Riebl & Davy, ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal (2013) reviewed the impact of hydration status on cognition and physical performance.
Why Clients Choose It
A physician-formulated blend of fluids, electrolytes, B-complex, magnesium and anti-nausea/anti-inflammatory support. The definitive recovery drip for travel, training or a long weekend.
- Rapid rehydration and electrolyte reset
- Relieves headache, nausea and fatigue
- Muscle recovery and reduced soreness
- Restores energy within one session
Delivered over 30–45 minutes with individualized add-ons. Same-day appointments available for our members.
How Wellness & Recovery IV Works
- Even mild dehydration (2% body-mass loss) meaningfully reduces cognitive performance, mood and endurance capacity. Oral rehydration is limited by gastric emptying and, in a nauseated state, by absorption — IV fluids restore circulating volume within minutes.
- Alcohol and long-haul travel deplete magnesium, thiamine (B1) and B12 while shifting fluid into the interstitium. Replenishing these micronutrients supports mitochondrial energy production and neurotransmitter balance.
- Anti-nausea (ondansetron) and anti-inflammatory (ketorolac) options can be added under physician oversight to shorten symptom duration when clinically indicated.
What Is In The Formulation
- Lactated Ringer's / normal saline — 1 L rapid volume expansion
- B-complex + B12 — Restores depleted cofactors for energy metabolism
- Magnesium sulfate — Muscle relaxation, vascular headache relief
- Optional: ondansetron — Anti-nausea (Rx, physician-supervised)
- Optional: ketorolac (Toradol) — Anti-inflammatory / headache relief (Rx)
What The Research Shows
Trials in emergency and sports medicine consistently show faster symptom resolution with IV rehydration versus oral in acute settings.
Magnesium supplementation has documented benefit in migraine and exercise-induced muscle cramping (Chiu et al., Pain Physician 2016).
Who This Drip Is For
- Post-travel or jet lag recovery
- Athletic recovery and endurance events
- The morning after — done well
Before Your First Drip
As needed for acute recovery; monthly for frequent travelers or endurance athletes.
- Brief intake — no lab work required for the standard formulation
- Rx add-ons require physician review at time of visit
- Not appropriate in uncontrolled cardiac failure or advanced renal disease
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast will I feel better?
Most patients notice a meaningful lift within 20–30 minutes of the drip starting, with full symptom resolution by the end of the session.
Can I add anti-nausea or headache meds?
Yes — Rx add-ons like ondansetron and ketorolac are available with physician oversight and are commonly used for hangover, migraine or post-flight recovery.
Is this better than drinking water and Gatorade?
For mild dehydration, oral fluids are fine. When symptoms are established — headache, nausea, muscle cramping — IV restores volume and cofactors in a fraction of the time.
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