We’ve all been there before.
You wake up after a fun night out with friends and feel it: Your head is pounding. Your mouth is dry. You’re so nauseous that the very thought of eating breakfast makes you a little green.
Getting out of bed to start checking things off your to-do list? Forget it. You need more sleep and then some dry toast to calm your stomach.
But what if there was a faster, more effective way to cure a hangover than your usual go-to methods?
That’s what ThrIVe Drip Spa’s hangover IV therapy is for.
What Causes a Hangover?
Partying with friends is fun. Hangovers aren’t. But what causes you to have a headache and feel so tired and nauseous after a night out?
The biggest culprit is dehydration.
Did you know that one in three Americans is chronically dehydrated? This is a problem that goes beyond feeling thirsty. Chronic dehydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, confusion, and problems with your skin and organs.
Alcohol only adds to the issue. When you drink, you lose extra liquid in your body by urinating more than usual. The next day, you may feel thirstier than normal. You may also have a headache or feel dizzy or lightheaded.
But dehydration isn’t the only cause of hangovers. You may also be feeling bad thanks to:
- Electrolyte imbalances: Drinking alcohol can throw off your electrolytes, which your body needs to stay properly balanced.
- Inflammatory responses: Your body’s immune system may react defensively to alcohol, causing many common hangover symptoms like poor appetite, problems thinking clearly, and headaches.
- Lowered blood sugar levels: Alcohol can cause your blood sugar levels to drop, which can make you feel shaky and fatigued.
- Poor-quality sleep: Many people don’t get enough sleep after a night of drinking. Poor-quality sleep can leave you feeling more tired than you did before you fell asleep.
- Drinking on an empty stomach: Alcohol affects your body faster if you don’t eat before or during a night of drinking.
- Drinking certain types of alcohol: Any type of alcohol can lead to a hangover, but you’re more likely to feel symptoms after consuming darker-colored beverages like red wine, brandy, and rum. These drinks contain more congeners, compounds produced during fermentation that may increase hangover symptoms.
What is Hangover IV Therapy?
IV therapy takes a more direct approach than other hangover cures, like drinking coffee or eating a large, greasy breakfast.
Instead of relying on your digestive system to get the job done, IV therapy works by delivering fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and nutrients directly into your bloodstream through an IV drip. That means much faster absorption and more immediate relief.
What Does ThrIVe’s Hangover IV Therapy Include?
ThrIVe Drip Spa’s Party Drip is custom-designed by pharmacists and doctors, and includes:
- 1 liter of fluids—rehydrates your system after a night of drinking
- Electrolytes—return your body to its natural balance
- Toradol—an anti-inflammatory to treat headaches and inflammation
- Zofran—an anti-nausea medication that prevents you from feeling nauseous
Need a little bit extra? You can boost your results with:
- An extra 0.5 liters of fluids—helps hydrate your body even more
- Pepcid—helps relieve heartburn and reduce stomach acid
- Glutathione—a compound that helps repair body tissues and improve your immune system function
What Is ThrIVe IV Therapy Like?
If you’ve never had drip therapy before, it can seem intimidating, especially if you’re already dealing with a pounding headache and nausea. So what can you expect?
You’ll walk into one of ThrIVe Drip Spa’s calming spa locations and have a consultation to discuss your needs. Then you’ll settle into a comfortable chair, and one of our professionals will start your IV. All you have to do now is relax!
On average, drips take 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Add-on boosters and injections take a few extra minutes.
If you’re suffering from a bad hangover, you’ll be glad to know that many of our clients begin to feel the effects soon after treatment has started. By the time your session is over, you’ll feel more like yourself than when you first walked in. Your head likely won’t be pounding so much, and you probably won’t be quite as nauseous. You’ll feel like you can actually take on the day now.
Why Use Drip Therapy Over Traditional DIY Fixes?
Most of us have DIY hangover cures that we’ve honed since we first started drinking alcohol. While drinking water, taking over-the-counter pain relievers, or eating French fries may help ease your headache and nausea over time, your digestive system has to process everything before it reaches your bloodstream and starts making you feel better.
That takes valuable time, and when you’re already dehydrated and nauseous, time seems to move even slower than usual.
The real advantage of IV therapy is how quickly it works. It delivers the fluids and nutrients you need directly to your bloodstream, which means your body can rehydrate faster, restore its balance more efficiently, and start the recovery process sooner.
IV therapy isn’t magic. It won’t cure all your symptoms instantly. But it can help your body recover the nutrients and fluids that it has lost as efficiently as possible.
Who Is Hangover IV Therapy For?
Is IV therapy right for you?
It makes sense if you have:
- Work or family obligations
- Travel plans
- Wedding events
- A packed schedule
- No interest in losing a whole day to a bad hangover
If you have places to be and people to see, chances are, you don’t have time to spend the whole day lounging around the house recovering. With IV therapy, you’ll be back on your feet and feeling closer to normal in under an hour.
Book Your Hangover IV Therapy Session Today
Hangovers don’t have to derail your entire day. IV therapy helps your body recover faster than traditional remedies by targeting the root causes of your symptoms, like dehydration and lost electrolytes.
If you’re ready to start feeling better after a night out, book ThrIVe’s Party Drip and get back to feeling like yourself faster.
