What is Infusion Therapy and Hydration Therapy?
IV Therapy and hydration is a growing market emphasizing treatment for most ailments, from hangovers to chronic pain. There is familiarity with IV therapy from experiences within the hospital, but hospital treatments are significantly different from Infusion Therapy and Hydration Therapy. Let's look further into the two varying treatments.
Infusion Therapy
What is Infusion Therapy?
- IV Therapy delivers specific medications, nutrients, or treatments directly into the bloodstream for targeted medical needs.
How long can I expect a treatment to take?
- Session length can vary depending on the treatment. The expected time is approximately 1 to 2 hours or longer, with effects building over multiple sessions.
What ingredients are in the Infusion Therapy bag?
- The treatment additives are dependent on each patient. Patients work with their medical team to identify a patient care plan with ingredients, ranging from vitamins (B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, etc.) to minerals (magnesium), medications (anti-nausea or pain relief), antioxidants (glutathione), or other compounds like NAD+.
Some key takeaways to know!
- It is administered under the guidance of medical professionals.
- Infusion therapy for specific conditions is FDA-approved.
- Infusion therapy uses prescription medicine to treat specific health conditions.
- Several clinical studies have been completed to prove the significance of infusion therapy for our health. You can reference many of these at nih.gov.
Hydration Therapy
What is Hydration Therapy?
- Hydration therapy helps individuals with electrolyte imbalances and preventing dehydration. Like IV Therapy, all patients receive electrolytes through a sodium chloride or lactate ringer fluid.
How long can I expect treatment to take?
- Treatments typically take 30-60 minutes depending on the patient and help replenish the body's fluids and electrolytes.
What are the ingredients are in the Hydration Therapy bag?
- Hydration Therapy uses nutrients, vitamins, electrolytes, and antioxidants to help hydrate individuals. These ingredients help the effects of mental performance, energy levels, gastrointestinal functions, headaches, physical performance, and skin health.
Which is right for me?
Hydration Therapy is a form of IV Therapy. Hydration therapy focuses on fluid replenishment. Infusion Therapy encompasses a broader range of treatments addressing specific health issues and provide targeted benefits beyond hydration. Both are important, but fluid management does not have a one-size-all-fits mixture. Medical guidelines recommend having well-versed professionals evaluate each patient and tailor the treatment based on needs. Understanding your treatment and how the ingredients affect you empowers you to make the right decisions in addressing your ailments with a well-versed healthcare team.
