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If there’s one thing I’ve learned about myself, it’s that I tolerate traveling, but I like it a lot more without the baby. There’s something about breezing through the airport with just a carry-on and a coffee that feels like a small luxury. But even when the flight is peaceful, my body always feels it afterward: the dehydration, the fatigue, the little dip in immunity that comes from recycled air and disrupted sleep.
That’s why nutritional IVs have become my favorite post-travel ritual.
Nutritional IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and hydration directly into your bloodstream through an IV. Because the nutrients bypass the digestive system, your body absorbs them at a much higher rate than oral supplements, so the effects can feel quicker and stronger. After a long flight, that kind of immediate replenishment feels almost magical.
Nutritional IVs and their impact on balance
Nutritional IVs help restore hydration and support your immune system. When the stress and anxiety that come with traveling reaches its height, a nutritional IV can fuel your energy pathways, brighten your skin, and bring your body back into balance. I like to think of them as a way of giving your cells exactly what they need, when they need it.
At Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology, we offer several types of advanced IV formulations, but the one I personally reach for after traveling is the Clarity IV.
The Clarity IV uses Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), a specialized form of vitamin B3 and a precursor to NAD+, which is one of the most important molecules in the body for energy production, DNA repair, and healthy aging. When NR enters your bloodstream, your body converts it into NAD+, which fuels your mitochondria (the little powerhouses inside every cell).
After flying, that boost feels transformative. My energy steadies, the fog lifts, my focus sharpens, and my body feels like it’s recalibrating from the inside out. It supports metabolism, cellular repair, and overall vitality, helping you bounce back quickly from the exhaustion and disruption that comes with time zones, airports, and travel routines.
Recharging Your Defenses
Whenever I get home from a trip, even a blissfully quiet one, I always schedule two things: an Immunity IV and a Clarity IV. The Immunity IV helps me avoid that classic “I got sick right after travel” spiral that so many people experience because it pours hydration, vitamin C, zinc, and antioxidants back into the system right when your immune defenses need it.
Then the Clarity IV gives me that deeper recharge. It’s like lighting up every cell that got worn out along the way. My energy levels stabilize, my mood resets, and I suddenly feel ready to step back into real life again. And since real life includes a very energetic little human, getting back to “mommy duties” quickly is essential.
DISCLAIMER: I don’t really feel anything at the time with the regular IV shot itself, but I do feel a little icky while I’m getting the Clarity IV. My throat gets weird and “thick,” and any body part I’ve recently worked out suddenly feels less than ideal. It’s also worth mentioning that I am, of course, very macho about the whole thing, and even I notice it—other people in the office have felt terrible while doing it, so my version is probably the very stoic, watered-down experience.
Reaction to the Clarity IV (NR)
Travel might feed the soul, but it also drains the body. A nutritional IV offers fast, targeted support: hydration to counter airplane dryness, vitamins and minerals to reinforce immunity, antioxidants to fight inflammation, and the Clarity IV to restore cellular energy.
For me, it’s one of the simplest ways to feel grounded, clear, and fully myself again after stepping off a plane.
Have questions about which one might be best for you? Feel free to email me anytime at mmahoney@drmonicascheel.com or call my direct line at (808) 666-2078. I love talking about skincare, and I’d be happy to help.
Mahalo for reading, and here’s to healthy, glowing skin!