Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen deficiency in the body may lead to serious health problems. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can increase oxygen levels in every cell of the body, with many positive benefits. At Sanoviv, instead of simply increasing the pressure of ambient air (which contains only 19-20% oxygen), as many hyperbaric units do, our HBOT therapy floods the entire chamber with 100% pure oxygen, then increases the pressure by up to 3 atmospheres.  The combined effect can increase the oxygen and concentration delivered to the body by 10 to 15 times compared to normal atmospheric conditions. This allows oxygen to reach tissues with compromised circulation and increases the amount of oxygen entering the bloodstream and difficult-to-reach areas of the body, such as bones, plasma, the brain and central nervous system, and the lymphatic system. HBOT has a positive effect on the immune system by increasing the efficiency of white blood cells, which fight infection and kill bacteria; accelerating the healing process and the growth of new blood vessels; decreasing swelling and inflammation; and deactivating and clearing toxins and metabolic wastes. It can also help regenerate bone and damaged tissue, increase collagen production, encourage stem cell growth, reduce pain, and decrease swelling and inflammation.

HBOT is beneficial for:

• Wound healing
• Chronic infections
• Cancer (cancer tends to thrive in areas of low oxygen levels)
• Auto-immune disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Chronic inflammation
• Anti-aging therapies
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Skin grafts
• Burns
• Decompression sickness
• Pain relief

 There are Three Phases of HBOT Treatment:

Compression Phase (10-15 minutes): After closing the doors, the ambient air is replaced with pure oxygen and pressure is slowly increased. You may feel a “fullness” in your ears, like when driving in the mountains or ascending/descending in an airplane. The technician communicates with you and adjusts the compression speed to your comfort level.

Treatment Phase (40-50 minutes): Treatments begin when the pressure reaches the prescribed level for your medical condition. You may rest, sleep, read, or watch TV during the treatment.

Decompression Phase (10-15 minutes): The technician lets you know when the treatment is complete. The pressure is then slowly lowered at a comfortable rate for your ears. After 10 minutes of decompression, the door will open.

The entire session takes between 70 and 90 minutes.

HBOT can be combined with other treatments and may enhance the effect of different therapies. This therapy is safe, with minimal side effects. Your ears may feel plugged, as if you were on an airplane. Swallowing or chewing gum may relieve this sensation.