Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
What is it?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or chamber. While it may sound complex, its benefits can be quite straightforward. Here's a simple breakdown of how HBOT can be good for your health:
Boosts Healing
When you breathe in oxygen at higher pressures, your body absorbs more of it. This extra oxygen helps your body heal faster, making it especially useful for recovering from injuries, surgeries, or infections.
Reduces Swelling
Swelling can occur after an injury or surgery. HBOT can help reduce this swelling by improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to the affected areas, which can alleviate pain and promote healing.
Alleviates Chronic Pain
HBOT can be an effective treatment for chronic pain by promoting healing and reducing inflammation. During HBOT, patients breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized environment, which increases oxygen delivery to tissues. This enhanced oxygenation stimulates the body's natural healing processes, improves circulation, and reduces swelling. Additionally, HBOT has been shown to alleviate pain associated with conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, and various types of injuries, making it a valuable option for those suffering from chronic pain.
Improves Circulation
HBOT helps manage symptoms by improving circulation and reducing pain. For people with chronic conditions like diabetes or fibromyalgia, it provides significant relief.
Strengthen Immunity
Oxygen is vital for your immune system. HBOT can help fight off certain infections by enhancing the body's ability to kill bacteria and promote healing in infected areas.
Long Covid
HBOT has also been found to help individuals with long COVID, potentially aiding in the recovery of respiratory function, reduction in brain fog, and enhancement of overall health.
Enhances Athletic Performance
Some athletes and active adults use HBOT to recover after intense workouts.
Promotes Weight Loss
A therapy session can burn up to 700 calories an hour, reduce muscle fatigue, and help in quicker recovery, allowing athletes and active adults to train harder and more effectively.
Supports Skin Health
HBOT can significantly benefit skin conditions like burns, cuts, and sores that are slow to heal. The increased oxygen helps skin cells regenerate, leading to faster recovery. Additionally, it supports collagen production, which is crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and overall health.
Improves Brain Function
Some studies suggest that this therapy enhances recovery and cognitive function, and it also has positive effects on mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and autism by promoting neural repair and reducing inflammation. HBOT effectively helps with brain-related issues, such as strokes or traumatic brain injuries, by improving the oxygen supply to the brain.
Conclusion
While HBOT is not a cure-all, its ability to enhance oxygen delivery in the body can support healing, fight infections, and improve overall health. If you think HBOT might benefit you, it's best to talk to a healthcare professional to see if it's the right choice for your needs.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol before your session, as they can impact oxygen uptake and circulation.
- Inform your healthcare provider about any medical conditions, medications, or concerns.
- You will enter a hard shell hyperbaric chamber, where pressure will gradually increase. Our healthcare team will ensure your comfort and safety, and you may experience slight ear pressure changes.
- The session begins at a low pressure, gradually increasing as you clear any ear pressure by yawning or blowing your nose. It typically takes 5-10 minutes to reach the optimal pressure.
- During the session, you can recline and relax while listening to music, checking your emails, reading, or even meditating. After the optimal time has been achieved, the chamber's pressure will return to normal over 5-10 minutes, making the total session about one hour.
