Chelation Therapy: Pre and Post-Treatment Instructions
Pre-Treatment Instructions
1. Always drink 2 large glasses of water (24 oz.) before and after your treatment, even when fasting for blood work. Being well hydrated will make inserting the IV easier and will help your kidneys to more easily flush toxins and heavy metals from your body.
2. Eat a good meal before arriving for your therapy or bring a meal with you to eat during the treatment. Include protein in the meal such as eggs, nuts, meat or a protein bar or shake. Protein will help to keep the blood sugar stable during the treatment.
3. Do not drink coffee or tea prior to your treatment. Caffeine dehydrates your veins and makes it more difficult to start your IV.
4. Do not drink milk or take vitamin and/or mineral supplements prior to your treatment. Take vitamin and mineral supplements 4 hours after your treatment.
5. Do not exercise 2 hours before or after your treatment.
6. Weigh yourself before starting your treatment.
7. Inform the nurse of any changes in medication.
8. Inform the nurse of any changes in your health status since your last treatment (chest pain, shortness of breath, weight gain/loss, leg pain, bladder problems, etc.)
9. Do not cross your legs during your treatment. The IV contents need to be able to circulate easily throughout your body.
10. The IV should not be uncomfortable. Let us know immediately if you have discomfort at the IV site.
11. Bathroom: When getting up to use the bathroom, roll the IV pole into the bathroom using your non-IV arm. If your blood backs up into the tubing, do not be alarmed. Sit down, and the fluid in the drip chamber should continue and the blood will return back to you. If this does not happen, tell your nurse immediately.
12. Do not stand up too quickly during or after treatment, to avoid dizziness.
Post-Treatment Instructions
1. At the end of your treatment, a bandage will be applied to the IV site. If you bruise easily, leave the dressing on for one hour. Otherwise, it can be removed after 15 minutes.
2. Drink at least 24 ounces of water.
3. Take Vitamin C to bowel tolerance. Vitamin C is very good for detoxing. We offer Gary Null’s Suprema C, which is very highly absorbable.
4. Get plenty of rest.
5. You may also take Alka Seltzer Gold if you experience a headache.
*Replacement minerals must be taken when chelating 1-3 times per week. You can purchase the replacement minerals from us or you can get them on your own. It must be a separate trace mineral supplement and taken as directed, even though you may be getting some minerals from your multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. Many common brands are poorly absorbed, so ask us about the one you are taking.
