Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy creates an environment where oxygen can dissolve directly into the blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. This helps to:

· Improve energy levels

· Improve tissue function

· Promote collagen, bone, and cartilage repair and regeneration

· Reduce swelling and inflammation

· Reduce pain

· Strengthen the immune system

· Increase the body’s antioxidant defences

HBOT helps PTSD by providing 100% oxygen delivered under increased pressure, which aids in healing damaged brain tissue, improving blood flow, reducing inflammation, and promoting the growth of new tissue and blood vessels.

This therapy has shown promise in reducing PTSD symptoms, with studies indicating that 52% of participants in a study no longer met the PTSD diagnostic threshold after 40 treatments. Additionally, HBOT can enhance neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form new connections, which is crucial for healing from trauma. The therapy is administered in a pressurized chamber, allowing for the absorption of significantly more oxygen than under normal conditions, which can stimulate healing processes and reduce inflammation.

Increasing oxygen levels: Enhanced oxygen delivery can improve cellular function and energy production, potentially alleviating the widespread pain characteristic of fibromyalgia.

Reducing inflammation: By decreasing inflammation, HBOT can address one of the suspected underlying mechanisms of fibromyalgia, offering relief from discomfort and pain.

Alleviating pain: The increased oxygen supply can also have a direct analgesic effect, reducing the chronic pain that fibromyalgia patients experience.

Improving the quality of sleep: HBOT can mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression often associated with fibromyalgia, leading to better sleep quality and, consequently, improved overall well-being.

Promoting healing and tissue repair: The therapy stimulates the production of collagen and the formation of new blood vessels, which can enhance the body’s natural healing processes and potentially alleviate some of the physical manifestations of fibromyalgia.

HBOT is not a cure for fibromyalgia, but it can be a valuable addition to a comprehensive treatment plan for managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for MS patients is believed to help in several ways:

Reducing inflammation: HBOT may help reduce inflammation in the body, which can be a common issue in MS patients.

Improving fatigue: Some studies suggest that HBOT can alleviate fatigue, a common symptom of MS, potentially through increased oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues and support cellular energy production.

Promoting nerve function: HBOT may support nerve function, which can be affected by MS.

Stabilizing function: HBOT has been shown to stabilize MS patients’ function long-term, leading to increased overall health and wellness.

Slowing disease progression: Some studies indicate that HBOT can slow the progression of MS symptoms, offering a promising method for managing this chronic condition.

While HBOT shows potential benefits, more research is needed to confirm its efficacy and to understand its full impact on MS patients. It is essential for patients to consult with healthcare professionals to determine if HBOT is a suitable treatment option for their specific condition.

Migraines can be exhausting—bringing pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light or sound. At Hyperbaric Health and Healing, we offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as a supportive option for those seeking relief.

How HBOT boosts oxygen delivery to the brain, easing the oxygen shortage often linked to migraine attacks

Reduces inflammation and supports healthy blood vessel function

Shortens recovery time after an attack, helping with fatigue and “migraine hangover” symptoms

Several studies have shown that HBOT can improve motor functions, memory and cognitive function in post-stroke patients, even in the later stages of stroke recovery. However, research remains limited and further studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of HBOT for stroke patients

This therapy has been explored for its potential benefits in cancer treatment, particularly in addressing tumour hypoxia—a condition where tumour regions are deprived of adequate oxygen.

Tumour hypoxia is associated with increased resistance to therapies like radiation and chemotherapy. HBOT can elevate oxygen levels within tumours, potentially improving the effectiveness of these treatments. A review in Targeted Oncology suggests that while HBOT does not promote cancer growth, it may have tumour-inhibitory effects in certain cancer subtypes.

Radiation therapy relies on oxygen to generate reactive oxygen species that damage cancer cells. By increasing oxygen concentration in tissues, HBOT may enhance the sensitivity of tumour cells to radiation, potentially leading to better treatment outcomes. Research has indicated that HBOT can improve local tumour control and reduce recurrence rates in head and neck cancers when combined with radiation therapy.

Some studies suggest that HBOT may directly inhibit tumour progression. For instance, research published in Scientific Reports demonstrated that HBOT suppressed tumour growth in lung cancer models by improving tissue angiogenesis and increasing tumour cell apoptosis.

While HBOT shows promise as an adjunctive treatment in oncology, it is not a standalone cure for cancer.

In conclusion, HBOT offers potential benefits in cancer treatment by improving tumour oxygenation, enhancing the effectiveness of radiation therapy, mitigating radiation-induced tissue damage, and possibly exerting direct anti-tumour effects. However, more clinical trials are necessary to fully understand its role and establish standardized treatment protocols in oncology.

HBOT boosts oxygen delivery to tissues, speeding up wound repair

Stimulates collagen production, helping scars heal more smoothly

Reduces swelling and inflammation, improving comfort and recovery

Promotes new blood vessel growth, supporting healthier skin regeneration

Faster recovery times along with reduced risk of infection and complications

Improved cosmetic outcomes with softer, less visible scars

Support for both medical and cosmetic procedures

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) supports tissue repair and infection control. HBOT works by delivering high concentrations of oxygen to affected areas, which can be oxygen-deprived due to injury, poor circulation, or long-term disease. The therapy is particularly beneficial for soft tissue damage as it enhances oxygen delivery to hypoxic tissues, promotes angiogenesis, reduces inflammation, and supports tissue repair. HBOT is used in various conditions, including soft tissue radiation injuries, where it aids in the treatment through physiological mechanisms such as enhanced oxygenation, angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, anti-inflammatory effects, and antimicrobial effects.

• The first stage is compression in which the chamber is pressurized to the prescribed pressure

• You may feel warm for a few minutes at the beginning of your session

• You may feel a slight pressure in your ears or sinuses during the session. You will be guided by your HBOT chamber specialist to relieve any discomfort

• The chamber is maintained at this pressure (depth) whilst you breathe in the oxygen for the length of time prescribed in your programme (60 – 90 minutes)

• You may feel sleepy during your session

• The chamber is then depressurized and the therapy is finished

• You may feel cool and slightly tired at the end of your session

Once the required pressure is reached you may feel sleepy, and you can relax and breathe normally for the duration of your session.

You will never be locked into the chamber so should feelings of claustrophobia become overwhelming, we will be able to open the chamber within 30 seconds and your HBOT Specialist will be there to guide you with your breathing to help you relax again.

• Untreated pneumothorax (collapsed lung)

• Congenital spherocytosis and Sickle Cell Disease

• Upper respiratory infections

• Chronic sinusitis or serious sinus problems

• High fever

• Severe emphysema or other breathing problems

• Pregnancy

• Disulfiram (Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism

• Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) (a chemotherapy drug)

• Cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug

• Bleomycin sulphate, a chemotherapeutic agent

• Mafenide Acetate (Sulfamylon) (which suppresses bacterial infections in burn wounds)

Additionally, we do require a doctor’s consent for the administration of HBOT in the presence of the things like asthma, history of middle ear surgery, seizure and other conditions. If in doubt, please contact your doctor or a hyperbaric doctor (UK approved HBOT doctors can be found on the HSE website).

In the same essence, results will inevitably vary dependent on your programme, situation and needs. Some people will see immediate benefits, whereas others may not see any benefits until after their therapy series is complete.

The type of HBOT chambers found at hospitals are typically large, hard chambers with a higher ATA pressure (between 2 – 2.5 ATA). These are used for a wide range of serious conditions including radiation injury, poisoning and sickness in divers.

The type of HBOT chambers you’ll often find at most private HBOT specialist centres are typically larger soft-shell chambers that operate at a lower ATA (between 1.3 – 1.5 ATA).

One atmosphere absolute, or 1 ATA, is the average atmospheric pressure exerted at sea level. So if a specialist carried out a one-hour HBOT at 2 ATA, the user will be breathing 90%+ oxygen, for one hour, while at 2 times the atmospheric pressure at sea level.