Month: October 2019

Many of us lead busy lives and when we feel an illness coming on, it can put a damper on our plans. The good news is that if you feel like you’re coming down with something, IV therapy can help you to fight it off. By boosting your immune system with a cocktail of fluids and essential vitamins, you can carry on with your daily activities.

Why is your immune system so important? It protects your body from bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other harmful organisms. You are surrounded by pathogens every day, but your immune system prevents them from attacking you. When that system is not as strong as it should be, you become vulnerable to attack and you can get ill.

What IV Hydration Can Do for You

You need to consume adequate fluids to keep all of the systems in your body in good working order. If you are ill or becoming ill, you need even more fluids to support an immune response. Not only does water help your body to get rid of toxins, but it thins mucus and replaces fluids lost to fever. While consuming fluids orally can help, your body won’t absorb all the liquid you drink. Also, if you try to drink too much too quickly, you’ll probably feel nauseous.

IV therapy delivers fluids directly into your bloodstream and you begin to feel the effects of the boost in fluids almost right away. You’ll also get a concentrated dose of the vitamins and antioxidants you need to stave off the cold, flu or other illness. Since sickness is very demanding on the body, you need more vitamins and nutrients than usual to function. Boosting the levels of antioxidants in the body can help you to recover faster.

Your IV cocktail will consist of a sterile saline solution along with some combination of:

• Vitamin B12
• B-Complex Vitamins
• Vitamin C
• Glutathione

When you get these nutrients via IV, the dosage is around 20 times more potent than that of oral supplements. In addition, your body benefits from the full amount since the nutrients don’t pass through the digestive system.

Get the Immune Boost You Need from IVMeNow

If you’re feeling under the weather, the last thing you want to do is get out of bed. You’ll be happy to know that IVMeNow offers mobile IV hydration therapy to any location in South Florida. We carry out medical screenings before treatment a licensed, registered nurse administers the therapy. Contact us today to book your treatment or learn more about our services.

If you’ve ever crossed multiple time zones and landed in your destination feeling mentally and physically exhausted, you’ve probably experienced jet lag. It can be frustrating especially if you’re just about to start your vacation or you need to head into an important meeting. Jet lag usually occurs after a long-distance flight which disrupts your routine> This can disrupt your sleep patterns as well as your appetite.. Fortunately, you don’t need to suffer until the feeling wears off on its own. IV therapy can help to bring about the quick relief you need so you can begin feeling like yourself again.

Why Jet Lag Occurs

To properly understand jet lag, you need to understand your body’s circadian rhythm. Put simply, this is your internal clock. It’s what helps your body to know what time of day it is. It regulates your eating and sleeping patterns and well as your blood pressure, metabolism, and body temperature. When you take long-haul flights and cross several time zones, your internal clock and the actual time of day are no longer in sync. That discrepancy causes the lethargy, sluggishness, nausea, and confusion associated with jet lag. The symptoms can last for days as your body tries to get back on track.

How IV Therapy Can Help

Air travel is also dehydrating even if you only travel a short distance. If you’ve taken a long-haul flight, you will, therefore, require lots of fluids. Your body will also need vitamins and nutrients to recover from the stress caused by sleep deprivation and travel. Unfortunately, drinking more water and eating nutrient-rich foods won’t give you an immediate boost. In fact, a large percentage of the nutrients you consume orally don’t get absorbed by the bloodstream.

However, an IV drip containing saline, anti-inflammatory ingredients and vitamins can be just what you to need to get your energy back. Hydration therapy can be used to provide additional amino acids to reduce anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Since you’ll rapidly absorb the vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream, you’ll recover much faster than you otherwise would.

Let IVMeNow Help You After Your Next Flight

Whether you fly frequently or you’re finally taking a vacation after several years, you should plan for how you will respond to jet lag. We offer mobile hydration therapy throughout South Florida and we can visit you at your home, hotel or office to administer this safe, all-natural treatment. Contact us today to learn more about how IV hydration can prevent and treat jet lag.

Anyone can become dehydrated if exposed to extreme heat or extended physical activity. Typically, acute dehydration can be addressed by drinking water. However, for people suffering from chronic dehydration, their dehydration occurs for longer periods and it can lead to even more serious health challenges.

You may not notice any of the usual signs of dehydration if your body has become accustomed to making do with reduced water. However, symptoms can include constipation, dry skin, frequent headaches, ongoing muscle weakness, and constant fatigue. Let’s look at five ways to prevent and treat chronic dehydration.

Drink More Water

Water alone may not do the job but it’s still important to ensure you take in adequate amounts. Adding a few slices of fruit can make it more palatable if you struggle to drink plain water. Unsweetened juice and coconut water can also be helpful.

Get Intravenous Therapy

Grabbing a glass of water is easy and affordable. However, it’s not the most efficient way to treat chronic dehydration. The quickest way to get liquids into your system is through IV hydration therapy. When you drink water, your digestive system uses some it to process the liquid but since intravenous liquids bypass the stomach, moving directly into the bloodstream, allowing full absorption. Vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes are added to the solution for an extra boost.

Reduce Your Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol contributes significantly to dehydration so if you drink a lot of it, you’re not helping your dehydration. Reducing your intake of alcoholic beverages and replacing them with more water and unsweetened drinks will be helpful.

Eat Water-Rich Veggies and Fruits

Watermelon, cantaloupe, tomato, and cucumber should be included in your diet if you’ve been struggling to stay hydrated. They’ll give you the water you need along with some added nutrients. Water-rich fruits and vegetables can also be used in juices and smoothies to add some variety to your diet.

Treat the Cause

You’ll need to work with your doctor to get to the root of your dehydration. If it’s due to damaged organs or digestive issues, addressing these may help. If your diet or lifestyle is causing your hydration issues, your doctor may suggest a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan.

Chronic dehydration has been linked to reduced kidney function, kidney stones, dementia, hypertension, and other health conditions so it needs serious attention. Follow the suggestions above to get the relief you need.