Each year we rely heavily on antibiotics to treat various illnesses. Although they help some infections, they do not address viral infections, which are the most common cause of the flu. In fact, antibiotics not only kill off the bad flora in our body, but the good flora as well, which greatly weakens our immune system.
Ozone is an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral agent, and Ozone Therapy offers an alternative without the toxic side-effects of antibiotics. When used as a preventative measure, Ozone Therapy protects us from contracting an illness that could eventually require antibiotic treatment.
What is Ozone Therapy?
Ozone Therapy was first used medically in the mid-1800’s as a sterilization method in operating rooms. Later, it was used as a treatment for a wide variety of illnesses including tuberculosis. It is now commonly used to enhance well-aging.
Ozone is either administered intravenously or rectally, and takes only about 15-20 minutes per session. As the blood is inundated with oxygen and ozone, it creates an aerobic environment in which cells with anaerobic metabolisms cannot thrive, including bacteria and fungi. Although ozone is dangerous if inhaled, properties in our blood prevent it from harming us. In fact, the benefit of ozone in the bloodstream and organs is currently being researched and new facts are coming to light regarding using Ozone Therapy as a safer alternative to conventional medicine.
Ozone Therapy as prevention
Frequent travelers are most at risk for getting sick. Varying sleeping patterns, hectic schedules, and the low oxygen and recycled air in airplanes weaken our immune system, making it easier for us to get ill. For this reason, many people on-the-go schedule Ozone Therapy before and after their trips. They boost their immune systems before leaving, which helps their bodies better fight the contaminants and stresses of traveling. Ozone Therapy can also help during winter months, as an alternative to a flu shot. Just as a flu shot is a preventative measure for the flu, Ozone Therapy is a buffer to the many contagions the confined winter months can expose us to. An interesting side effect of ozone therapy is a clearer complexion, but this effect is the only reason why some people undergo treatment!
Immune booster
Whether traveling, working long hours, or battling premature aging, Ozone therapy is an option worth considering. The benefits of this oxygenating boost to our immune system are a much healthier alternative than conventional medicine.
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