Ozone Therapy

Ozone therapy refers to the use of ozone or O3 in limited dozes to help heal various medical conditions. Ozone therapy works on the scientific fact that many human ailments occur due to lack of enough oxygen in the body.

Fungus, yeast, bacteria and other anaerobic organisms can survive and thrive only in low oxygen environments. Creating a high oxygen environment within the body makes it difficult for these organisms to survive and keeps the body free from toxins. This is also the reason why people suffer from fungal infections in extremities like their toes where the oxygen levels are comparatively lower and conditions are often damp and humid.

Because of its powerful oxidizing abilities, ozone therapy has been found to be very effective in treating many diseases. Ozone can be introduced into the body in many ways including injection, bagging, insufflation and transdermal application.

Ozone Therapy Applications

Ozone therapy should be applied only with products made specifically for ozone therapy. These products feed the ozone generator with pure oxygen and not regular air. In addition the internal components are made of ozone resistant components and do not contaminate the ozone gas stream.

Ozone Therapy Bagging:
A bag is placed around the affected area to isolate it and the area is exposed to ozone. This method is effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers, gangrene, burns and bedsores as well. The treatment generally lasts 10 to 30 minutes depending on the severity of the wound. It is important to carry out the procedure in a well-ventilated area since ozone can leak from the bag and can cause irritation to the eyes, lungs and nose.

Ozone Steam Sauna Cabinets:
The benefits of a regular steam sauna are well documented and simulate the immune boosting effects of an artificially induced fever. As the body temperature increases, many virus and bacteria find it difficult to survive. The number of white blood cells also increases by almost 58% in an artificially induced fever.

Adding ozone to a steam sauna is a great way to induce desirable reactions throughout the body. The pores of the skin are open during the sauna and the ozone is easily absorbed into the skin and lymphatic system. It is important to remember that in an ozone steam sauna cabinet the individual’s head protrudes from the top of the cabinet so that he or she does not breathe in any ozone.

Benefits of an ozone steam sauna include relaxation, detoxification, cleansing of the skin, pores and lymphatic system, oxygenation of all tissues and organs, boost to the immunization system, stimulation of the release of anti-cancerous substances and enhancement of blood and oxygen delivery throughout the body.

Ozone Therapy Body Suit:
Following a warm bath or shower to open the pores of the skin, the individual steps into the ozone body suit and is zipped up. The ozone body suit is sealed at the wrists and ankles to prevent leaking. A towel is also wrapped around the neck to prevent any leaks. If need be a small fan can be used to blow away leaking ozone from the patient. The treatment lasts anywhere from 15-40 minutes depending on the comfort level of the patient.

Ozone Therapy Insufflations:
Insufflation is a method where ozone gas is leaked into various parts of the body depending on the treatment required.

In auricular insufflations, the ear canal is irrigated with ozone. The patient first applies water to the ear canal to assist absorption of ozone. The output tube is held at the entrance of the ear canal, away from the eyes, nose and mouth. The ear canal cannot be sealed, as the ozone must be allowed to flow in and out. Each ear is treated for 2 to 5 minutes in a session at a frequency of 2-3 times per well. Ozone is said to enter the blood and lymphatic system in this manner. It provides relief for allergies, colds, sore throats and swollen glands.

For relief from yeast infections and several sexually transmitted diseases including herpes, women can opt for ozone therapy vaginal insufflations. A vagina cannula is used to introduce the ozone and treatment generally takes about 5 – 15 minutes per session. It is generally advisable not to opt for ozone therapy close to the onset of the menstrual cycle since ozone therapy increases the blood flow.

Rectal ozone therapy insufflations are also an option to avail of generalized system wide benefits from the ozone therapy. The individual is required to clear out the colon of all fecal matter and ozone is then introduced using a catheter. The ozone is introduced in about a minute and the catheter removed. The patient then needs to hold the gas for a period of 30 minutes or so for maximum benefits. Problems such as colitis, bleeding and bacterial infections can be resolved using ozone therapy.

Ozonated Olive Oil:
This is an extremely popular form of Ozone therapy and has been known to be very effective for curing acne, skin lesions, burns, fungal infections, herpes, eczema, leg sores, bed sores, gingivitis, cold sores, STD’s and haemorrhoids as well. The ozone is bubbled at very high concentrations until it begins to solidify. The solid form of olive oil forms Vaseline like substance and keeps for many months. In the refrigerator it maintains its efficacy indefinitely.

Benefits Of Ozone Therapy

Thus, ozone therapy is effective in treating many conditions. Benefits of ozone therapy include:

• Ozone stimulates the production of white blood corpuscles. These are the anti-disease warriors in our bodies and necessary to fight infections.
   

• Ozone increases the oxygen levels in the body to the extent that viruses can no longer survive.
   

• Ozone increases oxygen and haemoglobin disassociation. It thus aids in the transfer of oxygen from the blood to the cells and organs.
   

• Ozone helps prevent cancer. It is anti-neoplastic and inhibits the growth of new tissues like tumours. It also helps increase the production of interferon and Tumour necrosis factor, which are essential for fighting infections and cancer.
   

• Ozone aids in the release of energy from sugars and enhances metabolism. It also breaks down proteins, fats and carbohydrates to be used as energy.

Thus, ozone therapy has ample benefits and is fast gaining popularity in Europe. It is still to be legalized in the United States of America.