All About Ozone Therapy
What is Ozone?
To put it simply: Ozone is Oxygen. More specifically, naturally occurring oxygen is made of two molecules (O2) and ozone is made of three (O3). Ozone is naturally occurring in the environment, but only at levels much higher in the atmosphere than earth level. This is because the O3 oxygen absorbs UV light and breaks down and recycles itself as it passes through the atmosphere. This naturally occurring state is recreated by taking a 100% oxygen tank through an ozone generator to bind with another molecule to make Ozone/O3.
What does Oxygen do in the body?
The two main roles of oxygen in the body are as a signaling molecule and as an oxidizer. As a signaling molecule, oxygen helps tell our body how to respond to the environment both inside the body as well as outside the body. In this role, oxygen modulates the immune system and increases or decreases oxygen delivery to our cells. As an oxidizer, oxygen accepts electrons. There are so many chemical reactions within our body that rely on the transfer of electrons, the most important of which is the way our body uses oxygen to burn fuel for energy.
In addition to playing a vital role in balancing the body’s chemistry, our tissues, organs and cells all love (and thrive!) on oxygen. The crucial role of oxygen in our overall health led to the implementation of Ozone Therapy during WWI due to its antibacterial and health promoting properties. Ozone Therapy targets inflammation, assists in reduction of toxins in the body, promotes mitochondrial health, stimulates overall oxygenation, improves immune system function and more.
How does Ozone Therapy work?
At R+R, we offer two of the most effective ways to administer Ozone Therapy through Ozone IV as well as through nasal, ear, rectal and vaginal insufflations. When administered intravenously through Ozone IV, one of our highly trained RNs first draws a sample of your own blood, then ozonates it, and returns it intravenously. The oxygen attaches itself to our red blood cells and as blood circulates throughout the body, oxygen leaves your blood and moves into organs and tissues providing necessary fuel and healing promotion. In its 3 molecule state, oxygen is highly reactive and thus creates a therapeutic response in the body by both stimulating blood flow and by oxidizing harmful substances. By oxygenating the blood at this cellular level, the body receives the oxygen it craves to thrive in an incredibly specific and beneficial way.
Insufflation is a fancy word for putting ozone gas into a specific body cavity, which in this case means the ear, nose, rectum or vagina. When administered through ear and nose insufflations, the ozone is simply placed into your nose or ears through a needle-less syringe. With vaginal or rectal insufflations, one of our nurses will fill a syringe with ozone and attach a catheter. Detailed instruction will be given on proper administration. Lubricant and a private bathroom are provided.
What are the benefits of Ozone Therapy?
With Ozone IV, the full amount of ozone infusion enters the bloodstream to maximize availability to tissues. This is shown to increase oxygen utilization, decrease inflammation, destroy germs, improve mitochondrial function, help stimulate the immune system and more. When given intravenously, the Ozone Therapy is not affected by stomach or intestinal disease or malabsorption. It is systemic and can be viewed as a special type of immunotherapy. With insufflations, the localized therapy allows the ozone to target a specific tissue directly, and it is non-invasive.
Who should do an Ozone IV?
Ozone IV therapy is great for anyone with circulatory conditions, viral/bacterial infections (Lyme, Epstein Barr, etc.), autoimmunity and/or inflammation, respiratory issues, joint pain, anti-aging needs, or anyone suffering from heavy metal toxicity and/or mold toxicity.
Who should do Ear Insufflations?
Ear insufflations are great for anyone suffering from ear infections, sinus infections, brain fog, tinnitus, vertigo, ear pain, disease or tumors in head or neck.
Who should do Nose Insufflations?
Nose insufflations are great for anyone suffering from nasal infection, allergies, eye infections or symptoms related to inflammation, or brain fog.
Who should do rectal insufflations?
Rectal ozone can be used for virtually any condition, chronic or acute disease. It is the second best way to receive ozone systemically, after IV therapy. Indications for rectal insufflation include tumors, inflammation to any nearby tissues, parasites, maintenance therapy for chronic inflammatory disease, and for those who have too poor vein access to receive Ozone IV.
Who should do vaginal insufflations?
Vaginal ozone is a great way to administer ozone to a localized area. Indications for vaginal ozone include lymphatic detox, vaginosis, yeast infections, inflammation to local tissues, tumors, reproductive organ disease, UTIs, and postpartum healing.
Ready to get started?
Click here to book your first Ozone IV or an Ear/Nose Insufflation! In order to maximize your Ozone experience, we always recommend arriving fully hydrated and well-rested. To further the circulatory and detoxification process, we encourage you to consider a detox foot soak or an infrared sauna afterward to further the benefits.
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