When doctors discuss ozone therapy, sometimes instant fears spring up. “It’s a toxin.” “It’s the stuff in smog.” “Real doctors don’t use it.” Or worse “it’s all make-believe.”
Luckily, enough medical professionals have used it and seen benefit to their patients for a way to boost healing, and they’re quick to present more evidence to its possible usefulness and ability to heal.
Though major insurance providers won’t cover ozone therapy in Connecticut, patients seeking relief for pain may want to consider it as a possible option.
At its core level, ozone is a naturally occurring gas created when an electrical current passes through oxygen –people may recognize the smell around lightning storms or some electronic devices. In nature, the bond breaks up quickly into oxygen molecules and an ozone molecule.
It’s the combination of the two that can be used in medical settings. Ozone therapy in
stem cell therapy Connecticut starts with a special machine that generates nearly pure ozone, which can then be injected into a patient’s body such as joints; orally via ozonated water; rectally; through inhaling; or mixed into the patient’s blood.
In some cases, ozone can be combined with other helpful healing substances for even more possible benefits, such as adult stem cells; hormones; weight loss medications; or specific vitamins or nutrients.
The ozone can go right to work enhancing the function of oxygen in the body. When a body is tired, sick or injured, oxygen use is reduced. This can be in a certain area where trauma or inflammation has taken place, or system-wide. In this case, body functions may begin to slow down, which can further impact organs.
When oxygen is infused with ozone, it delivers a boost to the whole body. It forms compounds that increase the flow of oxygen in tissues and increases other healing functions.
One of the misconceptions about ozone is that it’s toxic. But research has shown that in cases where problems have occurred, it’s because of other compounds with the ozone (like the poison chemicals found in smog). Earlier versions of ozone therapy sometimes used blends of other gases such as nitrogen or other forms of ozone. However, current science shows no connection, and may even have a lower risk than other more conventional healing therapies.
Providers who offer ozone therapy will be happy to answer questions about its history, why there is sometimes uncertainty about it and ongoing research.
Tammy Bruce 