OVERVIEW
If you’ve taken so much as a single chemistry or environmental science class in your life, you may think you know all there is to know about oxygen. It’s the “good part” of the air any living creature uses for survival, as well as the molecule in the makeup of water which essentially generates life.
However, what you may not be that familiar with is its medical use.
Imagine lying in a comfortable cocoon as a soft, soothing blanket of life-giving oxygen gradually envelops you. If you’ve never experienced hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, you’re in for a real treat. Oxygen inhaled under pressure is dissolved in all fluids of the body, so it’s more efficiently absorbed into all the body’s cells. That’s why we recommend it after every laser treatment, to speed healing and boost immunity.
Without a proper amount of oxygen, cellular metabolism is slowed down, tissues aren’t properly oxygenated and physiological functions may fail.
Many are familiar with hyperbaric pressurized dive chambers used to save the lives of scuba divers who’ve gotten the “bends” after resurfacing too quickly. The hyperbaric oxygen chamber recreates the underwater pressure so that rapidly depressurized nitrogen in the diver’s blood will not cause life threatening and painful embolisms. For most of us, this is the extent of our knowledge.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an amazing holistic modality that has been bringing a plethora of benefits to our patients for years.
Hyperbaric means increased atmospheric pressure. At sea level, with the entire earth’s atmosphere of air above our heads, we live at an average pressure of 14.7psi (pounds per square inch) or 1 atmosphere.
By breathing pure oxygen in a moderately pressurized hyperbaric chamber, dramatically increased amounts of oxygen are safely delivered to all tissues in the body – even to places that have restricted blood flow or blockages.
Although the history of hyperbaric oxygen therapy goes back to 1662, it wasn’t until the 21st century that HBOT finally began to emerge as a major medical therapy, both curative and preventative, producing considerable overall health improvements.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been used worldwide for over fifty years in the prevention and improvement of debilitating conditions and in the enhancement of overall health.
In a vast number of documented cases, HBOT has produced remarkable benefits for a wide variety of serious medical conditions. HBOT has also been clinically proven to produce a more efficient immune system, rapid regeneration of cells and works as a potent anti-aging therapy.
Explore the photos below to get an in-depth view of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
You may experience a temporary popping in your ears as a result of the changing pressure identical to the experience of flying. HBOT sessions are comfortable and typically leave one with a sweet lingering sense of well-being.
Most therapies will include a modestly increased pressurization to approximately 2 atmospheres. Pressurization is gradual and relaxed, allowing plenty of time to equalize your ears.
Inside the hyperbaric oxygen chamber. We have 3 Sechrist Monoplace hyperbaric oxygen chambers at our Orange County clinic.
The hyperbaric chamber is a clear acrylic cylinder in which air can be compressed to a pressure that is greater than sea level. It is cozy, has pillows, can be covered for privacy and you will have intercom communication with our medical staff.
In the chamber you will be breathing through a mask that is supplying you with pure oxygen.
Most people have a deliciously nourishing nap. Others read or meditate.
The FDA has approved the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of the following conditions:
There are many other “off label” uses for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Studies have found that HBOT can also help with:
The website, clinicaltrials.gov, has more information on HBOT clinical trials for other conditions.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – The Final Analysis
The history and documented cases of successfully treated conditions with hyperbaric oxygen therapy are compelling. The list will continue to grow as more centers open in this country and as more medical doctors become familiar with its merits.
Bottom line, from skin to bone and from infections to relatively healthy tissue, healing takes place three times faster with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
While HBOT isn’t a miracle cure, it’s noninvasive, safe, works well with other treatments and has a growing body of documented studies that prove it helps people achieve better health and live longer with more comfortable and productive lives. It just makes you feel better!
At AMA Regenerative Medicine & Skincare our patients rave about their experience as well as the positive effect the HBOT has had on their energy levels, general performance as well as their speedy recovery.
Everything on our website comes from reputable publications, books and scientific journals, most of which are available on PubMed and other government websites. These include Meta-Analysis’, Randomized Controlled Trials, Clinical Trials, Systematic Reviews, Books and Documents. We encourage you to read the science, in order to separate fact from fiction, so that you can arrive at a full understanding of what is best for your body. We would be honored to be a part of that educational journey with you.
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