Nothing can replace the pillars of good health, such as eating plenty of high-quality protein, lots of fiber- and vitamin-rich vegetables and fruit, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep. But when you have that all dialed in, you may still feel a lack.
Maybe you struggle with a chronic issue that hasn’t responded to conventional therapies, such as fibromyalgia. Or perhaps you just can’t get the required 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Or you just want to boost your wellness routine and add to your health span and lifespan.
You may have heard of intravenous (IV) hydration, and you wonder if it’s for you. Though it sounds easy and even relaxing, you’re not quite comfortable with someone at a beauty spa putting a needle in your arm.
At Enrich Family Practice, our highly trained and experienced nurse practitioners, Kelly Burrows, APRN FNP-C, and Lee Ann Garza, FNP, administer IV hydration for health and wellness. These helpful drips are safe and medically sound at our office in Odessa, Texas.
How can IV hydration therapy benefit your wellness plan? Below are just some of the boosts you can expect.
Life can take a toll. Maybe you’ve had to travel by air a lot, exposing your body to dry, recirculated air and radiation. Perhaps you’ve had a lengthy illness or infection that’s left you feeling listless. Or, you may have overindulged in alcohol during the weekend.
If you’ve put your body through the paces, you may need extra help with recovery. We select the vitamins and minerals that can provide your body with the nutrients it needs to rebuild itself after stress, including B vitamins and glutathione, which acts as an antioxidant.
The IV solution itself is also helpful in recovery. Many of the stresses you put on your body — including air travel, drinking too much, or even an intense workout — are extremely dehydrating.
The fluids from an IV treatment immediately replenish your cells. You can even see the difference in your skin after your session: It looks plumped, nourished, and dewy from the extra hydration.
Whether you suffer from headaches or migraines, fibromyalgia, or another pain condition, you may be wary of overmedicating yourself just to dull the discomfort. Instead, nourish your body with nutrients and antioxidants that help damaged tissues rebuild themselves.
For instance, IV “cocktails” that contain a powerful tripeptide called glutathione have been shown to alleviate fibromyalgia pain. We may mix several nutrients, such as magnesium and other vitamins or minerals, based on your needs.
When your body is stressed, your mind is, too. Once your cells receive the hydration and nutrients they need to stay healthy, strong, and in constant turnover, you may experience a boost in mood. You may find that IV therapy helps alleviate:
The therapy itself is very relaxing. You sit comfortably in the treatment chair in a quiet room. You may choose to read, listen to music on headphones, or even meditate or nap. In other words, you get to relax. That in itself can be a great gift to an overstressed body.
All those vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and hydration don’t just make you feel better. They make you look better, too. You may notice that your skin looks and feels plumper, moister, and more youthful after each session, and those benefits persist with regular treatments.
Instead of being routed through your gastrointestinal system — as oral supplements are — the vitamins and minerals in your IV drip go straight to your cells. That means your skin cells get the vitamin C they need to produce more collagen and other strengthening proteins.
Are you ready to take your wellness to a new level? Call us today at 432-200-9052 for IV hydration therapy, or book an appointment using our online form.
