How Can Breathing More Oxygen Help Me?

The moderately increased pressure will dramatically increase the amount of oxygen that will be safely delivered to all tissues in the body, even to places that have naturally restricted blood flow (i.e. the body’s white tissue), lower than normal flow or even blockages. The air that we breathe usually provides enough oxygen for both normal body metabolism and the repair of tissue damage after injury or illness. However, tissue damage or disease also involves the blood vessels within the tissue and this may reduce blood flow. So, just when more oxygen is needed, the supply is reduced and recovery may be limited or even prevented. By increasing the concentration of oxygen in the blood more can be delivered to damaged tissue to establish normal oxygen values and so allow recovery to take place.

In a myriad of documented cases HBOT has produced remarkable and miraculous benefits for a wide variety of serious medical conditions. HBOT has been clinically proven to produce a more efficient immune system, a more rapid regeneration of cells, and is proven to work as a potent anti-aging therapy. Simply stated, significantly increasing the delivery of oxygen to all tissues throughout one’s body results in improved health and vitality.

Breathing pressurized oxygen allows every fluid in your body, including the fluid in your tissues, blood, lymph fluid and even your cerebro-spinal fluid (surrounding your spine and brain) to better absorb the life giving gas which dissolves in the same way CO2 dissolves into liquid to make soda water.

Once these fluids are “supercharged” oxygen, there is an increased oxygen supply to all of your body systems and organs. You’ll witness peak wellness, peak energy and peak mental acuity. Healing from virtually every illness and even post surgery will occur faster and more extensively. You will discover amazing, restful rejuvenating sleep and with continued treatments over a period of time you’ll experience the anti-aging benefits provided by HBOT as a certified and proven longevity therapy.

Is this Therapy Proven or Is it Experimental?

HBO is an approved, indicated therapy in a large and increasing number of recognized conditions. A list of currently accepted acute and adjunctive indications is available on request. It is however, important to differentiate between HBO as a primary and an adjunctive therapy. In modern medicine, HBO is accepted as the primary therapy in several conditions. In many other conditions, it does not replace existing forms of treatment but is an adjunctive therapy. HBO’s anti-inflammatory response makes it a good option for all chronic inflammatory conditions.

One of the more widespread adjunctive clinical applications for HBO is that of wound healing. Most wounds heal with limited additional care so HBO isn’t needed for all wounds however every wound-care center either currently uses HBOT or wishes that they could. “Adjunctive care” refers to use of HBOT in addition to other primary treatment options.

As an example; anti-biotics for infection and then HBO for infections which have failed to respond to normal management techniques.

More Info? Medically What Does it Do?

There are 6 primary things that HBOT will do.

1. HBO is a vaso-constrictor, it therefore reduces edema. Reduction in swelling and inflammation often occurs after the very first treatment.

2. HBOT promotes neovascularization. When oxygen levels are increased fibroblasts divide producing more collagen and new capillaries.

3. HBO enhances the killing power and activity of white blood cells (leukocytes) and activates the immune system.

4. HBO kills anaerobic bacteria. HBOT is effective in fighting many infections. It is bacteriostatic against anaerobes and stops exo-toxin production.

5. HBO more rapidly heals vaso-deficient, poorly perfused tissue. The tissue that heals the slowest is that which has the least blood supply such as the “white tissue” in the body. Tendons, ligament meniscus in the joints, spinal discs, bones and even brain tissues are all capillary deficient and each exhibit more rapid repair when benefitted by HBO*

6. HBO regenerates damaged nervous system cells. HBOT neutralizes the toxic cellular by-products and can return damaged neurons to prior activity.

Not all doctors will recommend Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy but not because it isn’t beneficial. They simply have no training or knowledge of the documented results in treating serious problems such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, burns, difficult wounds that won’t heal, diabetes, toxins and poisoning, Multiple Sclerosis and AIDS, lessening the damage done from chemo and radiation therapy to name just a few. And… the list keeps growing as the benefits become apparent. In fact, any disease that is ischemic (lack of tissue Oxygen) in nature, has a concurring edema (tissue or nerve swelling) will see a benefit from HBOT.

What Are the Treatments Like?

HBOT sessions are a safe, simple, non-invasive and painless treatment which most patients find pleasurable and relaxing. It is conducted in a comfortable, purpose-built chamber. Treatments typically leave one with a sweet lingering sense of well-being. Pressurization is gradual and relaxed allowing plenty of time to equalize your ears. The chamber environment is warm, cozy and equipped with blankets and pillows. Most people have a deliciously nourishing nap, while others watch TV or listen to music.

The treatment session is in three phases:

1. Compression: After the chamber is sealed, there will be some noise as the pressure increases. It will get warmer and you will feel “fullness” in your ears like descending in an airplane. The Certified Chamber Operator will have taught you how to avoid discomfort by clearing or “equalizing” your ears. If you develop any discomfort inform the attendant and the rate of compression will be reduced. There may be a few unusual noises but they can be ignored.
2. Treatment: The treatment begins when the pressure reaches the prescribed level. You may then rest, sleep, read or listen to music. It’s your opportunity to relax and feel better!
3. Decompression: The operator will let you know when the treatment is complete and the pressure will be lowered slowly, again at a rate comfortable to your ears.

Wear comfortable cotton clothing and follow the operator’s instructions. Note: The chamber can actually be quickly decompressed at any time and while breathing oxygen, you cannot suffer decompression sickness (“the bends”).