WHAT IS OZONE THERAPY?

As part of a comprehensive health protocol ozone therapy has almost an unlimited number of applications. Ozone is very effective and has a broad spectrum of action. Unlike medications and herbs, ozone can be successfully used in essentially every medical condition regardless of the diagnosis. Scientific studies have shown ozone therapy to be effective in the treatment of:

• immune system deficiencies and imbalances
• autoimmune diseases
• cardiovascular/arterial circulatory diseases
• inflammatory conditions
• rheumatism and joints disorders (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis…etc)
• spinal disc disease
• pain 
• bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections 
• wounds, skin lesions and ulcers, bacterial and mycotic dermatological infections, burns, gastric and duodenal ulcers, abscess, fistulas
• conditions which result in excessive oxidative stress
• cancer; scientific studies have shown that ozone therapy is beneficial in patients suffering from cancer and that it reduces the side effects from chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• ageing

Ozone therapy 

• improves overall energy levels in individuals
• improves performances in athletes
• improves the detoxification of environmental toxins 

The medical use of ozone has a safety history that is unprecedented in the history of medicine. It is the single safest therapy in the history of medicine. It is much safer than the use of aspirin. (Jacobs M, 1986;5:1-5)

Ozone therapy can not be used in people suffering from:

• hyperthyroidism
• glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• acute haemolytic anaemia
• during the first trimester of pregnancy 
• in advance stages of infection from HIV

Ozone therapy works by correcting homeostatic imbalances in the body. It stimulates and stabilizes rather than suppressing biological functions. 

Ozone therapy induces the body’s innate healing mechanisms to create the healing effect. 

Ozone therapy activates cellular metabolism.

Ozone therapy stimulates the mitochondria in your cells to use the oxygen they get more efficiently.

Ozone therapy activates several cellular metabolic pathways resulting in 

> increase production of ATP (energy) in the mitochondria of the cells

> increase in the production of 2,3 DPG in the red blood cells which in turn leads to increase oxygenation of the the tissues

> an increased enzymatic antioxidant and free radical scavenging capacity. Consequently ozone therapy protects against free radical damages caused by mechanical and chemical insults such as carcinogenic agents.

Ozone  therapy induces the immune system and is immunomodulator. 

Ozone is antibacterial, virostatic, antifungal and slows the growth of parasites.

Ozone therapy produces ozonides which exert a powerful antimicrobial effect in the blood. 

Ozone therapy decreases the incidence of infection after surgery.

Ozone therapy works in synergy with antibiotics that is when it is used in combination with them, these latter are more effective and the chance of resistance falls close to zero.

Ozone is haemostatic which means it stops bleeding resulting from wounds or ulcers for example.

Ozone  therapy induces the production of autacoids and growth factor by the platelets.

Ozone  therapy stimulates erythropoietic stem cells ( cells which are giving rise to the red blood cells) resulting in the production of new and enhanced red blood cells.

Ozone  therapy induces accelerated healing because of the above properties. 

Ozone therapy affects all organs and parts of the body including the central nervous central and the bone marrow.

Ozone therapy regulates the body in the process of forming new vessels (angiogenesis).

Ozone therapy stimulates detoxification that is all the processes that go on in the cells that remove toxic substances (cellular waste products, medications, heavy metals and environmental chemicals)

There are different ways to administer medical ozone. The main methods I use are the following:

• Intravenous (IV) ozone / Major Autohemotherapy (MAHT)
• Intestinal or rectal insufflation
• Vaginal insufflation
• Ear insufflation
• Far Infrared Ozone Sauna
• Minor Autohemotherapy (mAHT)
• Bagging and cupping
• injections (into the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and in and underneath the skin).
• And more

In MAHT, a certain volume of blood is withdrawn from the patient into vacuum flask. A medical ozone/oxygen gas mixture is then added to it before being re-infused via drip infusion.

In this method a small lubricated catheter is inserted into the rectum of the patient about 4 inches (10cm). Then a volume of 150 to 300cc of ozone is gently administered over a 5-10 minute period while the patient is laying on his/her side. Most patient feel no discomfort.
The patient is asked to refrain from passing gas or having a bowel movement for at least 30 minutes. It has been shown that the entire amount of ozone is fully absorbed by that time. So any gas or bowel movement that is passed after that period does not have any affect on the results of the therapy.

It is generally recommended that the procedure is be performed within a few hours following a bowel movement. Some patients may prefer to self-administer an enema on the morning prior to arrival for the procedure but it is not necessary. We generally suggest that the patient have had a normal bowel movement that morning before the procedure.

In this method ozone is administered through a vagina cannula inserted into the vagina of the patient. Treatment time is usually 5 – 15 minutes. 

Indications

– Whenever a systemic treatment of ozone is indicated

– Especially useful for vaginal and vulvar problems such as persistent yeast infections, herpes infections, vulvodynia

Many women have reported relief from yeast infections and various sexually transmitted diseases including herpes. 

In this method ozone is administered into the ear canal through an ear insufflator.

Indications:

Helps treat head related symptoms such as:

• allergies
• mold and yeast infections
• sore throats
• swollen glands
• brain fog

In mAH, 2-5ml of blood is removed intravenously and drawn into a syringe. 10ml of ozone/oxygen gas mixture is added to the syringe. The blood and gas mixture is then shaken. The content of the syringe is then injected into a muscle.

The person lies down on his back in a dome far infra red sauna. After a few minutes ozone is infused into the sauna and absorbed through the skin. The person gets the benefits of both Far Infrared Therapy and Ozone Therapy. This constitutes a very powerful treatments.

Benefits of Far infrared Ozone Sauna in a nutshell:

1- Boosts blood circulation, stimulates vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels

This helps injured, degenerated tissues to repair quicker. This reduces pains

This improves the nourishment (nutrients and oxygenation) of all the cells of your body resulting in improved function

2-Increases oxygenation of your tissues and improves the utilization of oxygen by your cells

At a cellular level two of the main causes of illness are a lack of oxygen and an improper processing of this latter in the cells. The ozone will improve these issues.

3-Boost the immune system

This aids in the elimination of bacterial and viral infections of all kinds.

4-Increases the body metabolism

With Ozone Far Infra-Red the metabolic processes of the organs and endocrine glands are increased resulting in more energy and a loss of 200-450 calories in a 20 minute session.

5-Detoxifies the body

The use of a sauna is an important part of any detoxification program.

The sauna increases the eliminative, detoxifying and cleansing capacity of the skin by stimulation of the sweat glands.

The heat of the sauna opens the pores of the skin, which allows the ozone through the skin to the bloodstream, where it can travel to the fat and lymph tissue. It is very important to cleanse the lymph tissue of toxins and the ozone far infrared sauna is the easiest and best way to accomplish this.

Sweating and the cleansing effect initiated by ozone will result in elimination of toxins accumulated in the lymphatic system relieving the liver from the difficult task of dealing with them.

The combined action of far infrared heat and ozone cleanse the lymphatic system, which carries 90% of the body’s fluids

Toxins are oxidized so they can be eliminated through the skin, lungs, kidneys and colon.

6-Relaxes, soothes and loosens muscles by reducing the buildup of lactic acid and increasing muscle flexibility.

7-Improves skin health

The sauna promotes healthy skin tone and texture and a cleaner skin due to increased blood circulation, sweating and elimination of toxins in the skin.

Artificially induced hyperthermia (rising body temperature) results in the destruction of bacteria and viruses by stimulating the immune system. What’s more the ozone will kill any pathogens present on and in the skin.

8-Relaxes the entire mind and body

“Bagging” with ozone refers to the method of isolating a body part by surrounding it with a plastic bag (such as a hand, arm, leg, foot, torso, pelvis, but NEVER head), and introducing ozone. 

Indications

– gangrene,

– diabetic foot ulcers

– bed sores 

– burns

– any wounds that are infected or slow healing, or those that refuse to heal. 

– Skin lesions/diseases

This method refers to placing a plastic or glass cup over the area of the body being treated and fill the cup with ozone. It is used in conditions which affect localised and small area of the body.

Ozone can be injected alone into joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and in and underneath the skin.

Ozone can also be injected with other substances and in this case it is called Prolozone.

It is a technique that involves the injection of a liquid solution comprised of procaine, vitamins, minerals, and homeopathic remedies into painful areas of the body. The area is then injected with ozone.