What Is HBOT and What Are the Benefits? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy or simply HBOT is a treatment which enhances the body's ability to heal itself. The process takes place in a sealed chamber containing pure oxygen. While in the chamber, the pressure is gradually increased and kept under control. It is normally used as a component of an overall care plan. Normally, oxygen gets delivered throughout the human body via the red blood cells. With HBOT; the additional oxygen is delivered using all of the various fluids in the body. In this way, oxygen is carried to areas where there is diminished circulation or even a block. In this way, the oxygen reaches the area of the body that needs repair and the damaged tissues can self-heal. The increase in oxygen boosts the ability of the white blood cells to kill bacteria, greatly reduces swelling and provides a basis for the growth of new blood vessels in the damaged area. HBOT is simple, painless and fast. It is a well known fact that healing in many parts of the body cannot take place if the area is devoid of oxygen. Most illness and injuries occur and linger in the tissue level, within the cells themselves. In cases of non-healing wounds, strokes or problems with circulation, not enough oxygen can reach the affected area and as a result, natural healing does not happen. HBOT solves this problem by providing an increase in oxygen naturally. HBOT works in areas where other medications simply not working. It improves the quality of life of the sufferer and conditions such as stroke, chronic fatigue, palsy have all shown dramatic changes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can treat any condition where an increase in oxygen is needed, it can treat infections where it is used as an antibiotic or can be used in conjunction with other medicines.
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