Ozone Therapy

What is Ozone Therapy?

Ozone therapy is a method used to strengthen the immune system and acts as a complementary method to treat certain types of diseases and wounds. 

Made of three different oxygen atoms, ozone gas is applied to treat disorders by stimulating the immune system. Ozone has strong oxidizing properties and kills microorganisms. In addition, all toxins can be neutralized with this gas.  The treatment also accelerates cell regeneration and contributes to the elimination or alleviation of many diseases from diabetes to migraines. Today, the frequency of use of ozone therapy is increasing rapidly.

Ozone Therapy Methods

Ozone therapy can be applied using different methods. These methods include:

• Major 
• Minor 
• Intra-articular and intramuscular ozone administration
• Ozone bagging
• Ozone cupping

The major method is among the most commonly used ozone treatment methods. With this method, a certain amount of blood is taken into bottles or bags, ozonized and returned to circulation. In the minor method, a much smaller amount of blood is taken and ozonized. Other methods are carried out using spraying or injection to improve local health issues and wounds.

Who Is Ozone Therapy Suitable For?

Ozone therapy plays a major role in eliminating or alleviating many diseases, and the effects of this treatment are quite broad. Ozone therapy is applied to patients with the following diseases and disorders: 

• Allergies and sinusitis
• Wound healing
• Autoimmune disorders
• Cystitis
• Multiple Sclerosis (nervous system disease caused by MS)
• Cancer
• Spinal inflammation
• Degenerative joint disease
• Heart diseases
• Tumors
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Diabetes
• Migraine
• Chronic pain
• Urological diseases
• Hypertension
• Lyme disease
• Raynaud’s disease
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Alzheimer’s
• Parkinson’s disease
• Bowel disease
• Chronic infections
• Hepatitis
• Ear infections
• Tooth infections

Ozone therapy can be applied for the above diseases or disorders. However, there are also cases where treatment is not applied, this includes, the first 3 months of pregnancy, individuals with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, blood clotting problems and individuals with acute hemolytic anemia, this treatment is not applied.

How Is Ozone Therapy Performed?

Ozone therapy can be a successful application with the help of today’s technology. Frequency and adequate dosage of this treatment is determined by depending on the stage of the disease, age of the patient and special conditions. It’s very important that ozone, which is applied by mixing with oxygen at a certain rate, does not come into contact with air. Two frequently used application methods are available. These are systemic and local.

The most common method used in systemic applications is major. With this method, 50 – 200 cc of blood is taken from patients. The blood, which is combined with a mixture of ozone and oxygen for about 10 minutes, is given back to the patient intravenously. When using this method, factors such as the condition of the disease and the age of the patient are taken into consideration.

In local applications, the appropriate amount of ozone and oxygen mixture is given to the patient through the joints, tendons, muscles and skin, not through the vein. It is also possible to apply this mixture to the muscle and joint cavities. The most preferred method in these applications is minor. In the minor method, the blood taken from the patient and ozonized varies between 2 – 5 cc. This method is a local application method.

Session Time And Possible Side Effects

The duration of the session varies according to the type of disease and the patient’s special conditions. Conditions such as the patient’s age, weight, medical history and disease progression are taken into consideration. The average number of treatment sessions is 10, however this also varies. 

In rare cases, temporary low blood pressure may occur during the application. Apart from this, it can be said that there are no health problems caused by ozone itself. However, it should be known that issues may occur as a result of incorrect application technique or incorrect dose.

Advantages Of Ozone Therapy

Ozone therapy, known as a complementary treatment, provides many benefits which include:

• Blood circulation to cells and tissues is greatly accelerated.
• By supporting the immune system, it makes it more resistant to many diseases, especially infectious diseases.
• Helps to remove cellulite by accelerating blood circulation in the capillaries.
• Helps regulate blood pressure.
• Effectively cleanses the blood and lymph system.
• Increases the working capacity of the skin.
• Makes the skin look cleaner, softer and healthier.
• Increases flexibility by removing toxins accumulated in the muscles.
• Reduces pain and discomfort in the joints.
• Helps normalize hormone and enzyme production.
• Strengthens memory by improving brain function.
• It relieves depression and reduces stress.

This method, which increases the oxygen content in cells and tissues, is used as a complementary method that has a positive effect on the immune system and blood circulation.