When it comes to having a few drinks, most of us know the pain and misery that can come along with it – a hangover. Hangovers are, essentially, our body’s way of telling us we have had too much to drink and neglected to drink enough water – it is essentially a form of dehydration.
So, when it comes to curing hangovers, what is the best way? Drinking a lot of water is one way to help get rid of a hangover. Some people may swear by a nice, greasy breakfast or a pot of coffee. But what really works to reduce the symptoms of a night of too much drinking? You may be surprised to know that a simple procedure such as IV Hydration Therapy can make a huge difference when it comes to feeling better after a night out!
What is a Hangover, and Why Do We Get Them?
A hangover is what happens to your body after you have spent a night drinking too much alcohol and not taking care of yourself by eating and drinking enough water. Symptoms such as a pounding headache, dry mouth, and dizziness are common with hangovers. Severe hangovers may even have you nauseated and vomiting, unable to get out of bed the next day, and dehydrating you even further!
You see, alcohol does a real toll on your body when you drink it, especially in excess. Alcohol dehydrates the body quickly, so if you don’t replenish those fluids, you may feel very sick later in the evening and the next day. If you have had a fun night out and realized a little too late that you haven’t been keeping up with your hydration, you may be in for a not-so-great day the next morning. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to make the day a little more bearable – including something called IV Hydration Therapy.
What is IV Hydration Therapy?
IV hydration therapy is a procedure that involves delivering a saline solution full of essential liquid to the body intravenously – through the veins. IV hydration therapy is the most effective way to hydrate your body, as it does not have to go through the digestive system first. Since the saline solution is delivered directly to the bloodstream, it can reach the areas of the body that require hydration faster and more effectively.
What’s in an IV Hydration Therapy Treatment?
When receiving IV Hydration Therapy, you will be given a bag containing a mixture of saline solution and various important vitamins and minerals to help you recover, hydrate, and feel better. While it depends on your individual needs at the time the IV is given, straight IV fluid is most efficient in getting you hydrated and feeling better! Here are some things that you may find in an IV hangover treatment:
- Saline solution
- Anti-nausea medications
- Vitamins, such as B-Complex vitamins, which are severely impaired by alcohol consumption and are essential to helping you feel better when you have a
- hangover
- Electrolytes
- Glutathione, which helps detoxify the liver
Is IV Hydration Therapy Safe?
Yes! IV hydration therapy is very safe. In fact, the saline solution that is given is the same type of saline solution that is provided to treat dehydration in hospitals around the world. This safe and effective treatment against dehydration is not only fast but also reliable. Our IV therapy procedures have been used to help many patients recover from hangovers – so you can rest assured that we are here to help!
Are There Side Effects to IV Therapy?
As with any medical procedure, IV therapy does come with risks and side effects that may or may not present themselves, depending on your body. Such risks involve nausea, pain at the injection site, reaction to an IV line being placed, and redness and bruising at the IV site. These are generally mild, and no reactions are reported in most cases.
If you would like to learn more about our IV Therapies, including IV Hydration Therapy, call our Nenergy Boost offices today at 424-777-1996, and we will be happy to tell you about the procedure and assist you with scheduling an appointment!