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Supercharge Your Health: Ozone Therapy's Impact on Circulation & Immunity

Your body has remarkable healing potential, but sometimes it needs an extra boost. Ozone therapy is an innovative treatment, backed by emerging research, that taps into the power of oxygen to potentially revitalize your health. Ozone therapy can help to enhance your body’s natural processes, potentially improving circulation, strengthening your immune system, and even reducing pain. Let’s discuss how ozone therapy works, the potential benefits of medical ozone therapy, and whether Forum Health’s ozone therapy is a good fit for you.
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What is Ozone Therapy?

Ozone therapy is an alternative medical procedure that harnesses the power of ozone – a special kind of oxygen molecule – to bring a range of health benefits from improved circulation and pain relief to immune system support. Ozone molecules can be used to benefit our bodies in a number of ways – and while it is yet to be FDA-approved, research into the potential benefits of ozone therapy is well-established.

How Does Ozone Therapy Work?

Ozone therapy uses O3, a compound that is known for its strong oxidizing properties. Because of this, research shows the body responds by producing more antioxidant enzymes, which can help to reduce inflammation. It is also thought to increase oxygen delivery and help stimulate the immune system, amongst other things.

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Studies have found that ozone therapy helps to increase blood circulation
Ozone stimulates the production of more oxygen, helping to increase oxygen delivery to your muscles which can allow you to recover faster and perform better.
Ozone therapy is thought to help the immune system fight diseases and limit inflammation.
Ozone therapy increases levels of antioxidants in the body. Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body’s cells and reduce damage caused by oxidation. This can prevent diseases from developing.
Ozone therapy has been found to reduce inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Studies have found that there are “significant improvements in wound closure with ozone therapy.”

Ozone has known antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Ozone therapy has been shown to help treat conditions such as chronic back pain

Studies suggest that ozone therapy may be used to help treat cancer. According to a recent study, Ozone therapy “…represents a promising alternative treatment option for those with cancer and may be a viable regimen for use against gliomas.”

Ozone therapy increases antioxidant levels in the body, which may help with detoxification.

The Benefits of Ozone Therapy

There are numerous potential benefits to ozone therapy, including:

Helping to encourage the body to heal itself

A non-invasive and effective approach to traditional medical care

Research-backed benefits for certain health conditions

How Does Ozone TherapyWork? Is It Effective?

Many studies have supported the use of ozone therapy. Interestingly enough, it has been used since the 1800s to treat various health conditions. However, it is not a miracle cure for all ailments. It is important to note that ozone therapy is not a traditional medical treatment. It is important to discuss the risks and benefits with a doctor.

Is Ozone Therapy Safe?

Ozone therapy is not yet FDA-approved, and the side effects are not fully understood. 

The FDA has stated that ozone is a toxic gas, with no known medical benefits. 

Research supports its use for treating diseases and managing age-related disorders. Studies consistently demonstrate its effectiveness and safety, with minimal and preventable side effects.

It’s important to talk with your doctor to make an informed choice about what’s best for you and your unique situation.

Ozone Therapy Procedures

Ozone therapy is achieved by introducing O3 into the body. This can be done in several ways, including:

Ozone Blood Therapy

Also known as autohemotherapy, where blood is taken from your body, mixed with ozone, and injected back in.

It is one of the widely used methods of ozone therapy technique. It involves withdrawing some of the patient’s blood, mixing it with a precise dose of ozone gas, and then reinfusing it back into the patient.

On the other hand, this is a brief procedure where a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient’s vein, combined with ozone in a syringe, and injected into the gluteal muscles. This treatment is typically administered 1-3 times per week, depending on the patient’s condition.

Ozone Sauna Therapy/Oxygen-Ozone Therapy

Where the ozone is inhaled to reach your lungs and other parts of your body.

Ozone Injection Therapy

Where the ozone is injected directly into the body.

Ozone Therapy at Forum Health​

Forum Health offers Ozone Therapy in these locations:

Forum Health Asheville Functional Medicine Clinic

Forum Health Brookfield Functional Medicine Clinic

Forum Health Chicago Functional Medicine

Forum Health Coppell Integrative Medicine Clinic

Forum Health Fond du Lac Functional Medicine Doctor

Forum Health Greenville Integrative Doctor

Forum Health Madison Functional Medicine Doctor

Forum Health Mequon Functional Medicine Doctor

Forum Health Orem Functional Medicine Doctor

Forum Health – West Jordan Functional Medicine Doctor

Ozone Therapy FAQs

The ozone therapy method is when ozone or O3 is administered in the body to treat and prevent different health conditions. It can be mixed with blood, injected, or inhaled.

The effectiveness of ozone therapy can vary depending on the patient's condition and how well they respond to the therapy. In some cases, the effects of ozone therapy may be immediate, while in others, it may take several sessions. Additionally, the duration of benefits can also depend on the underlying health issue being addressed. Some patients may require periodic maintenance treatments to sustain the benefits over time.

The frequency of ozone therapy sessions can vary depending on the patient's health condition, the severity of the condition being treated, and the specific protocol recommended.

 

For certain conditions, patients might undergo ozone therapy sessions multiple times and then transition to a maintenance schedule with sessions occurring less frequently. However, since no two cases are alike, patients should follow the guidance of their Forum Health provider to determine the appropriate frequency and duration of treatment for their specific needs.

References:

 
  • Ozone therapy: an overview of pharmacodynamics, current research, and clinical utility by Noel L Smith, Anthony L Wilson, Jason Gandhi, Sohrab Vatsia, and Sardar Ali Khan (2017). Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29152215/
 
  • Potential therapeutic effect of oxygen-ozone in controlling of COVID-19 disease by Bahman Yousefi, Seyedeh Zahra Banihashemian, Zahra Khatibiyan Feyzabadi, Sahar Hasanpour, Parviz Kokhaei, Anna Abdolshahi, Alireza Emadi and Majid Eslami (2022). Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34677149/
 
 
  • Anti-inflammatory Effect of Ozone Therapy in an Experimental Model of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Ana Paula Santos Tartari, Felipe Figueiredo Moreira, Mário César Da Silva Pereira, Emerson Carraro, Francisco José Cidral-Filho, Afonso Inoue Salgado, Ivo Ilvan Kerppers (2020). Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32382842/
 
  • Ozone therapy for the treatment of chronic wounds: A systematic review by Erin Fitzpatrick, Olivia J Holland and Jessica J Vanderlelie (2018). Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29536625/
  • Antimicrobial activity of ozonated water by Dariusz Białoszewski, Ewa Bocian, Bozena Bukowska, Magdalena Czajkowska, Beata Sokół-Leszczyńska, Stefan Tyski (2010). Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20802424/
 
  • Ozone therapy as a treatment for low back pain secondary to herniated disc: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Francisco N De Oliveira Magalhaes, Luciana Dotta, Andre Sasse, Manoel J Teixera, and Erich T Fonoff (2012). Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22430658/
 
 
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