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The Many Health and Wellness Benefits of Oxygen Ozone Therapy
You already know that oxygen is critical for human life, but did you know that a form of oxygen can benefit your overall health and wellness? Ozone therapy is a popular treatment that can deliver impressive results in many health areas.
At Integrative Medica in Salt Lake City, Utah, Dr. Jake Schmutz and his team spend considerable time and effort researching the latest innovations in health and wellness. We’re happy to share the following about why ozone therapy is such a highly sought-after treatment.
What’s ozone, and how does it affect humans?
Ozone is a type of oxygen, composed of three oxygen atoms. In a liquid or solid form, ozone is highly unstable and possibly explosive. As a gas, ozone acts as a sort of supercharged oxygen offering therapeutic benefits.
One of the primary benefits of ozone is its anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation causes or contributes to numerous human health problems, and the ability to control and lessen it can make a world of difference in your quality of life.
Ozone also has antioxidant properties. You may have heard of free radicals, unstable and reactive molecules formed naturally within your body or introduced from the environment. Free radicals are necessary for certain human processes, but they must be kept in balance.
Antioxidants help counteract free radicals and maintain optimal balance. Ozone therapy helps increase the volume of antioxidants in your system.
Conditions that might benefit from ozone therapy
The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties mentioned above can help treat many health issues. Conditions that bring people in for ozone therapy sessions include:
- Asthma
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Lyme disease
- Neurological problems
- Atherosclerosis
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Kidney disease
- Migraines
- Infertility
Because ozone therapy offers a natural treatment path for an array of common health conditions, many people incorporate it into their overall treatment planning.
An alternative to surgery and pharmaceuticals
In some cases, surgical intervention or drug therapy is the best available treatment option. But in many cases, surgery or prescription medications aren’t the only option — or can bring on even more problems.
Surgery is an invasive approach that carries risks. You can have problems with anesthesia, and infection is always a possibility. Lengthy recovery times can also be part of surgery.
Prescription medications also come with risks. Side effects can sometimes be worse than the condition you’re treating. With certain pain medications, there’s also a high risk of becoming dependent, opening the door to a whole new set of health problems.
Ozone therapy offers an alternative treatment option for many common health issues. That’s a welcome relief for people concerned about the risks inherent in surgery or medication.
Meet our team to learn more about ozone therapy
The best way to make an informed decision about your treatment path is to sit down with Dr. Schmutz. During your one-on-one consultation, we explore the pros and cons of ozone therapy and other treatment options, including what to expect in terms of timing and expense.
To schedule your appointment, call the Integrative Medica office in Salt Lake City today or use our easy online booking option.
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