Ozone Therapy: What is it, How is it done, What are the benefits?
What is Ozone Therapy?
Ozone therapy is a medical treatment using ozone gas. Ozone gas is a trisatomic form of oxygen molecules and has antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This treatment method helps to treat various health problems by placing ozone gas into the body.
Making Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy is usually administered by a qualified health professional. The treatment process may include the following steps:
- Assessment of the patient's medical history and symptoms
- Production of ozone gas
- Determining the method of sterile administration of ozone gas (intravenous, local injection, rectal or ozone sauna)
- Application of ozone therapy
- Patient follow-up after treatment and planning of repeat sessions if necessary
Benefits of Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy can be useful in treating many different health conditions. Some common benefits include:
- Strengthens the immune system and increases oxygenation in the body
- Prevents infections and has an antimicrobial effect
- Fights free radicals thanks to its antioxidant properties
- Has anti-inflammatory effects and reduces inflammation
- Improves blood circulation and increases oxygen carrying capacity
- Reduces pain and accelerates the healing process
- Supports the immune system and helps detoxification
- Reduces stress and boosts energy levels
- Improves skin health and reduces signs of aging
Side Effects of Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy is generally a safe treatment, but it can have some side effects. Side effects can vary from person to person and may include
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Irritation or irritation
- Lung damage if administered in high doses
- Risk of blood clots or bleeding (with intravenous administration)
- As with any treatment method, allergic reactions in rare cases
It is important to consult a health professional before undergoing ozone therapy and it is important for your safety to have the treatment performed by a certified specialist.
Who Can Benefit from Ozone Therapy?
Ozone therapy can benefit people with a variety of health conditions. These may include the following:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic infections
- Wound healing problems
- Inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, etc.)
- Digestive system problems (irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, etc.)
- Skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, acne, etc.)
- Immune system weakness
These are just examples and it is important to consult a health professional in all cases.
Things to Consider About Ozone Therapy
It is important to note the following points about ozone therapy:
- Ozone therapy is a complementary treatment and does not replace other medical treatments.
- The health professional who will apply ozone therapy should be experienced and certified.
- Ozone therapy should not be applied to people with pregnancy, excessive thyroid activity, blood clotting problems or blood cancer.
- When ozone therapy is applied, the dosage should be carefully adjusted and side effects should be observed.
- There is no scientific consensus on the effectiveness of ozone therapy and it is not yet accepted in some countries.
It is important to find out more about ozone therapy and to consult a health professional if you are considering treatment.