UNDERSTANDING IV HYDRATION

The body is constantly in need of nourishment. Your body even regularly demands that you breathe air to be able to function as well as it does. Often, you do not think about many of the demands and needs your body is expecting you to fulfill. One such demand that typically goes unnoticed for longer than it should is your body’s need for hydration. Yes, out of all the demands your body needs met throughout the day, the need to hydrate is one of the most critical issues your body attempts to remind you to address. Over time, you tend to train your mind to ignore this important signal from your body. By the time you are thirsty, your body has already lost a significant amount of hydration. In some cases, our need to hydrate is so serious that it requires the use of IV hydration to be able to function.

What is IV Hydration?

If you have ever been to the hospital, you have probably seen someone on an IV drip before. This is an effective way to help the body rehydrate when your fluid levels are low. Often, water alone is not enough to hydrate a body experiencing serious dehydration. For example, you may be going through a state of dehydration where trying to drink water just makes you really sick to your stomach. Attempting to drink more water might even provoke your body to want to vomit. In this situation, using IV hydration helps to hydrate the body without taxing the stomach in the process. As the fluids are being replaced, you will notice you start to feel much better after a short period of time.

When IV Hydration is Needed

There are a number of different instances for which IV hydration is a great way to help you get your body back on track. Being dehydrated from a cold or flu is one time when you may need some help hydrating through an IV. Another common instance where IV hydration is useful is when you have been outside in the hot sun all day. This is especially the case when you have been working hard in the heat. Another common reason to go for IV hydration comes after a night of drinking alcoholic beverages.

If you find that IV hydration is something you believe you could benefit from, then give us a shout at Quench Wellness in Chicago. Contact our office today to book an appointment and learn more!