Jet lag symptoms are temporary but impact your well-being
Anyone who travels frequently for business or pleasure knows that jet lag symptoms are temporary. Even, so they can be highly disruptive for the first few days of your trip and upon returning home. The air pressure and lower oxygen levels you experience on the plane at high altitudes can lead to headaches, nausea, and dehydration.
The more time zones you cross, the worse your jet lag tends to be, and it usually includes any of the following unpleasant symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Dizziness
- Trouble concentrating
- Daytime drowsiness
- Irritability
Older travelers tend to experience more severe symptoms than their younger counterparts, as do adults with underlying health conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Additionally, if you’re not as physically fit as you should be, jet lag symptoms can last longer than for people who are in overall good health.
IV therapy reduces or eliminates jet lag faster
You may have heard of IV therapy used in weight loss, as an anti-aging therapy, or for a hangover cure, but it offers numerous benefits in treating jet lag after travel, too. Typically, after a long-distance flight, you feel the effects of jet lag for several days after you arrive at your destination. Dehydration is common because the air on the plane is much drier than on the ground.
IV therapy replenishes fluids and nutrients faster than drinking water and taking supplements because the nutrients and fluids in an IV drip go directly into your bloodstream where your body absorbs them completely and quickly. When you take medications to relieve your jet lag headache or nausea, they have to first go through your digestive system before hitting your bloodstream.
With IV therapy, we create a customized solution that contains the fluids and vitamins you need to replenish your body quickly and effectively so you can feel refreshed and energized in just a few hours, rather than waiting a few days for your body to adjust and recover. IV therapy makes it easy for your body to absorb fluids and vitamins, so it’s the fastest way to bounce back after a long day of travel.
What’s in an IV drip for jet lag?
Because rehydrating your body after a long flight is essential to relieving jet lag symptoms, an IV drip for jet lag typically contains fluids, anti-inflammatories, vitamin B12, and several other vitamins your body needs to re-energize.
IV therapy is beneficial both before and after your flight
You don’t have to wait until after you land to enjoy the benefits of IV therapy. In fact, many men and women who frequently travel for work get an IV therapy infusion before their flight. Hydrating your body in advance and making sure you have the nutrients, vitamins, and fluids you need to feel your best can help minimize or even prevent many jet lag symptoms.
Avoiding alcohol a few days prior to travel as well as getting enough rest and drinking plenty of water also helps you avoid severe jet lag symptoms or shortens the duration of their negative effects. Combine these efforts with IV therapy to take steps to prevent dehydration, fatigue, headaches, or even gastrointestinal issues that can occur when you disrupt your usual schedule.
If you’re experiencing one-time jet lag after travel or you’re a frequent flyer and want a preventive boost, call (818) 701-0017 or request an appointment online today.