Why IV (Intravenous) hydration?
We can all agree on how important water is to the human body. 55% to 60% of our bodies consist of water. That is the reason why when we are dehydrated it takes a toll on our bodies. We have dry skin, we become constipated, we experience joint pain and muscle aches, migraines, our kidneys become affected our urinary tract also suffers. It can take hours for the body to rehydrate when drinking fluids because your large intestines absorbs most of the fluid. This is where IV therapy comes in.
IV therapy hydrates your body more efficiently by delivering fluids directly into your bloodstream, through a small needle inserted into one of the veins in your arm. Vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants and even medications can be added to the mix. This can be tailored to your need such as detox, weight loss, skin and nails, migraine, hangover etc. By infusing the IV through this route fluids, nutrients, vitamins bypass the digestive system. Nutrients are instantly available, so your body can absorb 100% of what it needs before passing along the rest to your kidneys to be flushed out.
In the past IV fluid administration was limited to only hospital, emergency room or urgent care setting. Today, infusion clinics like iThrive Infusion and wellness can provide IV infusions to many health-conscious people as a way of getting the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and even medications they need to feel better and keep their body functioning properly. Infusions are administered by Licensed and experience nurse practitioners, registered nurses (RNs) or License vocational nurses LVN.
Ten Benefits of IV hydration
IV Hydration Therapy is Easier on Your Digestive System
You may be drinking a lot of fluids in an effort to stay hydrated but, your digestive system must work overtime to get rid of the fluids it cannot process. Your body can only absorb a limited quantity of fluids at one time As your body and gets rid of the excess fluids it can also flush out some essential nutrients. The good news is that IV drip hydration goes straight into your blood stream and bypasses the digestive system. It delivers fluids and nutrients to your cells where it is needed. Almost all the nutrients are also retained.
IV hydration can be Customized to suit your body needs
Our clients/ patients all have different reasons for seeking IV hydration. Our bodies are different depending on physical activity levels, general health, and lifestyle. Our patients also have different medical histories and ailments. At iThrive Infusion and wellness, we are able to tailor and customize your infusions based on what your needs are and what you are seeking to enhance. We customize your infusions to provide you with the perfect mix of vitamins, nutrients, and electrolytes, allowing you to live a fulfilling life. We can customize your infusion to help with:
- Migraines, MS or generalize pain
- Detox
- Weight loss
- Curing hangover symptoms
- Treating nutrient deficiencies
- Increasing your energy levels
- Promoting better cardiovascular health
- Easing anxiety and promoting relaxation
- Recovering from an illness
- Athletic recovery and much more.
Improves Cognitive Function – prevents brain fog
The brain needs to be well hydrated to work effectively. When you get dehydrated your brain begins to slow down. You don’t process information as quickly, and your memory may become impaired. Fluids keep your brain functioning properly. When you are well-hydrated, you make better decisions. However, the brain is one of the last places to get hydrated when you are only drinking fluids. Hydration IV therapy improves your cognitive functions much faster than just drinking water.
Helps your body recovery faster
Are you an athlete who feels tired after a workout due to muscle soreness and stiffness? Do you are feeling tired and exhausted after a long day at the office? Do you have a hangover after a night of overindulgence? You may be dehydrated and need fluids right away to restore your energy. Because it is so efficient, hydration IV therapy helps your body recover faster than drinking fluids. The mixture of vitamins, nutrients, and fluids that you get with hydration IV therapy allows you to get back to feeling great and back on your feet in a flash.
Immunity Boosts
Nobody likes to be sick. Hydration IV therapy can help you avoid many common illnesses by providing you with a quick and efficient dose of immunity-boosting compounds like Vitamin C and Vitamin B12. Having these vitamins put directly into your bloodstream through IV therapy makes them much more effective than taking them orally. IV therapy is designed to get these immunity boosters to the parts of your body where you need them most. It can help you to quickly recover after an illness and get you back sooner to your normal routine without the aches, fatigue and tiredness often experienced after say the flu or Covid – 19.
Flushes Toxins from Your System
Dehydration affects your body in many different ways. It can lead to problems with your digestive tract, like constipation. It can damage your liver and kidneys and allow toxins to build up in your system. Hydration IV therapy flushes your body with clean fluids and helps improve the functioning of your vital organs. IV therapy allows your liver and kidneys to do their jobs more efficiently. IV therapy helps your organs to quicken the detoxification process by adding antioxidants such as vitamin C, glutathione and Alpha- lipoic acid to your infusion cocktail.
Ease anxiety and promote relaxation
In addition to providing, you with more energy, IV therapy can make you feel more at ease. Magnesium sulfate is an electrolyte that helps lower blood pressure and also may help:
- Calm your feelings of anxiety
- Promote a good night’s sleep
- Relaxes your muscles
- Supports immune function
- Prevent migraines and headaches
Accentuated Beauty
Through a unique combination of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants, IV therapy can improve the strength and health of your hair, skin, and nails. This unique formula detoxifies your body and rejuvenates your appearance from the inside, leaving you feeling and looking like the younger version of yourself. Unlike oral supplements and topical creams, IV treatments release antioxidants into your bloodstream to target and get rid of free radicals. Free radicals contribute to aging and tissue damage.
Support Healthy Weight Loss
Three in every four Americans are overweight or obese. The two leading causes of death in the United States are heart disease and cancer, respectively. Both conditions have been closely linked to unhealthy weight. While a healthy diet and regular exercise are often suggested as the best options to help people get rid of unhealthy weight, data shows that these strategies alone do not deliver the desired results to most people. Fortunately, IV hydration can support your weight loss efforts. Through a unique formula of fluids, vitamins, and lipotropics (fat-burning compounds), our weight loss infusion can boost your body’s ability to break down fat and burn calories. When incorporated in a comprehensive weight loss program that includes a healthy diet and regular exercise, IV therapy has proven to be an effective tool against unhealthy weight.
Overall Wellbeing
Wellness is not only about the absence of disease. It includes all aspects of your life, from your emotions to your environment. By providing your body with the tools it needs to stay in peak form, IV therapy improves not only your physical wellness, but also some aspects of your emotional wellness. It can help you fight some mental conditions, such as anxiety and depression. The ideal balance of vitamins and nutrients provided by IV therapy leaves you feeling better, and improves your immunity and mental clarity. The benefits often experience are enormous and can include:
- Boost energy levels
- Improve immune health
- Fight anxiety
- Improve symptoms of depression
- Combat fatigue
- Improve mental clarity and cognitive function
- Improve symptoms of asthma
- Reduce the symptoms of migraines
- Maintain the strength of muscles and tissues
- Accelerate wound healing
- Fight allergies