The Power of Pure Oxygen: From Concussion Therapy to Anti-Aging

The oxygen we breathe sustains our lives, but did you know it can also heal a long list of diseases? Well, maybe not exactly the oxygen we breathe, but rather hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

Savanna Shetlin South Jordan Chiropractice understands the transformational power of HBOT because she sees it every day. Its abilities never cease to amaze her. A medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing process by inhalation of 100% oxygen, HBOT is done in a total body chamber where atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled. 

• In just 30 to 60 minutes—the length of a typical treatment—this non-invasive process works to repair damaged tissues. 
• Patients can experience remarkable healing from post-concussion symptoms and other traumatic brain injuries, wound recovery (even in diabetics), and more conditions. 
• It’s also a proven anti-aging treatment. “HBOT has been demonstrated in several clinical studies to enhance the body’s innate ability to repair and regenerate,” 

Savanna explains. “It’s used as an add-on therapy to complement the healing process in both chronic and severe conditions.”

How does it accomplish such feats? “Through a simple yet carefully monitored method, increased pressure allows oxygen to become fluid-like and dissolve, saturating the blood plasma (independent of red blood cells),” Savanna says. She compares the process to what you might see in a bottle of soda. Before you open the bottle, the carbon dioxide gas bubbles are under pressure, which decreases the size of the bubbles enough that they dissolve into the soda. You can’t see them, right? But when you open the cap and that pressure is released, the volume of each bubble increases and the bubbles appear. 

Similarly, during HBOT the oxygen molecules decrease in size and are able to dissolve into the blood plasma. The result: a tremendous increase of oxygen delivery throughout the body. “Basically, HBOT allows oxygen to reach inflamed tissue and support optimal cellular and organ functionality,” she says. “It’s actually considered the most trusted way to increase oxygen levels to all organs of the body.”

The Benefits of HBOT

HBOT has been proven to be an effective treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, including:

Traumatic Brain Injury

HBOT has been shown to improve cognitive function in patients with traumatic brain injuries, including post-concussion symptoms. The therapy can reduce inflammation in the brain and aid in the regeneration of damaged tissue.

Wound Healing

HBOT has been effective in promoting wound healing in acute and chronic wounds. In diabetic patients, who often experience delayed wound healing due to poor circulation, HBOT can be especially helpful.

Anti-Aging

Several clinical studies have demonstrated that HBOT can enhance the body’s natural ability to repair and regenerate. This can lead to a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, an increase in skin elasticity, and overall improvements in health and wellness.

Chronic Pain

HBOT has been effective in reducing chronic pain in patients with conditions such as fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Cancer

While HBOT is not a cure for cancer, it has been shown to be effective in reducing the side effects of radiation therapy and chemotherapy, such as radiation dermatitis and neuropathy.

You’ll never think about oxygen the same way again!