To Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Doreen DeStefano, owner of Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine, in Fort Myers, an individual’s health resembles a complex puzzle with lots of pieces. Solving their problems and getting the pieces to fit together so that function is restored naturally when the body heals itself is what DeStefano considers most rewarding about her work. The health services offered by DeStefano are comprehensive.

Intravenous (IV) Nutrient Therapy

IV therapy is a medical treatment that infuses fluids, vitamins, nutrients or other healthy substances directly into the bloodstream through an IV drip. While a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals best nourishes the body when it has digestive function difficulties, injecting nutrients directly into the bloodstream may be the best option. IV nutritional therapy is used to improve eye and heart health, support the immune system, slow aging, detoxify and more. The most common types of intravenous vitamin therapy are the Myers’ Cocktail and high-dose vitamin C. 

Myers’ Cocktail

This IV therapy, generally consisting of vitamin C, magnesium, B vitamins, calcium and zinc, is used to treat depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, high blood pressure, heart disease, fibromyalgia and asthma, as well as other health conditions.

High-Dose Vitamin C Therapy

Intravenous vitamin C therapy administered by a medical professional increases circulating vitamin C levels by 70 to 100 times the amount that oral vitamin C can. In times of compromised health, low doses of intravenous vitamin C can help to keep the immune system robust.

The amount of time for a session varies depending on the condition treated and the amount of vitamin C delivered. These infusions have been used to treat common colds, heart disease, chronic pain, joint pain, acute viral infections and fatigue. Some providers also use high-dose vitamin C therapy to aid the body’s natural recovery process. 

Intravenous Glutathione

Glutathione, the body’s master detoxifier and antioxidant used by every cell, is most active in the liver, where the majority of detoxifying occurs. Glutathione, which supports all cells, is exceedingly beneficial to the immune system. Oral glutathione doesn't work because the digestive system breaks it down before it enters the bloodstream. 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Chamber

This all-natural therapy is effective for ageless bodies and beautiful skin. HBOT utilizes pure oxygen to increase the amount in the blood. Superficial capillary beds get "supersaturated" with oxygen that enters through the skin and breathing. The higher O2 level increases the circulation of blood and lymph, nourishing cells and cleansing. The chamber uses no tanks. Relaxing one-hour treatments leave individuals feeling rested and energized.

HBOT applications include skin and body rejuvenation, anti-aging, weight loss, skin toning, cellulite and wrinkle reduction, stem cell proliferation and others. Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea respond well to HBOT, which increases collagen production and chances of hair follicle growth after re-implantation. HBOT can help with digestive disorders from nutrient absorption to irritable bowel syndrome. 

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

BHRT, combined with lifestyle modifications, changes in diet and increased levels of exercise effectively fights the aging process. Combined with a holistic approach, BHRT helps improve a host of symptoms and prevents osteoporosis, mental decline, heart disease, loss of energy and vitality and even breast cancer is some cases. BHRT use is aimed at restoration of natural hormone levels in men and women. 

Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine also offers health optimization counseling. This includes food allergy testing, telomere testing, vitamin and antioxidant status testing, in addition to other types of serum and saliva testing. 

Integrated Skincare, also owned by DeStefano, offers non-surgical facial rejuvenation, including platelet-rich plasma and stem cell rejuvenation, micro-needling, cryotherapy, medical-grade chemical peels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion and LED light therapy.

Location: 12734 Kenwood Lane, Ste. 4. For more information, call 239-425-2900, email [email protected] or visit RtCausesMD.com.

Root Causes Holistic Health and Medicine - Fort Myers, FL

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