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What is mild hyperbaric therapy?
Mild hyperbaric therapy is a medical
treatment in which a person is exposed to increased
atmospheric pressure inside an inflatable chamber. The
typical pressure reaches 1.3 atmospheres,
which can also be expressed as 4 pounds per square inch. The
increase in pressure allows more oxygen to reach
the cells of the body which has many healing and therapeutic
benefits.
How does mild
hyperbaric therapy work?
According to Henry’s law of physics, an increase in
atmospheric pressure allows more gas to be dissolved
into any given
liquid. Henry’s law is displayed in every can of
soda. When soda is canned at the factory, it is put
under pressure so
that more carbon dioxide can be dissolved into the
soda (hence, carbonation). When the can is opened,
the pressure is released. Without the pressure to
keep the gas dissolved, the soda will become flat in
a few hours. This same principle applies to oxygen and plasma,
the liquid part of the blood. When the body is under
pressure, plasma, cerebral fluid, and synovial fluid
will dissolve more oxygen than they would if they
were not under
pressure. Not only does this increase the amount of
available oxygen to the tissues, it allows oxygen to
reach areas
of the body that would normally be difficult to
reach.
Is it safe and what does it feel like?
The hyperbaric chamber is completely safe. To add to
the safety of the treatment, we can take vital signs
pre-treatment and post-treatment at your request.
We make visual
checks every 15 minutes while you are in the
chamber. We use hospital grade disinfectant in
between each treatment, and each client receives his/her own
personal pillow covers and masks. Since our
chambers utilize filtered ambient air, they can be
used regularly
without the danger of oxygen toxicity in the body.
The chamber can be depressurized and opened from
inside
as well, if needed. Clients are welcome to use
battery-operated electronics while inside the
chamber, including MP3 players, radios, portable DVD
players, and cellular phones. We also offer
wireless internet service for laptop users. Both visual and verbal
communication are possible with the attendant
outside the chamber.
There is a two-way radio inside the chamber to call
an attendant for assistance.
Initially, some children may have difficulty until
they have experienced the chamber a few times. Hang
in there. Most of these children will be asking to
“go in the movie tent or spaceship or submarine” after a few
treatments. Even clients who have difficulty with
claustrophobia report feeling fine in the chamber.
Our staff has creative ways to help children with
their hour inside the chamber - just ask for details
when you call.
The main thing you may feel in the chamber is some
mild discomfort in your ears as we pressurize or
depressurize the
chamber. This is similar to the feeling that you get
at take off and landing on an airplane. Some people
experience fatigue and symptoms often associated
with “die-off” as the body clears itself of toxic
debris.
What is recommended?
Breath of Life Treatment Center Inc. does not make
recommendations or prescribe protocols for
treatment. We are a treatment center and thus fulfill the
prescribed treatment of a qualified physician. Every
person is different and, depending on the condition
being treated, this would dictate the frequency and
duration of your prescribed treatment. Generally,
physicians prescribe 60 minute treatments for a
total of 40 treatments. This treatment is
noninvasive, non-pharmaceutical and there are no
dangerous side effects.
Potential Benefits of
Mild Hyperbaric Therapy:
• Increased oxygen to the brain benefits many patients with neurological
disorders such as autism, ADD, stroke,
multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and more
• Quicker healing for wounds, post surgery and other
injuries
• Reduction in swelling and inflammation
• Increased circulation to oxygen starved areas of
the body
• Heightens and enhances results from conjunctive
therapies
Use of Hyperbaric
Therapy Worldwide:
In many countries, hyperbaric centers are accepted by both
the public and the medical profession and are used
for a
wide variety of medical purposes and treatments. The
use of hyperbaric treatments internationally far exceeds
its use in the
United States.
Many professional athletes own their own chambers to
assist with quicker recovery times after injury or
workouts.
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