Get Out Ahead of Cold and Flu Season With IV Hydration

Because cold and flu season is officially here, it’s time to start thinking about what you can do to keep yourself (and your family!) healthy. The gold standards of cold and flu prevention include your flu shot, practicing good hand hygiene, and eating nutrient-dense foods. 

Intravenous (IV) hydration therapy can also help you get ahead of cold and flu season — and it’s available here at Philadelphia Center for Anti-Aging.

Take a moment as  Stephen Ficchi, DO, highlights what IV hydration therapy can do for you this fall.

IV hydration for cold and flu season

IV hydration delivers a combination of fluids, vitamins, and minerals directly into your bloodstream via a small catheter. Because it bypasses your digestive system, your body can absorb these nutrients quickly and more efficiently. 

Unlike oral supplements, which have to pass through your digestive system, IV therapy provides almost immediate benefits. This is especially valuable during cold and flu season when your immune system needs all the support it can get.

IV hydration can:

Strengthen your immune system

IV hydration can be customized with a blend of vitamins, including vitamin C, B vitamins, and other antioxidants that are known to support immune function. These nutrients work together to strengthen your body’s defenses, so it’s more resilient against viruses and infections. 

Speed up your recovery

If you do catch a cold or the flu, IV hydration can help you recover more quickly. The treatment helps replenish lost fluids, reduce fatigue, and alleviate symptoms like dehydration and muscle aches. The added vitamins and minerals can also give your immune system the extra boost it needs to fight off the infection more effectively.

Keep you hydrated

Dehydration weakens your immune system. Dehydration can:

• Slow down your  lymphatic function
• Make your mucus thicker and less effective at trapping pathogens
• Reduce white blood cell activity 
• Contribute to toxin buildup
• Leave with terrible headaches

IV hydration can help replenish lost fluids and help you combat the unintended consequences (including a weakened immune system) of dehydration. 

Take preventive action

Why wait until you’re already feeling under the weather? In addition to IV hydration therapy, you can boost your immune system now through exercising regularly, practicing good sleep hygiene, supporting a healthy gut microbiome — fun fact 70-80% of your immune system is in your gut — and practicing stress management. 

By incorporating IV hydration and other immune-boosting strategies into your routine before you’re saddled with a cold, you can give your body the tools it needs to stay healthy and strong. 

Schedule IV hydration consultation today

Whether you’re looking to prevent illness or speed up recovery, IV hydration can help you make the most out of the cold and flu season. Dr. Ficchi formulates your IV drip to give you the nutrients you need most. 

Get ahead of the cold and flu season with IV therapy. Give us a ring at 215-801-3036 to speak with our friendly staff about your wellness goals. Or, simply click here to get started.