HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a specialized form of medical treatment administered by delivering 100% pure oxygen to the body through increased atmospheric pressure greater than 1.3 ATA in an enclosed hard chamber.
At pressures greater than normal, the body can incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid, and other bodily fluids. The increased oxygen absorption experienced during Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy significantly enhances the body’s ability to aid in its healing.
The History of Hyperbaric
Though Hyperbarics has received a greater amount of attention in recent years, the therapy has been utilized for over 100 years. Read More »
Utilizing Only the Highest Quality Equipment
As with all of our therapies, Oxford only utilizes the highest quality hard-sided hyperbaric chambers in the industry. Our chambers have a clear exterior and provide the highest level of comfort. Read More »
Hard vs Soft Sided HBOT Chambers
Not all Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy equipment is created equally. Find out the difference between our hard-sided chambers and other soft-sided chambers. Read More »
Introduction to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
We all have to-do lists. Things we need to fix. Things we need to get done. In the same way, our bodies also have a to-do list. The body is constantly making new cells, repairing damage caused by germs and toxins, balancing hormone and chemical levels, and generally doing everything it can to keep you happy and healthy
But when our bodies don’t have the resources they need to complete all of these tasks, and when toxins or injuries or pathogens cause our to-do list to get longer and longer, disease and disability will begin to occur. And we can quickly go from happy and healthy to unhappy and unhealthy. In order to give the body more resources to heal and recover, there are many good nutrients that we can make sure we are getting by changing our diet and supplementing if necessary.
However, do you know which nutrient is most important of all? The answer is O2, or oxygen.
More than any food… more than even water itself… oxygen is the one nutrient that your body needs more than all others. Usually we don’t think of oxygen as a nutrient, but in reality, it is the most fundamental nutrient that we need for healing and for life itself.
So, how does hyperbaric oxygen help the body heal itself? The short answer is that hyperbaric oxygen gives the body more resources to do all the things on its to-do list. Hyperbaric Oxygen has been shown to:
- Destroy harmful bacteria
- Decrease inflammation
- Produce new collagen
- Increase white blood cells
- Regenerate bone
- Stimulate capillary growth
- Strengthen the immune system
- Help mitochondrial function
And perhaps most amazing of all, it even creates new stem cells in the body. After 40 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen, stem cell production increases all the way to 800%. Your body turns these stem cells into whatever cells that it needs, facilitating healing rapidly and naturally.
For more information about hyperbaric oxygen, or to schedule a consultation at the Oxford Recovery Center, please call 248-486-3636 or visit our website at www.OxfordRecoveryCenter.com.
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We all have to-do lists. Things we need to fix. Things we need to get done. In the same way, our bodies also have a to-do list. The body is constantly making new cells, repairing damage caused by germs and toxins, balancing hormone and chemical levels, and generally doing everything it can to keep you happy and healthy
But when our bodies don’t have the resources they need to complete all of these tasks, and when toxins or injuries or pathogens cause our to-do list to get longer and longer, disease and disability will begin to occur. And we can quickly go from happy and healthy to unhappy and unhealthy. In order to give the body more resources to heal and recover, there are many good nutrients that we can make sure we are getting by changing our diet and supplementing if necessary.
However, do you know which nutrient is most important of all? The answer is O2, or oxygen.
More than any food… more than even water itself… oxygen is the one nutrient that your body needs more than all others. Usually we don’t think of oxygen as a nutrient, but in reality, it is the most fundamental nutrient that we need for healing and for life itself.
So, how does hyperbaric oxygen help the body heal itself? The short answer is that hyperbaric oxygen gives the body more resources to do all the things on its to-do list. Hyperbaric Oxygen has been shown to:
- Destroy harmful bacteria
- Decrease inflammation
- Produce new collagen
- Increase white blood cells
- Regenerate bone
- Stimulate capillary growth
- Strengthen the immune system
- Help mitochondrial function
And perhaps most amazing of all, it even creates new stem cells in the body. After 40 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen, stem cell production increases all the way to 800%. Your body turns these stem cells into whatever cells that it needs, facilitating healing rapidly and naturally.
For more information about hyperbaric oxygen, or to schedule a consultation at the Oxford Recovery Center, please call 248-486-3636 or visit our website at www.OxfordRecoveryCenter.com.
How it Works
At pressures greater than normal, the body can incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid, and other bodily fluids. The increased oxygen absorption experienced during Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy significantly enhances the body’s ability to aid in its healing.
Once a person is in the increased atmospheric pressure, the body responds by reducing inflammation. With the inflammation reduced, blood flow to cells increases, enhancing the delivery of oxygen to oxygen-deprived areas.
At this point, the body’s healing process accelerates.
The body’s natural healing mechanisms can now function efficiently because the damaged tissues are receiving more oxygen. Even when the blood supply has been compromised, tissues can still receive the healing benefits of oxygen from other body fluids and plasma in the surrounding area.
Conditions Treated
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ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
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AIDS / HIV
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ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
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Alzheimer’s
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Anal Fissure
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Anxiety
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Arthritis (Rheumatoid, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthrosis)
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Autism / Autistic Spectrum Disorders
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Bell’s Palsy
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Bladder
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Bladder Infection
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Interstitial Cystitis
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Bone
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Brain Injury
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Burns
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Cancer
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Cerebral Palsy
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Cerebral Hypoxia
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CFS / CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction)
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Coma
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Crush injury, compartment syndrome, and other acute traumatic ischemia
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Dementia
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Depression
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Diabetes
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Drug Rehabilitation
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Encephalomyelitis
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Epilepsy / Seizure Disorders
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Femoral Head Necrosis
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
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Fibromyalgia
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Gastrointestinal Diseases (GI)
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Crohn’s Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Healthy Aging / Wellness
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Hearing Loss
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Heart
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Heart Attack
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Hypertension
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Atherosclerosis
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Hepatitis
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Infection
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Injury Healing
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Liver Damage
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Lupus
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Lyme Disease
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Macular Degeneration
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Memory Loss
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Metabolic Syndrome
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Hyperlipidemia
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Steatohepatitis
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Migraine
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Near Drowning
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Neuropathy
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Ophthalmology
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Anterior Segment Ischemia
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Corneal Edema
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Glaucoma
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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Macular Degeneration
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Macular Detachment
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Macular Edema
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Retinal Artery/Vein Occlusion
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Retinitis Pigmentosa
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Scleral necrosis
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Pancreatitis
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Peripheral Nerve Damage
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Nerve Regeneration
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Stem-cell growth
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Post-Polio Syndrome
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Radiation
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Renal Failure
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Calciphylaxis
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RSD (Reflex Symapthetic Dystrophy)
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Rheumatic Diseases
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Sickle-Cell Disease
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Skin Grafts/Flaps
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Spider Bite
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Sports Injury
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Concussion
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Stroke
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Surgery
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Minimizing Surgical Complications
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Organ Replantation
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Organ Transplants
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Post-Surgical Wound Healing
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Susac Syndrome
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Systemic Shock
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Thermal Burns
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Wound Healing
Air or Gas Embolism
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Clostridial Myositis and Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene)
Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome and Other Acute Traumatic Ischemias
Decompression Sickness
Arterial Insufficiencies
Severe Anemia
Intracranial Abscess
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Osteomyelitis (Refractory)
Delayed Radiation Injury (Soft Tissue and Bony Necrosis)
Compromised Grafts and Flaps
Acute Thermal Burn Injury
Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (New! approved on October 8, 2011 by the UHMS Board of Directors)
21 Reasons Why
1. HBOT significantly reduces swelling
2. HBOT significantly reduces edema
3. HBOT significantly shortens the inflammatory process
4. HBOT improves range of motion
5. HBOT increases the production of collagen
6. HBOT increases growth of cells that form reparative tissue (Fibroblastic proliferation)
7. HBOT supports scar tissue rehabilitation
8. HBOT promotes greater tissue strength
9. HBOT enhances the growth of new blood vessels (Angiogenesis)
10. HBOT increases oxygen levels in tissues (Hyperoxia)
11. HBOT increases oxygen perfusion area around wounds
12. HBOT stimulates new capillary growth
13. HBOT improves the survival of tissues in the ‘grey area’ of crush injuries
14. HBOT increases production and improves the action of Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts
15. HBOT improves bone regeneration for faster recovery
16. HBOT helps prevent infection
17. HBOT increases white blood cell production
18. HBOT enhances ability of white blood cells to remove bacteria and debris (Leukocyte activity)
19. HBOT potentiates the use of antibiotics
20. HBOT destroys harmful bacteria (Antimicrobial effect)
21. HBOT reduces surgery complications for smoker