We all love to kick back, relax, and enjoy a drink with our friends over the weekend. Maybe you party at some of Boston’s chic hangouts or just enjoy summer cookouts with family.
Sometimes it’s easy to throw “responsible drinking” out the window and lose track of how many drinks you’ve had. And you’ll likely find yourself nursing a nasty hangover the next day.
Thanks to IV therapy, a hangover doesn’t have to impact the start of your week. You can let loose and still make it into the office by 8 AM – all with the help of an IV infusion.
When a Hangover Hits, an IV is the Answer
After a night of partying and heavy drinking, a person’s system is flooded with alcohol. As alcohol levels in the bloodstream drop, hangover symptoms begin to set in. The more alcohol you drink, the more likely you are to develop a hangover the next day.
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’ve experienced symptoms of a hangover. Depending on the person, hangover symptoms include:
- Excessive thirst
- Headaches
- Muscle aches
- Nausea or stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Elevated heartbeat
- Depression or anxiety
- Sleep issues
- Inability to concentrate
- Quivery muscles
- Dizziness
- Sensitivity to sound and light
The ultimate way to avoid a hangover is to stop drinking alcohol. Of course, this isn’t going to happen for most of us! Instead, most people focus on small changes that prevent severe hangover symptoms.
The Mayo Clinic recommends the following to avoid hangover symptoms:
- Eat before and during alcohol consumption
- Choose an alcoholic beverage with fewer congeners
- Drink water during alcohol consumption
- Drink in moderation
- Know your body’s alcohol limit
- Drink slowly
Even with these tweaks, you’re still likely to experience a hangover. With work expectations and demands, you can’t always take the time to wait for symptoms to wear off.
The good news is that there’s a solution that allows you to still kick back and (responsibly) have a good time: IV therapy for hangovers.
IV Therapy for Hangovers
Instead of having to “grin and bear it” at work the next day, IV therapy gives the body an extra boost and quickens hangover recovery.
IV therapy supplies the body with extra nutrients needed to repair, recover, and reduce inflammation from alcohol consumption. These nutrients are vital for the body to function properly, but they’re not naturally created in the body.
Instead of waiting for your body to absorb key nutrients through food, IV therapy provides a quick solution for getting essential vitamins and minerals. The process of absorbing food takes a long time, and most of us eat diets higher in processed foods and lower in nutrients. Plus, we often don’t feel like eating anything when we’re hungover!
IV Therapy from Functional Medicine Doctors
Five Journeys provides two main types of IV therapy: injections and medical IVs.
We inject patients with Vitamin D and B12. These nutrients help with energy levels, mental clarity, the immune system, improved mood, and more.
We have five medical IVs for patients, from a heavy metal detox to a vitamin C boost. These IVs benefit the body in a variety of ways, from boosting the immune system to collagen production to fueling metabolic reactions.
Our hangover IV therapy includes Vitamin C, B-Complex, Calcium, Toradol, Zofran, Magnesium, and B12. These nutrients help your body rehydrate and bounce back after being flooded with so much alcohol.
Check out our IV Therapy Near Me page for full info on the types of IV therapy we provide.
Is IV Therapy for Hangovers Safe?
Unless you have a pathological fear of needles, you don’t need to worry about IV therapy! All of the nutrients in our IVs are 100% natural and already occur in the body. We’re just giving the body an extra boost of fuel to save time and help you feel better right away.
Rare allergic reactions are possible but highly unlikely, as the body already metabolizes these nutrients naturally. Before your IV session, our staff team will conduct a screening to make sure you’re not at risk for an allergic reaction.
As an IV therapy patient, you might experience swollen and bruised skin around the IV injection site. However, a Five Journeys nurse will instruct you on how to care for sensitive skin to reduce irritation. Check out our FAQ page for more information about potential but rare side effects.
If you’re sensitive to needles and worry about pain, IV therapy may still be an option for you. Our nurses conduct the IV quick and effectively for a nearly pain-free process. You should only feel a small pinch! If you have concerns, feel free to talk to any of our staff members.
IV Therapy FAQs
Does IV therapy sound a bit sketchy to you? Maybe you’re worried about the safety of IV therapy, potential side effects, and how much it’s going to hurt. (Let’s be honest, none of us like needles).
We answer all these questions and more on our IV Therapy page!
Find Hangover IV Near Me
Five Journeys provides an array of functional medicine services to help our patients have healthy, thriving lifestyles. We specialize in IV therapy, and we’re here to help anyone looking for a hangover IV near me.
Click here to begin scheduling your IV therapy session and expect vitality and energy that lasts.