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 Slow-healing wounds
One of the more traditional uses for hyperbaric oxygen therapy is for slow-healing wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers. However, any wound can benefit from hyperbarics. When tissue is cut, whether by a surgical knife, or by a traumatic injury, blood
How Beneficial Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Alzheimer’s Disease
One of my favorite topics to discuss is how Alzheimer’s patients can benefit from hyperbaric oxygen. Maybe because conventional medicine really has no viable treatment options, or maybe because we see how the brain responds so quicky to oxygen. Over
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Great Tool For Dealing with Cancer
Let’s talk about cancer again. I had a patient come in a few weeks ago with stomach cancer. She has been coming in for 6 months and her oncologist told her to stop hyperbaric treatment because it was making the
The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Life of Athletes
One of the places where we see hyperbaric oxygen shine is in the world of sports. Whether it be a concussion, a muscle strain, a broken bone, hyperbaric oxygen helps the body heal faster. However, it can also increase athletic
Benefit of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in the United States in people over 50. As we age, some people get lipid deposits in a part of the retina, the macula, that is important for detail
Benefit of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Concussion
Concussion is such a satisfying topic to discuss here. Not because I like it when people get concussions, but because hyperbaric oxygen is such a great tool to help heal the brain. We sponsor a Rugby team and the last
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s Palsy, or idiopathic facial paralysis, as it is now being referred to is a common situation that can seem to come out of nowhere. One of the nerves in the face becomes paralyzed and it leads to an obvious
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Conjunction With Other Tools
We see quite a spectrum of people in our office for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. We see cancer, concussions, wounds, Alzheimer’s, fibromyalgia and more. Often, I like to look through the research to see what’s new in the world of hyperbaric