During hyperbaric oxygen therapy at our Glasgow clinic, you enter a pressurised container filled with up to 96% oxygen to enhance the body‘s natural healing processes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may help speed up workout recovery, improve cognition, and contribute to stem cell formation in the body.
What is it?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy or HBOT, involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised chamber. A hyperbaric oxygen chamber has increased air pressure – higher than the normal atmospheric pressure. This higher pressure allows the lungs to increase their oxygen intake, more than would be possible when breathing pure oxygen at normal air pressure.
Main benefits and how it works
Oxygen Delivery
When you breathe 100% oxygen in a hyperbaric chamber at increased pressure, your lungs can take in more oxygen. This results in elevated levels of dissolved oxygen in the bloodstream. The elevated oxygen levels in the blood promote improved oxygenation of tissues, including those with compromised blood flow. This can be especially beneficial in areas where normal blood supply is restricted or compromised.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects
HBOT or oxygen therapy has been shown to modulate inflammatory responses. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy could potentially decrease the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduce inflammation. This anti-inflammatory effect may be beneficial in various conditions characterised by excessive inflammation.
Increase in Stem Cells
Studies show hyperbaric oxygen therapy can enhance the number of endogenous stem cells circulating in your body. These cells are able to turn into many different types of cells and potentially replace damaged cells.
Vasoconstriction and Vasodilation
The hyperbaric chamber’s increased pressure can cause vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels). After exiting the chamber, a rebound vasodilation occurs, which increases blood flow and improves tissue oxygenation. This mechanism may help reduce edema and enhance circulation.
Neovascularisation (Formation of New Blood Vessels)
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been associated with the stimulation of angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels. This can be beneficial for tissues with compromised blood supply, such as in wound healing and tissue repair.
Enhanced White Blood Cell Function
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment can enhance the function of white blood cells (leukocytes), including neutrophils. These treatments may contribute to improved immune responses and the ability to fight infections.
Normalisation of Cellular Metabolism
Hyperbaric therapy can contribute to the normalisation of cellular metabolism by providing optimal conditions for energy production. In turn, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may support overall cellular function and repair processes.
Reduction of Tissue Swelling
The anti-inflammatory effects, improved blood flow and enhanced tissue oxygenation may make HBOT suitable for the reduction of tissue swelling and the treatment of edema.
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Ready to improve your health?
Holon is dedicated to guiding people to healing and wholeness through science. Our hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic in Glasgow is one of the cutting-edge technologies we offer and may be helpful in treating the symptoms related to decompression sickness, multiple sclerosis, wound healing, and more. We also provide additional wellness treatments, such as infrared sauna sessions, ice baths and red light therapy.
