(hyperbaric oxygen, or HBO) for carbon
“For years, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
monoxide poisoning. This sparked an
interest within the medical commu-
was used only in the treatment of decompression
nity that led to the building of hyper-
sickness. However, it is becoming more common in
baric units at such prestigious medical
institutions as Duke University School
general practice as doctors become acquainted with
of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, its application….”
Children’s Hospital Boston (Harvard
Medical School’s pediatric teaching
—Authors Richard A. Neubauer and Dr. Morton Walker report in their book,
hospital) and others.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Subsequently, benefi ts were ob-
served when HBO was applied to skin
even nap while they are monitored by Parkinson’s Disease, MS, Autism, Cere-
graft acceptance, acute thermal burns,
trained technicians, with whom they bral Palsy, Dementia and Alzheimer’s.
radiation ulcers and foot wounds from
can communicate through an intercom
diabetes. In 1989, the American Board
Connect with Greg Harris of
system.”
of Medical Specialists approved a re-
BodySpecifi c, Inc., by visiting his facility
“There are few conditions that
lated certifi cation of added competency
at 1800 W. 14 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI,
cannot directly benefi t from HBOT,
in Undersea Medicine, and in 1991 the
by calling 248-435-8829 or by visiting
either as a primary treatment or at a
National Board of Hyperbaric Medicine
his website: BodySpecifi c.com. See his
minimum, as an adjunctive treatment,”
Technology issued its fi rst certifi cation
ad on the inside front cover of this is-
adds Greg Harris. “The most com-
to hyperbaric technicians.
sue.
mon experiences are increased energy,
Authors Richard A. Neubauer
reduced pain and swelling, improved
The Perlmutter Health Center is
and Dr. Morton Walker report in their
mental clarity, improved sleep and
located in Naples, FL. Telephone 239-
book, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy:
faster recovery from injuries,” he says.
649-7400 or visit PerlHealth.com.
“For years, hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Harris adds that those who seem to For more information and to fi nd a
(HBOT) was used only in the treatment
benefi t the most, and whose stories are nearby center, visit the International
of decompression sickness. However, it
the most dramatic, are those suffering Hyperbarics Association at IHAusa.org
is becoming more common in general
from neruological problems such as and call 877-442-8721.
practice as doctors become acquainted
with its application….” Approved by
the Food and Drug Administration and
the American Medical Association,
HBOT physically dissolves extra oxygen
into the blood plasma to enhance tissue
levels of the life-giving element.
According to Dr. David Perlmut-
ter, a board-certifi ed neurologist, this
oxygenation produces several impor-
tant long-term therapeutic benefi ts:
enhanced growth of new blood vessels;
increased ability of white blood cells
to destroy bacteria and remove toxins;
increased growth of fi broblasts (cells
involved in wound healing); and en-
hanced metabolic activity of previously
marginally functioning cells, including
brain neurons.
Perlmutter is an internationally Feng Shui Consultation
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baric treatment of neurological disor- Wardrobe Sorting
ders, such as autism, cerebral palsy and
multiple sclerosis, as well as stroke. He
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creating serentiy
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“Treatments typically last one 248.875.7286
to two hours,” says Perlmutter, “and www.ayenforzen.com
patients can relax, watch television or www.aye
Trish Hibberd
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www.MichiganHealthyLiving.com
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