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Oxygen
Crisis… Are We At Risk?
Charlene
Holland
Did
you know 90% of our biological energy comes from oxygen and only 10% from
food and water. Also, oxygen deficiency has been determined to be a direct
link to illness and aging.
“Lack
of oxygen clearly plays a major role in causing cells to become
cancerous,”
Dr.
Harry Goldblatt
Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Some
symptoms of oxygen deficiency often overlooked include:
• circulation and digestive disorders, fatigue,
headaches
• muscle or tendon pain
• skin disorders, depression memory
loss, excessive colds and infections, sleep
disorders, weakened immune system
Research
has found people most at risk for oxygen deficiency include:
The
elderly
Smokers
Living at high altitudes
Frequent airplane travelers
Heavy exercisers
Having high stress lives and jobs
Workers in sealed buildings
Participating in sports activities
Those who work excessive hours
Living in highly polluted cities
Having frequent work schedule changes from day to night
Traveling across time zones
When
we breathe, unfortunately we are not getting enough oxygen. Currently our
atmospheric oxygen content is approximately 21% when just a few hundred
years ago the air was as high as 35% oxygen content. Although atmospheric
oxygen decline is being caused by toxic gases and pollutants, it is not the
only cause of oxygen deficiency. Today’s lifestyle has a detrimental
effect on oxygen reserves.
Over
processed foods are high in TOXINS
and low in oxygen. Eating these foods forces the body to use large amounts
of oxygen to eliminate the poisons. These foods include: white flour, sugar,
alcohol, coffee, colas, etc. Foods rich in oxygen supply are fresh fruits
and vegetables.
Lack
of exercise prevents the body from absorbing the oxygen needed to revitalize
the systems. Not having proper rest prevents oxygen from regenerating the
organs, cells, and muscles. Physical stress, caused by infections and
viruses, creates the need for the body to use more oxygen to fight off
illnesses. Emotional stress also places strain on all major organs and
systems of the body. Aging creates an oxygen deficit of 5% to 10% per decade
between the ages of 25‑75.
“Insufficient
oxygen means insufficient energy that can result in anything from mild
fatigue to life threatening disease.”
Dr. W.
Spencer Way
Journal of American Association of Physicians.
What
can we do to get more oxygen?
To
start with, consume more unprocessed foods, exercise on a regular basis, and
get sufficient rest. Practicing breathing exercises, meditation and other
mindful relaxation techniques would be even better. Lobby for and create a
nontoxic environment at home, at work, and on our planet.
What
about utilizing some of the latest technology for oxygen therapy? The mild
Hyperbaric Oxygen chamber uses purified ambient air under pressure to
increase the oxygen uptake in the body. This is not the same as ENRICHED
oxygen that you find at local 02 bars. That treatment is known as Hyperoxia,
or increased oxygen. The main difference between Hyperoxia and Hyperbaria is
in the 02 and carbon dioxide levels of the blood flow to the brain.
Hyperoxia actually lowers brain blood flow as well as oxygen use. Hyperbaria
increases 02 uptake by pressurized ambient air, pure air, which is what the
Hyperbaric chamber provides.
There
are no known side effects or toxicity with the Hyperbaric treatment. The
affects are cumulative, and show longer lasting benefits over time.
Hyperbaria therapy has been tested and researched in the United States over
the last 25 years. Scientists, researchers, doctors, and other health
professionals have reported benefits of increased oxygen uptake. Mild
Hyperbaric therapy benefits includes, accelerated healing time, increased
circulation and metabolism (resulting in body fat loss), relief from
headaches, increased energy and stamina, improvement of memory, rapid
fatigue recovery, destroys parasites and infectious bacteria, increases
respiratory capacity, helps neutralize environmental toxins, displaces free
radicals, improves the brain’s function, stabilizes the nervous system,
aids in sleep disorders, and improves mood and general well being.
Hyperbaric
therapy is intended to enhance, not replace any drug or treatment program
prescribed or recommended by a physician or health professional. As with
most alternative therapy, it is advised you consult your health professional
before undergoing any treatment.
“AII
chronic pain, suffering and diseases are caused from a lack of oxygen at the
cellular level.” Arthur C. Guyton,
M.D., textbook on Meclical Physiology.
Oxygen
therapy treatment was once only available to elite professional and olympic
athletes, and through medical facilities for various illness and disorders.
Lucky for us it is now available at various health and wellness centers,
local day spas and even for our own personal use at home. Receiving
treatments through the hyperbaric oxygen chamber provides a safe, highly
effective method for recovery of the most essential nutrient of the body…
OXYGEN. There are many different modalities of oxygen treatment and they all
serve a purpose.
Remember,
oxygen is essential to a healthy life. Let us all breathe easier!
For
information on Oxygen Therapy, contact: Charlene Holland (702) 340-5865
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