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The Many Benefits of IV Therapy

The Many Benefits of IV Therapy

Seasons greetings from the team at Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine Specialists in Arlington, Virginia! 

December is here, and the holiday season is upon us. With it comes busy days filled with shopping, parties and get-togethers, and travel—all while cold and flu season is in full swing. 

Whether you’ve got a chronic condition, a temporary illness, or are just feeling run down after a long flight or enjoying a little too much holiday cheer, our providers can help you recover faster and optimize your health and wellness using intravenous (IV) therapy as part of our comprehensive line of services

The secret of IV therapy lies in the distinctive delivery system. Oral supplements must take a trip through your digestive system, meaning extra time to wait for them to be absorbed—and a reduced dose lost to the digestive processes when they do. 

IV therapy offers a fast and effective way to get a full dose of hydration fluids, nutrients, vitamins, and other supplements into your system—no waiting required! Take a moment to learn about the benefits of this unique treatment. 

Boosts your immune system

With cold and flu season here and the increased indoor interaction between people during the holidays, it’s important to give your immune system an added boost by making sure you give it the hydration, nutrients, vitamins, and minerals necessary to fight off infection and illness. 

Eating a well-balanced, healthy diet is an important step for building immunity. However, it’s not easy to eat everything you need for the immunity possible. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fewer than 10% of people eat the recommended daily amount of veggies.

Supplements can help, but they aren’t the most effective way to take in the necessary elements since they lose some of their potency as they move through your digestive tract. Fortunately, IV therapy offers a safe, fast alternative. 

With IV therapy, you’ll get the hydration, minerals, vitamins, and nutrients you need to boost your immune system and stay healthy this winter. Plus, when you’re feeling healthy, your stress levels go down, further boosting your immune system.

Enhances skin and muscles 

Each day, your body is under attack. Unstable atoms called free radicals damage your body’s cells, accelerating aging and disease. As a result, your skin and muscles suffer.

At Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine Specialists, our custom-blended IV therapy includes powerful antioxidants to help reverse this damage. These particles fight free radicals, repairing the damage to your cells and reducing inflammation. 

What’s more? IV therapy helps support your body’s metabolic process, which helps improve damaged muscles and skin while increasing your energy levels. 

More energy for better performance

Our IV therapy blends contain a careful balance of nutrients and minerals. These elements help you feel more energized and less fatigued, improving your endurance and performance. 

This means that after your treatment session, you’ll perform your best in the bedroom, boardroom, or on the field. Plus, IV therapy accelerates your body’s natural healing after you exert yourself, so you’ll recover faster after physical performance.

Filters away toxins

From the air we breathe to the foods we eat to the beverages we drink, toxins surround us. Over time, these unfriendly invaders build up in your system, getting stored in your liver

This toxic buildup eventually causes you to feel tired, fatigued, depressed, and more vulnerable to diseases and illnesses, like the flu. They can even affect your size, making it difficult to maintain a healthy weight. 

By getting IV therapy at Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine Specialists, your body receives the nutrients and fluids it needs to detoxify your system and help you stay healthy and well. 

Aids in healthy weight maintenance

To maintain a healthy weight, there’s no doubt you must eat right, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. But did you know IV therapy supports your weight maintenance or weight loss efforts by giving you the hydration, minerals, and nutrients necessary for better sleep and higher energy levels? 

When you have more energy, you’re more likely to exercise regularly and with more intensity. This fosters an improvement in your metabolism, which will help you burn more calories and slim down.

Research also shows getting a good night’s rest is essential for weight loss. Because the wellness benefits you get from IV therapy help you sleep better at night, the treatment is a great way to slim down and stay at your ideal weight. 

Start the holiday season off right with IV therapy by scheduling an appointment online or over the phone with a provider at Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine Specialists in Northern Virginia. 

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