The first documented used of hyperbaric therapy actually came before the discovery of oxygen. In 1662, British clergyman, named Henshaw, used a system of organ bellows to change the atmospheric pressure in a sealed chamber called a domicilium. This domicilium could create both hyperbaric and hypobaric environments. Despite lacking any scientific basis for his theories, Henshaw believed that acute conditions would benefit from increased air pressure, while chronic conditions would respond better to decreased air pressure. According to Henshaw, “In times of good health this domicilium is proposed as a good expedient to help digestion, to promote insensible respiration, to facilitate breathing and expectoration, and consequently, of excellent use for the prevention of most afflictions of the lungs.” Henshaw was only providing increased and decreased air pressure without increasing oxygen concentration. Oxygen was not discovered until 1773 by Swedish pharmacist Carl Wilhelm Scheele, and the term “oxygen” was not coined until 1777 by French chemist Antoine Lavoisier.
Treatment allows our body to absorb greater oxygen to blood and plasma cells, brain-spine fluid and other body fluids. Oxygen under pressure encourages the development of new blood vessels and essentially increases the natural ability of the body to heal. Blood plasma, liquid blood component, can transfer 100% oxygen under pressure.
Hbot sessions can last up to 2 hours, the most intensive therapy which is taken every day, for example, from Monday to Friday with a two-day break for 8 weeks. However, those who want to take care of their health prophylactically, can, after consulting with their specialist, adjust this protocol to a less or varied committed one.
Here are the main benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy:
- Manages swelling and pain
Wound injuries often damage blood vessels and tissue in a human body. This may cause improper blood flow, leading to edema and pain, and thus cause swelling. When your body swells, the result is insufficient oxygen. Hbot helps to reach intended areas, which accelerates wound healing and effectively reduces swelling and pain.
- Increases the production of white blood cells
White blood cells are responsible for removing germs and pollution from the body to ensure that you are healthy. They are fighting with organisms, such as viruses and bacteria. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy supports the production of white blood cells. With their greater number, the immune system will be better equipped to deal with any threat.
- General brain health
Another important benefit of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is that it can help improve the overall health of the brain in the mental and physical sphere. Improves blood flow to the brain and increased delivery of oxygen to the brain. Helps to improve the daily functioning of the organ, which plays a key role in improving mental health.
- General body health
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy aids improvement to the flow of blood in which nutrients and minerals are included, simultaneously helping their transport to every part of the body by increasing the oxidation of each tissue.
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