What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy increases most people’s healing abilities. It involves you relaxing in a HBOT chamber, and then slightly and gradually we increase the atmospheric pressure. During that time you breath pure oxygen and NOT room air. (The normal air we breath is only 15 – 20% oxygen) This saturates the tissues with oxygen and reverses any areas of hypoxia (low oxygen areas). Some of the effects this has are to promote angiogenesis ( the growth of new blood vessels) decreases swelling and inflammation, deactivates toxins, increases the body’s ability to fight infections, clears out toxins and metabolic waste products, and improves the rate of healing.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been around since the 1600’s so its development is almost 350 years old. There have been extensive studies done all over the world by most of the major Universities of Medicine and its effectiveness has been well established.
What will my Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy be like?
First of all, everyone is apprehensive in the beginning. It’s normal to be anxious. As you build up more and more oxygen in your system, you will start to feel a change that offers a glimpse of health which often means you’ll feel better, sooner.
Before starting your treatments we will ask you to start on some antioxidants two days before your first treatment. (Amounts should be discussed with your Physician.)
| • | 400 mg daily of Vitamin E |
| • | Magnesium |
| • | Vitamin C |
On the day of your treatment; first pick your snack and your entertainment, use the restroom and afterward change into a 100% cotton gown. Upon entering the chamber you can get comfortable with pillows and a blanket if you like.
As the treatment begins you may feel slight pressure on your ears, much like that of being in an airplane. (Ear popping during ascent and descent) It is important to clear your ears constantly during this initial time. (Yawning, chewing, and opening your mouth wide, all can help.) It is normal to hear a constant shhhhhhh sound as the pure oxygen enters the inlet and then what you exhale, or off gas, exits through the exhaust. As the pressure increases it may get warmer but is never uncomfortable. This initial “descent period” usually last about 10 minutes. If the pressure is uncomfortable simply notify the technician and the descent period can be slowed down. Sipping on water during the pressurization can help young ones clear their ears.
You will be at depth for 60 – 90 minutes (that’s when you relax and watch a movie or listen to Healing/Breathing CDs) and then ascend back up to sea level which will take about 10 minutes. During this “ascent period” the air becomes cooler. Again it is important to clear the ears during this time. After your treatment you may have to go to the bathroom right away. Take your time, drink your water or have some tea. Make sure you bring a container to bring home our filtered Kangen/Nikken water when you go. When you get home take a great nap!
Feel Better with Oxygen Therapy Now!
| • | See the chambers up close. We want to show you how spacious and comfortable they are! |
| • | Learn how HBOT helps with your specific health challenge and have your questions answered by experienced Hyperbaric Technologists. |
| • | Meet our caring staff, tour our medically advanced, spa-like facility and experience a refreshing glimpse of the Advanced Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment we provide at Advanced Hyperbaric Recovery. |
We offer tours by appointment. This is your chance to speak with a Hyperbaric professional, ask questions and pick up more information.
Lymes Disease, Complimentary alternative medicine, Chronic illness, stroke, autism, pain, chronic pain, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy may help cure , control or stabilize problems associated with . . . Stroke, Crush Injury, Macular Degeneration Vascular Dementia, Autism, Thermal Burns, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Chronic Fatigue, Surgical Trauma, Swelling, Inflammation, Edema, Vascular Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Fast Plastic Surgery Healing, Silicon Poisoning, Severe Anemia, Bone Disease, Healing Bones, Osteoporosis, Migraines, Epilepsy, Pediatric Seizure Disorders, Gulf War Syndrome, Lyme Disease, Diabetic Wounds, Diabetic Maintenance, Infectious Disease, Complimentary Alternative Medicine, Rapid Sports Healing, Toxic Mold Infections, Head Injuries, Spinal Injuries, Breast Surgery, Tummy Tuck Surgery, Chronic Ill Health, Chemical Sensitivity, Smoke Inhalation, Delayed Smoke Poisoning, Chronic Back Pain, Chronic joint inflammation, Off-Label Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen by Physicians, Renauds, Disease, Near Drowning, Asphyxia, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Industrial Poisoning, Cerebral Edema, non-specific lung problems, Obstructive Jaundice, Liver Disease, Heart Problems, Facial Actinomycosis, General Surgey Infections, Problem Wounds, Malignant Neoplasms, Sking Grafta Spinal Cord Neuropathy, Management of Problems of Aging, Bells Palsy, Post-Operative Brain Tumor, Myelitis, Post-Operative Cosmetic Surgery, Acoustic Deafness, Optic Atrophy Periodontal Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Chron’s Disease, Shingles, Hepatic Problems. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Shingles, Peptic Ulcer.
The information provided by Advanced Hyperbaric Recovery of Marin does not constitute a medical recommendation.
It is intended for informational purposes only, and no claims, either real or implied, are being made.
