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Health and wellness tips for Koh Lanta
Practical, honest advice on hangovers, heat, jet lag, diving and staying well on the island, from the team at IV Drip Koh Lanta.
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Seasickness on a Boat Trip? Thailand Tips for Recovery
Feeling queasy on a speedboat or dive boat is common. Here is how to make the trip easier, and how to rehydrate…
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Heat Tips for Older Travellers in Thailand
The heat can affect you more as you get older. Practical tips for staying cool and well hydrated on Koh Lanta, and…
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Can’t Sleep in the Heat? Thailand Tips for Cooler Nights
Hot, sticky nights can leave you drained on holiday. Here are simple, practical ways to sleep better in the Thai heat, with…
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Is Coconut Water Good for Dehydration? An Honest Answer
Fresh coconut water is everywhere on Koh Lanta. Here is when it is a great way to hydrate, and when oral rehydration…
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B12 Drip Benefits: An Honest Guide to Vitamin B12 IV
Vitamin B12 is essential, but is a B12 drip worth it if you are not deficient? An honest look at what it…
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Vitamin C Drip for Travellers: Benefits, Limits and Safety
Curious about a vitamin C drip while travelling? What high-dose IV vitamin C is, what it can and cannot do, and the…
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IV Vitamins vs Oral Vitamins: An Honest Comparison
Are IV vitamins better than tablets? An honest comparison of how each one works, when food or tablets are enough, and when…
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Stag Do Hangover Thailand: A Group Recovery Plan
Stag and hen weekends in Thailand are fun, but heat and late nights add up fast. Here is a practical group plan…
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Destination Wedding Hangover: A Koh Lanta Recovery Guide
A destination wedding on Koh Lanta can mean days of celebrating in the heat. Here is how the bridal party and guests…
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New Year Hangover Koh Lanta: A Party Season Recovery Plan
Christmas to New Year on Koh Lanta can mean a week of late nights in the heat. Here is a simple plan…
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Catching a Cold on Holiday in Thailand: What to Do
Why colds are so common on holiday, how to look after yourself on Koh Lanta, and why a fever in Thailand always…
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How Often Can You Get an IV Drip? A Safety-First Answer
There is no one-size-fits-all number. Here is how the nurse decides whether another drip makes sense, and why more is not better.
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How Long Does an IV Drip Last? What Affects the Effects
How long do the effects of a drip stay with you? An honest guide to how soon you may feel better, what…
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What Is in an IV Drip? Ingredients Explained in Plain English
Saline, electrolytes, B vitamins, magnesium and more: a plain-English guide to what goes into a wellness IV drip and why each ingredient…
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Does an IV Drip Hurt? What to Expect Your First Time
Nervous about your first drip? Here is exactly what it feels like, from the quick scratch to the cool feeling in your…
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Which IV Drip Should I Get? A Simple Guide by How You Feel
Not sure which drip suits you? Start with how you feel today, then use this simple guide to match a hangover, jet…
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IV Drip Before a Long Flight Home: Is It Worth It?
How to prepare for the long journey home from Koh Lanta, from the last night to the ferry, the airport and the…
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Drinking Alcohol in Hot Weather: How to Pace Your Night
Heat, sun and sweet drinks make alcohol hit harder in Thailand. A simple plan for the night before, so the morning after…
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Oral Rehydration Salts Thailand: Where to Buy and How to Use
A practical guide to buying and using oral rehydration salts on Koh Lanta, from the pharmacy shelf to mixing it properly.
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What to Do After an IV Drip: Beach, Sun and Aftercare Tips
Had a drip and want to get back to the beach? Simple aftercare for swimming, sun, alcohol and the cannula site, plus…
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Feeling Sick on Koh Lanta? What to Do and Where to Go
From a mild upset to something more worrying, here is where to find help on Koh Lanta and how to decide what…
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Is It Safe to Get an IV Drip in Thailand?
IV drips are widely offered in Thai tourist areas. Here is how to tell a safe, professional provider from one you should…
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Glutathione Drip Benefits: An Honest Guide
Glutathione drips are popular across Asia, but what can they really do? A balanced look at the claims, the evidence and the…
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Skin Care After Sunburn in Thailand: A Practical Guide
Caught too much sun on Koh Lanta? Here is how to calm burnt skin, rehydrate properly and protect yourself for the rest…
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