The Morning After a Long Night Out
We’ve all been there – waking up after a late night out feeling exhausted, dehydrated, and just generally unwell. As we get older, health hangovers seem to hit harder and be tougher to bounce back from. While we can all benefit from drinking water, taking vitamins, and getting extra sleep, home IV therapy is emerging as an effective way to conquer that post-night-out health hangover.
What is a Health Hangover?
A health hangover refers to the tired, rundown feeling you experience the day after a late night. Symptoms often include:
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Dehydration
- Irritability
These unpleasant effects are caused by a lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, and dehydration. As the body struggles to recover, you feel the effects in the form of physical and mental sluggishness.
The Benefits of Home IV Therapy
Home IV therapy allows vital fluids, vitamins, and minerals to be delivered straight into the bloodstream via an IV line. This results in:
- Instant hydration
- A boost of antioxidants
- Reduced muscle soreness
- Increased energy
- Faster recovery
Compared to waiting for your body to slowly bounce back, home IV therapy helps you conquer that health hangover quickly and effectively.
Is Home IV Therapy Right for Me?
If you experience frequent or unusually severe health hangovers, home IV therapy may help get you back on your feet faster. It is suitable for generally healthy adults over 18 but not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Some key benefits include:
- Rehydration after exercise, travel, or alcohol consumption
- A pre-emptive wellness boost before a big event
- Help recovering from illness or surgery
- Reducing brain fog and fatigue
Speak to your healthcare provider to find out if home IV therapy could help conquer your next health hangover.
How Does Home IV Therapy Work?
After a consultation, a nurse will arrive at your home or hotel to set up the equipment and insert an IV line. You can choose between intravenous (into the vein) or intramuscular (into muscle tissue) delivery.IV therapy sessions typically last 30-60 minutes. During this time, you can relax while the fluids and nutrients are delivered. Afterwards, the nurse will remove the equipment, and you are free to go about your day.Many patients report feeling an almost instant improvement in their energy levels, headache, nausea, and muscle soreness after an IV therapy session.
FAQ
What fluids and nutrients are included?
Common home IV therapy cocktails include saline, vitamins B and C, glutathione, magnesium, zinc, and more. Your provider will help select the right formulation for your needs and symptoms.
Is home IV therapy safe?
When performed by a qualified nurse, home IV therapy is very safe. All equipment is sterile, disposable, and only used once to prevent infection.
How much does home IV therapy cost?
The cost ranges from $150-300 per session depending on your location and selected treatments. Many providers offer package discounts for regular clients.
When will I start feeling better?
Most people report feeling an improvement in symptoms during or shortly after their IV therapy session. The fluids and nutrients get to work right away to rehydrate, energize and revitalize.
How often can I get IV therapy?
For general wellness, IV therapy every 1 or 2 months is recommended. You can receive it more frequently if recovering from illness or advised by your healthcare provider.