceaser treats many health concerns including, but not limited to:

Are the services of a Naturopathic Physician covered by my health plan?

Naturopathic Physicians are regulated in Manitoba which allows for coverage by many private or work medical plans. Call your medical insurance plan to see if you have coverage for Naturopathic Physicians.