Ozone Therapy: Enhancing Longevity, Healing, and Wellness
What is Ozone Therapy?
Ozone is formed when oxygen molecules (O2) split and recombine to become ozone (O3). This unique hyper-oxygenated gas can be used to enhance health in a variety of ways. The primary method of administration is called Major Autohemotherapy (MAH). This involves the removal of a sample of blood to which ozone is introduced. Ozone rapidly increases oxygen content, thereby morphing the blood into a stunning bright red color. This blood is then reinfused intravenously back into the body. MAH works best as a series of 6-10 treatments but can be used in standalone sessions that require about 60 minutes each.
Ozone gas can also be administered into sinuses, ears, bladders, intestines, and more. It can be taken via ozonated water and oils, as well as injected. Topical administration includes ozone saunas and limb bagging for the healing of chronic wounds and rashes. When administered in the same sitting as chelation therapy, it enhances detoxification.
Who benefits from ozone therapy?
Given that we are all exposed to toxins, viruses, and stress, everyone would benefit from a boost in oxygen utilization and mitochondrial function.
Those that would see the most benefit from ozone therapy are individuals suffering with:
- Cardiovascular and coronary artery disease
- Macular degeneration
- Acute infections/illnesses
- Chronic infections such as Lyme disease, Epstein Barr/Herpes viruses, Fungi/Mycotoxins
- Cancer
- Aging
- Chronic Fatigue
- Autoimmune disease
- Allergies
- Chronic pain
- Toxicities
- Reduced athletic performance
- The need for surgery
How does ozone work?
Ozone therapy works through enhancing oxygenation, oxygen utilization, and increasing NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels and antioxidant function naturally. In this way, it supports mitochondrial function and can reverse chronic disease. It also enhances nitric oxide levels and thereby improves heart and blood vessel health. Ozone reduces inflammation, improves cellular metabolism, enhances detoxification, improves immune function, treats chronic infections, promotes cancer cell death, and slows aging.
Chronic pain often occurs due to chronic hypoxia and localized lack of oxygen. Ozone can reverse this. It is also useful for surgical pre-conditioning particularly in cases of cardiac, intestinal, and liver surgery in which research shows improved outcomes. Topical ozone therapy can be used to heal wounds, sinus infections, rashes, and more. The applications are endless because oxygen is foundational to every function of our bodies.
Ozone does not act as a drug. Instead, it stimulates already existing biological systems. The key point to remember is that oxygen is your most important nutrient and ozone adds oxygen to the system. The efficiency at which you utilize oxygen in your body determines the effectiveness of disease treatment and prevention as well as the rate of the aging process. Optimal oxygen utilization leads to improved organ and sensory function, cellular repair, thought processes/brain function, digestive health, and hormone balance.
Your ability to utilize oxygen is the best measure of your mitochondrial function. Mitochondria are our energy production factories and drive our metabolism. They are central to most functions that our bodies perform. Health and youth can be defined as optimal oxygen utilization. Through enhancing oxygenation and oxygen utilization, ozone reduces the production of free radicals and promotes antioxidant enzyme function which corrects free radical damage that does occur. This is why ozone therapy reduces the side effects of cancer treatments which result in free radical damage. It can also support cancer cell death through immune system enhancement.
Decreased oxygen utilization can be identified through the presence of shortness of breath, poor exercise tolerance, fatigue, weakness, chronic pain, cold sensitivity, low body temperature, and chronic disease. A lack of oxygen generates excessive free radicals in the body which lead to the destruction of mitochondria. The end result is degenerative disease and aging. The accumulation of mitochondrial decay is what drives the aging process.
Mitochondrial decay is caused by inflammation, toxicity, infections, stress, deficient diets, sedentary lifestyles, and many medications. Ultimately, these things reduce the amount of NAD in your body. Without enough NAD, your mitochondria are not able to function well, and you will have decreased oxygen utilization. NAD is an extremely important substance to longevity and wellness. Ozone therapy increases NAD levels.
As you can see, ozone is across the board beneficial and can drastically improve quality and quantity of life. It is very safe and generally well tolerated. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY or if you would like more information on ozone therapy!