Detoxification Therapies
Chelation Therapy involves introducing agents that bind to heavy metals and minerals, facilitating their removal from the body. It’s often used to treat heavy metal poisoning, with benefits including potential improvement in cardiovascular health by reducing arterial plaque buildup and overall systemic detoxification, especially of mercury and lead.
Hydrocolonic Therapy (Colonic Hydrotherapy) is an internal bath that uses purified water to gently flush the colon. This helps to remove accumulated waste, toxins, and impacted fecal matter from the large intestine. Benefits include improved bowel regularity, enhanced nutrient absorption, relief from constipation and bloating, and overall support for digestive and colon health.
Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle massage technique that encourages the movement of lymph fluid around the body. The lymph system is crucial for immune function and waste removal. Benefits include reduced swelling (edema), accelerated healing post-surgery or injury, strengthened immune response, and a feeling of general well-being due to the enhanced elimination of metabolic waste and toxins.
Oxygenation & Ozone-Based Therapies
Hyperbaric Ozone therapy combines the benefits of ozone’s antimicrobial and oxygen-delivering properties with increased atmospheric pressure. The higher pressure allows more oxygen and ozone to dissolve into the plasma and tissues. Benefits include enhanced tissue oxygenation, improved circulation, powerful antimicrobial effects against bacteria and viruses, and stimulating the body’s natural antioxidant systems.
Ear Insufflation involves administering ozone gas gently into the ear canal. The ozone is believed to absorb through the mucous membranes and travel through the lymphatic system. Benefits often cited include addressing localized issues such as chronic ear infections, tinnitus, or sinus congestion, and providing a systemic, though mild, effect to boost overall immunity and oxygen delivery.
Rectal Insufflation is a common and effective method for systemic ozone delivery, as the ozone is rapidly absorbed by the rich network of blood vessels in the colon wall. This is a very efficient way to introduce ozone systemically. Benefits include significant immune modulation, potent anti-inflammatory effects, improved oxygen utilization throughout the body, and the targeting of pathogens in the gut and bloodstream.
Vaginal Insufflation involves introducing ozone gas into the vaginal cavity. The ozone is absorbed by the surrounding mucous membranes, offering both a localized therapeutic effect and a systemic benefit. Benefits include powerful antimicrobial action to address infections like yeast or bacterial vaginosis, supporting the health of the reproductive system, and contributing to the body’s overall oxygen levels and defense mechanisms.