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Have you used Reviv?

Discussion in 'Misc. Vegas Chat' started by LV_Bound, Apr 15, 2017.

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  1. soled905

    soled905 Low-Roller

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    I wasn't at all making a value judgment on drinking or spending money. Nothing in my post stated as much(I drink, btw).

    I was just comparing what the two tactical choices do to your body: hydration before drinking vs hydration post-drinking. You can get the post-treatment, but the period of dehydration prior to that treatment and its consequences have already taken place. And it's consequences eventually can't be undone. Dehydration does more damage to your vital organs than the choice of staying hydrated before and during drinking. Setting aside what alcohol does, dehydration is bad for your kidneys, liver and cardiovascular system. It's rough on your joints and causes muscle damage. It affects your blood pressure, as well as your cholesterol levels.

    The intent of staying hydrated throughout the drinking process is meant to avoid those strains on your body and its vital organs throughout the alcohol consumption process.

    A couple more facts: drinking one beer is the same as relinquishing 3 glasses of water. A hangover is a sign of alcohol abuse to the brain. Happens often enough and a large number of brain cells become damaged and die.

    Staying hydrated throughout alcohol consumption may not completely eliminate these issues, but it will minimize it to a much lesser degree than abusing the body and getting treatment afterwords, is all I'm saying.

    And to add, passing along information that the option of getting an IV costs much more than the option of pre-hydration isn't lecturing folks on how to spend their money. It's passing along knowledge they may not otherwise have so they can make better informed decisions. Like I said, I drink, too. More so in Vegas than elsewhere.
     
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  2. soled905

    soled905 Low-Roller

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    Mostly minor. Risk of bruising, infiltration. Infection. It happens, but rarely. I would be a little wary of the electrolytes added. I can't imagine these folks are equipped to monitor electrolyte imbalances.

    One other thing I didn't mention in my post above. I work in one of the rougher areas in one of the largest cities in the country, but I'm crossed trained and occasionally work at the airport. One of the most common medical calls is dehydration. Many of those flights are from Vegas. The effects of flying while dehydrated can at times be even more severe on the cardiovascular system and organs. Especially for those who are elderly or not in peak physical condition. If you're going to drink heavily before you leave town, hydrating prior to flying is as important as any time you'll encounter. There is a lot of good information out there on what high altitudes do to compound dehydration.
     
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  3. andyg99

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    those hangover deluxe prices are similar to a massage in one of the casino spas - go to a spa instead...
     
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    After reading some posts, I don't think I ever experienced a true hangover. I used to place a glass of water and 2 aspirin next to my bed before going out when I was younger and drank more (still not a lot). I had the tablets and all of the water before hitting the bed. The worst I remember is a morning/noon headache and not wanting to look at alcohol for a day or two upon waking up.
     
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    A massage after a night of drinking is a really bad idea. It will make your hangover worse.
     
  6. andyg99

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    I've always felt better, maybe because I don't do the deep tissue thing but it seems that it could be a bad idea based on what I read... thanks! but it seems that if everyone in Vegas did the right thing many of the spas would go broke!

    and I might add that I've only been going to the spas for a couple of years - and my drinking is no where near what it used to be... so I take back my advice! avoid massages if you are badly hungover! as that Gilda Ratner character would say on SNL.... Nevermind!!!
     
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