The common
treatment for increasing the level of oxygen is known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy or simply hbot. Meaning of
hyper is increased and the meaning of baric refers to the measuring tool for
pressure. These are the recurrent therapies carried out in special atmosphere,
which contains only 100 % pure oxygen. The pressure exerted by the atmosphere
on earth is calculated as 15 pounds per square inch. Only 20 % of the air in
the atmosphere is oxygen. We inhale oxygen along with other gases present in
the atmosphere. In hyperbaric therapy the
pressure exerted by oxygen is doubled and the air of the atmosphere in this
case will be containing only pure oxygen.
The increased level of oxygen
and the increased pressure help the oxygen to get dissolved in the blood
easier. Under these circumstances the cells, tissues and plasma receives pure
oxygen 10 times more than that of the normal conditions. This helps to solve
many issues. Some such issues are discussed below.
Even if there is some blockage
in the arteries this helps increased flow of oxygen in the arteries.
Growth of capillaries is
stimulated where there is less circulation, consequently the blood flow in that
area is increased. Arterial dilation helps the compromised organs to receive
better oxygen supply.
Production of sod (superoxide
dismutase) is maximized resulting in the generation of free radicals and antibodies.
Healthier immunity is shown as a
result of enhanced mobility of the cells.
The increased atmospheric
pressure was a very intriguing and a matter of surprise for thousands of years.
Though this treatment was already available in the medical field, recently it
has acquired very good momentum as a treatment option for cognitive diseases.
Chronic degenerative diseases like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, autism,
brain injury etc. were found to have good healing effect on using hyperbaric
therapy.
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