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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has a long history. The first chamber used to treat patients was constructed in 1662 by a British clergyman named Henshaw. And yes, that date is correct, which makes hyperbaric therapy almost 350 years old. Needless to say, there have been a large number of studies done, and its effectiveness has been well established.

HBOT treatments involve placing you in a chamber, and then increasing the atmospheric pressure. During the treatment you breathe pure oxygen. This saturates the tissues with oxygen, and reverses any areas of hypoxia (low oxygen levels). As a comparison, the average person breathes in about 6 pounds of oxygen a day, which is about the same amount by weight of food and water intake. During a single hour of HBOT, a person will take in about 2.4 pounds of oxygen. This increases the oxygen content of the tissues by a factor of 10-15 times that of regular air. Some of the effects this has are to promote the growth of new blood vessels, decrease swelling and inflammation, deactivate toxins, increase the body's ability to fight infections, clear out toxins and metabolic waste products, and improve the rate of healing.

Benefits of HBO

_v_{Increases oxygen concentration 10 to 15 times that of regular air.}

_v_{Enhances the body's natural healing process.}

_v_{Provides oxygen to areas with compromised blood flow.}

_v_{Assists in the growth of new blood vessels.}

_v_{Enhances formation of collagen and new tissue growth.}

_v_{Improves immune system response.}

_v_{Facilitates cellular detoxification.}

_v_{Improves brain cell function.}

_v_{Restores oxygen to depleted tissues and cells.}

_v_{Assists with impaired circulation.}

_v_{Reduces swelling, inflammation, bruising, infection, scarring, and the recovery time from surgery and injury.}

_v_{Recent studies show 79% of autistic children improved on many levels including communication, cognition, and motivation.}

_v_{Enhances white blood cells’ ability to destroy bacteria and fungi.}

_v_{Creates an unfavorable environment for anaerobic bacterium to live.}

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