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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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THERE COMES A POINT in every doctor’s life that his or her own health is in jeopardy and they ask themselves how to remedy the situation. What would they advise a patient in the same circumstances? I would like to share an experience about my own journey through an injury. As I am writing this article about the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, I too am experiencing the humongous benefits of hyperbaric oxygen as I have seen my wounds, bone trauma, and hematomas heal at a significant accelerated rate that are the result of a bicycle crash at 37 mph that occurred along the Hamakua Coast. Reflecting after the accident and contemplating the “what ifs”, I realized that I was in a real pickle! After having my wounds scrubbed out and properly bandaged at the ER, I have been able to experience at an accelerated rate the reduction of swelling, pain, inflammation, and mitigation of infection by utilizing hyperbaric oxygen treatments with specific established protocols for wound healing that I teach other practitioners in the classroom and practicum experience. What would have been considered a normal rate of healing without hyperbarics for the massive bruising, bone trauma and road rash to heal, instead I have been able to experience significant acceleration of healing and pain reduction with the use of hyperbaric oxygen treatments. What would have been months has instead taken only a few weeks to heal. I have been able to return back to activities that I enjoy and duties that are expected of me on a daily basis much sooner. With the bone and soft tissues mended this way, the possibility of infection and long-term chronicity effects were eliminated. How was this all possible? Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy provides increased level of oxygen to the damaged and sick cells or tissues, while decreasing the inflammatory process gently and effectively. Furthermore, research has shown that the increased atmospheric pressures of above 2 atmospheres increases oxygen saturation which then increases stem cell proliferation by 800-1000%. Furthermore, it includes analgesic and cytokine reduction. To summarize, hyperbaric oxygen applied to, whether it be acute or chronic situations, oxygenates muscle, bone, nerve and other tissues in the body, and exhibits accelerated rates of regeneration of damaged body tissues via stem cell proliferation

and satellite cell activation. Both animal and human hyperbaric oxygen research studies show significant reduction of injury healing time. Repetitive exposure to hyperbarics has been shown to improve efficiency of cell function and cellular energy pathways, thus reducing the likelihood of excessive adhesion/ scar tissue formation and chronic issues within injured areas.

Q: What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

A: A person is placed in a chamber which atmospheric pressure is increased to above 1.5 atmospheres, and oxygen levels are managed. Oxygen molecules dissolve deeper into the body by increased “Aci sinciis atmospheric pressure. Increased levels of oxygen are detected within areas that endaeseque were previously compromised. nisquunto Q: Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy safe? A: Yes. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy quis esequis has demonstrated an impeccable safety history over the past several decades ea ipiciist when performed by a doctor and staff certified by Undersea and Hyperbaric aute est” Medical Society. The chambers utilized should also be FDA/ASME certified and LOREM IPSUM AMEN undergo regular scheduled maintenance.

Q: What are some other observed effects of hyperbarics in the body?

A: Studies show angiogenesis (growth of new blood vessels), neurogenesis (growth of nerves), neuroplasticity, increased stem cell proliferation, and increased cognitive function.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPERIENCE THE POSITIVE EFFECTS

of hyperbarics, contact Dr. Mizuba to see how this may benefit you. Dr. Mizuba is a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, a member of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, board-certified in hyperbaric oxygen therapy level lll and hyperbarics safety director certified. He teaches hyperbaric safety operations and compliance internationally. Dr. Mizuba continues to serve as a staff doctor for the USGA each summer and in the healthcare system of Major League Baseball. This sponsored content is courtesy of The O2 Lab/Dr. E.S. Mizuba, D.C., DACBSP, CHT, CSD, located at 65-1206 Mamalahoa Hwy. in Waimea. For more information visit www.drmizuba.com or call 808.491.2462.

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