If hyperbaric oxygen is so good why isn’t it better accepted by the medical mainstream? Thomas M. Fox MAS, MS, CHT The acceptance of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) within the medical mainstream has been significantly influenced by a…
Traditional approaches versus The Press-Pulse Approach to Cancer Treatment The Press Pulse approach differs from traditional cancer therapies in several key ways: Metabolic Targeting: Traditional cancer therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation, primarily focus on directly killing cancer cells or…
What is the Role of the Air break in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? In hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), air breaks traditionally serve as a safety measure to mitigate the risk of oxygen toxicity. The use of the air breaks has evolved…
Air breaks in HBOT- Optimizing Therapeutic Outcomes Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) are transcription factors that play a crucial role in cellular response to low oxygen levels (hypoxia). They regulate the expression of genes involved in angiogenesis, metabolism, and cell survival. Understanding…
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy increase cerebral flow? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can increase cerebral blood flow despite oxygen's vasoconstrictive properties through several mechanisms: Enhanced Oxygen Delivery: HBOT increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood, significantly enhancing oxygen…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in regulating oxidative stress Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) plays a multifaceted role in regulating oxidative stress several mechanisms: 1. Induction of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS): HBOT increases the partial pressure of oxygen in tissues, leading to…
Hyperbaric Oxygen is providing relief from the symptoms of Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) profoundly affects health, aging, and overall quality of life through multiple interconnected dimensions. Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is significantly compromised, as the persistent pain and functional limitations…
Hypoxia- Increasing treatment resistance in tumours Hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, in the tumor microenvironment significantly contributes to treatment resistance in cancer through several mechanisms: Altered Cellular Metabolism: Hypoxic conditions lead to a shift in tumor cell metabolism from oxidative…
Hyperbaric oxygen preconditioning enhances cellular resilience Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) represents a unique method of inducing a hormetic response, wherein low levels of oxidative stress elicit adaptive changes that enhance cellular resilience. The infusion of hyperbaric oxygen increases tissue oxygen…
Oxidative Stress and HBOT Despite the wealth of evidence supporting its effectiveness, HBOT continues to be under-utilized, primarily due to a lack of awareness and misconceptions regarding its safety and applications. Oxygen is essential to life. Without oxygen CPR teach…