OZONE THERAPY

DESCRIPTION

Ozone is a colorless gas made up of three oxygen atoms. As a gas, it is blue, both liquid ozone (-112 C) and solid ozone (-193 C) are of deep blue color. It is used as an alternative therapy to improve the body intake and use of oxygen and also to activate the immune system. Ozone therapy is a simple naturopathic medcal procedure that improves both circulation and utilization of oxygen by the tissues. Circulation is improved as ozone decreases the thickness and viscosity of blood and then stimulate dilation and relaxation of the artery walls. Ozone therapy is used to disinfect and treat diseases by limiting the effects of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. It refers to the procedure of administering ozone gas into the body to treat a disease or wound. Using a gas as a medical treatment is unusual, so there are special techniques that are been used. It works by disrupting unhealthy processes in the body and also it helps to stop the growth of micro-orgainsms that are harmful.

LENGTH OF SURGERY

This procedure can take about 30-45 minutes.

TYPE OF ANESTHESIA

There are many various ways to receive the ozone therapy but you don’t need to use a sedative or anesthesia before you can get ozone therapy done.

RISKS

• Respiratory diseases.
• Enzyme inactivation.
• Poor circulation.
• Bowel rupture.
• Pulmonary embolism.
• Heart problem.

RECOVERY TIME

A typical course of ozone therapy lasts 6-10 treatments given once to twice a week. Most people gets to feel better after the second or third treatment.