Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Overview:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This increases the amount of oxygen your blood can carry, promoting healing and fighting infection.
Benefits of HBOT
- Enhanced Oxygen Delivery:
Increases oxygen levels in blood and tissues.
Speeds up healing in damaged tissues. - Reduces Inflammation & Swelling:
Promotes anti-inflammatory effects and reduces edema (swelling). - Promotes Wound Healing:
Effective for chronic wounds (e.g. diabetic foot ulcers, pressure sores).
Stimulates new blood vessel growth (angiogenesis). - Fights Infections:
Enhances white blood cell function.
Effective against certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Treats gas gangrene and necrotizing soft tissue infections. - Treats Decompression Sickness:
Used for divers with "the bends" (nitrogen bubble-related injury). - Improves Brain Function:
May help in cases of stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-concussion syndrome.
Some cognitive benefits reported in neurological conditions. - Reduces Radiation Damage:
Treats late effects of radiation therapy (radiation cystitis, osteoradionecrosis). - Supports Recovery:
Some use in athletic performance and recovery (not universally accepted).
What Can HBOT Help With?
✅ Medical Conditions
- Chronic wounds (especially diabetic foot ulcers)
- Radiation damage from cancer treatment
- Serious infections (e.g. gangrene, bone infections)
- Burns, crush injuries, skin graft recovery
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Decompression sickness (divers or pilots)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, concussion recovery
💪 Wellness & Regenerative Health
While not all uses are FDA-approved, many people use HBOT for:
- 🔥 Menopause & Hormonal Support
Oxygen supports cellular function and circulation, helping with symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, hot flashes, mood swings, and poor sleep. - ⚙️ Boosting Metabolism
More oxygen = better energy production in cells (ATP). This may support weight loss, detoxification, and thyroid function. - 🧠 Mental Clarity & Brain Health
Helps with memory, focus, brain fog, and neuroplasticity – especially after stress, illness, or aging. - ⚖️ Inflammation & Autoimmune Conditions
Can help lower chronic inflammation, supporting those with fibromyalgia, arthritis, or long COVID symptoms. - 🧘 Recovery & Energy
Used by athletes, biohackers, and people with fatigue or burnout to speed recovery, reduce soreness, and improve stamina. - 👵 Anti-Aging & Longevity
Some studies show HBOT may help lengthen telomeres, improve skin health, and slow down biological aging.
🙋♀️ Who Might Benefit from HBOT?
- People struggling with slow healing or chronic wounds
- Women in perimenopause or menopause
- Anyone recovering from surgery, illness, or trauma
- Those dealing with fatigue, brain fog, or burnout
- People with autoimmune conditions or inflammation
- Athletes and active people looking for faster recovery
- Veterans or brain injury patients
