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| The benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy |
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 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been studied for centuries, but it was not until the twentieth century that it became a viable treatment method. Divers for decades have been using this method to recover from decompression sickness or the bends and many lives have been saved because of it. More recently, it has been used for those who have suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning and other ailments. The hyperbaric chamber gained notoriety in the 1990s when a photograph was taken of Michael Jackson while he was undergoing therapy in a hyperbaric chamber and the world began realizing that there may be more to this therapy than previously thought. There are many benefits to using hyperbaric oxygen therapy than for those who were poisoned or for divers suffering from the bends. Some treatments are more controversial than others, but it is widely accepted that more oxygen in the system is not a bad thing. Extra oxygen helps to increase the production of white blood cells which help to stave off infection and which also enables the body to build up a stronger immune system. This means that when used regularly, the average Joe can stay healthier over the long run because the blood is stronger. Another huge benefit is the ability to heal much quicker. Those who have suffered from serious accidents or injuries do not have to do without income or quality of life for long periods of time. When they use a chamber as recommended, they can heal, in some cases, up to fifty percent faster than they would with more traditional therapies. For professional athletes, this means that injuries that would have previously ended their careers can now be treated in a way that allows them to continue working at their profession. This is also true for the layman who may have lost a job due to an injury that would not allow them to work in the same field. The other benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy are many and some are considered cosmetic rather than therapeutic. The world is beginning to realize this fact and there are now many businesses that offer portable hyperbaric chambers for those who wish to purchase them for the home. There are also personal hyperbaric chambers that can be used for preventative measures and cosmetic measure as well. Gone are the days when the chambers were only used to treat divers with the bends, today they are used for a wide variety of health and beauty purposes. (Source: EzineArticles)   Socialize this Subscribe to our RSS feed to stay in touch and receive all of TT updates right in your feed reader
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