One of the ways that hyperbaric oxygen heals is by reducing inflammation. We feel like this is evident in wound healing and cancer. One of the things we don’t necessarily think about is osteoporosis and the accompanying inflammation. Most of
Hyperbaric Oxygen Helps In Regeneration Of Nerve Fibers.
It’s nice when what we see clinically is supported in the medical literature. I came across this article the other day on regeneration of nerve fibers after treatment with hyperbaric oxygen. The study looked at imaging of brains before and
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Traumatic Brain Injury
In the world of hyperbaric medicine, concussion always seems to be present. Although hyperbaric oxygen therapy is good for many things, we see such wonderful results with our concussion patients. I had a new patient a few weeks ago with
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Contributes to Cancer Treatment
A new patient came in this week with “triple negative” breast cancer. This is an aggressive form of breast cancer and she was looking for some alternative treatments. I knew already that hyperbaric oxygen has proven to be helpful, but
Hyperbaric oxygen Therapy Helps to Prevent Alzheimer’s
August is always a good month for me; I get to attend the annual International Hyperbaric conference. It’s always full of good information and new research published. This last month’s was no different. I think the best lecture of the
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) renamed from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, is a painful, debilitating complication from an injury. It typically occurs in a limb, like an arm or a leg. And the pain is disproportionate the injury. I have seen
What does Our Body do with the Oxygen?
We know that our bodies need oxygen. If we can’t breathe, we die. But what does our body do with the oxygen once it’s inside? Oxygen is the fuel that each cell needs to metabolize the food we eat. So
Hyperbaric Treatment helps to Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease can be a difficult journey. It’s a struggle for the patient as well as the family. I had a new patient last week, and her husband wanted to know how long it would take for her to get
Know More About Stem Cells And Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Stem cells may not be part of your every day language, but they might in the future. Why are stem cells important? Stem cells are found in the bone marrow and can develop into any cell type, thereby allowing the
Hyperbaric Oxygen is Great for Concussion and Post-Concussion
I normally write about how hyperbaric oxygen can be helpful in regaining your health. However today, I want to write about a related topic: concussion. Hyperbaric oxygen is great for concussion and post-concussion syndrome. Unfortunately, many concussion patients don’t come