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
Benefits Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Outside Of The Traditional Uses
I had the unfortunate experience last month of having to have a root canal. I’ve heard horror stories and was very concerned about the pain and the after-effects, so I decided to do some hyperbaric oxygen before and after the
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helpful for Broken Collar Bone
We had a patient come in last week with a broken collar bone. His doctor was hesitant to refer him as he was unsure if hyperbaric oxygen would be good for broken bones. So let’s go back to the basics
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helpful for Schizophrenic Patients
I had an interesting new patient last week: 19 year old male with clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia. However, when they had a SPECT scan done of his brain, it appeared to be more consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning. Further questioning
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps to Heal Faster in All Mammals
We love our pets and many of us treat our animals like they are our children. So, it’s no surprise that some vets are starting to use Hyperbaric oxygen treatments to help their patients heal. It’s relatively well known in