How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Works?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) consists of administering oxygen at greater than atmospheric (sea level) pressure in order to improve and correct certain acute and chronic health conditions. The underlying principle of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is quite simple: HBOT saturates the body and its tissues with oxygen so they can function properly.
The Power of Oxygen
We consume about six pounds of oxygen per day, far outweighing any other nutrient demands. Oxygen's primary role is in the production of energy: Only 50% of our energy comes from the fats and carbohydrates we consume. In order for our bodies to make stored energy usable, our cells must convert this energy into molecules of ATP using oxygen. By using the hyperbaric chamber, we greatly increase the partial pressure of oxygen, which then dissolves in into the plasma and other waterborne fluids of the body. Dissolved water and gases are able to cross the cells semi-permeable membrane via osmosis and diffusion. Since the body is approximately 70% water and every cell literally bathes in water, we use the chamber to deliver oxygen to every tissue in the body. Our bodies do the rest! Oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 12% of the atmosphere. It is essential for life for two main reasons:
Many serious health problems stem from or are complicated by tissues having low oxygen levels or hypoxia. Nature has proven that healing cannot take place without appropriate oxygen levels in the body's tissues. In many cases, such as those involving injuries, infections, strokes, and various other neurological cardiovascular, metabolic, and chronic degenerative conditions, adequate oxygen cannot reach the damaged areas and in some cases the oxygen level drops down to almost zero! Without adequate oxygen is these tissues, the body's natural healing process fails to function properly, and we begin to see damaged tissues, decreased tissue function, slow healing, and a variety of other symptoms of disease. Oxygen given under normal atmospheric pressure is not enough to raise tissue oxygen levels to reverse this lack of oxygen because red blood cells cannot carry and release enough extra oxygen. In order to overcome the oxygen starvation and raise tissue oxygen levels high enough for optimal healing to occur, the oxygen must be delivered under slightly increased atmospheric pressure. |
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Integrated Healthcare of Georgia Make No Claims That This Device Is Intended To Diagnose, Treat, Cure, or Prevent Any Disease.
Integrated Healthcare of Georgia Make No Claims That This Device Is Intended To Diagnose, Treat, Cure, or Prevent Any Disease.